I can see 26 being a constant...my last run 1600 miles one fill up I got 27.35 next was 24.9 and so forth...average was 25.75 at about 61- 63 and a little 65 thrown in recklessly...lol...
Maintenance Cost For a 2004 Sprinter in 400k miles
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chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
aileron wrote:
Yea, Yea...Relax and Enjoy the ride!!!.....as the "Little Train" said.." I Think i can , i think I can"!!!... now "If I can If I can"!....
I know it will go sooo much further in helping the MPG, and the "stiffness" in my neck will more then likily go away...its just "training the mind to do it!"
Yea, Yea...Relax and Enjoy the ride!!!.....as the "Little Train" said.." I Think i can , i think I can"!!!... now "If I can If I can"!....
I know it will go sooo much further in helping the MPG, and the "stiffness" in my neck will more then likily go away...its just "training the mind to do it!"
ralphythorne
Seasoned Expediter
Ive fueled my 2005 Sprinter twice so far, and driving from Orlando to Atlanta I got 23. Second trip from Atlanta to Ft Wayne I got 26. Both times I kept it at 65.
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In my ancient old 2002 dodge van, slowing to 60 is the only way to increase mpg and the best it will do is 16 mpg overall. Above 65mph, its 14.8 or worse. Now all the swift trucks pass me, but it makes them feel better and thats a good thing.lol
Saving up now for a cash and carry new ride.
Saving up now for a cash and carry new ride.
In my ancient old 2002 dodge van, slowing to 60 is the only way to increase mpg and the best it will do is 16 mpg overall. Above 65mph, its 14.8 or worse. Now all the swift trucks pass me, but it makes them feel better and thats a good thing.lol
Saving up now for a cash and carry new ride.
Skyraider, is yours a 318 or a 360? I had a '99 with a 360 and if I got 16 mpg it was a miracle. Even with the cruise set to 65 I'd get 14.5 at best; 'course I was driving thru Jersey, where the usual speed is 55 in the right lane and 80 in the left.
Has your cruise control died yet? Mine wouldn't hold speed after about 250K miles, and failed completely at around 325. I finally traded the van in at 415K after being told I'd burned a valve. By then I'd spent enough on that van to send my mechanic on a spaceflight, if he were into that! ( I may be exaggerating ever so slightly
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60MPH
Expert Expediter
Try running only 57-58, thats all I run in my van and I am in the N.E. 90% of the time. People around here don't take to kindly to my 8 second following distance and my slow speed. I get shown that I am number 1 atleast 2-3 times a day, but what do I care I am always early to my picks and drops. I actually get a kick out of the idiots that flash there lights at me...like thats going to make me go faster
mcavoy33
Seasoned Expediter
I'm curios, how do you solo's do 1000+ mile runs over night @ 60-63 mph?
I find that running at the speed limit allows me to get a 2 hour nap at least and makes for a much safer and more enjoyable ride. I'm not fighting to stay awake.
I find that a lot of my 1000-1300 mile runscome in around 6-9 pm and have me drive overnight and most of the next day.
Granted I admit I don't pay for fuel but my safety and time are worth money to me even if I was.
I do admit though when I've reduce my speed on shorter runs, it is less work not having to change lanes and watch everyone pass you.
Try running only 57-58, thats all I run in my van and I am in the N.E. 90% of the time. People around here don't take to kindly to my 8 second following distance and my slow speed. I get shown that I am number 1 atleast 2-3 times a day, but what do I care I am always early to my picks and drops. I actually get a kick out of the idiots that flash there lights at me...like thats going to make me go faster
You should change your name.
60MPH
Expert Expediter
60MPH
Expert Expediter
Well for me personally I run my van like I am governed by HOS 95% of the time. I do not take 1000+ mile loads straight thru without a break built in, 630 miles max. That is just how I operate my business. All of last year I only took 2 or 3 runs that were 1000+ booked straight thru and I still built in a 6 hour sleep break with those running only 58-60mph. I under stand those that are leased to carriers and can not change the time table for the load, but are you really safe running 750+ miles straight thru or only stopping for 1-2 hrs on a really long trip?? Ya'll maybe, but I for one am not so I don't do it.
I used to be a 70 type guy but a certain flat rate everything type carrier broke my habit of that....putting that extra 20-30 buck a load in my pocket was paramount to survive...
60MPH
Expert Expediter
Ah yes the carrier that stole the dime.... I have heard many stories about this mystical much needed dime, where ever did that dime go
will they ever get it back me thanks no. At-least someone over there is making money and he don't even have to drive
60MPH
Expert Expediter
Yes you are correct as I avg about the same mpg that a sprinter does with my D-max. I would have been part of the campaign if it affected me. How is Nick I have not seen him in awhile or you for that fact. Last time was in Carlisle at the J. I was the fat guy with tattoos on my arms and the silver Chevy with the roof top a/c. I knew Nick since he was with TS.