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Henry R. Bergman, Jr. (Henryofcj) (65.194.145.34)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 7:19 pm: | |
Hello Everyone Again;
How many gallons of Diesel is enough? How much becomes too much? Diesel electric coach with no propane designed for extended dry camping. Weight not an issue. Thanks in advance. Henry of CJ |
jc (152.163.213.176)
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Hi Henry-
I have tried 120, 180, and 320. I prefer my 320 gallons (two tanks) because I can buy where and when I want to. From Miami to San Diego takes one fuel stop, but I will normally top off whenever I see a really great price at a major truck stop. Three weeks ago I fueled up near Blythe Ca. (Ehrinburg AZ) for $1.34. I am now in Sacramento Ca, and saw a high of $1.91 today. I'm aware fuel prices are going up, but $1.91 is rediculous (Calif is always high). I will cover over 1200 miles while in California, but will not 'have to' add fuel until returning to Az (8 cent tax reduction for RV's in Az). I know Gray Davis (the gov.) will be pissed, but thats life.
As to how much is too much- I haven't found that answer yet. jc |
Pete (205.188.209.11)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 7:19 am: | |
Henery
My bus has 185, that works for me..tho a gauage would be even better..lol If I had the choice id raise all leveles..I 185 deisel, 3 20 lb lp and I can carry about 15 or 20 gals of gas for the genset I want to get away from the gas tho so solar is going in asap. I also found a bus tank that can go under a frame area...but I worry about balance If I could do 320 id do it in a heart beat |
David & Lorna Schinske (Davidschinske) (64.24.236.185)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 8:58 am: | |
Henry,
If you use any diesel for heating water or for a furnace or even your genset then you may want to use a seperate dedicated tank. You can use "off-road" diesel or heating fuel which is cheaper (less taxes). Just make sure you DON'T have a switch to allow you to switch over to your main bus tanks. I've heard that you can get in trouble for that. We are also setting up for boondocking. Hope to talk David into solar panels but he doesn't want to put stuff in the roof. Maybe when that flat flexible solar panel stuff comes down in price???
Lorna |
jvc (152.163.206.202)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2003 - 1:42 am: | |
Hi Lorna
I tried the same thing as you suggested, but discovered other problems as a result.
Diesel doesn't store well. Bugs love it, and once you get an infection it is hell to get rid of. Bacteriocide helps but its best to avoid it in the first place. A diesel genset uses so little fuel as compared to your drive engine, that's it is just not worth the tax savings. After many of years of trying different variations, I gave up and now leave both tanks joined. Every time I refuel, I get nice fresh fuel, and the genset always says thank you. jc
PS I like my solar. From an accountants stand point its a waste of money, but from a noise standpoint it's great. jc |
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