REDUCING THE COST OF RV TRAVEL
One of the biggest complaints about RV travel is the high cost of gasoline. Unfortunately an RV trailer does not get very good gas mileage, and it is even worse for those who operate large motor homes. The majority of motor homes only average between seven and ten miles per gallon, so RVers are forced to develop other ways to save money on the cost of fuel. One way that totally isn’t going to work is crossing your fingers and hoping for lower gas prices—your fingers would become very tired and cramped! However, there are some things you can do in order to increase the fuel economy in your trailer RV or 5th wheel. It doesn’t make any difference whether you are driving a motor home or are towing a trailer; the following five tips for improving gas mileage with help anyone in any type of RV.
- Obey the Signs
- Turn Off the Engine If You Are Not Driving
- Maintain a Clean Vehicle
- Stay with What You Need
- Make It a Point to Use Overdrive and Cruise Control