If you already own a Class A or C Motorhome (gas or diesel), we have some important money saving tips that could save you hundreds when filling up. Motorhomes are considered gas guzzlers and with high fuel prices many RV owners have stopped taking vacations using their motorhomes.
Before 2008, gas prices were relatively low at around $2.50 a gallon. During this time motorhomes were in big demand and consumers were flocking to RV dealers all across the country. Borrowing money was easy, consumer confidence up and baby boomers were retiring at record levels. All these factors helped push motorhome sales through the roof.
Then came higher fuel prices of $5 per gallon, followed by the melt down of our economy, which took us to the brink of financial collapse. Consumer confidence took a nose dive and as far as the RV industry was concerned, the end had come. I remember looking at RV shipments levels for the three months following the economic slowdown and shipments were off by 90%. What a disaster I thought, how could the industry ever recover?
The good news is our economy is slowly recovering and the RV industry is enjoying higher than expected deliveries for 2011. The RV manufacturers have been busy developing and designing more fuel efficient motorhomes. But the fact remains that thousands of RV owners are not taking vacations in their older motorhomes. Below are helpful tips to save money:
1. Have your motorhome tuned up. Newer sparkplugs for gas engines can have a big impact on fuel consumption.
2. Check tire pressure and adjust pressure according to tire manufacturer setting.
3. When traveling do not overload your motorhome. This happens a lot and people just take too much stuff with them. By eliminating all the junk, you will be amazed how much more efficient your motorhome can be.
4. When traveling on highways try not to exceed 55 miles an hour. Driving too fast really increases fuel costs.
5. Consider adding some fuel additives when filling up. Higher octane gas improves gas mileage. 6. Consider taking shorter trips. According to the RVDA, people are traveling shorter distances and enjoying many local destinations.
6. Consider taking shorter trips. According to the RVDA, people are traveling shorter distances and enjoying many local destinations.
You don't have to travel 1,500 miles every time you jump into your class motorhome. If you own an older motorhome, take the necessary steps to save on fuel and see the great outdoors. Anyone considering a newer motorhome should visit their local RV Dealer to see the new 2011 models.
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