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RV Tip #7
How to Save Money on Gas for
your RV!
5 WAYS TO GET THE MOST MILEAGE PER
GALLON OUT OF YOUR RV
Filling up is causing American consumers escalating pain
in the pocketbook, with average prices at the pump
approaching $3 per gallon. The main reason for rising
costs is the price of crude oil, followed by the cost of
refining. If a gallon of gasoline costs $2.90, crude oil
accounts for about $1.60. Refining costs add another 64
cents or so to a gallon of gasoline. Distribution and
marketing costs account for about 11 cents per gallon,
and taxes are about 55 cents per gallon. These prices
are determined by the global market, which dictates how
much people are willing to pay at any moment in time.
The spiraling cost of fuel is adversely affecting the
uniquely American way to cruise the country – by
recreational vehicle. RVer's love the ease of being able
to drive their home anywhere they like and take pleasure
in the amity that
RV and motorhome parks
offer. Getting an RV is an option you should consider if
you want to drive extensively within the United States
and are comfortable handling a big rig.
Considering how popular the RV lifestyle has become here
are five ways to save at the pump:
1. Find the gas station near where you camp that offers
the cheapest gas and shop there first
2. Under-inflated tires require more energy to roll, so
check your tire pressure
3. Prices usually rise on the weekend, so fill up on
weekdays
4. Fill up at night: pumps deliver more gas when
temperatures are lower
5. Fresh gas has more power than gas that may have
become contaminated by just sitting there, so fill up at
busy gas stations.
(For more tips on saving money on fuel for your RV visit
“Tips for Better Fuel Economy in Your RV”).
While we can’t do anything about the actual price of
gasoline, we can do something about how often we need to
buy it. Other tips for saving on gasoline include
driving at steady speeds – you’re throwing energy away
every time you hit your brakes, keeping your engine
tuned – some mechanics estimate that a poorly tuned
engine can use up to 50 percent more gas than one that
is running well, minimizing your driving, buying a more
fuel-efficient RV, cutting down on A/C and extra baggage
– A/C burns fuel and rooftop carriers will detract from
fuel mileage by creating drag, and planning your trips
and driving routes to avoid traffic congestion.
Article By Adam O’Connor,
www.RVTravelPro.com
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