OHIOLEGEND Report post Posted April 9, 2018 I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED 3 Class A motor homes. All varied in size and weight and all got different MPG. I have just purchased a 2015 Forest River Sunseeker Class C motor home. It is 32' in length and has a V10 motor. What can I expect to get for MPG without pulling a trailer or car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted April 9, 2018 Welcome to the forum. What kind of mileage did you get on your previous motorhomes, that should give you a general idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted April 9, 2018 56 minutes ago, Ohiolegend said: I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED 3 Class A motor homes. All varied in size and weight and all got different MPG. I have just purchased a 2015 Forest River Sunseeker Class C motor home. It is 32' in length and has a V10 motor. What can I expect to get for MPG without pulling a trailer or car? Well welcome to the forum. To many variables such as what does it weigh, how do you drive, what way is the wind blowing? Good guess is 4.5 to 8.5 mpg.Go for a drive and let us know what you get. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 9, 2018 Welcome! Class A or C in same length, engine and weight has about the same wind resistance. As long as your not trying to "hot rood" it, my guess would be about 9+/- ! As Bill said, there are a lot of variables....like elevation, road surface, hot/cold days, wind direction, speed, how you drive, etc. Have your coach weight, front back, side to side..with every thing you take with you! Then air up tires according to recommended weight. After 1,000 miles you should have a good indication of what YOUR mpg average is! I would use mpg to calculate fuel stop's! Meantime go have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted April 9, 2018 8 hours ago, WILDEBILL308 said: Well welcome to the forum. To many variables such as what does it weigh, how do you drive, what way is the wind blowing? Good guess is 4.5 to 8.5 mpg.Go for a drive and let us know what you get. Bill YUP, that would be my guess on where it COULD fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ispjs Report post Posted April 9, 2018 Our last gas MH was 37' with the Ford V-10 (2014 model). We only towed a aluminum trailer with a 1,200 pounds Harley on it. On a really good day I could get 7mpg. Most days were in the 6+ range. Generally drove 62-66mph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obedb Report post Posted April 12, 2018 Joe/ Your reply is priceless.😂😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailman Report post Posted April 12, 2018 OhioLegend I have 32 ft Winnebago Itasca Cambria 2014 Class C. Ford v-10 with the Ford Transmission. ? 5 speed. I Drive with full tank of water , propane full and full tank of fuel 55 Gallons. I also pull a HHR with a golf cart Criket sw-3 in car. I have read some reviews on Ford v-10 and the best posted in them is 8.8 mpg NOW, the real info. My speed is limited to no more than 65 mph because of trans in car. So I drive to displace on coming wind which determines speed The v-10 likes to crank upward to 5300 rpm, in a lower gear when it tries to stay at 63 mph while climbing grades, a way to defeat this is take it out of over drive put it in toll haul decrease speed to 57-59 mph it will cruise at 2400 rpm best gas mileage. No cruise control at this time. The only thing is after getting out of the hills go back to overdrive, and cruise. I really believe we are also somewhere 6- to 8 mpg. So 55 gallon of gas 60 mph 330 miles 5 hours driving. SEE, we are retired, no clocks, one tank of gas, tomorrow is another day. Take some time enjoy the ride. SO RUN OUT OF GAS GET MORE GAS. Tim r Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redldr1 Report post Posted April 14, 2018 On 4/8/2018 at 9:07 PM, Ohiolegend said: I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED 3 Class A motor homes. All varied in size and weight and all got different MPG. I have just purchased a 2015 Forest River Sunseeker Class C motor home. It is 32' in length and has a V10 motor. What can I expect to get for MPG without pulling a trailer or car? Welcome to the forum. Our 2017 Sunseeker GTS2800 was very close to your size. It averaged 7.5 MPG with our Ford Edge flat towed behind it. The best MPG I saw was in the low 10's the lowest was in the mid 6's. Since I always had the Edge with us I don't know what impact it had on our gas mileage. From what I've read a TOAD reduces your gas mileage around .5MPG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 14, 2018 RedLdr1. In a gasser your probably right. I just got 7.4 with my 45 Foot DP, over 380 miles...that was with a 25 to 35 mph wind, from the SW and we where going NE, pulling my Jeep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted April 14, 2018 Got to love a tail wind! Sadly, in a sailboat, that (almost) NEVER happens. Said another way, if the wind is not on your nose, you are going the wrong way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 14, 2018 Brett. If you go the wrong way long enough, you'll end up somewhere near your destination eventually....and you get to see the world. Speaking off wind and boats. Does that imply that you & DW is back to thinking about the Nations water ways? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted April 14, 2018 19 minutes ago, manholt said: Brett. Speaking off wind and boats. Does that imply that you & DW is back to thinking about the Nations water ways? Well, "one of us is". The Captain (me) IS. The Admiral (Dianne) is NOT. Even U.S. Customs understands the "ranking" on our boat-- another story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted April 14, 2018 Most of us don't need a drawing to understand your position. Lets keep this on track. How do you calculate mileage when under sail. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted April 15, 2018 37 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said: How do you calculate mileage when under sail. Smaller..=.better MPG's . Little guy on my shoulder made me do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 MPG under sail= infinite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Pros & Cons to every toy we got...Sail boat is no exception! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
