Caddies104 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Hi For anyone who maybe wishing to change Motorhomes in the near future and would like to know what to expect fom a particular Make and Model, perhaps readers could write in to say what theirs does, rather than go on what the glossy mags quote.... So to start off the thread 2011 Auto Trail Apache 632, 2.3 Ltr diesel, currently doing 27.6 m.p.g after 5,200 miles (lol) Derek & Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dave Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Good idea for a useful thread.Chausson Flash 04 on Transit Mk7 2009 2.2 Litre 140 BHP 28.8 Mpg @6000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Auto Sleeper Nuevo 2.0 hdi Peugeot 2004 - 26.4 mpg - 13,000 miles in 2005/6 Autocruise Starspirit 2. hdi Peugeot 2004 - 25.9 mpg - 9000 miles in 2007/8 Autotrail Tracker 2.3 Fiat 2006 - 26.8 mpg - 12,000 miles in 2008/9 Autocruise Starlet (aka Starburst) 2.2 hdi Peugeot 2006 - 27.8 mph - 23,000 miles in 2009/12 Best engine for power - Fiat 2.3 d Best engine for quiet and smooth and economy (if 'economy' is the right word!) - Peugeot 2.2 hdi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 2008 Horizons Cavarno hi-top on Ford Transit (2.2, 110). 33mpg overall, but can easily do 35 when I behave myself :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Autosleeper Duetto 2.5DI (non-turbo) on a MK5 Transit over 80,000 miles 34.2 mpg Autosleeper Duetto 2.4 (turbo) on a MK7 Transit over 33,000 miles 34.4 mpg Yes I know that they are very similar in consumption, in spite of the MK5 being 78bhp and the MK7 being 140bhp, but that is what I have logged over the last 11 years (the first was driven, pedal to the metal all the time, the second just ambles along). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooie Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 The major factor in getting good M.P.G. surely has to be the way the vehicle is driven. How many times do you hear " She``ll cruise at 75-80 M.P.H. all day no problem ". Is it then any wonder that some people on get 20 or so M.P.G. I travel at about 55-56 M.P.H. with the cruise set and get over 30 M.P.G. The next factor has to be servicing, my van gets oil and all the filters changed every year even though my handbook says it only needs it every 2 years. I personally think 2 years is too long especially if like a lot of vans there are periods when the van just sits there. Not enough use can be worse than too much. Moisture is a " killer " in an engine and if it`s not used regular it doesn`t get burnt off like it should. Compass Castaway, Peugeot 2.8 HDi............30.3 M.P.G..........25,000 miles...........2007--date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather camper Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Pilote Galaxy 2.8 tdi 2002 45,000 mls averages 28 to 30 mpg driving at 55 to 60 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob b Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have never bothered to check. I just pump in the fuel and use it. Ignorance is bliss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather camper Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 glad you can afford to be ignorant lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hymer 544 05; 28 and a bit mpg over 36,000 miles in 7 years. Best was 32mpg on easy running, worse 26 mpg. I tend to aim for 56mpg on long runs and consider I drive defensively with a good eye for the road. Then again, my son reckons i drive at too low a rev for a turbo diesel. Previous 2000 Arto did 27mpg over 42,000 miles in 5 years and up to 33 mpg in Germany. Previous to that, my two Swift Royales, both overcab coachbuilts did 27 mpg, one was non turbo bit drove well with the foot flat down all the time. First motorhome, Elddis Voyager on a Talbot diesel did 26mpg. Ryales and the Voyager average 9,000 miles pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddies104 Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Well done folks, This is what we wanted, good info for anyone looking for there next Van whether old or new.... Our previous Motorhome was a Swift Suntor 530LP. 2Ltr Diesel....Had done 22k and averaged 29.8mpg we also tend to do around 52- 55mph Keep building up the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebishbus Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 This all makes my old 2.8 i d TD seem rather thirsty, at about 23 mpg, mind you I do not hang around though. Brian B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawcara Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Chausson Flash 04, best we've had brim to brim is 31mpg @56mph. Worst can be 25mpg but this is affected by a head wind. Interestingly set speed by sat nav at 56, speedo reads nearly 60! B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvin Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Autotrail Cheynne 660 X250 2.3 litre on Maxi 4 tonne chassis @ 8,000 miles best 26 mpg at speedy 50 -55 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Engine Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Murvi Morello PVC 3Ltr Auto, uprated to 3850kg, to give a useable payload. Auto air suspension on front, Dunlops on rear, 27mpg over 15,000miles over 3 years Cruise 65-70mph over long journeys otherwise we just amble around. Last run to Spain we towed a Smart on a trailer and to our surprise we still averaged 27mpg Hope this helps John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 It just occured to me that the Autosleeper Owners Club publish members fuel consumption data at: http://www.asoc.fsnet.co.uk/tech_group/fuel_info.htm and this may help give you a wider view of fuel economy (at least for Autosleeper vehicles). It should be possible to use these data to estimate the probable consumption of similar motorhomes made by other manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Beasley Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi, 2005 Burstner Delfin Performance (now sold) 3ltr Renault Master 36243 miles over 6 years at 26.83 mpg. Always used cheapest available fuel! Geoff. PS Having used supermarket fuel in my car for two years I changed a few months ago to premium diesel and consumption has gone down from 47.1 to 46 (according to the car computer)! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hawcara - 2012-04-22 5:17 PM Interestingly set speed by sat nav at 56, speedo reads nearly 60! B-) Our Fiat based Tracker did the same but all the Peugeot speedos have been about 7% fast - don't ask me why - you can ask me if you like but I don't know as all had standard fit tyres on standard wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketvrin Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Great idea however you need to bring all these together onto a spreadsheet format to be of any use to someone looking to compare various makes/models/engine size etc etc... 2004 Fiat Ducato 2.8JTD - IH Camper PCV LWB - gets around 30 MPG I look forward to seeing the finished comparison chart K ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessiet Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Compass Suntor 140 2006 earlier shape (Elddis autoquest) 2.0 ltr HDI 15000 miles. 27 mpg try to average 55/60 mph, but engine has been remapped and is a pleasure to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 bob b - 2012-04-22 11:06 AM I have never bothered to check. I just pump in the fuel and use it. Ignorance is bliss! I'm with you on that Bob Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gog Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi, Have owned camper from new. The main mileage has been run-up in Europe. Rapido 2003, 2.8 JTD 3850kg (uprated for extra Payload) 54800 miles. My mpg readings are from Jan. 2009 and include trips down to spain, various places in the UK, then in Feb. 2011 down to Morocco, then various Rallies again in the UK, some times towing a Nissan Micra. I usually try to keep my speed to around 90kmh. The average taken over the last 54 fillups = 23.90mpg, the best ever was 29.69 attained in Morocco, (56p Lt) must have had a down hill tail wind! Hope this info helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandale Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Mandale Liberte 2 berth PVC, Renault Master 2.3 dci euro 5 6 speed man: 28.5 to 30 mpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuxDeluxe Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 LordThornber - 2012-04-23 8:13 PM bob b - 2012-04-22 11:06 AM I have never bothered to check. I just pump in the fuel and use it. Ignorance is bliss! I'm with you on that Bob Martyn Same here - if worried too much about it, I would sell the van and stay in B&B's instead, losing a whole lifestyle......... Not prepared to do that so just drive sensibly and take the pain at the pumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I do check it but don't worry about it, 22 - 30 depending how much lead I put in the right boot. Fuel cost is insignificant compared to the cost of the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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