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I have just done over 300 miles and according to the on board computer averaged 26.1 mpg. The total on the clock is heading for 4000 so the engine is maybe loosening a little.
In reality, it was 321.4 miles taking 57.04 litres, equating to 25.58 mpg. I think this is impressive for a 5 tonne heavily loaded lump. I did try to squeeze 58 litres in to get the extra Clubcard point, but to no avail.
The journey was motorway/dual carriage way.
25 mpg is in my view very good for a tag axle vehicle of this weight, and the figures are about 10% better than the previous Luton type van I used to own.
Russell
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Speed varies Richard but usually 62 ish - 100 kph. I do not use cruise control either, and also pull away in second gear. I did do about 15 miles at 50 though through the road works near Nottingham.
Russell
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That's good news Russell and it might get even better with a few more miles on it?
I will be happy with anything over 20 MPG out of our Luton tag when we get it.
Richard...
Hi
We done two weeks in Scotland last year and a total of just under 1700 miles and averaged exactly 20 mpg in our tag. I mostly drive at 60 mph on motorways with a very light foot.
steve
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Ah, Steve, but your van is considerably taller than mine - 28 cm so, as far as I am aware, plus your Luton is a "overhang" over the cab, where as I do not have this.
Russell
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Ah, Steve, but your van is considerably taller than mine - 28 cm so, as far as I am aware, plus your Luton is a "overhang" over the cab, where as I do not have this.
Russell
yes-sorry Russ. I wasn't trying to compare with yours, the info was more for RichardnGill's benifit knowing they are getting a new tag soon.
steve
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I have reckoned on anything over 20 MPG as a bonus. But I still live in hope of getting close to Russells MPG, but with a shead above the cab it is not going to be easy.
It is going to be a shock getting 20 MPG as our curent 3500Kgs van can often give 30 MPG
As Russell said the 747 is a bit taller than the Swift so might never get as much to the gallon, so here is hoping for 22 out of the Bessie now.
Speed varies Richard but usually 62 ish - 100 kph. I do not use cruise control either, and also pull away in second gear. I did do about 15 miles at 50 though through the road works near Nottingham.
Russell
Out of interest Russell why do you not use your cruise control? especially through the 50mph section, makes speed limiting a doddle, you can watch the road not just the speedo
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