{"id":10441,"date":"2023-09-14T16:55:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T23:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10441"},"modified":"2024-09-03T09:49:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:49:34","slug":"rv-gas-mileage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-gas-mileage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your RV Gas Mileage"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embarking on a road trip with a recreational vehicle (RV) is a fantastic way to explore the great outdoors. However, something to consider when choosing an RV is gas mileage. Knowing the fuel efficiency of your motorhome lets you plan out your route and your stops to make sure you&rsquo;re actually benefiting from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-cost-of-owning-an-rv-in-2023\/\"> cost savings<\/a> of using your RV to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage\/quiz\/rv_match?blog=a&amp;step=variant\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"591\"  height=\"355\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14982 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:802px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point.png 591w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point-380x228.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point-550x330.png 550w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Class A motorhomes are least fuel efficient (6-13 MPG).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Class B RVs get the best gas mileage (20-26 MPG).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Class C falls in between with (15-20 MPG).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular maintenance, smart route planning, tire pressure management, and weight monitoring improve RV&rsquo;s fuel efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"variant\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. No rate hikes.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"70\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 70 50\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M36.5625 4.6875C34.8366 4.6875 33.4375 6.08661 33.4375 7.8125V10.9375H8.4375C6.71161 10.9375 5.3125 12.3366 5.3125 14.0625V37.5C5.3125 39.2259 6.71161 40.625 8.4375 40.625H13.6513C14.529 42.4726 16.4122 43.75 18.5938 43.75C20.7753 43.75 22.6585 42.4726 23.5362 40.625H51.1513C52.029 42.4726 53.9122 43.75 56.0938 43.75C58.306 43.75 60.2114 42.4364 61.0727 40.5467C61.2267 40.5975 61.3914 40.625 61.5625 40.625H63.125C64.8509 40.625 66.25 39.2259 66.25 37.5V29.6875C66.25 29.4242 66.1835 29.1652 66.0566 28.9345L60.5078 18.8458L57.9358 12.8334C57.4439 11.6834 56.3135 10.9375 55.0627 10.9375H49.0625V7.8125C49.0625 6.08661 47.6634 4.6875 45.9375 4.6875H36.5625ZM45.9375 10.9375V7.8125H36.5625V10.9375H45.9375ZM8.4375 14.0625V18.75H20.9375C22.6634 18.75 24.0625 20.1491 24.0625 21.875V28.125C24.0625 29.8509 22.6634 31.25 20.9375 31.25H8.4375V37.5H13.1804C13.5595 34.8498 15.8387 32.8125 18.5938 32.8125C21.3488 32.8125 23.628 34.8498 24.0071 37.5H30.3125V20.3125C30.3125 19.4496 31.0121 18.75 31.875 18.75H38.125C38.9879 18.75 39.6875 19.4496 39.6875 20.3125V37.5H50.6804C51.0595 34.8498 53.3387 32.8125 56.0938 32.8125C58.8491 32.8125 61.1286 34.8503 61.5073 37.501C61.512 37.5008 61.5168 37.5006 61.5216 37.5005C61.5352 37.5002 61.5488 37.5 61.5625 37.5H63.125V31.25H49.0625C47.3366 31.25 45.9375 29.8509 45.9375 28.125V21.875C45.9375 20.1491 47.3366 18.75 49.0625 18.75H57.0679L55.0627 14.0625H8.4375ZM13.125 28.125H8.4375V21.875H13.125V28.125ZM58.6074 21.875L62.0449 28.125H55.3125V21.875H58.6074ZM52.1875 21.875H49.0625V28.125H52.1875V21.875ZM16.25 28.125V21.875H20.9375V28.125H16.25ZM33.4375 37.5H36.5625V21.875H33.4375V37.5ZM16.25 38.2812C16.25 36.9868 17.2993 35.9375 18.5938 35.9375C19.8882 35.9375 20.9375 36.9868 20.9375 38.2812C20.9375 39.5757 19.8882 40.625 18.5938 40.625C17.2993 40.625 16.25 39.5757 16.25 38.2812ZM53.75 38.2812C53.75 36.9868 54.7993 35.9375 56.0938 35.9375C57.3882 35.9375 58.4375 36.9868 58.4375 38.2812C58.4375 39.5757 57.3882 40.625 56.0938 40.625C54.7993 40.625 53.75 39.5757 53.75 38.2812Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"keep-your-rv-nearby\">Keep your RV nearby<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Find secure RV storage close to home for easy pickup and return.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M30 7.5C25.5499 7.5 21.1998 8.8196 17.4997 11.2919C13.7996 13.7643 10.9157 17.2783 9.21272 21.3896C7.50975 25.501 7.06417 30.025 7.93234 34.3895C8.80051 38.7541 10.9434 42.7632 14.0901 45.9099C17.2368 49.0566 21.2459 51.1995 25.6105 52.0677C29.975 52.9358 34.4991 52.4903 38.6104 50.7873C42.7217 49.0843 46.2357 46.2004 48.7081 42.5003C51.1804 38.8002 52.5 34.4501 52.5 30C52.5 24.0326 50.1295 18.3097 45.9099 14.0901C41.6903 9.87053 35.9674 7.5 30 7.5ZM41.5295 26.7545C42.7193 25.5646 42.7193 23.6354 41.5295 22.4455C40.3396 21.2556 38.4104 21.2556 37.2205 22.4455L26.7061 32.96L22.7795 29.0334C21.5896 27.8435 19.6604 27.8435 18.4705 29.0334C17.2807 30.2232 17.2807 32.1524 18.4705 33.3423L24.5516 39.4234C25.123 39.9948 25.898 40.3158 26.7061 40.3158C27.5142 40.3158 28.2891 39.9948 28.8605 39.4234L41.5295 26.7545Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"storage-made-simple\">Storage made simple<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Don't settle for stone age tech and long contracts. Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/section>\r\n\t\t    <footer>\r\n\t\t      <button>Search nearby RV Storage <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t        <\/svg>\r\n\t\t      <\/button>\r\n\t\t    <\/footer>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"understanding-rv-gas-mileage-class-a-b-and-c\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding RV Gas Mileage: Class A, B, and C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motorhomes are generally classified into three categories: Class A, B, and C. Each class has its own unique characteristics, and gas mileage is one key aspect that differentiates them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class A motorhomes are the most luxurious RVs that get the worst gas mileage. While Class B motorhomes boast the best fuel efficiency. Class C motorhomes fall somewhere in between, offering average gas mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something else to realize is that any class of RV can be a diesel RV. Diesel motorhomes get superior gas mileage and more power for your adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"class-a-motorhomes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class A Motorhomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class A motorhomes are the large RVs that look like commercial buses. Some are so long you have to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/is-driving-an-rv-hard\/\">CDL license<\/a> in some states. As you would expect, the bigger the bus the bigger the gas bill. Their large flat faces promote a lot of wind resistance, and they&rsquo;re loaded with kitchen appliances and amenities that weigh a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Averaging between 7-13 miles per gallon,<\/strong> Class A motorhomes have the worst gas mileage among the three classes. But if you&rsquo;re able to afford one of these, then gas mileage probably isn&rsquo;t your top concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"class-b-motorhomes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class B Motorhomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class B motorhomes, also known as camper vans or van conversions, are the smallest and most fuel-efficient motorhomes. They&rsquo;re sleek, lightweight, and aerodynamic features contribute to better gas mileage, which <strong>averages between 18-25 miles per gallon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the aerodynamic, lightweight designs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/class-b-vs-class-c-motorhome\/\">class B RVs <\/a>shed the wind much better than class A&rsquo;s. And with only the basic amenities the load is also lighter making it more fuel efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"class-c-motorhomes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class C Motorhomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class C motorhomes are the average joe between Class A and B motorhomes in terms of size and motorhome gas mileage. With an <strong>average gas mileage ranging from 14-18 miles per gallon<\/strong>, they fall right in between Class A and B motorhomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class C RVs carry more amenities than their class B brothers, but less than their classy A sisters. With smart route planning and careful packing, a class c motorhome gets good gas mileage that can your family fuel on your next trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-calculate-your-rvs-gas-mileage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Calculate Your RV&rsquo;s Gas Mileage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monitoring your RV&rsquo;s gas mileage can help you diagnose little problems before they become big problems. Weather changes like severe temperature drops can compress the air in your tires, so always check your tire pressure when changing climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By tracking the distance traveled and fuel consumption, you can gain valuable insights into your motorhome&rsquo;s performance and identify areas for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To calculate your RV&rsquo;s average mileage, you can use an RV gas mileage calculator<\/strong> (because why do math when you don&rsquo;t have to), <strong>or use this formula:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Total distance traveled (in miles) divided by total gallons of fuel used equals your MPG.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Distance\/Gallons=MPG)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How far you can go on one tank of gas depends on the size of your gas tank and what type of RV you have. A Class B with a 25 gallon tank can you about 400 miles. A class A with a 150 gallon tank can go about 1,900 miles. Big difference!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the average RV gas mileage helps you budget for your trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"fuel-costs-associated-with-driving-an-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Costs Associated With Driving An RV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel costs do vary based on where you&rsquo;re traveling and the season. So don&rsquo;t forget to take that into your calculations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other associated cost is what type of fuel your RV needs. If you&rsquo;re driving an RV with a <strong>diesel engine<\/strong>, then you can expect<strong> superior mileage and the best fuel economy.<\/strong> Diesel engines&rsquo; direct fuel injection and higher combustion efficiency translate into better fuel efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that doesn&rsquo;t always translate to savings for you at the pump because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/diesel-vs-gas-rvs\/\"><strong>diesel fuel<\/strong><\/a><strong> tends to be more expensive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many RVs come in either diesel or standard engine configurations, so be sure you understand the differences between the two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-rv-has-the-best-gas-mileage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What RV has the Best Gas Mileage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the whole, if you&rsquo;re looking for a traditional RV the class B RV gets the best gas mileage at 18-28 mpg. But there&rsquo;s another option for you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-modern-rv-models-of-2024\/\">early adopters<\/a> out there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new category of RVs is making its way to market:<strong> the electric RV.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These RVs use electricity from solar panels to propel themselves behind your tow vehicle. That means they offer a net zero efficiency loss. In other words, your tow vehicle has the same MPG it would have if it weren&rsquo;t towing a travel trailer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even better, your tesla truck can now tow an RV without range loss. So you don&rsquo;t even have to worry about gas mileage. Pretty cool, huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two of the pioneer electric RV models are the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightshiprv.com\/l1\" target=\"_blank\">L1<\/a> from <strong>Lightship <\/strong>and the <strong>Pebble <a href=\"https:\/\/pebblelife.com\/pebble-flow\" target=\"_blank\">Flow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-improve-your-rvs-gas-mileage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Improve Your RV&rsquo;s Gas Mileage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having grasped the factors that influence RV gas mileage, let&rsquo;s move on to practical things you control to increase your motorhome&rsquo;s fuel efficiency. Focus on regular maintenance, smart route planning, and weight management, to optimize your RV&rsquo;s gas mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-1-regular-maintenance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Regular Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consistent maintenance is vital to keep your motorhome in top condition and enhance fuel efficiency. Oil changes and air filter replacements maintain optimal engine performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper tire pressure and maintenance are crucial for improving your RV&rsquo;s gas mileage. Under-inflated tires increase friction and drag on the road. This forces the engine to work harder and <strong>reduces fuel mileage by 1-5 miles per gallon!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you can prevent potential issues from escalating while you&rsquo;re on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-2-smart-route-planning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Smart Route Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to keep a steady speed the whole way. Or at least, while you&rsquo;re on the interstate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thoughtful route planning helps improve your RV&rsquo;s gas mileage<\/strong>. Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid congested areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose roads with less stop-and-go traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your trip so that you hit high traffic areas during the off hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By planning your route wisely and taking advantage of technology that lets you check traffic in real time, you can make the most of your trip and your RV&rsquo;s fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-3-weight-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Weight Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another key to achieving better gas mileage in weight management. Packing only essential items eases the strain on your engine, but also how you pack it matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Empty your tanks before you travel and keep your weight between the wheels of your RV.<\/strong> This plays a bigger role if you&rsquo;re towing a travel trailer, but it still matters for longer Class C RVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-4-practice-good-driving-habits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Practice Good Driving Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now be honest. You don&rsquo;t always practice those safe driver tips when you&rsquo;re commuting. But here they matter. Remember <strong>the goal is to stay at a consistent speed.<\/strong> No speeding around people. No weaving in and out of traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smooth, consistent driving reduces engine strain, ultimately lowering fuel consumption. Developing good driving habits not only saves you money on gas, but also contributes to a safer and more enjoyable road trip experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ve officially bought a brand-new Class B RV. You&rsquo;re riding high, driving it home for the first time. You pull into your driveway and open the garage door where you diligently cleared a spot for it&hellip;and then it hits you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All that work was for nothing. <strong>This thing is too tall to fit in your garage.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great, now you need to find a place to store it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you don&rsquo;t want to spend hundreds of dollars on RV storage every month? What do you do? <em>No worries, Neighbor has your back.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Neighbor is a peer-to-peer <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"><strong>RV storage<\/strong><\/a><strong> marketplace that offers RV storage up to 50% cheaper than traditional storage options. <\/strong>Neighbor has storage options in all 50 states. You&rsquo;ll even find storage spaces in your very own neighborhood.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Embarking on a road trip with a recreational vehicle (RV) is a fantastic way to explore the great&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":10442,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_appearance_grid":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[182],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-rv-ownership","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Improve Your RV Gas Mileage - 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