{"id":10983,"date":"2023-10-18T12:16:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T19:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10983"},"modified":"2024-08-01T13:22:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T20:22:50","slug":"cost-to-fill-up-rv-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/cost-to-fill-up-rv-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Calculate The Cost Of Filling Up An RV"},"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\">Owning an RV is a way to explore new places and experience the freedom of the open road&ndash;all at an affordable cost. But is it <em>really <\/em><strong><em>more<\/em><\/strong> affordable to drive thousands of miles than to fly and rent a room? Don&rsquo;t you spend just as much on fuel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you commit to buying an RV, you need to be aware of the fuel costs involved in powering these mobile homes. Knowing how much it costs to fill up an RV helps you plan and budget for your trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So, how much does it cost to fill up an RV<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To figure that out, you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>How many gallons of gas does an RV hold?<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>How far does an RV go on a tank of gas?<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>And what kind of gas does an RV take?<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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><strong>Fuel costs for RVs vary<\/strong> based on <em>RV type, fuel used, location, and the current season.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel price <strong>apps can help you save money<\/strong> by displaying prices of nearby gas stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There are ways to improve your RV fuel efficiency<\/strong> on the road and reduce overall fuel expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-factors-affect-rv-fuel-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Factors Affect RV Fuel Costs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Class C RV owner wants to know his gas milage (https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/ULJCBY8Tcfg)\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/zyE4IG-JZHxXEys8ROW7qA4RWBcs6KAGdkDkchPKxa4eEV_gsHqrtg5IYpoj-D38VdUSflqVNnHub9PFf0Vwh_wvuBkcAqzFn3NAPkd43xIqo8oFRT0YNU3h5fBS4aayPrtCO_nfx99xSlwHVHi4kpk\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Where you&rsquo;re traveling, what season you&rsquo;re traveling in, what type of fuel you need&hellip;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these factors affect your fuel costs. But before we get into that, it&rsquo;s important to follow your <strong>manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendation for the fuel type <\/strong>you should use in your RV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some engines require a premium or performance blend of gasoline. If you want your engine to enjoy a long life, you&rsquo;ll need to feed it the fuel it needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The estimates here are based on <strong>87-octane gasoline<\/strong>. But yours may require a higher octane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<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: '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. 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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><h3 id=\"fuel-type-gasoline-vs-diesel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Type: Gasoline vs. Diesel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diesel engines are more fuel efficient and provide more power<\/strong> for hauling trailers or fifth wheels. High-quality diesel engines that are well-cared for also tend to outlast standard engines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diesel fuel is generally <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/diesel-fuel-prices-by-state\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>more expensive<\/strong><\/a> than gasoline, but since the engine gets better fuel efficiency, it&rsquo;s often worth the trade-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each engine falls under your purview as an RV owner. After all, only you know how you like to travel and how much power you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re still unsure, read up on the differences between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/diesel-vs-gas-rvs\/\">diesel vs. regular gas here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because price is a top concern when filling up your RV, you&rsquo;ll want to know some national averages on gas prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The national average gas price<\/strong> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/09\/18\/business\/gas-prices-2023-high\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">$3.88\/gal<\/a>. <strong>The national average diesel fuel <\/strong>price is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/petroleum\/gasdiesel\/\" target=\"_blank\">$4.63\/gal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But unless you&rsquo;re planning a road trip across the United States, <em>national<\/em> averages aren&rsquo;t really applicable. Here&rsquo;s why&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"state-taxes-and-regional-prices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Taxes and Regional Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fuel cost varies <\/strong>from one location to another<strong> due to state taxes and regional prices.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some states, like <em>California, Nevada, and Hawaii<\/em>, <strong>are known for their higher fuel prices<\/strong>. In comparison, <em>Georgia and Texas<\/em> tend to have less expensive gas. These price discrepancies affect your total fuel costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, gas on the East Coast is less expensive than gas on the West Coast &ndash; even without factoring in California.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"seasonal-fluctuations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonal Fluctuations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the winter, gas manufacturers produce a<strong> winter blend <\/strong>that has more butane so the vapors will ignite at lower temperatures. <strong>Because butane is less expensive than oil, <\/strong>the gas blend is &ldquo;cheaper.&rdquo;<strong> <\/strong>However, this lower oil content will translate to lower mileage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>During the summer travel season, fuel prices tend to rise<\/strong> with demand as more people are traveling and taking vacations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"average-rv-gas-tank-sizes-fuel-efficiency-and-gas-mileage-by-class\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average RV Gas Tank Sizes, Fuel Efficiency, and Gas Mileage by Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Class A RVs have the lowest gas mileage. (https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/0ialT4fXAaA)\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/xMx68ZpS69Q5w1yPSSk5Mc9dNfO0MWaTs1-SqBF-1z9KSLD8KIwoEYbd3Y6Wq4SWMjCksS8c5dmjUIEpmoj3v-YobjSSsnghGnsNIostheziBtKZXO-T2YADk3wn1emJ8jfqtuuGzapgVwtOyB97tnk\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gas tank size significantly affects <strong>how much you spend to fill it up and how far you can go<\/strong> on one tank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&rsquo;s the <strong>average size tank based on the class of RV<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class A stats<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>80-150 gallon tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6-10 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>480-1500 miles\/tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class B stats<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25-30 gallon tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18-22 mpg&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>450-660 mile\/tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class C stats<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25-55 gallon tank&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10-15 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>250-825 miles\/tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big advantage of the Class A RV is that it can go farther on one tank because it has the<em> largest gas tanks<\/em>. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/class-b-vs-class-c-motorhome\/\">Class B and Class C RVs<\/a> get almost <em>double the efficiency<\/em> of the standard engine.&nbsp;<\/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><h3 id=\"how-many-miles-can-an-rv-go-on-a-tank-of-gas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Miles Can An RV Go On A Tank of Gas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Averages are great. But you don&rsquo;t want to rely on averages when planning your road trip. You&rsquo;ll want a clearer picture of your specific RV model&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-gas-mileage\/\">miles-per-gallon rate<\/a>,. That way, you can budget for fuel costs accordingly, knowing how far one tank of gas goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To estimate your RV&rsquo;s MPG, divide the miles driven by the amount of fuel used.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&rsquo;s say you use your odometer to track your trip miles <em>(how far you&rsquo;ve traveled on one tank)<\/em>). When you last checked, it said you&rsquo;ve 504 miles. If you have a 28-gallon tank, you&rsquo;d divide 504 divided by 28 to calculate your miles per gallon (which, in this case, would be 18 mpg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-reduce-rv-fuel-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reduce RV Fuel Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all want to go farther on less fuel to stretch our dollar. Here are<strong> four ways to increase your RV&rsquo;s fuel economy<\/strong> and reduce fuel costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"use-fuel-price-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Fuel Price Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fuel price apps<\/strong> display the fuel prices at nearby gas stations. Identifying the cheapest fuel prices along your route could result in savings on fill-ups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some popular fuel price apps include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GasBuddy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upside.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Upside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkout51.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Checkout 51<\/a>, Google Maps, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivvo.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Drivvo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"drive-safe-save-money\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drive Safe, Save Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you <strong>maintain a consistent speed, <\/strong>your engine runs more efficiently and uses less gas. Do your best to avoid stop-and-start traffic or scenarios where you&rsquo;re constantly racing around other drivers. Use your cruise control, and enjoy the ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"perform-regular-vehicle-maintenance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perform Regular Vehicle Maintenance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper<strong> tire inflation <\/strong>helps reduce rolling resistance and prevents blowouts on the interstate. High-quality motor oil keeps your engine running smoothly, potentially improving fuel efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"plan-your-route-carefully\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Your Route Carefully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take into account the traffic patterns on your route. Would you rather hit Atlanta at 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.? Do you even need to go through Atlanta? Could you take a bypass lane instead to avoid stop-and-go traffic?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning your trip so that you hit high-traffic areas at low-traffic times allows you to keep a consistent speed, save time, and skip the stress.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"682\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKqAQMAAACehL5yAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGtJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC8G1e5AAGKa6yjAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-10442 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-1024x682.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_129954426.jpg 2000w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how much is it to fill up an RV? Here&rsquo;s an idea of what it costs based on the largest gas tanks and the national average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class A RV<\/strong> with a 150-gallon tank at $3.88\/gal costs $582 to fill up. The diesel equivalent costs $690.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class B RV <\/strong>with a 30-gallon tank costs $116.40. The diesel version costs $138.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class C RV<\/strong> with a 55-gallon tank costs $213.40. And the diesel version is $253.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the whole, the cost of driving your RV &ndash; while more expensive than driving your hybrid &ndash; is less expensive than flying into a destination and having to find a hotel or other place to stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it&rsquo;s also harder to park your RV in your garage. That&rsquo;s where Neighbor.com can help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighbor is a peer-to-peer storage marketplace that connects RV owners with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"><strong>reliable storage options<\/strong><\/a><strong> near them.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Owning an RV is a way to explore new places and experience the freedom of the open road&ndash;all&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":10984,"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-10983","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 Much Does it Cost to Fill Up an RV? - Neighbor Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fuel costs for RVs vary based on RV type, fuel used, location, and the current season. 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