Comments on: Minimize Resistance, Maximize Fuel Economy http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:37:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert A. Henderson http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-39878 Robert A. Henderson Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:56:48 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-39878 Hello Folks, One of the big reasons the truckers use the big singles is to save weight. I understand it can be up to 400 lbs per side. This means more paylaod to a trucker. However , Marge you are right about the flats. You just don't pull over an put a spare tire on. They do not have a run flat tire available as far as I know. My Michein dealer said that trailer may not be quite as stable as it was before. The big tires are not easy to find . So.... if you need one you may not be able to find it easy. Safer and happier driving to you! Robert Hello Folks,

One of the big reasons the truckers use the big singles is to save weight. I understand it can be up to 400 lbs per side. This means more paylaod to a trucker.
However , Marge you are right about the flats. You just don’t pull over an put a spare tire on. They do not have a run flat tire available as far as I know. My Michein dealer said that trailer may not be quite as stable as it was before.
The big tires are not easy to find . So…. if you need one you may not be able to find it easy.
Safer and happier driving to you! Robert

]]> By: marge http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-39728 marge Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:41:50 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-39728 Question about replacing dual rear wheels with only one wide one...I thought part of the advantage of 2 had to do with security, if one went flat, the other was available to get you off the road. I have driven (slowly) for more than 5 miles to a station with only one of the duals having air. Don't think I could do that with the single...do they have run-flat feature? Question about replacing dual rear wheels with only one wide one…I thought part of the advantage of 2 had to do with security, if one went flat, the other was available to get you off the road. I have driven (slowly) for more than 5 miles to a station with only one of the duals having air. Don’t think I could do that with the single…do they have run-flat feature?

]]> By: Brooker http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-39701 Brooker Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:37:14 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-39701 Now on to the issue of the big tires on trucks, they have less roll resistance than most dual tires ( by compond type) and yes they do ride much better but they also do save you money two more ways, 1) the cost of one big tire is cheaper than 2 smaller tires. 2) the weight of 1 big tire and wheel combo is less than 2 So no matter how you look at it 1 big one is better that 2 little ones. Now on to the issue of the big tires on trucks, they have less roll resistance than most dual tires ( by compond type) and yes they do ride much better but they also do save you money two more ways,
1) the cost of one big tire is cheaper than 2 smaller tires.
2) the weight of 1 big tire and wheel combo is less than 2
So no matter how you look at it 1 big one is better that 2 little ones.

]]> By: Brooker http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-39699 Brooker Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:33:23 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-39699 Mike as for the milage on your 08 dodge all the new trucks have had there milage drop because of the emmisions now mandated on deisals, At this time i am unaware of any componies that offer anything to play with the settings, Just like the gas motors the aftermarket will come up with something but you have to be willing to wait. Mike as for the milage on your 08 dodge all the new trucks have had there milage drop because of the emmisions now mandated on deisals, At this time i am unaware of any componies that offer anything to play with the settings, Just like the gas motors the aftermarket will come up with something but you have to be willing to wait.

]]> By: Robert Henderson http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-36459 Robert Henderson Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:14:24 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-36459 Hey Mike, There are many ways to improve fuel economy on your truck, many of which have been discussed here and in Part II. You are not the only one who has experienced poor fuel economy on these trucks, but there are some solutions. Many companies, such as BD Diesel Performance, offer tuning modules designed to improve fuel economy as well as improve towing performance. Here is a link to BD's new Ultra X-Tuner, which is available for your truck: http://www.dieselperformance.com/index.php/product/index/153P. You can download a PDF of the manual for this product that describes, in detail what the product is and its various functions. I know another mod that Cummins owners use to improve fuel economy is an aftermarket torque converter. The stock torque converter has more stall speed than necessary, which reduces efficiency. BD, as well as other companies also offer torque converters for this application. A cold air intake and aftermarket exhaust may also improve fuel economy. I have heard about hydrogen generators, but don't have any experience with them myself. I can only say that when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Always exercise caution and do lots of research before trying any product with such incredible claims. Hey Mike,
There are many ways to improve fuel economy on your truck, many of which have been discussed here and in Part II. You are not the only one who has experienced poor fuel economy on these trucks, but there are some solutions. Many companies, such as BD Diesel Performance, offer tuning modules designed to improve fuel economy as well as improve towing performance. Here is a link to BD’s new Ultra X-Tuner, which is available for your truck: http://www.dieselperformance.com/index.php/product/index/153P. You can download a PDF of the manual for this product that describes, in detail what the product is and its various functions. I know another mod that Cummins owners use to improve fuel economy is an aftermarket torque converter. The stock torque converter has more stall speed than necessary, which reduces efficiency. BD, as well as other companies also offer torque converters for this application. A cold air intake and aftermarket exhaust may also improve fuel economy.
I have heard about hydrogen generators, but don’t have any experience with them myself. I can only say that when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Always exercise caution and do lots of research before trying any product with such incredible claims.

]]> By: Mike Nordahl http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-35782 Mike Nordahl Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:31 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-35782 I am the proud owner of a 2008 Mega-Cab with a Cunnins, my question to you is how can I improve my very poor fuel mileage? Tell me more about building a Hydrogen Generator. What other tricks are there to increase my milage. Thanks, Mike I am the proud owner of a 2008 Mega-Cab with a Cunnins, my question to you is how can I improve my very poor fuel mileage? Tell me more about building a Hydrogen Generator. What other tricks are there to increase my milage. Thanks, Mike

]]> By: Lawrence Golembiewski http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-29082 Lawrence Golembiewski Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:46:10 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-29082 Enjoyed the article and posted one of my own regarding biofuels. Please read at my website at www.gypsylarry.com and let me know what you think. Thanks again. Enjoyed the article and posted one of my own regarding biofuels. Please read at my website at http://www.gypsylarry.com and let me know what you think.
Thanks again.

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]]> By: Robert http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/minimize-resistance-maximize-fuel-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-22305 Robert Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:53:28 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=1627#comment-22305 Hello Tx, Thank you for the comment. It is a good idea to find out what the manufactures recommends. However you need to remember that the manufacturer has a range for their specs. I recommend that you look and see if they publish the desired specs along with the range. You can be within specs and still have tire wear and or increased resistance. I recommend that you find out who your Workhorse Rep is and he should be willing to supply you with the factory specs. However the goal is to be as close to the desired or optimum specs. Another thing that I may share is that we sometimes have to go outside of specs to achieve the results we are after. While this is seldom the case there are times with RV's that we have had to go outside of the normal specs to achieve the desired results. Thank you. Robert Ps We are beginning to offer a series of after market parts from our SuperSteer Division for your coach. They are not on our website just yet. Hello Tx,
Thank you for the comment. It is a good idea to find out what the manufactures recommends. However you need to remember that the manufacturer has a range for their specs. I recommend that you look and see if they publish the desired specs along with the range. You can be within specs and still have tire wear and or increased resistance. I recommend that you find out who your Workhorse Rep is and he should be willing to supply you with the factory specs. However the goal is to be as close to the desired or optimum specs.
Another thing that I may share is that we sometimes have to go outside of specs to achieve the results we are after. While this is seldom the case there are times with RV’s that we have had to go outside of the normal specs to achieve the desired results. Thank you.
Robert
Ps We are beginning to offer a series of after market parts from our SuperSteer Division for your coach. They are not on our website just yet.

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