My F-700 RV/jeep transport build thread
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08-10-2011 | 12:17 PM
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Well i went and did my MPG test run and came out MUCH better than I thought I would.
I did a round trip from Mid town kroger fuel stop in Ashland Ky to Grayson Ky and back.
I did not try to drive for max MPG Ii ran 65-68on flat ground and held to floor on the hills. It only dropped 4 MPH on any of the hills.
I drove it like this to get a worse case idea of MPG.
I made sure to use the same pump and fill to same point (lower lip of filler pipe)
The result was 49.4 miles and 4.2 gallons of fuel used for 11.7 MPG.
I had heard these 12V cummins got good milage, but I didn't know it was this good. I think this is good mileage considering the over 13K empty weight, and the bluntness of the box.
I was told the higher gears would pay for themselves. It looks like they will.
I did a round trip from Mid town kroger fuel stop in Ashland Ky to Grayson Ky and back.
I did not try to drive for max MPG Ii ran 65-68on flat ground and held to floor on the hills. It only dropped 4 MPH on any of the hills.
I drove it like this to get a worse case idea of MPG.
I made sure to use the same pump and fill to same point (lower lip of filler pipe)
The result was 49.4 miles and 4.2 gallons of fuel used for 11.7 MPG.
I had heard these 12V cummins got good milage, but I didn't know it was this good. I think this is good mileage considering the over 13K empty weight, and the bluntness of the box.
I was told the higher gears would pay for themselves. It looks like they will.
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08-12-2011 | 08:00 PM
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From: southeren Oh
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08-23-2011 | 12:48 AM
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Well i made it here on my vacation. the truck is getting about 10-10.5 MPG during the trip from OH to CO. on flat land it will pull 65-70 mph without any problems. I pulled a 9 mile long 6% grade in 4th gear at 36mph.
I'm quite happy with that considering the 18-19K gross weight with the jeep and trailer hooked up.
From on the road, crossing the continetial divide
It looks a little out of place but it works for me.
I'm quite happy with that considering the 18-19K gross weight with the jeep and trailer hooked up.
From on the road, crossing the continetial divide
It looks a little out of place but it works for me.
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09-05-2011 | 12:04 AM
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Well i made it here on my vacation. the truck is getting about 10-10.5 MPG during the trip from OH to CO. on flat land it will pull 65-70 mph without any problems. I pulled a 9 mile long 6% grade in 4th gear at 36mph.
I'm quite happy with that considering the 18-19K gross weight with the jeep and trailer hooked up.
From on the road, crossing the continetial divide
It looks a little out of place but it works for me.
I'm quite happy with that considering the 18-19K gross weight with the jeep and trailer hooked up.
From on the road, crossing the continetial divide
It looks a little out of place but it works for me.
#24
09-05-2011 | 10:19 AM
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From: southeren Oh
I counted as it taken apart and it had a total of 32 1/2 inch fine thread bolts holding it all together.
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09-16-2011 | 06:05 PM
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They bent them out of .250 plate.
#28
09-16-2011 | 06:11 PM
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09-16-2011 | 08:52 PM
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From: southeren Oh
501 N 2nd St
Ironton, OH 45638
740-532-3032
Ask for Bob, tell him J.R. gave you his info.
thay can make anything you would need.
Send me a pm if you come down this way we could do lunch. I'd bring the RV for you to look at.
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10-03-2011 | 01:43 AM
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