We have a all electric Class A diesel pusher. We tow a Lincoln MKX. Lincoln says we can not exceed 70 mph towing or we could damage the transmission. So I usually set the cruise control for 67. We have zero problems with hills. We run the generator full time when we are not connected to shore power. We average 7.5 mpg.

Such an honest assessment....thank you for that. So many KZread video channels are FOS, to be honest.

We just returned from a 2700 mile trip, SE Michigan to Colorado Springs and back to Michigan, 2020 35K flat towing a 2021 Ford Ranger, we are at our max CGWR at 26,000 lbs. We averaged 6.0 MPG. Our max speed is 65 MPH. Generator running most of our travels back to Michigan.

Great Video & Info Brian! Love hearing details about different rigs and how much it really costs to travel around. It was SO GREAT meeting up during the caravan, can’t wait for it to happen again!

We aren't supposed to be in a hurry living the RV life. Follow your own advice, slow down and your mileage will definitely improve. Keep making those great family memories!

@ivanvarykino8202

Жыл бұрын

Yup, RV = Relaxed Vacation 😄

Guys…my husband an I, henceforth the royal “we”, have been scream streaming through you vlogs. I cannot even begin to list all the things we learned from you here but I can say, I have several pages in word that summarizes key points. We are planning to go full time in a year with all those questions that go along with this vision. I just wanted to take the time to throw out a very sincere thank you and to say you have the cutest kids EVER! Best to you all. Hope to see you out there.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We know it can be overwhelming but it's totally doable and totally worth it. Good luck!

Here in Ottawa, Ontario Canada following along. Love the videos, helpful information and positivity!

Very good information. I like that you considered all the factors in the gas mileage. Safe travels!

Very good information. Thank you for the video.

Great Info , Thank you 😊 Safe Travels ❤

Great honest info Brian!

Great useful info! Thx!

Great information. Thank you.😎

The genset only uses about 1/2 gallon per hour. We are pulling a 4800lb Wrangler 4 door. We average 6-7 mpg cruising at 60-65 mph on flat level highway. Don’t use your cruise control if the tranny shifts out of 6th. I actually never use the cruise. Everyone talks about how motorhomes get terrible mileage but they never consider that you don’t travel everyday. Staying a month at a time gets you better rates at the parks. Safe travels.

@lennyjonas5417

3 жыл бұрын

By the way. We have a 2017 Bounder 33C.

Great information Brian. It’s great to know what it costs for different Rvs. Like a class C compared to a class A. How was your trip in Michigan? I’m from there. Did you go to Mackinac Island? Did you have their pasties there? And fudge? That’s what they are know for there. They are good. Looking forward to next video. Safe travels. Have a great weekend.

I love this channel..... funny and down to earth family.....

Try the Road Trip app for MPG and maintenance and Ultragauge Blue OBD2 reader to see real time stats.

Thanks for your honesty. I didn't know a C Max could be flat towed since it has a CVT.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't have a CVT, or at least the hybrid doesn't. Maybe the plug-in one does? It's really easy to put into tow mode too, you don't have to pull any fuses or do anything funny - just run the engine for 5 minutes and put it in neutral.

@agm6095

3 жыл бұрын

@@Five2Go Thank you for the information.

We are watching from San Luis potosi mexico

We drive 65 on the highway - Towing a Jeep, Run Gen off and on and we get about 6-6.5 MPG when filling up.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

In a diesel 😉 Lots of people seem to think DP's get way better mileage for some reason...

@GratefulGlamper

3 жыл бұрын

@@Five2Go yep - not much difference between mileage diesel vs gas.

@tomcornilliac

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the engine. We have a newer Cummins ISB and we average 9.5 loaded pulling our F150.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

How big is your motorhome Tom?

@tomcornilliac

3 жыл бұрын

@@Five2Go we're just under 40 ft for the coach. We try to keep weight down and 65 mph is about as fast as I like to roll. I would not choose diesel for the mileage alone, but there's a benefit for some if you can carry significantly more payload with the same or better mpg

WOW!😳 Eeee-gads! So, that cost was from the one Harvest host, the Chattanooga KOA, sightseeing and travel to your current stop? I guess considering you're out seeing the country it's not too bad. Could have spent all the time at hotels or home rental. Been there, done that. Wish we could go with you this year but hubby had total knee replacement a few weeks back. Kind of put a damper on our summer. But hay, it's okay!👌 We're looking forward to better times! We're definitely looking forward to your future updates! Stay Safe and above all, enjoy your travels!

@Elizabeth-rq1vi

3 жыл бұрын

It’s easier to travel when you don’t have to haul all your crap in & out of a hotel. A co-worker (75yo) was doing gentle hiking routes 4weeks post double knee replacement. But then, he is not a typical 75yo… almost an elite athlete. Hope your Hubs keeps up the rehab, it’s not fun but the benefits are truly worth it.

@marymason9981

3 жыл бұрын

@@Elizabeth-rq1vi Thank You for the encouragement! He's doing good. Therapists' are very pleased with his progress. Every day he's doing excercises, multuple times. Can't wait to get on the road as soon as he's comfortable with driving a few hours! Stay Safe and Happy Travels!❤🤗❤

Be careful with the E bikes KZread channel Liz amazing got their E-bike stolen right off of the rack.

Get a tSD logistics card to buy diesel in the truck lanes. Buy diesel for .50 to .75 off the diesel . Saves a ton.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

This rig uses regular gasoline 😉

Then if you chase in the van you also have to consider maintenance on the van. So many variables.

@marymason9981

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget gas mileage of the chase vehicle!😉

Consider reprogramming the ECU. You can get about 1 more MPH, and more power. Cost is usually about $500 for the computer and s/w. It works good for me.

@fabinho909090

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get it from?

Great info we are trading in our 13,000lbs 5th wheel and going to a class A motorhome, one question those why do you have run your generator I'm new to Class A gas motorhome?

Try driving with cruise control off. Have found it will cause a downshift faster than using gas pedal. There is a sweet spot somewhere. Just need to find it. Good luck.

@lennyjonas5417

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly I have a 2017 33C Don’t use the cruise if it keep downshifting.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

I like to use cruise control when it's flat. If I see a hill coming that I know it'll downshift aggressively on I just tap the brake to turn it off. It's way too eager to drop gears.

Class A gas-rigs get horrible fuel economy... it's the poor BTUs in the fuel and the inefficient engine design. I get about 11.5 mpg with my 2017 35 foot Thor Palazzo 35.1 (6.7 liter Cummins Diesel), weighing around 31,000 lbs, including the half-ton Ram that I tow behind it. I think that is fantastic, considering the Ram only gets around 13.5 "driving itself."

Hey 👋

63-65 mph is the sweet spot, no need to rush its not a race.

What kind of milage are class A getting with the 7.3 gas engines ?

I might have missed something but with the TT membership are you still paying something else for camping there? Total newbie here lol still in the researching phase. Thanks!

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

It is $0 out of pocket per night at Thousand Trails campgrounds if you're a member.

@mistiemullen8707

3 жыл бұрын

@@Five2Go Thank you! ❤️

Bryan did you go to Frankenmuth Michigan

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

We did, it was an awesome little town!

Hey guys, wondering what car you tow, we are currently looking for something to tow- need to be able to fit 3 car seats in the back and want to flat tow. Any advice?

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

We tow a Ford C-Max but you're definitely not fitting three car seats in there. Look for a slightly older GMC Acadia, around 2016 or so - they have three rows and can be flat towed easily. Google "dinghy towing guide" for Motorhome Magazine's awesome year-by-year guides of towable vehicles to help your search.

I was wondering with you running the generator so much do you not have solar? A lot of full-times rely on their solar and inverter Just wondering

@lennyjonas5417

3 жыл бұрын

2016+ Bounders do have factory solar on the roof but the genset puts out so much more plus actually charges the house batts in a way shorter time for only 1/2 gallon per hour.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

The generator only runs when we need AC in the living room area for the kids. You really can't run AC off of solar and batteries.

The V10 isn’t known for good gas mileage. If you wanted better mileage you should have purchased a diesel coach. I have a Tiffin 32SA Gasser, if I was full time I’d have bought a good used Tiffin Diesel coach.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

We went with a gas coach because of the upfront cost for this age motorhome. You'd never save as much in mpg cost difference to make up for the price difference of gas vs diesel unless you went with a diesel rig 10 years older.

@r.hooper2355

3 жыл бұрын

It’s all about choices. Matt’s RV Reviews has excellent video about gas vs diesel and my take away is diesel is about $100,000 more than comparable gas coach of same year. Yearly maintenance is about half for a gas coach than diesel and there are way more mechanics to work on gas vs diesel. Driving/riding in diesel Motorhome is very nice and quiet even in the 17 yr old diesel coach we rented last year when we trekked NC to/from WA about 7k miles over a month time. While diesel coaches are great I don’t think their benefits are worth that premium cost.

Molly my lord!!!!!! Only 5.8 MPG??????? That's faster than pour water down the drain....... $159 to travel only 321 miles???? That's heart breaking to the environment..... with that money for gas, i can travel ftom CALIFORNIA to Denver in a Toyota Prius....

Omg how can you afford to live that lifestyle and not have full-time jobs. Are you guys lottery winners lol.

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

Brian has a full time job 😉

I think gas will be another 0.50 to 1.00 per gallon very soon.

5.8 mpg.... wow that's horrible. V10 Gas Sucker. Never buying a v10, will go Diesel for sure!

@Five2Go

3 жыл бұрын

You'll pay 50-100% more for the RV and more per gallon on fuel for about a 2-3mpg increase. Diesels are great for towing capacity and larger floorplans but they're not a way to save money at the pump 😉