MPG?!

Post by **benross** » 16 Jan 2006, 23:09

Hey guys,

I have an '86 1.9petrol Watercooled (DG) camper. Its the one with the permanent high roof.

I was wondering if my apalling fuel economy was common or theres something wrong.

I drive my bus very sensibly and slowly (i have a mk2 golf GTI and a scirocco GT for driving quick); yet i am very lucky to get 50 miles on a tenner town or major road driving.

How does this seem to you experts?

Thanks

Post by **tonytech** » 16 Jan 2006, 23:20

Sounds fair.
£10 = 11 litres = 2.5 gal =20mpg

On a run, keeping to 55 mph, most vans will get about 22mpg

Round town, Stopping and starting .... less

T

Post by **ROBS T25** » 17 Jan 2006, 06:33

yeah mate tony is right why dont you consjder gettin it converted to gas you will save a fortune give STEVE 80/90 a shout he will sort you out price is around £800 but you will get it back in around 5000mls well worth it had mine done just before new year and i save around £35 a week was costing me £50 a week to run my van now its £10/£15 better emissions and alot better for your engine good luck mate web site is GASURE UK

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 17 Jan 2006, 07:37

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edited to remove silly long link....

Post by **Cate** » 17 Jan 2006, 08:18

Last camper, 1.9 dg, flat poptop, about 23/24 mpg, present velle, 1.9dg, lightweight, 28mpg.

Post by **matt** » 17 Jan 2006, 08:39

do you really get 28 mpg Cate ?

Blimey, that velle was a good buy,thats really good mpg, best i have seen on here.....we get 22 mpg 19 on gas, poptop 1.9 dg, driven by two nutters who dont hang around

Post by **T'Onion** » 17 Jan 2006, 08:50

hehehe put £30 of petrol 70 miles out of it hehehhe

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 17 Jan 2006, 08:56

Matt, put the poptop down - you'll get much better mileage.....

Post by **Cate** » 17 Jan 2006, 13:01

do you really get 28 mpg Cate ?

Yep, checked it several times cos I didn't believe it first time as I had hammered it on the motorway, but get better mileage doing that than firtling around town.

Post by **Blingpanzer** » 17 Jan 2006, 13:08

Empty tin-top Velle; I get 20mpg urban, 25-26mpg on longer trips in the summer. Cold weather makes it much thirstier; I'm lucky to get 22mpg at this time of year.