tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post6034066972636782914..comments2024-03-29T05:16:55.447-04:00Comments on R Sanity RV Adventures: Lets Talk BiodieselPaul and Marti Dahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-17363506043874988232012-11-16T21:59:12.901-05:002012-11-16T21:59:12.901-05:00I admit it - we don't have a diesel so I didn&...I admit it - we don't have a diesel so I didn't even read your post. I'm sure it was very interesting, though.Barbara and Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950659270754642037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-2626229345533155782012-11-16T07:18:39.304-05:002012-11-16T07:18:39.304-05:00One important benefit of filling up when you are o...One important benefit of filling up when you are only half empty that you forgot to mention is the reduced risk of a cardiac event curtailing your travel.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016073653349776611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-6427442621201437442012-11-15T12:51:18.962-05:002012-11-15T12:51:18.962-05:00I don't find much diffence in mileage with ful...I don't find much diffence in mileage with full tank vs half tank. Remember your generator won't run if fuel gets below 1/4 tank. Plus you may be forced to buy fuel where you have no choice because you are too low to go anywhere else.<br /><br />I always have plan "B" and try to always fuel at not less than 1/2 tank. I want to have plenty of fuel for my genny in case I'm sitting on the side of the road with a mechanical problem or flat tire in 100 degree temps.<br /><br />You are right that fuel adds weight, but if you travel with 1/2 tank of water and empty holding tanks that would help. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-14815713051748577452012-11-15T12:38:16.624-05:002012-11-15T12:38:16.624-05:00We have considered running with a half tank of fue...We have considered running with a half tank of fuel to help our mileage. Now I am wondering if that is a good thing. Any opinion?Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-55473483686542954382012-11-15T12:35:03.521-05:002012-11-15T12:35:03.521-05:00Thanks for the information! Since we are just a w...Thanks for the information! Since we are just a week in to owning our diesel, we have a LOT to learn! Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-2520950088047969752012-11-15T10:58:06.298-05:002012-11-15T10:58:06.298-05:00Thanks for the explanation and info on bio-diesel....Thanks for the explanation and info on bio-diesel. I started noticing those 5% bio-diesel signs at the pump just a year or so ago and have been trying to avoid them like the plague. But, as you say, it's getting harder and harder. I think I'll look into an additive - after I talk to Mr. Goodwrench!!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-88133913179522350072012-11-15T07:15:56.693-05:002012-11-15T07:15:56.693-05:00Thank you so much for all your posts rv maintenanc...Thank you so much for all your posts rv maintenance.<br /><br />We wondered about the bio-diesel. We stopped at a Flying J (the Rv side) once where that was all they had. We didn't know what to do and asked the guy ahead of us. He had an almost empty tank and said he had used it before with no problems. We took a chance and topped our tank off, but I think it was only 25-30 gallons. We had no problems, but I wonder about the guy that filled his tank ahead of us. Now, we always go over to the truckers side of Flying J and so far have been able to avoid bio-diesel.<br /><br />We'll definitely follow your advice and keep two sets of fuel filters on hand..just in case.<br /><br />Thanks again for the tips....keep em coming! Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-17833592263985830712012-11-14T22:56:33.403-05:002012-11-14T22:56:33.403-05:00At least that's one thing us gas guzzlers don&...At least that's one thing us gas guzzlers don't have to worry about. But there's always ethenol.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-60720627617544572652012-11-14T22:00:06.341-05:002012-11-14T22:00:06.341-05:00Huh? You said "let's talk Biodiesel"...Huh? You said "let's talk Biodiesel" and you really want ME to talk biodiesel with you? I don't think so.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-71646091455656912892012-11-14T21:50:35.331-05:002012-11-14T21:50:35.331-05:00Mercedes also says no more than B5 and states avoi...Mercedes also says no more than B5 and states avoid any bio fuel if at all possible. Good summary of the problem.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-20955768899404795902012-11-14T19:17:22.080-05:002012-11-14T19:17:22.080-05:00When I drove my big truck I always carried spare f...When I drove my big truck I always carried spare fuel filters. I also found a shot of Power Service once a month kept the water in the fuel problems down.John Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775467781360772348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-44489962785939188372012-11-14T18:30:37.322-05:002012-11-14T18:30:37.322-05:00Thanks for the thumbnail explanation; based on you...Thanks for the thumbnail explanation; based on your post in the past days, Mui's checked the specs for our engine. We also fill up when we're at about half tank and always try to keep a full tank when we're not on the road ... all good things.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.com