I got over 30 MPG one day.  I was on the highway following
a car in tow. Our speed was around 45-55 mph, and no
head wind.  After the trip I was sure my gas  gauge broke,
as make this trip regularly.  This made it clear that driving
skills and road conditions are the key to gas milage.
                                       ERic

Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

>The Vanagon's MPG is extremely sensitive to the driver's right foot.  I
>never get better than 15MPG in any of my vans, however, my Father borrowed
>my van and got 22MPG.  I tend to go 75MPH on the freeway and usually shift
>somewhere around 4500 RPMs.  He prefers to go 65MPH on the freeway and
>shifts around 3500 RPMs.
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>I think there was a list member who wrote about having to drive 45MPH for
>hours due to weather.  IIRC, he got something like 30MPG over that stretch.
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>Of course, if your van needs maintenance, then it probably won't matter how
>gentle you are with the right foot.  Your MPG will suck.
>
>Cheers, Happy Holidays & Your Mileage may Vary,
>
>Jeff - with a size 13 right foot...
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