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Old 19-10-2008, 01:53 PM   #1
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I have a Dec 1999 AU Falcon Classic which I converted to dual-fuel last year. She's done 160,000 kms and is in good order. I'm getting 12.5ltrs per 100km around town and 10ltrs per 100 kms on the highway. I didn't think that was too bad at all considering the lower cost of LPG.
However, when towing a caravan at 1400kgs with 140kgs on the ball at a steady 85kph, the LPG fuel consumption rockets up to 24ltrs per 100 kms.
As I'm a bit of a beginner at caravanning, are these figures what other people have experienced?

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Old 19-10-2008, 08:08 PM   #2
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I havent checked it in a while, but just doing local driving, I get betweet 5-6 k's per litre. Havent been on a long drive in the wagon in a very long time :( Bring on summer! (Lol and a job!!!)
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Old 19-10-2008, 08:28 PM   #3
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hi 1falconer1,

Yes.

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Old 20-10-2008, 01:44 PM   #4
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That's what to expect towing a van mine does the same with a 1000KG pop top at 85-90 (Auto in third). You are doing well at 12.5 on LPG around town.
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