Easy way to cut costs

Vantagemed replied on 30/05/2022 13:26

Posted on 30/05/2022 13:26

I've found a device which will cut costs on any motorhome or towing vehicle.  Very easy to use and does not need fitting.  It's the Right Foot.  Simply by driving with a lighter right foot has cut the fuel consumption in my Fiat van conversion motorhome by around twenty-five percent and also cut driving stress.   Results are good on all kinds of roads, but especially good on motorways.  The van's been doing about thirty per cent better by dropping motorway cruising speed from around seventy to between fifty and sixty - and the driving has been much more enjoyable.

Also have found that by being a little more gentle on the throttle around town (but not cutting actual driving speed) I'm getting much better fuel economy.

Works well for the newish diesel Fiat van in Blighty and the little oldish Honda petrol van in Japan.  The Japan van both runs around Tokyo and regularly goes to the Alpine regions not too far away.  The lighter right foot seems to save fuel everywhere, and at today's prices that's no bad thing ...

replied on 09/06/2022 14:33

Posted on 09/06/2022 09:50 by JVB66

Eyes and the right foot do that much more effectively and cheaperwink

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 09/06/2022 15:50

Posted on 09/06/2022 13:52 by EmilysDad

I cancel my two car out with my Smart 😉 .... still costs me £50 to fill the thing 😣

Posted on 09/06/2022 15:50

I drove past a Shell fuel stn this am £189.9, 3hrs later (on the way back)it was £192.9🤷🏻‍♂️. So the oil giants pay a windfall tax to stop poor folk freezing over winter. . .They then ramp up the price to make another £5bn in the next 3 months🤣🤣🤣

viatorem replied on 09/06/2022 17:20

Posted on 09/06/2022 17:20

Solo I have always found cruise control to be thirstier by a couple of mpg or so. I have concluded that in right foot mode I slow a little on hills and resume speed more gently than cruise does.

Many manufacturers do not recommend cruise or adaptive cruise control for towing. Probably because maximum braking in ACC is limited to about 30-40% and this is calibrated for a solo car.

replied on 09/06/2022 17:34

Posted on 09/06/2022 17:20 by viatorem

Solo I have always found cruise control to be thirstier by a couple of mpg or so. I have concluded that in right foot mode I slow a little on hills and resume speed more gently than cruise does.

Many manufacturers do not recommend cruise or adaptive cruise control for towing. Probably because maximum braking in ACC is limited to about 30-40% and this is calibrated for a solo car.

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JVB66 replied on 09/06/2022 17:48

Posted on 09/06/2022 14:33 by

More effectively and cheaper in what ways.  Explain your theories.

Posted on 09/06/2022 17:48

The human brain used as it should be is far superior to any computer and why pay through the nose  for as with LVs for all the latest gizmos wink

Cornersteady replied on 09/06/2022 18:10

Posted on 09/06/2022 18:10

From the BBC:

4) Does cruise control save fuel?
Cruise control - a device which keeps your car at a constant speed without having to use the accelerator pedal - is often seen as a sure-fire way to save fuel, as it avoids unnecessary acceleration an harsh braking.
However, this may only be true when it comes to motorway driving - due to the constant flat surface.
On other road types you are more likely to come across hills and your cruise control will take time to adjust to the change in gradient, using up more fuel in the process.
Normally you take your foot off the accelerator as you begin to descend down a hill, but as your cruise control can't see what's in front it spends extra time using power - leading to worse fuel consumption

It appears JVB is correct?

Other tips here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61745697

Personally I love cruise control and use it whenever I can but Mrs C can't stand it and won't use it.

replied on 09/06/2022 18:23

Posted on 09/06/2022 18:10 by Cornersteady

From the BBC:

4) Does cruise control save fuel?
Cruise control - a device which keeps your car at a constant speed without having to use the accelerator pedal - is often seen as a sure-fire way to save fuel, as it avoids unnecessary acceleration an harsh braking.
However, this may only be true when it comes to motorway driving - due to the constant flat surface.
On other road types you are more likely to come across hills and your cruise control will take time to adjust to the change in gradient, using up more fuel in the process.
Normally you take your foot off the accelerator as you begin to descend down a hill, but as your cruise control can't see what's in front it spends extra time using power - leading to worse fuel consumption

It appears JVB is correct?

Other tips here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61745697

Personally I love cruise control and use it whenever I can but Mrs C can't stand it and won't use it.

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 09/06/2022 20:55

Posted on 09/06/2022 18:10 by Cornersteady

From the BBC:

4) Does cruise control save fuel?
Cruise control - a device which keeps your car at a constant speed without having to use the accelerator pedal - is often seen as a sure-fire way to save fuel, as it avoids unnecessary acceleration an harsh braking.
However, this may only be true when it comes to motorway driving - due to the constant flat surface.
On other road types you are more likely to come across hills and your cruise control will take time to adjust to the change in gradient, using up more fuel in the process.
Normally you take your foot off the accelerator as you begin to descend down a hill, but as your cruise control can't see what's in front it spends extra time using power - leading to worse fuel consumption

It appears JVB is correct?

Other tips here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61745697

Personally I love cruise control and use it whenever I can but Mrs C can't stand it and won't use it.

Posted on 09/06/2022 20:55

Oy MrC, it were me who was having a discussion(with ED) re cruise control being better on Mways not JV. . .Credit where credit is due old chap🤷🏻‍♂️

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