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03-17-2015, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Donna D.
Robert, when you get into Oregon your fuel mileage may drop. We're still running 10% ethenol at our gas stations until April 1. I know it really effects my fuel mileage (Nov 1-Mar 31). Fuel stations can't change (when buying fuel for the tanks) until April 1. Sometimes it takes until June(!) to notice a difference.. depending on how often the gas station buys fuel. Sigh.
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And remember, Robert, steady on, because if you get gas in Oregon you have to let the attendant touch your truck; ; you can't pump your own gas there.
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03-17-2015, 09:45 PM
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#222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dfandrews
And remember, Robert, steady on, because if you get gas in Oregon you have to let the attendant touch your truck; ; you can't pump your own gas there.
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True story. Oregon voters decided that! Sit back and relax. When you leave the fuel island, your hands won't smell like gas and you won't have dribbled fuel on your shoes or down the side of that fancy new truck!
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03-17-2015, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by batcat
Robert, check out my "WhoDat Cruiser" if you have time. She's just sitten there waited for me to come get her! I plan to post pics this Friday. She looks great to me��
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I saw it in the yard.
Very nice.
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03-17-2015, 10:12 PM
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It's official - Tow is On The Way
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Originally Posted by Bill and Earline
Robert,
For those of us who like to hear about mpg, would you tell us if your results are ''hand calculated' versus the computer approximation, and secondly what speeds you're running.
Thanks.
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Bill, it is hard calculated in my log book. The onboard computer says I'm currently averaging 24.7 but it keeps increasing because the average mileage when it first initialized was like 8. My speeds are basically whatever the speed limit is or slightly less. I left the radar detector at home -- on purpose. I really haven't noticed much of a difference in mileage whether I'm running 60 or 70. Color me impressed.
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03-17-2015, 10:16 PM
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It's official - Tow is On The Way
Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
True story. Oregon voters decided that! Sit back and relax. When you leave the fuel island, your hands won't smell like gas and you won't have dribbled fuel on your shoes or down the side of that fancy new truck!
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Yep, I'm aware of the Oregon law. We won't need gas in Oregon. I filled up yesterday morning in Roswell NM and just this evening in Ogden I decided to fill up again even though I had a quarter tank left. Won't need gas again for at least 950 miles.
I know that sounds unbelievable but that's what 26 mpg and a 36 gallon fuel tank will do for you.
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03-17-2015, 10:17 PM
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Wait until you cross the border and you're doing 110.
You'll really be impressed.
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03-17-2015, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
True story. Oregon voters decided that! Sit back and relax. When you leave the fuel island, your hands won't smell like gas and you won't have dribbled fuel on your shoes or down the side of that fancy new truck!
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It is like getting first class service from the old days. I run across it occasionally in small places (outside of Oregon.) What was the reason for the vote? Keeping big business out?
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03-17-2015, 10:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MacMan
Robert, is there any way to apply for more than 30 days for a temp plate? We plan to be on the road for 45-60 days after we pick it up.
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The temp plate has a max of 30 days - BUT you can do it again when the first one expires for an additional $25
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03-17-2015, 10:25 PM
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It's official - Tow is On The Way
Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Robert, when you get into Oregon your fuel mileage may drop. We're still running 10% ethenol at our gas stations until April 1. I know it really effects my fuel mileage (Nov 1-Mar 31). Fuel stations can't change (when buying fuel for the tanks) until April 1. Sometimes it takes until June(!) to notice a difference.. depending on how often the gas station buys fuel. Sigh.
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Donna, the gas in San Antonio is up to 15% ethanol, and that is what we did the first fill up with. The 2nd was in Roswell and the pump was also labeled as up to 15% ethanol. So, the mileage I've reported so far is with a blend of more ethanol than the Oregon 10% ethanol blend.
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03-17-2015, 10:27 PM
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Floating Cloud
It is like getting first class service from the old days. I run across it occasionally in small places (outside of Oregon.) What was the reason for the vote? Keeping big business out?
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Didn't have anything to do with keeping folks employed or big business. It was about convenience. In Oregon we pay less per gallon of gas than our surrounding states (tax). I still notice the folks that dislike someone pumping fuel are from other states. WE like it and we're keeping it.
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03-17-2015, 10:37 PM
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Location: Olathe, Kansas
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We found out that in Oregon they will pump your gas but will not wash your windows. Still not quite like the old days. Loren
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03-17-2015, 10:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Didn't have anything to do with keeping folks employed or big business. It was about convenience. In Oregon we pay less per gallon of gas than our surrounding states (tax). I still notice the folks that dislike someone pumping fuel are from other states. WE like it and we're keeping it.
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Here's a map of gas taxes. I like pumping my own and I'm keeping it.....lol
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03-17-2015, 11:20 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Denison, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loren & Cathy
We found out that in Oregon they will pump your gas but will not wash your windows. Still not quite like the old days. Loren
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I hope they do the windshield.
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03-18-2015, 12:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Here's a map of gas taxes.
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Interesting: higher taxes than most states, including all the ones surrounding it, and among the highest gas prices in the country. Yeah, take advantage of that cruising range, but don't fill up in British Columbia instead - they make Oregon look cheap!
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03-18-2015, 08:37 PM
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Good evening everyone. We are in Pendleton Oregon tonight and on to Chilliwack tomorrow. The mileage took a 1.5 mpg hit today. The entire day on I84 we were driving directly into a 40 mph headwind. Semis were swaying like fish! The mileage was still respectable though at about 23.9 mpg.
I can smell Canada....
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03-18-2015, 08:39 PM
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
I can smell Canada....
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baglo farted.
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03-18-2015, 08:46 PM
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#237
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
baglo farted.
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Yeah, I kinda teed that one up for you Jim.
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03-18-2015, 08:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Yeah, I kinda teed that one up for you Jim.
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You are too kind.
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03-18-2015, 08:53 PM
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#239
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Good evening everyone. We are in Pendleton Oregon tonight and on to Chilliwack tomorrow. .....
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What's your path for traversing the Seattle traffic? Inquiring minds want to know; I have to do it in Sept.
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03-18-2015, 09:01 PM
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#240
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Signal Mountain (Chattanooga), Tennessee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Good evening everyone. We are in Pendleton Oregon tonight and on to Chilliwack tomorrow. The mileage took a 1.5 mpg hit today. The entire day on I84 we were driving directly into a 40 mph headwind. Semis were swaying like fish! The mileage was still respectable though at about 23.9 mpg.
I can smell Canada....
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Robert,
Thanks for the daily mpg results. That's not that bad of a hit for a headwind like that. Air speed had to have been around 100 mph. Please keep the reports coming.
One unusual thing to check that you might not think of, is to check the trailer tire air pressure. Ours was higher than I wanted, leading me to think something was wrong the first day.
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