Date:         Wed, 9 Feb 2005 19:28:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sprinter Camper
Comments: To: jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET>
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My last NY to Florida round trip in the Syncro Westy didn't quite do
16.5 mpg. And that was in winter with no AC. Since new, 17 was the best
except for low speed touring. 70-75 with AC on leaves it about 15.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 6:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Sprinter Camper

>Let's be honest, there is nothing impressive about the fuel economy of
a
>Syncro Westy. Especially if you drive 70+ with the AC on.
It's all relative I guess. 18-20mpg isn't so bad for a mid 80's crate. I
always think of my aunt's second husband and his giant 8.5MPG RV with
its
roaring V8 mumbling "fifteen bucks an hour" all the way to Florida from
California...