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Thread: deadhead mpg?

  1. 07-15-2007, 07:58 PM #1
    abc123
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    Default deadhead mpg?

    have you guys ever figure out approximate deadhead fuel consumption, mpg?
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  2. 07-15-2007, 09:31 PM #2
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    Wow, depends on how fast I want to get home. I've gotten as low as 5.7mpg and as high as 8.3 mpg
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  3. 07-16-2007, 06:50 AM #3
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    7.25-8.0
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  4. 07-16-2007, 05:32 PM #4
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    up to 8.5 in the columbia
    up to 8 in the kw
    Don't drive like an ass!

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  5. 07-20-2007, 10:58 PM #5
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    I get 7-ish deadheading a HHG truck @43,000lbs in a T600.

    I deadheaded from Montral, Canada to Detroit last week, I figured I'd calculate it over 600 miles of running 8)
    Mud, sweat, and gears
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  6. 07-21-2007, 01:47 PM #6
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    Default Re: deadhead mpg?

    Quote Originally Posted by abc123
    have you guys ever figure out approximate deadhead fuel consumption, mpg?
    No, why?
    Is it shorter mile , than loaded? :P
    Pessimist,- is just well informed optimist!
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