cjmitchell5
Adventurer
Here's a topic that will be argued to death. I'm just looking to get a general consensus about what would be an ideal target fuel range between what you have in tanks plus what you're carrying. It's nice to plan for how many extra fuel cans do you need. Yes, I realize that this number can vary depending on hundreds of factors such as terrain, speed, and distance between refueling points and keep in mind a fuller tank is usually considered safer.
I'm thinking 1000 miles isn't out of the question. I have one truck w/ a 38gallon tank that gets a minimum of 14mpg (usually closer to 17or18) so it has a minimum range of 532miles. The other truck has a 12gallon tank that gets a minimum of 11mpg so it has a minimum range of 132miles . I don't trust gas gauges and usually refuel by mileage.
There's a saying in aviation that the only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.
I'm thinking 1000 miles isn't out of the question. I have one truck w/ a 38gallon tank that gets a minimum of 14mpg (usually closer to 17or18) so it has a minimum range of 532miles. The other truck has a 12gallon tank that gets a minimum of 11mpg so it has a minimum range of 132miles . I don't trust gas gauges and usually refuel by mileage.
There's a saying in aviation that the only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.