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Average MPH according to hour meter.

I just recalculated the average miles per hour according to the odometer and the hour meter on my engine. 

  I always find it interesting, especially since the DW is ALWAYS telling me " we're in no hurry, we'll get there when we get there.   
 We use I-5 in California and Oregon a lot , mostly cause the truck limit ( and towing ) is 55 mph but as we all know that means 64.  But that's  lower than the 75 or 80 that trucks often go in neighboring states.  And our coach doesn't idle much, if it's running it's moving

 Anyway, the number is  .... wait for it.      41.5.  What's your average.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #1 –
43. on a good day  43.5  ;D  ;D
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #2 –
The new-to-us coach had the speedometer replaced shortly before we bought it.  Reported miles at the time of the swap was 131,000 miles, and the previous owner reported having the mileage read from the engine computer.  The odometer now shows 5349.1.

So...

I can claim either 4.31 (kidding) or 125.2.  I would expect with 1089 hours, the miles would be around 54,500.  Or, with 136,000 miles, the hours should be around 2700-3400.

Any ideas?  Do you think the hour meter has been replaced as well?  The wear-and tear and improvements seem consistent with around 100,000-130,000 miles.
Matt B
1998 u-320

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #3 –
Average miles per hour over last 24 yrs. 43.3 lots of two-lane roads with bends and curves.  Brad back in Virginia he may have a very different number.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #4 –
Never paid much attention, you have to put the hours in to make the miles😎 any way 46.7
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #5 –
Never thought about checking, it interesting, we are all faily close............44.2 for us.
Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad

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Reply #6 –
My 25,000mi HUD tablet stops when at rest.. sayS 51.4moh.
Engine 42.2
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John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #7 –
Quote from: oldmattb –
Any ideas?  Do you think the hour meter has been replaced as well?  The wear-and tear and improvements seem consistent with around 100,000-130,000 miles.
Matt,

My hour mete quit recording when my tachometer quit working.  Several coaches in our age range have reported tach failures so I suspect that if yours is working and indicating hours that do not seem reasonable, it probably has been replaced.  It is possible to have the hours advanced to the proper number.  The engine computer records the proper figure. 

With my VMSpc I have the correct hours and miles according to the engine and transmission computers.  My numbers are: 133,622 miles and 2,909 hours for 45.6 MPH. 

Richard
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #8 –
43.5 here
Dave & Diane
2001 U270 36' WTFE #5820
2016 Jeep Wrangler Hard Rock
Motorcade #18156

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Jan & Richard –
Matt,

My hour mete quit recording when my tachometer quit working.  Several coaches in our age range have reported tach failures so I suspect that if yours is working and indicating hours that do not seem reasonable, it probably has been replaced.  It is possible to have the hours advanced to the proper number.  The engine computer records the proper figure. 

With my VMSpc I have the correct hours and miles according to the engine and transmission computers.  My numbers are: 133,622 miles and 2,909 hours for 45.6 MPH. 

Richard
At this point, it is more interest than need.  I will get the numbers read eventually.  Right now, I am shot-gunning the coach - oil, filters, coolant, checking hoses, cleaning, washing out ACs, repairing dash AC, checking bulkhead, replacing engine and generator insulation, getting to know stuff, etc. etc.
Matt B
1998 u-320

Re: Average MPH according to hour meter.

Reply #10 –
Matt, not to change the subject, but...... I saw your dash AC comment.  Ours wasn't working when we got it and the PO said it hadn't worked for a couple of years because of leaks.  I charged mine myself, but added a can of Red Angel Stop Leak first.  It has ran cool since.  In my case, it was a cheap and easy fix. Just an FYI.
Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad