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Will Dave make it?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Dave_in_AZ, Jul 29, 2017.

Will Dave make it?

  1. Yes

    17 vote(s)
    21.0%

  2. No

    3 vote(s)
    3.7%

  3. Put in 60 gallons ypu cheap #######.

    29 vote(s)
    35.8%

  4. Dave needs a psychological evaluation.

    26 vote(s)
    32.1%

  5. Why did you even post this?

    6 vote(s)
    7.4%
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  1. Jul 29, 2017 #1
    Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I've gone 970 miles. Estimate fuel used at 130 gallons. Most of the hills are behind me.

    It's 320 miles to a cheaper TA after discount ( $0.14 ).

    Estimate 60 gallons left, but the APU is running, and will do so for the next 10 or so hours until it's cool enough or the batteries read full, and it shuts off. Does that several times a night sometimes.

    Will Dave make it to the cheaper T/A????
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Jul 29, 2017
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  3. Jul 29, 2017 #2
    mudflap77

    mudflap77 Heavy Load Member

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    Which cost more putting 40 or 50 gal at a more expensive fuel stop to get to the cheaper t/a or a tow Truck to take you the rest of the way to the cheaper t/a?
    If I was questioning it I would add the extra fuel
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2017 #3
    tinytim

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    Only one way to know for sure. Let us know how it turns out. :)

    I think you'll make it.
     
    tinytim, Jul 29, 2017
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  5. Jul 29, 2017 #4
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Maybe even only used 120 gallons.

    60 gallons here is the difference in a free specialty to go box.
     
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  7. Jul 29, 2017 #5
    driverdriver

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    .14 isn't worth a road call .
    Really nothing is , just saying.
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2017 #6
    gokiddogo

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    Buy 50 gallons and spend the extra $7
     
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  9. Jul 29, 2017 #7
    Dave_in_AZ

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    60 for shower credit. And I have like 8 showers already. Maybe I get 40 lol.
     
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  10. Jul 29, 2017 #8
    gokiddogo

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    What size are your tanks?
     
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  11. Jul 29, 2017 #9
    tucker

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    I thought all owner ops had a siphon hose or pump and never bought fuel.
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2017 #10
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Twin 100.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Jul 29, 2017
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