THE "GAS SAVERS," RIP-OFFS OR REMEDIES?

The efficacy of installing gas saving devices on recreational vehicles is examined. Among the most common devices are properly designed exhaust headers which improve horsepower in a specific RPM range, usually without improving mileage. Although devices such as replacement intake manifolds have the potential for small fuel economy gains, manufacturers generally exaggerate claims. A company that has a product tested by a nationally known, independent testing laboratory commands more respect than a company who uses customer testimonials. For accurate checking of fuel economy, one should keep a log book, record significant parameters at the time of gasoline fill-up (fuel economy, weather conditions, driving conditions, and route), and compare figures for equivalent driving conditions and routes. Testing of the following motor home fuel saving devices is described: Super Saver Reactor, Cyclone headers, B and J overdrive, and Synthoil.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/00410780
• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also HS-029 573.
• Corporate Authors:

  Trailer Life Publishing Company, Incorporated

  23945 Craftsman Road
  Calabasas, CA  United States  92132
• Authors:
  • Estes, B
• Publication Date: 1980-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 8 p.
• Serial:
  • Trailer Life
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: TL Enterprises, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0041-0780

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fuel conservation; Recreational vehicles; Testing
• Old TRIS Terms: Fuel-saving devices
• Subject Areas: Energy; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00389622
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-029 649
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 30 1984 12:00AM