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Old 05-12-2010, 04:09 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wagonman76 View Post
Hmm, identical drivetrain to the GMC motorhome.
The front end of that thing is an Olds Toronado, circa 1969. My dad had a '69 Toronado, bought brand new January '69. They never could quite get the front end alignment sorted out, too much toe-in, and it would not exceed 80 mph despite 400hp and an otherwise not too bad shape for its day. 6-8 mpg, maybe 9 mpg at highway speed. With an Airstream glommed onto the ass end, this rig might get, oh, 5 mpg.

Anybody know of a modern-day RV along the Ultravan line, which reportedly got 16-19 mpg 40 years ago?

Or, perhaps better, a cargo van or small 2 axle truck that comes stock with a good shape, but suitable for further aero improvements and internal refit for RV use?
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