I removed the A/C unit from the roof of the MH. I noticed an improvement in handling; it is less tippy in corners. It also seems like there was an improvement in fuel economy, although there are other possible factors, such as my getting used to driving the thing, and figuring out optimal speeds (44-45 mph in 4th gear, converter locked). On a round trip from the central Willamette Valley in Oregon to Vancouver BC on Interstate 5 we were able to get close to 17mpg on a regular basis, and on one fillup managed around 18.6 with favorable winds. The MPGuino has proved to be a very valuable tool which I would recommend to anyone with a pre-OBD-II compliant EFI rig. I still have plans for aerodynamic imporvements like an under-bumper air dam, rear wheel skirts, and cleanup items like flush mount clearance lights etc. I'd like to thank everyone for their ideas and interest.
Cheers,
Beaver
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