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Affinity fuel tank question ...

Yahoo Message Number: 23064
Does anyone have a clue how much of the 150 gallons the spec sheet says is actually avail (2005 Affinity). I assume the pickup tube is somewhat above empty for stuff to settle, and I know the genset tube is above this level, but I wonder how much fuel you can actually use from the tank for moving down the road.

My Silverleaf mileage is pretty close to my measured value so I am thinking the fuel usage data must also be in the ballpark.

We normally fill up around 1/8 to 1/4 tank, but it would be nice to know how much we had left if we were on our last leg to or from and didn't feel like stoppping.

Thanks ...

John and Terry
2005 Affinity

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Yahoo Message Number: 23087
Quote from: John"

> Does anyone have a clue how much of the 150 gallons the spec sheet says > is actually avail (2005 Affinity). I assume the pickup tube is > somewhat above empty for stuff to settle, and I know the genset tube is > above this level, but I wonder how much fuel you can actually use from > the tank for moving down the road.

My Silverleaf mileage is pretty close to my measured value so I am > thinking the fuel usage data must also be in the ballpark.
> We normally fill up around 1/8 to 1/4 tank, but it would be nice to > know how much we had left if we were on our last leg to or from and > didn't feel like stoppping.

Thanks ...

John and Terry
2005 Affinity
With the older ones, it seems to be exactly right! A couple of years ago on my 1993 Affinity the fuel gauge quit and I drove it till it ran out of fuel. I had 20 gallons pumped in and then drove to a Flying J about 15 miles away and put in another 130 gallons.

Chris Bradley

1993 Affinity 4952

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Yahoo Message Number: 23098
John, we always fill up when we get around 1/4 tank because, one the generator won't run if you have less than 1/4. If you had an emergency and had to dry camp while someone came to you to help you may need your generator. Second, when you get down near the bottom of the tank you may (maybe not) suck something from the bottom in the fuel into the engine...I never want to take that chance. I would rather err on the side of caution myself. Maybe you like walking on the wild side better!!! (I don't know you so I don't know if you are a "wild" kinda guy!) Good Luck,

Dale & Candace Hollick
05 Affinity #6370 Quad Slide 45'FOR SALE

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Dumb Swede here ... pretty much 180 from wild and crazy.

I think running out of fuel would really ruin your day ...
I was just wondering how much you could depend on if you were on your last leg, tired, and just didn't feel like stopping again.

Just an 'I'm curious' question, not a problem.

John and Terry
2005 Affinity

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John, we always fill up when we get around 1/4 tank because, one
the generator won't run if you have less than 1/4. If you had an emergency and had to dry camp while someone came to you to help you may need your generator. Second, when you get down near the bottom of the tank you may (maybe not) suck something from the bottom in the fuel into the engine...I never want to take that chance. I would rather err on the side of caution myself. Maybe you like walking on the wild side better!!! (I don't know you so I don't know if you are a "wild" kinda guy!) Good Luck,

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The other thing is that the more fuel I take on the higher the bill, I would rather do a little at a time.
Just kidding. To run out of fuel would definitely ruin my day, like you said. Dale

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Diesels are not like gas engines. You run out of fuel and you may need mechanic to get it started again. Unless you have have right manual and are a pretty good mechanic yourself.

Everett

99 Intrigue 10758

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We had a 04' (SOB) with a 400 Cummins ISL and ran out of fuel because of a manufacturing mistake. We filled it with 5 gallons and it self primed. The CoachNet service guy said that all of the newer engines will self prime and purge the air automatically..if you follow the right procedure.

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

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Diesels are not like gas engines. You run out of fuel and you may
need mechanic to get it started again. Unless you have have right manual and are a pretty good mechanic yourself.

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Everett

99 Intrigue 10758

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Quote from: Everett Smith\[br\
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Diesels are not like gas engines. You run out of fuel and you may
need mechanic to get it started again. Unless you have have right manual and are a pretty good mechanic yourself.

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Everett

99 Intrigue 10758

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To self prime you need to turn on the key for 10 seconds then turn it off. If you do this 3 times is should self prime.. according to the experts. Then press on the pedal..

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

Quote from: James Spivey
OK what are the right procedures?

Thank you,

Jim Spivey

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