GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #53 | Page 47

RV FEATURE

DRIVE YOUR UTMOST BEST

The way you drive will also have a major impact on the fuel-efficiency of your RV . Hard braking and fast accelerating can impact your fuel consumption negatively , as can sitting in heavy traffic . Wherever possible , it ’ s best to avoid rush hour when arriving or leaving a new city . You should also do some reading on the optimal speeds for your vehicle .

Another consideration is to use a GPS . This will help you stay on course and avoid excess driving around , wasting valuable fuel . Of course , getting a little lost is half the fun of a road trip , but try not to let it interfere with your fuel budget .

KEEP YOUR CALCULATIONS GOING

Once all the planning is done and you ’ ve ensured that your RV is up to the task , it ’ s time to hit the road . A lot can happen during a road trip – you can get lost on purpose or accidentally , you can have unforeseen stops , you may need to take a detour . These can hurt your fuel budget and have you scratching your head as to whether or not the price is worth it .

That ’ s why it ’ s important to keep on calculating how much you ’ ve spent and how much you might still spend as you go . To keep you on track , it ’ s a great idea to use accounting software to keep a rolling record of expenses and projected expenses . With features like a mileage tracker that automatically keeps a record of how far you ’ ve driven , it isn ’ t just a useful feature for tax purposes , it ’ s great for serious road trippers too . With a few clicks of the mouse , you ’ ll know exactly how your fuel budget is shaping up .

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