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Originally Posted by Birdman
We have a Gemini 23tb and speed does not seem to be a problem. It has a 3.2 L power stroke turbo diesel and our last 954 mile trip was at 15.8 measured mpg in mostly hilly terrain. I usually travel below the posted speed as I find it less tiring than weaving in and out of traffic. Even at that I am good for only about 8 hours. Anything beyond that and get irritable and fidgety. I had rather enjoy the drive than fight the traffic. Also, after leveling with blocks, I set the e brake and always chock one front and one opposite rear tire in opposing directions. Not sure that it matters but makes me feel better.
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We have the Gemini 24TX, which has the 3.0L Mercedes diesel. It too consistently gets between 16 and 17 MPG depending on how hard I push it. Like you I do not like driving long distances on any given day, but I prefer no more than 4 to 5 hours. For leveling, the Gemini is currently at the dealer having an HWH leveling system installed, and also a second air conditioner.
BTW on another note, the comment that someone has seen lots of 42 foot + DP's running at 80MPH or more, which of course is unsafe as hell, but also those 22.5 tires are rated to run at no more than 75MPH.
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