SoCal to MT - 2,400 miles in 7 days - MPG report

[Grolar]

So we're back from our trip to Yellowstone from West LA. We had to cut it short because of some terrible weather up there, ending up adding 2,354 miles to the 80 in seven days. The rig gulped 143.5 gallons, mostly on the I-15, amounting to 16.4 MPG wich I think is not too bad.
Interestingly enough, got the worst mileage (14.3 MPG) on the 15 between Vegas and LA, and the best (19.5 MPG) in Yellowstone NP, where the speed limit is 45 mph, but where there're a lot of stops and gos (look at that bison! Look at that mule deer!) I'd say 20 MPG is within reach @ 55 MPH.
As far as reliability is concerned, the 80 was top notch. We didn't experience a single mechanical problem. I just added half a quart of oil and a quart of coolant and the rig is gracefully on its way to 132,000 miles.
And on a sour note, I think I filled up at less than $4/gal for the last time in my life during that trip...

Some pics for your enjoyment:

Pool, river and 80


Overheating? No, geyser!


Park entrance

 

[Grolar]

More pics


Continental divide between Old Faithful and West Thumb


Lake Yellowstone - still very much frozen


May 21 snowstorm!

 

[bpenn1980]

And on a sour note, I think I filled up at less than $4/gal for the last time in my life during that trip...

Cool pics man. Yellowstone is an awesome place.

Yes, its not a warm fuzzy feeling to think people believe $6/gal gas is 18 months away...

 

[NLXTACY]

GROLAR, I am doing the EXACT trip coming up in July. Leaving from San Fernando Valley to Yellowstone. Which is why I have been spending so much time with the LX recently. I personally would LOVE to hear about any particular places or suggestions you have along the way. I too am concerned about the long trip but not overly worried. Really bizarre to see the snow storm going on in the end of May!!!

 

[Grolar]

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GROLAR, I am doing the EXACT trip coming up in July. Leaving from San Fernando Valley to Yellowstone. Which is why I have been spending so much time with the LX recently. I personally would LOVE to hear about any particular places or suggestions you have along the way. I too am concerned about the long trip but not overly worried. Really bizarre to see the snow storm going on in the end of May!!!

 

[summit21]

About 6 maybe 8 years ago, my buddy was in Yellowstone in July and experienced a foot of snow. He said he was scared s***less pulling his fifth wheel/RV.