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It’s not uncommon for customers to ask our service techs  how to get better fuel economy. To help ease the strain on your wallet, Dave Arbogast Conversion Vans has put together 10 gas saving tips. Take a look at our list, and send us some of your ideas.

1. Don’t top off the gas tank and tighten the cap all the way.

Your tank needs both fuel and fumes, so don’t top the tank off all the way. So stop when the pump shuts off automatically. And remember to tighten the cap all the way.

2. Remove unnecessary items from your trunk.

Your van will use more gas when there is more weight on-board. So take out what you don’t need.

3. Go the speed limit and use the cruise control.

Speed limits are made for maximum safety and maintaining those speeds efficiently will give you better gas mileage. So travel the speed limit and use your cruise control when you can.

4. Drive conservatively and avoid hard stops.

Quick starts use a lot of gas. And try coasting a bit before stopping for a stop sign or a traffic light.

5. Avoid rooftop carriers.

Approximately one quarter of every gallon of gas used by your vehicle is needed to overcome wind resistance, so avoid carrying items on your roof. If necessary, use an aerodynamic carrier to help minimize drag.

6. Avoid idling and rush hour traffic.

Your engine can use up to a gallon of fuel per hour while idling. So, avoid rush hour traffic when possible.

7. Avoid accelerating up hills.

Build up speed before an incline, and maintain it on the way up. The less work your engine does, the better the gas mileage it will get. Also, coast while going down hill for additional gas mileage.

8. Use the A/C on the highway and open the windows at slower speeds.

While on the highway, having your windows down creates drag and reduces your fuel economy, so roll them up and use the A/C. And roll the windows down when you’re traveling through town.

9. Fill up your tank when it’s cool outside and before holidays.

Cooler temperatures, like in the mornings to in the evenings, will create less vapor and you will get more fuel in the tank than in the air. Also, fuel is expensive during the holidays. So fill up a few days before to save on the price-per-gallon at the pump.

10. Always use the correct grade fuel.

Use the grade of fuel that’s recommended by the manufacturer. In addition, TOP TIER detergent gasoline is even better for your vehicle. It is a class of gasoline with enhanced detergents, that exceed detergent requirements imposed by the EPA. It meets voluntary deposit control standards developed by four automotive companies, including General Motors. These detergents will help reduce engine buildup, maintain fuel economy, maintain power, and reduce emissions.

Visit our Ask a Technician Page for even more helpful ideas and to receive any answers to your service or parts questions.

Dave Arbogast Conversion Vans is on YouTube! View our entire inventory of New and Used Conversion Vans.

It is our goal to provide you with the proper information and state-of-the-art media to make an educated buying decision.  This is why we have created custom walk-around videos of each conversion van and class b camper van.

All of our YouTube Videos can be viewed on the Dave Arbogast Conversion Van Channel.  Along with uploading these video’s to YouTube, we also publish them on each New Conversion Van, Used Conversion Van and Camper Van.

At Arbogast Van Depot customer service and ease of doing business is our top priority.  We have found these videos to be extremely helpful and enjoyable for our customers.  We will continue to look for new ways to make your Conversion Van purchase easy and fun!  If you have any suggestions or questions please call or email us, we would love to hear from you!

Dave Arbogast Conversion Vans ships vans all over the United States daily. We have put together some answers to commonly asked questions about conversion van delivery. If you have further question feel free to call one of our conversion van experts at 1-866-975-3287. You can also visit our Conversion Van Delivery page see all the different locations we have delivered conversion vans.

Do you ship Conversion Vans nationwide?

We can ship your new or used conversion van anywhere in the United States.  We make buying a conversion van easy. Buy your new or pre-owned conversion van with confidence that it will arrive safely at your doorstep.

Shipping conversion vans is much easier than most people think.  Our network of vehicle shippers span the United States and delivery thousands of vehicles each day.  All vans that we ship are insured so that your purchase is protected in the unlikely event that the van is damaged during shipping.

How long does it take to ship a used Conversion Van across the country?

The time it takes to deliver a vehicle depends on a few factors, such as:

• the number of miles of to your home
• the time of the year the car is shipped

When you purchase a Conversion Van and request that the car be shipped out of state,  we will review all the shipping options available to you.  Then we will contact our primary Conversion Van shipping company and get an estimated delivery date.  You have final approval on shipping costs and dates.  If you don’t like our first quote, we will contact one additional shipper at no additional cost.

Can I arrange to use my own shipping company to ship my Conversion Van?

You always can arrange to have the conversion van picked up by your own shipping company.  Just make sure your quote includes insurance since once the vehicle leaves our dealership, we are not responsible for any damages that occur by the shipping agent.