I bought this van in 2020 with 104,000 miles. It is currently at 130,000+ Last year at 125,000 miles I got the spark plugs and Coils changed. I'm running 80 PSI front and rear. This is on a 5 inch Lift and stock 245/75-16 tires and 3:73 gears. This is my best run ever I had a perfect run from topping off on fuel straight onto the freeway and home with 0 traffic. The fill up at Frazier Mountain Road is at the top of the mountain so I had a good 10 miles of decline going down the mountain. Without the free 10 miles down the mountain Run I think I still would of got around 18 MPG with no traffic.
@@HaloDaycare Up to 150,000 miles now. Had this van for 4 and a half years. These V10s are known to go 300,000+ miles. My mentality is they put these engines in RVs/U-Hauls/F650s that weigh 10,000+ pounds Easy work being in a 6500 pound van
You really have an excellent way of your tutorials whereas even I as a senior can understand it. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Amen
These vans are very common and people love to know what kind of fuel economy they get. Talking about the fuel economy is some of my most watched videos.
When I drove from NC to Maine I would drive till I hit a half tank in my 2006 E350 "B10". Miles to half tank 220-260 miles. Did fantastic in my opinion! Great video as usual
What speed do you drive at? Your trip meter is 220-260 miles and about to touch E when you drive it like a Dodge Viper because you want to hear that B10 at every light and on ramp lol
@@JohnDrivesAnything 🤣 from full to half tank I'll range about 220-260 miles. I mean I really want a supercharger on the beast but then I'll take away the awesomeness it already gives lol! Now the speed I was doing was 65-73mph nearly all the way up and down but a few times had to sit at a standstill in traffic.
I drove the whole 230 miles without stopping cruise control 60 MPH perfect run. If I hit traffic I always pull over until the freeway is clear again. I did that my last road trip. Things get horrible if you sit in traffic with this van.
I'm a car enthusiast that happens to like Vans. Had to go with the Biggest engine in a van I can afford. It was a choice between the GM 7.4, the GM 8.1 too bad it was only in vans for a year the 8.1 was 340 Horsepower 450 ftlbs of torque. The car guy in me is happy with the V10. I did a top end acceleration video and It was quicker then I thought it would be ua-cam.com/video/2SHeoW5qPes/v-deo.html
@John Drives Anything Yup, I looked around at the same GM vans and engines, really wanted that 8.1 GM, or the 7.3 Ford and ended up with that. Ordered my Hydra 7.3 tuner, should be here tomorrow, hoping I can finally achieve 20mpg
@@archive.garage Let me know how it goes! 19 is my record for the V10. With Bigger tires my best is 15.9. No re-gear I hope with the Re-gear I get 1mpg back.
I have a 2003 v10 box truck 6 wherls 80 psi and i do maybe 9 mpg. But if i go none stop 55 galon highway none stop i was able to drive 7 hours i think from cincinati to buffalo
@@JohnDrivesAnything the gesr i don't know but the wheels size are 16 inches and i am fully loaded . 400 pounds mast and two 6 feets tall data center cabinetd for 600 pounds and battetied and steel box for onan grnerator under the box truck and 8x16 feetd ling aluminium box 7 feets tall inside. But no aerodynamic front nose above driver cabin
Love your van and channel. I’ve been watching all your videos. I’m looking to maybe buy a 2001 E350 extended passenger 6.8L V10 and converting it for van life. It’s already got a high top and It’s goofy looking but I like it. The only thing: I am scared of that mpg since I’ll be living in it, but it looks like so much fun! It’s the same blue as yours. Should I get it? (it’ll be about $13k).
I knew you knew ;). I just spent all morning and afternoon with the van-test driving and inspecting. I took it into a local mechanic’s shop for a proper PPI and it failed the block test! All is not lost though-the people at the van lot are super trustworthy and great to work with and they disagreed w/the mechanic’s assessment. (I know, I know, but seriously they are good ppl!) I might take it to a second mechanic for another opinion; thinking about it the rest of the day. It’s a great size, it’s like driving a bus in a fun way and I could see myself traveling in it. BUT, w/the mechanic telling me (in their opinion), it’s a no-go, that’s risky. If it was a private/direct sale and he sold it to me for under $10K, I think I’d roll the dice come what may, but it’s not so I’m going to have to think about it!
Oh, and I’ve been visiting this van seller off and on for the past two years looking for my van. I only just recently found your channel but I did see you shout out Best Auto in one of the vids. :)
It was just in the hot position and engine wasn't on that's why the warning lights were up. Still Rolling in this van ua-cam.com/video/gDg-tw4NTMo/v-deo.html
Hi your getting better gas mileage than my 2023 honda ridgeline rtl-e v6. I get 14.9 at 60mph. Is there something wrong with my honda ridgeline rtl-e? I have 4800 miles on odometer.
@@JohnDrivesAnything no problem buddy !! I know those storms well . Been thru Hurricane Irma and Matthew and storms don’t play !!! TGIF and have a super day . 😎
Another reason I got my van, lol. I ain’t sticking around for another ! I’m bailin! Hunkering down in the closet for 10 hours is some buuuuuuuullshit as is southerns say . Lol 😎
My E350 V10 is running great. BFG KO2 at stock size. On a 6k mile vacation trip with mixed on/off/forest roads I got 14.4mpg. Running 65mph max. Usually I'm getting 13-15mpg easy. What is the exact model number for the Ultragauge? I'm thinking of getting one just for fun.
Drop the speed down to 60 if you're patient and your FE will go up another 2 mpg. It adds up! These vans get the legendary 10 MPG if you drive it like a Dodge Viper at every light and on Ramp. Lowest I've gotten is MPG and when I'm going up a steep mountain I see as low as 3 mpg lol. My Ultra Gauge is 10 years old it's been in previous vehicles. Here's a video on ua-cam.com/video/0oAKT3XqNHU/v-deo.html
@@JohnDrivesAnything I'm very happy with the mpg as is and for the big van it is. A truck with camper get way worse. Thx for the video link. I checked them a while back but couldn't understand which of the 2 (?) versions they offered.
@@christianholmstedt8770 Looks like they just send you the newest version which will show everything that moine does and potentially a few more. I'm wondering if the new one can read oil pressure. Great point. SOmetimes I tell myself I should of got an RV then I remember I want to do mild off roading and an RV gets 10 MPG tops
Driving in the CO mountains is never going to be cheap with this one but once again, any vehicle of a similar weight is going to use a similar amount of energy. The 5.4 V8 isn't getting much (if any) better mpg. The V10 is so smooth. I like it.
@@christianholmstedt8770 My first van was a 1992 Econoline with a 5.0 and that thing sucked lol. So 2nd van build I said as a car guy I need a V10. So when I researched it I saw a lot of topics on the sportsmobile forum and some of their vans are checking in at 10,000 pounds and the 5.4 guys weren't happy with the power especially towing, the V10 guys had no complaints in the power department. I did a video on the diferrence between my 5.0 and the 6.8 ua-cam.com/video/lXHoZRDmVs8/v-deo.html
It’s 3 am for me , too early for numbers . Lol 😎You did a 200 mile road trip and didn’t share footage , whaaaat shame on you . 😂 You know I’m over here in GA , flat lands 28 ft above sea level lol and ❤’s anything California !😎
I met up with my girlfriend at our halfway meet up spot. Long distance relationship. My last few videos like the futon review was filmed at the rest area. When I meet up with her I always leave right after work to avoid Los Angeles Traffic. I actually enjoy driving at night then I sleep at either the rest Area 1 exit down from Flying J or Flying J parking lot. Whens your next Van Road Trip?
@@JohnDrivesAnything I was planning on going next Month to Florida to my Aunts in Sarasota . Film your road trip next time you go see you girlfriend . You don’t understand lol. We have pine trees , live oaks and green trees and flat land . So us east coasties lol just like to see a different view . Just a request if you got some time next trip .
19 mpg is crazy! I just drove about 250 miles and got my best so far which was just over 13 mpg. V10, stock height and tire size, 55-60 with cruise control. I just did a total service with plugs and all new fluids around 12k miles ago. I borrowed a buddies scan gauge when l first got the van and city driving with lots of stopping was around 4mpg and on the freeway best l could get was 17. What kind of muffler do you have? I can't even hear my engine, which is how l like it.
I'm running a glass pack muffler. Typical fuel Economy on a road trip is 13-15 mpg. That 19 MPG was a perfect no traffic trip for 230 miles. Went from the gas station to 1 block to get on the freeway straight to another gas station 1 block from the freeway exit. No stops at all. My 17 MPG run I hit a little traffic. I'm running all my tires at 80 PSI right now because one of them is about to be bald on the edge from a bad alignment so I pumped all 4 to 80 to wear out the middle more on that bad tire until I get new ones. I think the 80 helped, rides rough but the steering feel is way better. Here's the muffler I'm running it's the car guy in me to want to hear that V10 ua-cam.com/video/bvCARxSLaJM/v-deo.html
I helped my 16 yr old son tear out the backseat of a Honda civic framed the back in with wood so he could stealth camp at wal mart , his gf lived 130 miles away , his mom my ex hated me for that worried for his safety , he had less than lethal protection. Never had any problems
Scary Van life is a popular topic with the hippies on youtube who make videos in that genre. I will do a why I'm not scared video when I do desert camping videos
It's all a game. My buddy converted a Prius into a Camper. Better MPG and less space or crap MPG and more space. I like sleeping in my van on road trips and when I go camping I'm comfortable.
I bought this van in 2020 with 104,000 miles. It is currently at 130,000+ Last year at 125,000 miles I got the spark plugs and Coils changed. I'm running 80 PSI front and rear. This is on a 5 inch Lift and stock 245/75-16 tires and 3:73 gears. This is my best run ever I had a perfect run from topping off on fuel straight onto the freeway and home with 0 traffic. The fill up at Frazier Mountain Road is at the top of the mountain so I had a good 10 miles of decline going down the mountain. Without the free 10 miles down the mountain Run I think I still would of got around 18 MPG with no traffic.
How reliable is your van?
@@HaloDaycare Up to 150,000 miles now. Had this van for 4 and a half years.
These V10s are known to go 300,000+ miles.
My mentality is they put these engines in RVs/U-Hauls/F650s that weigh 10,000+ pounds
Easy work being in a 6500 pound van
You really have an excellent way of your tutorials whereas even I as a senior can understand it. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Amen
These vans are very common and people love to know what kind of fuel economy they get. Talking about the fuel economy is some of my most watched videos.
When I drove from NC to Maine I would drive till I hit a half tank in my 2006 E350 "B10". Miles to half tank 220-260 miles. Did fantastic in my opinion! Great video as usual
What speed do you drive at? Your trip meter is 220-260 miles and about to touch E when you drive it like a Dodge Viper because you want to hear that B10 at every light and on ramp lol
@@JohnDrivesAnything 🤣 from full to half tank I'll range about 220-260 miles. I mean I really want a supercharger on the beast but then I'll take away the awesomeness it already gives lol! Now the speed I was doing was 65-73mph nearly all the way up and down but a few times had to sit at a standstill in traffic.
Hi hansome ,you have a beautiful mom. I get 14.9 miles per gallon on my 2023 honda ridgeline rtl-e.
Decent mileage for cruise and can take a comfortable nap when you want too
I drove the whole 230 miles without stopping cruise control 60 MPH perfect run. If I hit traffic I always pull over until the freeway is clear again. I did that my last road trip. Things get horrible if you sit in traffic with this van.
@@JohnDrivesAnything sounds like it
Our ambulances are v10s, and they get 7.5 to 8.6 mpg. $130 fill ups everyday.
Dual rear wheel with 4:56 gears?
@@JohnDrivesAnything Yep, we just retired one at 570k miles, and we have another that has 460k still running.
@@kennysboat4432 Nice! I'm at 150,000 and I will be happy if I get 300K
Very cool, thanks again for the videos
I enjoy the car guy banter and geeking out on engines!
@John Drives Anything It's really nice to wonder "What MPG you can get with the V10?" and thend find your videos on the topic
I'm a car enthusiast that happens to like Vans. Had to go with the Biggest engine in a van I can afford. It was a choice between the GM 7.4, the GM 8.1 too bad it was only in vans for a year the 8.1 was 340 Horsepower 450 ftlbs of torque. The car guy in me is happy with the V10. I did a top end acceleration video and It was quicker then I thought it would be ua-cam.com/video/2SHeoW5qPes/v-deo.html
@John Drives Anything Yup, I looked around at the same GM vans and engines, really wanted that 8.1 GM, or the 7.3 Ford and ended up with that. Ordered my Hydra 7.3 tuner, should be here tomorrow, hoping I can finally achieve 20mpg
@@archive.garage Let me know how it goes! 19 is my record for the V10. With Bigger tires my best is 15.9. No re-gear I hope with the Re-gear I get 1mpg back.
I have a 2003 v10 box truck 6 wherls 80 psi and i do maybe 9 mpg. But if i go none stop 55 galon highway none stop i was able to drive 7 hours i think from cincinati to buffalo
How much cargo are you hauling? Since you have a Dual Rear Wheel truck Im guessing your gearing is 4:10 maybe even 4:56?
@@JohnDrivesAnything the gesr i don't know but the wheels size are 16 inches and i am fully loaded . 400 pounds mast and two 6 feets tall data center cabinetd for 600 pounds and battetied and steel box for onan grnerator under the box truck and 8x16 feetd ling aluminium box 7 feets tall inside. But no aerodynamic front nose above driver cabin
Love your van and channel. I’ve been watching all your videos. I’m looking to maybe buy a 2001 E350 extended passenger 6.8L V10 and converting it for van life. It’s already got a high top and It’s goofy looking but I like it. The only thing: I am scared of that mpg since I’ll be living in it, but it looks like so much fun! It’s the same blue as yours. Should I get it? (it’ll be about $13k).
How many miles is on it? High top is a nice bonus to have!
121K. I bet you know which lot I’m talking about-you’ve mentioned them in your channel before. :)
@@DanyMinhVoan-ke9ei You're looking at a van I made a video about recently? IS it this one? gobestauto.com/ViewDetails.aspx?VID=54479
I knew you knew ;). I just spent all morning and afternoon with the van-test driving and inspecting. I took it into a local mechanic’s shop for a proper PPI and it failed the block test! All is not lost though-the people at the van lot are super trustworthy and great to work with and they disagreed w/the mechanic’s assessment. (I know, I know, but seriously they are good ppl!)
I might take it to a second mechanic for another opinion; thinking about it the rest of the day. It’s a great size, it’s like driving a bus in a fun way and I could see myself traveling in it. BUT, w/the mechanic telling me (in their opinion), it’s a no-go, that’s risky. If it was a private/direct sale and he sold it to me for under $10K, I think I’d roll the dice come what may, but it’s not so I’m going to have to think about it!
Oh, and I’ve been visiting this van seller off and on for the past two years looking for my van. I only just recently found your channel but I did see you shout out Best Auto in one of the vids. :)
Seems like oil light is on and something else. That can affect gas mileage.
It was just in the hot position and engine wasn't on that's why the warning lights were up. Still Rolling in this van ua-cam.com/video/gDg-tw4NTMo/v-deo.html
Hi your getting better gas mileage than my 2023 honda ridgeline rtl-e v6. I get 14.9 at 60mph. Is there something wrong with my honda ridgeline rtl-e? I have 4800 miles on odometer.
Does your Ridgeline have AWD?
Hey Buddy, checkin’ on ya over there in southern CA with all those storms , you doin’ alright ?
I'm in San Diego and it was really mild here. Appreciate you checking in buddy
@@JohnDrivesAnything no problem buddy !! I know those storms well . Been thru Hurricane Irma and Matthew and storms don’t play !!! TGIF and have a super day . 😎
Another reason I got my van, lol. I ain’t sticking around for another ! I’m bailin! Hunkering down in the closet for 10 hours is some buuuuuuuullshit as is southerns say . Lol 😎
My E350 V10 is running great. BFG KO2 at stock size. On a 6k mile vacation trip with mixed on/off/forest roads I got 14.4mpg. Running 65mph max. Usually I'm getting 13-15mpg easy.
What is the exact model number for the Ultragauge? I'm thinking of getting one just for fun.
Drop the speed down to 60 if you're patient and your FE will go up another 2 mpg. It adds up! These vans get the legendary 10 MPG if you drive it like a Dodge Viper at every light and on Ramp. Lowest I've gotten is MPG and when I'm going up a steep mountain I see as low as 3 mpg lol. My Ultra Gauge is 10 years old it's been in previous vehicles. Here's a video on ua-cam.com/video/0oAKT3XqNHU/v-deo.html
@@JohnDrivesAnything I'm very happy with the mpg as is and for the big van it is. A truck with camper get way worse.
Thx for the video link. I checked them a while back but couldn't understand which of the 2 (?) versions they offered.
@@christianholmstedt8770 Looks like they just send you the newest version which will show everything that moine does and potentially a few more. I'm wondering if the new one can read oil pressure. Great point. SOmetimes I tell myself I should of got an RV then I remember I want to do mild off roading and an RV gets 10 MPG tops
Driving in the CO mountains is never going to be cheap with this one but once again, any vehicle of a similar weight is going to use a similar amount of energy.
The 5.4 V8 isn't getting much (if any) better mpg.
The V10 is so smooth. I like it.
@@christianholmstedt8770 My first van was a 1992 Econoline with a 5.0 and that thing sucked lol. So 2nd van build I said as a car guy I need a V10. So when I researched it I saw a lot of topics on the sportsmobile forum and some of their vans are checking in at 10,000 pounds and the 5.4 guys weren't happy with the power especially towing, the V10 guys had no complaints in the power department. I did a video on the diferrence between my 5.0 and the 6.8
ua-cam.com/video/lXHoZRDmVs8/v-deo.html
What is that device that you have to monitor mileage & fuel consumption
Here's a demo
ua-cam.com/video/0oAKT3XqNHU/v-deo.html
I borrow this kind of van to get to work and oh boy my wallet suffers I estimated 7.5 mpg lol. Saving up to buy my own vehicle.
Is it a normal van or a box truck?
B10! ♥️🙏😁
The Bee Ate is nice but had to go with the B10!
@@JohnDrivesAnything 😆👍♥️
It’s 3 am for me , too early for numbers . Lol 😎You did a 200 mile road trip and didn’t share footage , whaaaat shame on you . 😂 You know I’m over here in GA , flat lands 28 ft above sea level lol and ❤’s anything California !😎
I met up with my girlfriend at our halfway meet up spot. Long distance relationship. My last few videos like the futon review was filmed at the rest area. When I meet up with her I always leave right after work to avoid Los Angeles Traffic. I actually enjoy driving at night then I sleep at either the rest Area 1 exit down from Flying J or Flying J parking lot. Whens your next Van Road Trip?
@@JohnDrivesAnything I was planning on going next Month to Florida to my Aunts in Sarasota . Film your road trip next time you go see you girlfriend . You don’t understand lol. We have pine trees , live oaks and green trees and flat land . So us east coasties lol just like to see a different view . Just a request if you got some time next trip .
@@seeshellslife7273 I will be sure to do more outside the vehicle go pro shots on future road trips. Appreciate the Suggestion!
Hope I didn’t sound to pushy with my request .
@@seeshellslife7273 Not at all. I appreciate the feedback. If I get a request I will do it because that tells me someone cares about what I upload 🙂
19 mpg is crazy! I just drove about 250 miles and got my best so far which was just over 13 mpg. V10, stock height and tire size, 55-60 with cruise control.
I just did a total service with plugs and all new fluids around 12k miles ago.
I borrowed a buddies scan gauge when l first got the van and city driving with lots of stopping was around 4mpg and on the freeway best l could get was 17.
What kind of muffler do you have? I can't even hear my engine, which is how l like it.
I'm running a glass pack muffler. Typical fuel Economy on a road trip is 13-15 mpg. That 19 MPG was a perfect no traffic trip for 230 miles. Went from the gas station to 1 block to get on the freeway straight to another gas station 1 block from the freeway exit. No stops at all. My 17 MPG run I hit a little traffic. I'm running all my tires at 80 PSI right now because one of them is about to be bald on the edge from a bad alignment so I pumped all 4 to 80 to wear out the middle more on that bad tire until I get new ones. I think the 80 helped, rides rough but the steering feel is way better. Here's the muffler I'm running it's the car guy in me to want to hear that V10 ua-cam.com/video/bvCARxSLaJM/v-deo.html
I helped my 16 yr old son tear out the backseat of a Honda civic framed the back in with wood so he could stealth camp at wal mart , his gf lived 130 miles away , his mom my ex hated me for that worried for his safety , he had less than lethal protection. Never had any problems
Scary Van life is a popular topic with the hippies on youtube who make videos in that genre. I will do a why I'm not scared video when I do desert camping videos
What gauge is that? I'd like to purchase one.
Here you go here's my review/demo of it ua-cam.com/video/0oAKT3XqNHU/v-deo.html
Thanks John. I appreciate it.
Marvel Mystery Oil in the tank?
Yes. 4 ounces per gallon I believe. The bottle will have instructions and marks on it so you don't over do it.
Wow a 20 minute drive through wait, how many cars were in line when you ordered?
3 ahead of me there were only 2 workers. This engine does not like idling or stop and go traffic. It goes through fuel like me eating ice cream.
@@JohnDrivesAnything ah ok
Mornin’, That’s what I’m thinkin’ 😎
2nd
These are trash for gas tho
It's all a game. My buddy converted a Prius into a Camper. Better MPG and less space or crap MPG and more space. I like sleeping in my van on road trips and when I go camping I'm comfortable.