GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #110 | Page 47

RV FEATURE
If someone had told me a couple of months ago that we would be paying over $ 3 per litre for diesel, I reckon I would have told them they were mad. The most I think I had ever paid for diesel was $ 2.60, and that was in a very remote part of the country. Today, that would be cheap!
The truth is, the war in Iran and the subsequent closing of the Strait of Hormuz have done a lot more than just send the price of fuel through the roof. It has demonstrated that despite our isolation from the rest of the world, we are still very vulnerable to events happening on the other side of the globe.
So, what can we, the caravanners of Australia, do to lessen the effects of this crisis on our beloved pastime? As it turns out, there is plenty we can do. Here are five ways to reduce your fuel consumption and five ways to save money when you need to refill the tank.
Changing your fuel filter regularly will ensure optimal fuel efficiency.
I hope he’ s making a deposit, not a withdrawal.
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