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TÜV Süd offers tips to save fuel in a motorhome

05.05.2026 13:55 4 min 8 sources РУС
Lippische Landes-Zeitung DEU + 7 more
TÜV Süd offers tips to save fuel in a motorhome
Original source: Main-Spitze

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TÜV Süd has published recommendations to cut fuel consumption in motorhomes: unload the vehicle, drain grey water, choose routes with fewer elevation changes, use cruise control and check tyre pressure.

Experts from TÜV Süd have issued recommendations for reducing fuel consumption in motorhomes. Key measures include reducing weight by unloading, including draining grey water and limiting fresh water supplies. When planning a route, motorways are preferred over mountain passes to avoid elevation changes.

On the road, drivers are advised to use cruise control, avoid sudden acceleration and high revs, and shift gears early. Roof boxes should be removed as they increase aerodynamic drag. Regularly checking tyre pressure, which is often below the recommended level, also helps lower consumption.

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DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Super E10

$2.65 /l

€2.30 · £1.96/l

162 of 168

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.78 /l

€2.41 · £2.06/l

97 of 102

pricier than 94% of countries

Diesel

$2.72 /l

€2.35 · £2.01/l

157 of 167

pricier than 93% of countries

Premium Diesel

$3.03 /l

€2.63 · £2.25/l

44 of 46

pricier than 93% of countries

LPG

$1.28 /l

€1.11 · £0.95/l

50 of 55

pricier than 89% of countries

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