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TÜV Süd: how to save fuel in a motorhome

26.05.2026 09:50 4 min 8 sources
Lippische Landes-Zeitung DEU + 7 more
TÜV Süd: how to save fuel in a motorhome
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In Brief

TÜV Süd experts have issued recommendations for reducing fuel consumption in motorhomes. Key measures include unloading, route selection, cruise control, and tire pressure.

Experts from TÜV Süd have published recommendations for reducing fuel consumption when traveling in a motorhome. Key tips include reducing weight by unloading the vehicle, draining gray water, and limiting fresh water supply. It is also advisable to choose routes with less elevation change, preferring highways over mountain passes.

On the road, use cruise control, avoid sudden acceleration and high engine revs. Additionally, experts recommend removing roof boxes, as they increase aerodynamic drag. Regularly check tire pressure—under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

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How to save a few litres of fuel in a motorhome

05.05.2026 Lippische Landes-Zeitung DEU

Save fuel on vacation: How to save a few liters with a motorhome

05.05.2026 handelsblatt.com DEU

How to save a few liters of fuel in a motorhome

05.05.2026 stimme.de DEU

Saving fuel on vacation with a motorhome

05.05.2026 RP ONLINE DEU

How to save fuel in a motorhome

05.05.2026 Westdeutsche Zeitung DEU

Fuel saving: How to reduce consumption in a motorhome

05.05.2026 Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung DEU

How to save fuel on a motorhome trip

05.05.2026 Main-Spitze DEU

Save fuel on vacation: how to save a few liters with a motorhome

05.05.2026 mz.de DEU

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$2.14 /l

€1.86 · £1.61/l

112 of 132

pricier than 84% of countries

Petrol

$2.22 /l

€1.93 · £1.66/l

120 of 133

pricier than 89% of countries

LPG

$1.33 /l

€1.16 · £1.00/l

46 of 48

pricier than 94% of countries

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