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Old 04-25-2011, 07:00 PM
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Hi there can anyone tell me the approx amount of unusable fuel in an RV7a fuel tank with standard vans pickups ??? any help is much appreciated
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Old 04-25-2011, 07:21 PM
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Try searching on "usable fuel".
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Old 04-25-2011, 07:57 PM
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Post #6 has your answer.
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Old 04-25-2011, 08:34 PM
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In my 6A I ran the tanks to engine stumble. I allow 0.5 gallons unusable each side (37 total useable out of 38).

I never run it that low normally to worry about any uncertainties.
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