Thank for this information. As an auto mechanic for over 30 years, I can say that you are 100 percent correct. Also if you have trouble starting any kind of small engine after it has sat around in an off season it is probably due to the ethanol crystallizing in the fuel system. I always use non ethanol for lawn equipment and boats.
Our local motorcycle dealer said air cooled engines, motorcycles in particular, are not made for E-15 blended fuels. The bureaucrats are not our friends.
I had a gas powered RV before I went to a diesel engine RV. Made the mistake of using E-15 in the way to Alaska. On regular gasoline I could climb steep mountain grades at 55 to 60 miles on hour. Using E-15, I was lucky to climb at 35 to 40 miles an hour. After over wintering in Fairbanks, I lost a fuel tank due to rust, as well as the fuel boost pump due to corrosion. So not only is corrosion a problem, but the power loss is significant.
Another similar issue is "Bio-Diesel" (for those of us with diesel powered vehicles)... I tried it - and will not use "Bio-Diesel" ever again (except in an emergency situation). Less power, less mileage and more black smoke out the tail pipe (great for blowing off priuses) with only a slightly less cost at the pump, which didn't amount to much saving at all. I try to use CLEAR GAS in all my air cooled and older liquid cooled engines. Thanks for your report.
You didn't get into the political motives, rightly so, but I will. They are starving people out, driving poverty to an all time high. That's a control method to further their policies.
They are driving the American people to except electric vehicles! Along with solar! Which does not help the low income people and the economy out of a tail spin downward? The only people making out are the political people! They're in control of what's happening with the whole thing! Correct me if I'm wrong.
Thank you, so much, for this video. I was simply not informed and never would have known the issues with EtOH in gas. I really appreciate you sharing this info!!!
As I pointed out in this video, yes you can use it in other vehicles other than Flex-fuel vehicles and in 2001 and newer vehicles but the effects of using it are far reaching and damaging over time. The effects of ethanol are not limited to just gasoline powered RV’s, cars, motorcycles and trucks. It can also damage occasional or seasonal items such as boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, generators and lawn equipment. As in alcohol, ethanol attracts and absorbs water. When water is introduced into a vehicle’s fuel system it causes rust and corrosion to form on the metal surfaces of the fuel tank and fuel lines. Over time, tiny bits and pieces of corrosion break away from surfaces, and cause clogging of fuel injectors/carburetors, resulting in reduced performance, hard starts, and possible engine problems. So just don’t use E-15. Your introducing a fuel that MAY cost less at the pump, but can create long term damage to the engine and shorten the life of the vehicle or equipment it’s put in. Just use the same gas you’re using now which is E-10 or 10% ethanol and you’ll be fine. "In response to one of your good comments I wrote this:: I always TRY to start looking for gas when I'm about 1/2 full. But that doesn't always work out right? But if it does that allows me to be more picky on the station I choose. In your case where the station looks run down or looks like it doesn't have much traffic, I'd just keep going until the next station if I could. But yeah for sure. I mean there have been a few times I've topped off with non top tier gas when I absolutely have to. Your's is a good example where I too would of passed.. Another one is if we're pulling into an area that has just received a lot of heavy rain, I DO NOT top off in a station that sits real low or appears that they could of flooded. Overtime you just begin to establish good habits to do all you can do to try to eliminate possible tragedies. Good comment GD 👍
What are you talking about? E-15 is NOT the same as E-85! Very, very different fuels. Please revise this video and post so you don’t confuse your viewers.
Gas Buddy can help you save even on Top Tier gas. Costco is a Top Tier gas. And with gas buddy you can search for good gas at the best price on the route you are traveling
No E 15 for me. Not even E10 for me! That stuff is terrible. I own a lawn care business, and I have all my fuel delivered. ALL NON ETHANOL! And that is what I run in my motorhome with the V10. As you stated, anything that sits, ethanol is harmful to. Moisture attractant bigtime! E15 will be very harmful to the RV world. Once again, thanks for your videos! You are always spot on!
If they truly cared about lowering fuel prices they would just reduce the fuel tax temporarily. I think about 20-30% of fuel costs are from taxes..... They really don't care. Politicians will do anything to obtain and maintain their power and control.
I totally agree that E15 is not our friend. E10 has damaged some of my small engines so I have used non- ethanol in them since and am problem free. If I get stuck with E15 I will add non-ethanol as soon as possible. Half E15 and half non-ethanol should be equivalent to E7.5. I use non-ethanol in my El Camino as it was not designed to even use E10 and sits for long periods with no problems.
From the manuals: Ford F53 E85 is ok, up to 15%. ONAN: ethanol blend, not more than 10%. The issue is going to be with the generator. Ethanol killed many lawnmowers, weed trimmers, outboards…. If you are unsure why this is a big deal, go to a hardware store and read the instructions and uses of denatured alcohol. It’s use for cleaning and paint removal. It’s a solvent. While you are there look at the ethanol free fuel section and pick up some for your gas powered lawn equipment, you will need it
Luckily I have a station here that sells ethanol free gas for use in all our small engine devices but it's a lot more expensive than even the higher end stations. I'll certainly be on the look out for what stations are putting out around me.
i just got my RV (now full time, thanks Martin and Joanie!) - i've even noted that in my remote location, gas is $4.40/gal. At this point, going "to town" is a 100 mile round trip, and i don't have a tow vehicle - one step at a time! i think about it like "low rent". Thanks for waht you do!
In a perfect world I’d use top tear gas all the time as well. To see how it is not so perfect, please entertain this scenario. Needing gas I pull into a small town and there is only a Texaco, and a Sheetz. The Texaco is $0.10 more per gallon. However the Texaco station looks dated, and few are fewer vehicles filling their tanks there. Across the street is a newer looking Sheetz with lots of customers. IMHO, newer tanks, and high volume equal cleaner gasoline. In this case I would choose Sheetz.
I always TRY to start looking for gas when I'm about 1/2 full. But that doesn't always work out right? But if it does that allows me to be more picky on the station I choose. In your case I'd just keep going until the next station if I could. But yeah for sure. I mean there have been a few times I've topped off with non top tier gas when I absolutely have to. Your's is a good example. Another one is if we're pulling into an area that has just received a lot of heavy rain, I DO NOT top off in a station that sits real low or appears that they could of flooded. Overtime you just begin to establish good habits to do all you can do to try to eliminate possible tragedies. Good comment GD 👍
We who live in Colorado and other high altitude states also get ripped off by the sale of 85 octane gas being labeled as “regular”. Most passenger vehicles are intended to use 87 octane, which now costs about 30 cents per gallon more when sold here as “Midgrade”. Modern cars can burn 85 octane, but the engine computer will adjust for it to prevent knocking, which results in lower power and mileage. The sale of 85 octane fuel in high altitude areas is usually justified by outdated studies using vehicles with carburetors.
Yo Martin. So your saying E-15 is not Martinised? Lol. You guys made it to Maine yet? I left Apache Junction, Arizona mid April, 2200 miles to Florida for 2 weeks, now I'm in the NC mountains till end of May and off again. Even on E-10 I religiously use Sea Foam. 36ft Coachman Aurora motorhome towing a mid size car, average 7.4 miles a gallon at 64 mph. Hope all is well with you both so take care of yourselves. Always, Steve Robinson
I have made it a point, for years, to buy only ethanol-free fuel for all my small engine equipment for the very reasons you mention. I have always felt adding ethanol to fuel was a mistake. Now even more so with food and grain shortages.
Great video and well said info for all with gassers! I accidentally and absentmindedly grabbed an E85 pump handle last year when traveling in the southwest- can't remember the state. Anyway I foolishly without realizing it topped off the tank with about 40 gallons of the 85 octane sold out there thinking it was 87 octane. My next stop I topped off with hi grade to correct my error even though it cost a boatload. That made me learn my lesson to watch those pump handles! Anyway have to fill the rig quickly today. Here in Georgia they had a moratorium on the gas tax which expires the 1st of June so running to top off the tank after a trip to Florida and through Alabama this past week before gas goes through the roof again here.. Still lots of maintenance to do. Got most of my Rejex on but need to wash the love bugs off after the FL run. Still have a small area to do with the Rejex then start on the roof again. Sure hope you are feeling better.
Well, that's one way to stop Americans from buying fuel.. I don't think it will replace standard gas, even eventually, as it would cause so many headaches.
Seriously, making gasoline more affordable? From the group that shut down the oil pipelines when we were nearly self sufficient? What a joke of a Whitehouse.
I currently purchase ethanol free gasoline for my generator. There are places still available where ethanol free gasoline can be purchased, I even burn it in my car and I believe I get better mileage and more pep out of my engine….most boaters also use ethanol free gasoline because of the moisture factor…
The gas companies started jacking up prices long before sanctions were put in place for Russia. We hardly got any gas from Russia to begin with so it’s just price gouging by the greedy corporations at the expense of the American people. I purposely don’t use cheap gas for that same reason. It’s not a bargain if you use more gas and it causes engine problems.
Well if we had a president worth a sh*t, he could leverage OPEC using American energy production to force production up globally & driving prices down, you know, like the guy before him did
Just got a 1990 30ft class A, everything is great, except the 80 gallon fuel tank. Outside, looks new, Inside nope. Rust and black stuff that actually clogged the sock, filter and injectors. Previous owner obviously left E85 in the tank at 1/4 full. Moisture was introduced and now I need to find out how to drop and clean an 80 gallon tank
In all my small engines and marine i only use premium, 1 years no issues zero. Friends using regular nothing but issues. Period end of story. In my truck daily driver, regular is fine as my f150 is flex fuel and designed for it
Oh ya, love it. Ended up buying a 3rd 200watt solar panel for a total of 600watts. Wouldn't be without it now. If we ever get caught or don't have grid power, I'm covered.
I realize that ,we need to move from oil fueled products but we are not going to just stop selling oil. It's going to be expensive and it will kill itself , electric vehicles can fill in the gaps as we move away from fossil fuels, as for today's shortages. We have Russia to blame for that and of course oil companies are making record profits, that could be looked at as well
@@carlstephens1532Shut the fossil fuels off or make it so expensive to a point no one can afford it and millions of people are going to die in the following months ...But I suppose this has been the plan all along....
@@Zkpe02 we have experienced gas rationing before ,we have aways known oil is not a renewable resource , nobody can shut it off. But we have aways understood at some point it would be gone, we can make electric vehicles, make power from the sun ,and we will move on
@@carlstephens1532 All the energy in oil, gas, and coal originally came from the sun….Made by nature, not by man…it should also be noted that on average, approximately 160,000 tonnes of petroleum enter North American waters through natural seeps each year. The waters off southern California are one area in particular which host hundreds of known, naturally occurring oil and gas seeps. These seeps contribute about 5 million gallons of oil to the ocean annually, with wide year to year variation. They likely have been leaking for thousands of years. Although their rate of release may vary over time, the locations of seeps are consistent and predictable. Slicks from many larger seeps are visible by satellite, and some are persistent enough to be features on navigation charts. The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles is an example of such crude oil seeping to the surface….
Have you decided to travel less this summer and stay close to RGV because of all this craziness? I've seen a lot of warnings of up to a 30% increase in $ a gallon by July, gas shortages and possible rationing. Lot's of truckers talking about it.
Martin, thanks so much for this video- I'm putting it on FB for my friends and rv'ing buddies. I tend to think this rollout will be most common in the midwest and generally east of the Mississippi but we will be vigilant and on the lookout. This president seems to put gas on every fire that exists these days but like you I won't go there.
But, it is political. The govt. is trying to force us into the green new deal “before” we can do it successfully. I bet most people wouldn’t mind an electric car, but it’s not physically possible for everyone to switch. The system just isn’t here, yet.
Odd, my flex fuel Silverado runs great on flex fuels. Here in PA I've been using it a lot since it saves me close to 30 cents per gallon or more. I'm pretty sure we can get it year round in PA. And its 88 octane.
@@lancewulfers2502 you mean it gets better mileage on e85 vs like a 90-91 octane?.. my experience running e85 in a flex fuel vehicle was less power, less mpg
I was just having this same conversation with someone the other day. They said "oh the extra 5% won't make that big of a difference. They wouldn't do this otherwise " or something similar to that. 🤦♂️ oh ya... our best interest are always on their minds while making decisions. 😄
Kim... WOW thank you so much for hitting the SUPER THANKS button under the video 💰 That was so sweet 💗 Joanie & I will buy a bottle of wine with your $10 tip and have a special night. SALUTE 🍹
Whats your take on a "0n demand " hot water conversion from the standard 10 gallon heater on a older coach, in your opinion is it worth it for full timers.
I always use a Lucas Oil Fuel Additive product at every fill and try to never go below a half tank as well and keep the tank full when not being used. My question is, will the fuel additive provide some protection to the RV's fuel system and components and the fuel stability to the E 15 fuel when in use and during storage. from what I have seen the Lucas additive does help. Your thoughts on this Martin would be appreciated. Thanks
I don't know if Lucas stabilizes E-15 or not during storage but I certainly would NOT use my motorhome as a lab rat to see. Now during winter we stay down in RGV and I top off before we park. When I do this, I add 4 cans of Sea Foam-1 can per 20 gal.- to keep fuel fresh and it also is a great fuel PM item to run through all the injectors etc. once we leave.
@@RVstreet Thanks for your input Martin. I have used the Lucas for years in both diesel and gas trucks for many years and never have had any engine or fuel system issues. There are upper cylinder lubricants, injector cleaner and other additives for engine protection also. I have considered using Seafoam also, they have a great product. Regardless I will be avoiding 85 octane and step up to a better fuel going forward. Thanks again and have a great summer.
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@@RVstreet your awesome !! I’m 65 years old and still learning. Thanks for the schooling. My thoughts and prayers r going out everyday for u and your wife.
This is really just common sense! If your vehicle doesn’t say flex fuel, use real gasoline! Everywhere I go with the exception of California, they have gas pumps that are labeled 100% gasoline with no ethanol! Even to use E10 is stupid. This video shouldn’t even have to be made!
This is interesting comment of your opinion on E-15/E-85, but I need to see the numbers that back up your statements. Please point me to the unbiased research and stats on this, not just anecdotal comments/experience. Thanks!
All you have to do is get on the internet an find the numbers it will tell you all about it an what to use an what not to. It really is the truth he speaks just research it a little yourself he is just giving you the idea.
@@Liimpy yes, I'm familiar with E85. I use it in my vehicle. You can't be from Iowa and not know about ethanal blends. I was just asking about the research that supports his comments about it's usage in RVs.
@@robinsonkw44 it's well known ethanol causes damage to fuel systems not designed for ethanol, blended ethanol is no different, theres no need to overthink it..
@@danallanson5990 what did Trump do illegal? You know they cannot convict him for anything. He isn't guilty of anything but making America great again. I know you don't want that but people who love America what America to be great again. The democrats stole this past election. The proof is there. No proof of Trump breaking the law.
The gas companies started jacking up prices long before sanctions were put in place for Russia. We hardly got any gas from Russia to begin with so it’s just price gouging by the greedy corporations at the expense of the American people. I purposely don’t use cheap gas for that same reason. It’s not a bargain if you use more gas and it causes engine problems.
Oil is a traded commodity, the gas companies don't set the price of oil the market does. When you shut down supply the price has to go up. It's not the "greedy" corporations, it's the power hungry politicians.
Thank for this information. As an auto mechanic for over 30 years, I can say that you are 100 percent correct. Also if you have trouble starting any kind of small engine after it has sat around in an off season it is probably due to the ethanol crystallizing in the fuel system. I always use non ethanol for lawn equipment and boats.
Our local motorcycle dealer said air cooled engines, motorcycles in particular, are not made for E-15 blended fuels. The bureaucrats are not our friends.
.10 per gallon 😂- wow. Here in San Diego gas is $7 per gallon. Like I really want to damage my engine in my old RV so that gas will go down to $6.90 😂
I had a gas powered RV before I went to a diesel engine RV. Made the mistake of using E-15 in the way to Alaska. On regular gasoline I could climb steep mountain grades at 55 to 60 miles on hour. Using E-15, I was lucky to climb at 35 to 40 miles an hour. After over wintering in Fairbanks, I lost a fuel tank due to rust, as well as the fuel boost pump due to corrosion. So not only is corrosion a problem, but the power loss is significant.
Another similar issue is "Bio-Diesel" (for those of us with diesel powered vehicles)... I tried it - and will not use "Bio-Diesel" ever again (except in an emergency situation). Less power, less mileage and more black smoke out the tail pipe (great for blowing off priuses) with only a slightly less cost at the pump, which didn't amount to much saving at all. I try to use CLEAR GAS in all my air cooled and older liquid cooled engines. Thanks for your report.
You didn't get into the political motives, rightly so, but I will. They are starving people out, driving poverty to an all time high. That's a control method to further their policies.
They are driving the American people to except electric vehicles! Along with solar! Which does not help the low income people and the economy out of a tail spin downward? The only people making out are the political people! They're in control of what's happening with the whole thing! Correct me if I'm wrong.
Exactly!
You are what you eat, but more importantly, you are what your FOOD eats. And thanks so much for this information, I had no idea.
Thank you for making me aware and to make sure I'm using E 10. I appreciate you Martin!
Thank you, so much, for this video. I was simply not informed and never would have known the issues with EtOH in gas. I really appreciate you sharing this info!!!
Thanks for sharing this vid. Not everyone knows what e15 gas does to their engins!
Thank you, Martin, for making people aware!!
Well spoken!....david
As I pointed out in this video, yes you can use it in other vehicles other than Flex-fuel vehicles and in 2001 and newer vehicles but the effects of using it are far reaching and damaging over time.
The effects of ethanol are not limited to just gasoline powered RV’s, cars, motorcycles and trucks. It can also damage occasional or seasonal items such as boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, generators and lawn equipment. As in alcohol, ethanol attracts and absorbs water. When water is introduced into a vehicle’s fuel system it causes rust and corrosion to form on the metal surfaces of the fuel tank and fuel lines. Over time, tiny bits and pieces of corrosion break away from surfaces, and cause clogging of fuel injectors/carburetors, resulting in reduced performance, hard starts, and possible engine problems.
So just don’t use E-15. Your introducing a fuel that MAY cost less at the pump, but can create long term damage to the engine and shorten the life of the vehicle or equipment it’s put in.
Just use the same gas you’re using now which is E-10 or 10% ethanol and you’ll be fine.
"In response to one of your good comments I wrote this::
I always TRY to start looking for gas when I'm about 1/2 full. But that doesn't always work out right? But if it does that allows me to be more picky on the station I choose. In your case where the station looks run down or looks like it doesn't have much traffic, I'd just keep going until the next station if I could. But yeah for sure. I mean there have been a few times I've topped off with non top tier gas when I absolutely have to. Your's is a good example where I too would of passed.. Another one is if we're pulling into an area that has just received a lot of heavy rain, I DO NOT top off in a station that sits real low or appears that they could of flooded. Overtime you just begin to establish good habits to do all you can do to try to eliminate possible tragedies. Good comment GD 👍
Thank you!
What are you talking about? E-15 is NOT the same as E-85! Very, very different fuels. Please revise this video and post so you don’t confuse your viewers.
@@Mark-12-b4x I don’t believe he was referring to E85. Pretty sure he was only referring to E15. Martin is way smarter than that. Lol!
@@sidneywhitaker9972 He has since revised the comment and video. He had stated E-85 and E-15 were the same thing. I appreciate the revision.
I love information you have on you channel. So important!
Last year Be-ill-Gates became the largest owner of farm land in America and also is heavily vested in Monsanto GMO corn.
So he'll get richer while destroying every internal combustion engine in the country.... Better buy some kind of ev or Tesla stock now 🙏😒🙏
Gas Buddy can help you save even on Top Tier gas. Costco is a Top Tier gas. And with gas buddy you can search for good gas at the best price on the route you are traveling
No E 15 for me. Not even E10 for me! That stuff is terrible. I own a lawn care business, and I have all my fuel delivered. ALL NON ETHANOL! And that is what I run in my motorhome with the V10. As you stated, anything that sits, ethanol is harmful to. Moisture attractant bigtime! E15 will be very harmful to the RV world. Once again, thanks for your videos! You are always spot on!
Excellent information Martin. Thanks!
If they truly cared about lowering fuel prices they would just reduce the fuel tax temporarily. I think about 20-30% of fuel costs are from taxes..... They really don't care. Politicians will do anything to obtain and maintain their power and control.
Thank you for such important info! We always learn so much from your videos!
I totally agree that E15 is not our friend. E10 has damaged some of my small engines so I have used non- ethanol in them since and am problem free. If I get stuck with E15 I will add non-ethanol as soon as possible. Half E15 and half non-ethanol should be equivalent to E7.5. I use non-ethanol in my El Camino as it was not designed to even use E10 and sits for long periods with no problems.
I'm New to your site, Martin and a big congrats for your précious info. Certainly give this info around my Rv's friends. You are a very good coach!
From the manuals: Ford F53 E85 is ok, up to 15%. ONAN: ethanol blend, not more than 10%.
The issue is going to be with the generator. Ethanol killed many lawnmowers, weed trimmers, outboards….
If you are unsure why this is a big deal, go to a hardware store and read the instructions and uses of denatured alcohol. It’s use for cleaning and paint removal. It’s a solvent. While you are there look at the ethanol free fuel section and pick up some for your gas powered lawn equipment, you will need it
I truly believe the same faith of using E-85 fuel in your personal vehicles. Thank You for a great update.
Luckily I have a station here that sells ethanol free gas for use in all our small engine devices but it's a lot more expensive than even the higher end stations. I'll certainly be on the look out for what stations are putting out around me.
Martin another great information video, Thanks for keeping us informed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just got my RV (now full time, thanks Martin and Joanie!) - i've even noted that in my remote location, gas is $4.40/gal. At this point, going "to town" is a 100 mile round trip, and i don't have a tow vehicle - one step at a time! i think about it like "low rent". Thanks for waht you do!
I have an old carbureted engine on my triumph. Thanks to this video I'll be sure to keep an eye out.
DESTRUCTION ON EVERY FRONT. ALL BY DESIGN...
Thanks again for the great information.
Very good info thanks Martin. Be safe out there.
Thank you for the EPA info!👏
In a perfect world I’d use top tear gas all the time as well. To see how it is not so perfect, please entertain this scenario. Needing gas I pull into a small town and there is only a Texaco, and a Sheetz. The Texaco is $0.10 more per gallon. However the Texaco station looks dated, and few are fewer vehicles filling their tanks there. Across the street is a newer looking Sheetz with lots of customers. IMHO, newer tanks, and high volume equal cleaner gasoline. In this case I would choose Sheetz.
I always TRY to start looking for gas when I'm about 1/2 full. But that doesn't always work out right? But if it does that allows me to be more picky on the station I choose. In your case I'd just keep going until the next station if I could. But yeah for sure. I mean there have been a few times I've topped off with non top tier gas when I absolutely have to. Your's is a good example. Another one is if we're pulling into an area that has just received a lot of heavy rain, I DO NOT top off in a station that sits real low or appears that they could of flooded. Overtime you just begin to establish good habits to do all you can do to try to eliminate possible tragedies. Good comment GD 👍
We who live in Colorado and other high altitude states also get ripped off by the sale of 85 octane gas being labeled as “regular”. Most passenger vehicles are intended to use 87 octane, which now costs about 30 cents per gallon more when sold here as “Midgrade”. Modern cars can burn 85 octane, but the engine computer will adjust for it to prevent knocking, which results in lower power and mileage. The sale of 85 octane fuel in high altitude areas is usually justified by outdated studies using vehicles with carburetors.
Thanks for the info!! Been having a lot of people with problems with their cars😡
Gas here in Canada is 192.6 a litre, 4.3 litres to a gallon.....your gas is a bargain! Thanks for the info Great Adivise!!
Yo Martin. So your saying E-15 is not Martinised? Lol. You guys made it to Maine yet? I left Apache Junction, Arizona mid April, 2200 miles to Florida for 2 weeks, now I'm in the NC mountains till end of May and off again. Even on E-10 I religiously use Sea Foam. 36ft Coachman Aurora motorhome towing a mid size car, average 7.4 miles a gallon at 64 mph. Hope all is well with you both so take care of yourselves. Always, Steve Robinson
Just another reason to not let tank go below half tank… just might need to drive farther to find. Up to 10% ethanol
I have made it a point, for years, to buy only ethanol-free fuel for all my small engine equipment for the very reasons you mention. I have always felt adding ethanol to fuel was a mistake. Now even more so with food and grain shortages.
Unfortunately, some areas don’t have access to ethanol free gas. Here, Casey’s gasoline chain offered it for a while and then replaced it with E 15.
I am with you on the bio-diesel. Tried it...never again...
Thanks for the heads up. Big deal!
Great video and well said info for all with gassers! I accidentally and absentmindedly grabbed an E85 pump handle last year when traveling in the southwest- can't remember the state. Anyway I foolishly without realizing it topped off the tank with about 40 gallons of the 85 octane sold out there thinking it was 87 octane. My next stop I topped off with hi grade to correct my error even though it cost a boatload. That made me learn my lesson to watch those pump handles! Anyway have to fill the rig quickly today. Here in Georgia they had a moratorium on the gas tax which expires the 1st of June so running to top off the tank after a trip to Florida and through Alabama this past week before gas goes through the roof again here.. Still lots of maintenance to do. Got most of my Rejex on but need to wash the love bugs off after the FL run. Still have a small area to do with the Rejex then start on the roof again. Sure hope you are feeling better.
Thank you Joe.
Well, that's one way to stop Americans from buying fuel.. I don't think it will replace standard gas, even eventually, as it would cause so many headaches.
Seriously, making gasoline more affordable? From the group that shut down the oil pipelines when we were nearly self sufficient? What a joke of a Whitehouse.
BAHAHAHA
@@dennisdeal9394 Yup, you sound like the sheep that you are.
We weren’t nearly self sufficient, we were totally self sufficient.
@@ggebhard1 BAHAHAHA
@@ggebhard1 ok, I did not know that President Trump actually achieved total self sufficiency. Kudos to him, we obviously need him back.
Agree 100% with ya, we’ll known fact for some of us. Nuff said.
$0.10 per gallon Savings, but $0.20 per gallon LESS RANGE.
Soooooo Ten Cent Savings is DIS-INFORMATION, or at least MISS-LEADING, or HALF-TRUTH.
Technically, they were not designed to run on E10 or anything with an E. Remember the premium of old?
I currently purchase ethanol free gasoline for my generator. There are places still available where ethanol free gasoline can be purchased, I even burn it in my car and I believe I get better mileage and more pep out of my engine….most boaters also use ethanol free gasoline because of the moisture factor…
You are Exactly correct! Not the fix for sure….
I will avoid the E15 for sure 😀 Give Joanie a hug for me ❤️
Hey Marsha, what about me? Don't I get a hug? ☹
The gas companies started jacking up prices long before sanctions were put in place for Russia. We hardly got any gas from Russia to begin with so it’s just price gouging by the greedy corporations at the expense of the American people. I purposely don’t use cheap gas for that same reason. It’s not a bargain if you use more gas and it causes engine problems.
Well if we had a president worth a sh*t, he could leverage OPEC using American energy production to force production up globally & driving prices down, you know, like the guy before him did
Just got a 1990 30ft class A, everything is great, except the 80 gallon fuel tank. Outside, looks new, Inside nope. Rust and black stuff that actually clogged the sock, filter and injectors. Previous owner obviously left E85 in the tank at 1/4 full. Moisture was introduced and now I need to find out how to drop and clean an 80 gallon tank
I'm sad to say that Martin has passed away and I am of no help to your at all. So sorry
AMEN Brother!!!!
Great information. Thanks you. I will not be using E15
Thanks Don
In all my small engines and marine i only use premium, 1 years no issues zero. Friends using regular nothing but issues. Period end of story. In my truck daily driver, regular is fine as my f150 is flex fuel and designed for it
You are bang on my friend
E15 is like putting a filthy bandage on an already infected wound.
I've always been against that E-15 gas ⛽
thank you for taking the time to send out this information. Btw do you still like your Bluetti and use it?
Oh ya, love it. Ended up buying a 3rd 200watt solar panel for a total of 600watts. Wouldn't be without it now. If we ever get caught or don't have grid power, I'm covered.
@@RVstreet Just bought me ecoflow 1800 looking fwd to using it instead of gas.
Thanks, for the good info
Yeah and now on top of everything else. There is supposedly a DEF shortage too! Great
Thanks, Don for not making it political.
I also believe going to E15 will be used to remove gasoline vehicles off the road, just what the new green deal is all about…
I realize that ,we need to move from oil fueled products but we are not going to just stop selling oil. It's going to be expensive and it will kill itself , electric vehicles can fill in the gaps as we move away from fossil fuels, as for today's shortages. We have Russia to blame for that and of course oil companies are making record profits, that could be looked at as well
@@carlstephens1532Shut the fossil fuels off or make it so expensive to a point no one can afford it and millions of people are going to die in the following months ...But I suppose this has been the plan all along....
@@Zkpe02 we have experienced gas rationing before ,we have aways known oil is not a renewable resource , nobody can shut it off. But we have aways understood at some point it would be gone, we can make electric vehicles, make power from the sun ,and we will move on
@@carlstephens1532 just remember, the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow….
@@carlstephens1532 All the energy in oil, gas, and coal originally came from the sun….Made by nature, not by man…it should also be noted that on average, approximately 160,000 tonnes of petroleum enter North American waters through natural seeps each year. The waters off southern California are one area in particular which host hundreds of known, naturally occurring oil and gas seeps. These seeps contribute about 5 million gallons of oil to the ocean annually, with wide year to year variation. They likely have been leaking for thousands of years. Although their rate of release may vary over time, the locations of seeps are consistent and predictable. Slicks from many larger seeps are visible by satellite, and some are persistent enough to be features on navigation charts. The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles is an example of such crude oil seeping to the surface….
Have you decided to travel less this summer and stay close to RGV because of all this craziness? I've seen a lot of warnings of up to a 30% increase in $ a gallon by July, gas shortages and possible rationing. Lot's of truckers talking about it.
Yes we have.
@@RVstreet Me too. Just got back from SPI for a few days and it was beautiful! Lunar eclipse was amazing from the beach! Maybe I'll see you at HEB😊
Martin, I just pulled up my 2018 Ford F53 owners manual. It says that you should not use fuel with Ethanol “higher” than 15% content gasoline.
Is it still easy to cross over into Mexico boarder? Dentist, eye glasses, etc.? Thank You , you have saved me a lot of head ache issues. Please Advise
Yep still easy to cross over.
Thank you!
Do you think it is time to bite the bullet and get Ethanol Free fuel for the camper! I use it in my other gas tools.
You will get less gas milage . Do not run e15 in your gen or small egine
Thank you
Maybe they will let it be on option choice.
Martin, thanks so much for this video- I'm putting it on FB for my friends and rv'ing buddies. I tend to think this rollout will be most common in the midwest and generally east of the Mississippi but we will be vigilant and on the lookout. This president seems to put gas on every fire that exists these days but like you I won't go there.
How much water will be added and what will be the base amount of gasoline , so what are we actually paying for
But, it is political. The govt. is trying to force us into the green new deal “before” we can do it successfully. I bet most people wouldn’t mind an electric car, but it’s not physically possible for everyone to switch. The system just isn’t here, yet.
I wonder, is there some type of additive to add to the gas to offset the damage the water will cause?
Amsoil fuel treatment
Odd, my flex fuel Silverado runs great on flex fuels. Here in PA I've been using it a lot since it saves me close to 30 cents per gallon or more. I'm pretty sure we can get it year round in PA. And its 88 octane.
It's less efficient though, the lower mpg negates the cheaper price
In PA the E85 is 88 octane. My truck gets up to 2 mpg better mileage on the higher octane fuel. Only negative is the slightly funky exhaust odor.
@@lancewulfers2502 you mean it gets better mileage on e85 vs like a 90-91 octane?.. my experience running e85 in a flex fuel vehicle was less power, less mpg
It actually produces more HP it also runs cooler which helps.
Only a idiot would put their food in the gas tank
I was just having this same conversation with someone the other day. They said "oh the extra 5% won't make that big of a difference. They wouldn't do this otherwise " or something similar to that. 🤦♂️ oh ya... our best interest are always on their minds while making decisions. 😄
Well, you have to consider that people who trust and depend on the government are running on E100 and it has created a lot of ID 10 T cells in them.
Is your Amazon store set up for Canada Amazon?
I don't think so. But I am going to look into this.
Thanks!
Kim...
WOW thank you so much for hitting the SUPER THANKS button under the video 💰 That was so sweet 💗
Joanie & I will buy a bottle of wine with your $10 tip and have a special night. SALUTE 🍹
Whats your take on a "0n demand " hot water conversion from the standard 10 gallon heater on a older coach, in your opinion is it worth it for full timers.
No.
Let’s go Brandon….one more thing to cripple the American people
Top tier gas around here can sit along time in the tank before being sold :( also causing problems
I always use a Lucas Oil Fuel Additive product at every fill and try to never go below a half tank as well and keep the tank full when not being used. My question is, will the fuel additive provide some protection to the RV's fuel system and components and the fuel stability to the E 15 fuel when in use and during storage. from what I have seen the Lucas additive does help. Your thoughts on this Martin would be appreciated. Thanks
I don't know if Lucas stabilizes E-15 or not during storage but I certainly would NOT use my motorhome as a lab rat to see. Now during winter we stay down in RGV and I top off before we park. When I do this, I add 4 cans of Sea Foam-1 can per 20 gal.- to keep fuel fresh and it also is a great fuel PM item to run through all the injectors etc. once we leave.
@@RVstreet Thanks for your input Martin. I have used the Lucas for years in both diesel and gas trucks for many years and never have had any engine or fuel system issues. There are upper cylinder lubricants, injector cleaner and other additives for engine protection also. I have considered using Seafoam also, they have a great product. Regardless I will be avoiding 85 octane and step up to a better fuel going forward. Thanks again and have a great summer.
Need help finding your Amazon. I can’t find down there. Help!
Here ya go Mark: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
Since your having trouble finding links DOWN THERE watch this video I did. It will really help you:
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AND....thank you so much for supporting us for using my Amazon Store. I can't thank you enough 💕
@@RVstreet your awesome !! I’m 65 years old and still learning. Thanks for the schooling. My thoughts and prayers r going out everyday for u and your wife.
what mixture is in plus grade gas
I'm sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question. Sorry
Let’s hope they don’t decide to go back to leaded gasoline. That stuff was a health and environmental disaster.
Summer blend isn't any better for people with asthma.
Lets go brandon!
Darn good info… once again! I hope people listen to this video!
This is really just common sense! If your vehicle doesn’t say flex fuel, use real gasoline! Everywhere I go with the exception of California, they have gas pumps that are labeled 100% gasoline with no ethanol! Even to use E10 is stupid. This video shouldn’t even have to be made!
I live in Ohio and it’s difficult to find pure gasoline. The only places that do carry it are around marinas
Not all states have real gas labeled. You’re fortunate.
👍 there are many reasons ethanol makes no sense to begin with, just political pandering that solves non of the stated goals and ignores its damages.
Sorry 12 years
Can't get to your store,,have money and needs,,lol,,,,E Plurbis Um
www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
This is interesting comment of your opinion on E-15/E-85, but I need to see the numbers that back up your statements. Please point me to the unbiased research and stats on this, not just anecdotal comments/experience. Thanks!
All you have to do is get on the internet an find the numbers it will tell you all about it an what to use an what not to. It really is the truth he speaks just research it a little yourself he is just giving you the idea.
E85 been around forever, you never heard of it?
@@Liimpy yes, I'm familiar with E85. I use it in my vehicle. You can't be from Iowa and not know about ethanal blends. I was just asking about the research that supports his comments about it's usage in RVs.
Check with your manufacturer not the internet.
@@robinsonkw44 it's well known ethanol causes damage to fuel systems not designed for ethanol, blended ethanol is no different, theres no need to overthink it..
Let's go Brandon!! Trump 2024!!!
Trump for Prison 2022!
@@danallanson5990 what did Trump do illegal? You know they cannot convict him for anything. He isn't guilty of anything but making America great again. I know you don't want that but people who love America what America to be great again. The democrats stole this past election. The proof is there. No proof of Trump breaking the law.
I really miss Donald Trump right now
Another Brandon policy for RVs owners 🙄. This man is a disaster to this country. God help 🙏 us.
The gas companies started jacking up prices long before sanctions were put in place for Russia. We hardly got any gas from Russia to begin with so it’s just price gouging by the greedy corporations at the expense of the American people. I purposely don’t use cheap gas for that same reason. It’s not a bargain if you use more gas and it causes engine problems.
Oil is a traded commodity, the gas companies don't set the price of oil the market does. When you shut down supply the price has to go up. It's not the "greedy" corporations, it's the power hungry politicians.
Oil companies made RECORD profits in the first Quarter of 2022. And they still want subsidies.