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PSW
Jul 23, 2016Explorer
Let me think about this. In the "good ole days" these vehicles were much more simple, didn't have bells and whistles, had fewer speed transmissions, little or no electronics. Now, I understand Sprinter based RVs have a "limp home" mode when something malfunctions and limp apparently is an appropriate description.
The result: on a motorhome like mine they only got 9 or 10 mpg. OH! They still only get 9-10 mpg. The difference was, I suppose, shorter life and a vehicle that the average guy could work on with basic tools and knowledge. My first Class C's water heater lighted with a match and it worked flawlessly. It's water pump was....get this...made in America as was virtually everything on it.
Yes, vehicles will run up a lot of miles anymore without as much maintenance and with sometimes fewer problems. I just wonder if we haven't past the point of diminishing returns. Self driving RV anyone?
The result: on a motorhome like mine they only got 9 or 10 mpg. OH! They still only get 9-10 mpg. The difference was, I suppose, shorter life and a vehicle that the average guy could work on with basic tools and knowledge. My first Class C's water heater lighted with a match and it worked flawlessly. It's water pump was....get this...made in America as was virtually everything on it.
Yes, vehicles will run up a lot of miles anymore without as much maintenance and with sometimes fewer problems. I just wonder if we haven't past the point of diminishing returns. Self driving RV anyone?
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