350 HP ICE vs. 350 HP Diesel?
OK, newbie here and aspiring RV'er. What comments can be made about the advantages/disadvantages of a 350 HP internal combustion engine vs. a 350 HP diesel engine in a class A camper (assuming all oth...
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I think we are circling the wagon on these posts which can be fun.
So, what if we do a advantages/disadvantage list. Kind of incorporate a lot of what has been said?
So Gas IN GENERAL:
1. Comes on less expensive overall Coaches.
2. Used on Coaches that weigh less than 30000 lbs gcvwr.
3. Has less maintenance expenses.
4. The Primary fuel is cheaper per gallon
5. Has Coach's equipped without air ride. Thus they ride rougher.
6. Does not have an exhaust brake
7. Has an engine with less torque than a diesel equipped Coach.
8. Comes equipped in Coaches less than 38 feet.
9. Engine is in the front of the Coach.
10. Major repairs are cheaper.
11. Gasoline is a more consistent quality fuel than diesels across the U.S. This is an important consideration in newer diesels.
12. Engine is considered less durable than diesels. Although this is contested by many with newer engines.
You guys get the idea
I think we are circling the wagon on these posts which can be fun.
So, what if we do a advantages/disadvantage list. Kind of incorporate a lot of what has been said?
So Gas IN GENERAL:
1. Comes on less expensive overall Coaches.
2. Used on Coaches that weigh less than 30000 lbs gcvwr.
3. Has less maintenance expenses.
4. The Primary fuel is cheaper per gallon
5. Has Coach's equipped without air ride. Thus they ride rougher.
6. Does not have an exhaust brake
7. Has an engine with less torque than a diesel equipped Coach.
8. Comes equipped in Coaches less than 38 feet.
9. Engine is in the front of the Coach.
10. Major repairs are cheaper.
11. Gasoline is a more consistent quality fuel than diesels across the U.S. This is an important consideration in newer diesels.
12. Engine is considered less durable than diesels. Although this is contested by many with newer engines.
You guys get the idea
