Tom/Barb wrote:
Cider wrote:
A V10 motorhome is (generally) less expensive than a diesel MH in almost all aspects - initial cost, maintenance, and repairs due to engine issues. The diesel will tow a larger toad, pull a grade better than a gasser. But, if something goes south with the engine - Buckle Up Betty! It is going to be expensive. Maintenance and repair cost were the deciding factors for me going to a V10 in a class A. I also got rid of a Mercedes Sprinter because required maintenance costs at the dealer was getting out of hand. With the kind of money you are talking about, you should be able to buy a quality used Class A with a V10, especially if you have cash in hand.The newer V10's do a great job and the mpg is not that much less than the diesels.
I have yet to see what you describe in maintenance costs.
We have put 60,000 miles on our 8.3 Cummins, in 10 years of ownership. Yes it does require 24 qts of oil and a 70 dollar filter each 15,000 miles. another expenses we have spent have nothing to do with it being a diesel.
On the freeway, I set the cruise control at 60-65, place the transmission in economy and it will turn in about 10 MPG.
I have yet to find a hill that's a problem.
I agree. When you consider a gasser should be changed every 5k that is 3 oil changes to one diesel. We budgeted for new tires when we purchased it as we new the original 2012 tires were not gonna cut it. It costs me around $200 to $250 for oil change at 28 quarts and new fuel filters. I do the work myself.
