Buy a 2013 v10 MH or 2007 c-7 300hp?
We are newbies. But my husband really thinks the diesel is the way to go. I love the floor plan on the v10. I don't understand the engine lingo much. But need second opinion. Lol. Is he right? ...
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Let me see if I got this comparison straight:
With the diesel pusher, you're giving up having a new unit with full warranty, accepting six years of use, wear and tear on everything (coach, appliances, chassis/drivetrain, etc.), and taking on a drivetrain and chassis that costs more to own and maintain.
On top of that, and more important: You're accepting a floor plan that you (and most importantly, your wife) does not like as much as the gasser unit. The floorplan thing is significant, as you'll find out.
Oh, and don't forget, also with the DP, you may be required to get an extra endorsement on your driver's license or a different class of license in order to drive it. You will not with the gasser.
..All of that, just to have a quieter, better riding unit with a little more power when on the road? Sorry, I'm not seeing it.
I don't see where the better ride and power when on the road is worth giving up so many other things! Especially considering, like already said, most people spend waaaay more time parked than on the road, so the better floorplan carries much more 'weight' than ride quality.
My vote is for the gasser. They have come a loooooong way with the chassis, engine that gas MHs are now built on (Ford F53 V10 and 5 speed tranny). They handle and drive much better than they did several years ago.
Anyway, good luck whatever you chose. Probably best thing to do is test drive both, spend some time in both, and decide for yourself what is best for you and what you want, like. Just keep in mind, like already said: You're going to spend lots more time parked than on the road, so floorplan is really important.
With the diesel pusher, you're giving up having a new unit with full warranty, accepting six years of use, wear and tear on everything (coach, appliances, chassis/drivetrain, etc.), and taking on a drivetrain and chassis that costs more to own and maintain.
On top of that, and more important: You're accepting a floor plan that you (and most importantly, your wife) does not like as much as the gasser unit. The floorplan thing is significant, as you'll find out.
Oh, and don't forget, also with the DP, you may be required to get an extra endorsement on your driver's license or a different class of license in order to drive it. You will not with the gasser.
..All of that, just to have a quieter, better riding unit with a little more power when on the road? Sorry, I'm not seeing it.
I don't see where the better ride and power when on the road is worth giving up so many other things! Especially considering, like already said, most people spend waaaay more time parked than on the road, so the better floorplan carries much more 'weight' than ride quality.
My vote is for the gasser. They have come a loooooong way with the chassis, engine that gas MHs are now built on (Ford F53 V10 and 5 speed tranny). They handle and drive much better than they did several years ago.
Anyway, good luck whatever you chose. Probably best thing to do is test drive both, spend some time in both, and decide for yourself what is best for you and what you want, like. Just keep in mind, like already said: You're going to spend lots more time parked than on the road, so floorplan is really important.
