Choosing Gasoline or Diesel Powered?
I realize that this is a long thread but if you are pondering the Gasoline versus a Diesel based on power consideration or are wondering about adding an after market performance enhancing kit to a Gas...
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dalemaxx12 wrote:
This is my first post, so here goes. I am considering a used Class A motor home and have found 2 that I really like. One is a 330 Cummins diesel pusher and the other is a v10 gas. Both units are 38'.
I am curious about the difference I can expect when climbing the mountains going south on I-75 from the Ohio River into Kentucky. Will the gas MH be able to keep up with traffic going up the steep grade pulling a tow vehicle or will the DP be the better choice for me?
I have a preference to the gas MH floor plan but the DP is really nice too. If I choose the gas model, I don't want to be creeping along the road every time I come to an incline of a substantial distance.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you,
Dale
I took my fully loaded Sunflyer V10(20,500)pulling a 5000lb toad up the Rockies....I found it to be completely acceptable. I was moving slow on some of the grades, but like someone here said; how often are you doing that. I also put some after market items on my rig that made it ride and track as well as my current Dp...it actually handled the wind a little better.
You need to consider how you are going to use your rig. Johnny T said the diesel rides quieter in the cockpit (it does) but if one of you wanted to sleep on the bed while under way; well, there is nothing quiet about the bedroom...
The V10 was loud up front but I never did try to quiet it with insulation...might be possible. CCC is the reason I moved to the diesel but with some of the newer Gas chassis I would certainly consider them if I was looking again....I think the cost of operation is somewhat cheaper on a gasser....I did not experience any increase in mileage from a diesel...about a 1/2 mpg less.
