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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I would suggest that you drive similar sized coaches in gas and diesel. The diesel pusher (DP)rides on air bags and the gas on springs. The air will give you a smoother ride. The engine is in the back on a DP and so is the noise and heat. A DP is much quieter running under load than a gas unit. The carrying capacity of a DP is typically much higher than a gas unit. For extended travel you will most likely want at least a 36 foot coach. That size and weight on a gas unit will start to limit your carry capacity and not so much on a DP.
As far as maintenance you need to change the oil on a DP every 25,000 miles or one year whichever comes first. With a gas unit I think the number is every 5,000 miles. There are more filters to change on the DP than the gas unit. I have had both and prefer the DP. I also like the front door vs one right in the middle of the living area. I like the storage capacity and yes, I do like the torque of the DP.
As far as maintenance you need to change the oil on a DP every 25,000 miles or one year whichever comes first. With a gas unit I think the number is every 5,000 miles. There are more filters to change on the DP than the gas unit. I have had both and prefer the DP. I also like the front door vs one right in the middle of the living area. I like the storage capacity and yes, I do like the torque of the DP.
