Diesel versus Gas
So I've seen numerous posts on this site over the past month that state if your rig is going to sit for long periods of time, go with a gasser. Why is this? Are the seals different in the engine? ...
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Ivylog wrote:
A diesel engine can set for 5-10 years and crank right up with a new battery. Not going to do that with a gas engine. This is even before the sorry gas they are making today.
OP, under 36' you do not need a diesel, but like you said... "the higher quality interior, air ride, and having the engine noise 30+ feet behind" plus a turbo and an exhaust brake.
Obviously you do not have much experience with engines. Since I have restored a lot of old automobiles I can say that I personally have gotten gasoline engines running in a short time, without a tear down, that have been sitting for 20-30 or even 50 years. I am not sure why you think a diesel engine can sit for years and still be in great shape. When I was a contractor I had a lot of diesel equipment and if not properly stored, I would still have to go through the same routine with them to get them running as with the gas powered equipment.
Since the OP plans to use his coach 4-5 times a year, all of the talk about an engine sitting for YEARS does not really apply.
