Front mounted diesels in class a and c
The 07 dp we have now is immaterial to the question, so bear with. I have wondered why we don't see more of the front diesel powered rvs both A's and C's. The majors have pickups with a proven record ...
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I think there might be more to it.
Diesel engines are several hundreds lb heavier than gasoline engines.
Than you'd have to put diesel generator.
On motorhome that is leaving the factory at 99% of tire weight holding capacity, that might be deal breaker.
Than my personal perception is that general public shops around "cheap, cheap, cheap"
How many buyers would spend 30% more for diesel option?
Side observation, back in 1999 Mercedes E class was sold with sporty 5.5 engine, or 3l diesel engine. The sport version was about 10 grands more expensive.
15 years later for the selling price of one 150,000 miles diesel you can buy two comparable E55
Diesel engines are several hundreds lb heavier than gasoline engines.
Than you'd have to put diesel generator.
On motorhome that is leaving the factory at 99% of tire weight holding capacity, that might be deal breaker.
Than my personal perception is that general public shops around "cheap, cheap, cheap"
How many buyers would spend 30% more for diesel option?
Side observation, back in 1999 Mercedes E class was sold with sporty 5.5 engine, or 3l diesel engine. The sport version was about 10 grands more expensive.
15 years later for the selling price of one 150,000 miles diesel you can buy two comparable E55
