Being somewhat frugal, I cringe when I read threads about $40,000 engine replacements, $7,000 radiators replacements, $1,000 tires and all the fun things that it takes to keep a Diesel coach going down the road. Besides I don't like the smell of diesel.
I passed on a gorgeous BlueBird WanderLodge with low mileage, new tires, Detroit 60 and new batteries. It was a head turner but when something failed my head would spin.
So here I sit in a 27 year old coach with a $6,000 stroker engine, $350.00 tires and the original radiator. The low cost to operate a gasser allows for fun things like a nice solar array, and all the little touches I've applied over the years.
Richard