Can we discuss pros & cons re gas or diesel? We're still looking at Bs. Some are gas, some diesel. We don't like the higher $/gal of diesel because it would offset any real savings from the higher mpg rvs for trips. Anyone here with a diesel that has also owned a gas? Would you share the comparison?

There are not a lot of comparable vans to give you a true comparison.When the Ford Transit is available from an RV fitter, you might draws some comparisons to similar units on the Sprinter platform.I suspect they will be about equal in fuel economy, and in performance in the mountains due to the Ford's turbo engine. Up front cost, the gasser should be less. For ongoing maintenance, the diesel should be a bit more.My Travato is not really comparable because it's completely different from a Sprinter. My upfront cost was about 1/2 many of the models, the mpg is the same and the performance is about the same except climbing big mountains. But it's a lot less van in many ways which you can read about in the forums. Suits me fine though - I'm a weekender and short trip taker on the east coast.There are lots of points of contention, I'm sure, and others will chime in. I would certainly prefer a diesel if I was going to be planning on traveling so much I expected hundreds of thousands of miles. Or if I wanted a fairly heavy B with great towing capacity to boot. Really, you need to consider how you plan to use your rig to make the decision on gas or diesel.Good luck!

RayUSMC wrote:Can we discuss pros & cons re gas or diesel?:)It's been done about a thousand times. Have you tried to search for similar threads.I always think I will do this when one of these threads pop-up so now I have. :) Below is a comparison (rough) of cost for 1K miles and 120K miles (how many miles we have driven in our LTV) using our diesel mileage and what I think I have gathered from this forum to be a high average for comparable gas RVs. Not precise but good enough to start an argument. Each can draw their own conclusions.

The price of diesel fluctuates differently then the price of gas. I have paid as much as 30 cents a gallon more for diesel over the posted price for a gallon of supreme to 10 cents less then the posted price for a gallon of regular. Even when diesel is more expensive then gas I still like the trade off for the 22+ mpg. Currently I am paying less for diesel then I am for gas in my car. I recommend buying what you like when the opportunity presents itself. Gas or diesel are less important than ownership and use!

Here in San Diego diesel has been the same or lower than gas (regular)for more than a year.My 2003 Pleasure-way Excel TD, 8 cyclinder, got 11-12 mpg. The tank was 26 (?) gal. (can't recall right now.)My 2006 Pleasure-way TS Sprinter, inline 5, has been getting 22.5 mpg consistently. It has a 26 gal tank.So I get twice the miles per gallon with the Sprinter than I got with the gasser. The biggest benefit for me is that I get 600 miles per tank which allows me to take heretofore unexplored routes without worrying about how far I am from the next gas station.

I have always been more concerned about reliability and access to service (in places I intend to be) than the gas vs diesel decision.

Gas or diesel? | Good Sam Community

132 Replies

davegvg
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
Arizona Kid wrote:
davegvg wrote:
Arizona Kid wrote:
davegvg wrote:
My Roadtrek wrote:
Dave wrote "Please send me the link to the RIVA definition Id like to see it."

AZ Kid already gave you the definitions from RIVA, and posted the link.
Did you read the responses, or are you too busy arguing? :S

HE cut and pasted some of the info from some page- not the link.

I posted the link at the RIVA site that defines a class C.

did you even follow my link?

Or are you too busy arguing?

UD

I posted the link to RIVA next to the definitions. Go back and read my post again.

You posted this. http://gorving.com

Not definition page at RIVA at all.

I posted the link right out of RIVA.

http://www.rvia.org/?ESID=TypeCMHs

UD

That's RIVA's Consumer page, and has the definitions. "Go RVing" is RIVA.
RIVA Consumers Page

Already stood down. Moderator wins which means you win.

UD
Arizona_Kid
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
davegvg wrote:
Arizona Kid wrote:
davegvg wrote:
My Roadtrek wrote:
Dave wrote "Please send me the link to the RIVA definition Id like to see it."

AZ Kid already gave you the definitions from RIVA, and posted the link.
Did you read the responses, or are you too busy arguing? :S

HE cut and pasted some of the info from some page- not the link.

I posted the link at the RIVA site that defines a class C.

did you even follow my link?

Or are you too busy arguing?

UD

I posted the link to RIVA next to the definitions. Go back and read my post again.

You posted this. http://gorving.com

Not definition page at RIVA at all.

I posted the link right out of RIVA.

http://www.rvia.org/?ESID=TypeCMHs

UD

That's RIVA's Consumer page, and has the definitions. "Go RVing" is RIVA.
RIVA Consumers Page
davegvg
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
Ill stand down and declare the moderator correct.

I was wrong all the data I posted was wrong.

UD
davegvg
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
Arizona Kid wrote:
davegvg wrote:
My Roadtrek wrote:
Dave wrote "Please send me the link to the RIVA definition Id like to see it."

AZ Kid already gave you the definitions from RIVA, and posted the link.
Did you read the responses, or are you too busy arguing? :S

HE cut and pasted some of the info from some page- not the link.

I posted the link at the RIVA site that defines a class C.

did you even follow my link?

Or are you too busy arguing?

UD

I posted the link to RIVA next to the definitions. Go back and read my post again.

You posted this. http://gorving.com

Not definition page at RIVA at all.

I posted the link right out of RIVA.

http://www.rvia.org/?ESID=TypeCMHs

UD
davegvg
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
wincrasher65 wrote:
I'm not certain you can even get it from Sportsmobile since it's not on their current options price sheet. You can point to two put on used units that are now for sale. That's a pretty rare bird if you ask me, and not a really practical "choice" for the OP.

Your argument about Advanced is just nonsensical. They said they would look into it and nothing more. That does not make an offering. We don't even know if they followed thru and fitted one for testing. If you care so much, send them an email and ask.

The moderator has spoken on the definition and I have nothing to add.

Advanced website say they offer it.

Your opinion doesn't change their print.
Arizona_Kid
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
davegvg wrote:
My Roadtrek wrote:
Dave wrote "Please send me the link to the RIVA definition Id like to see it."

AZ Kid already gave you the definitions from RIVA, and posted the link.
Did you read the responses, or are you too busy arguing? :S

HE cut and pasted some of the info from some page- not the link.

I posted the link at the RIVA site that defines a class C.

did you even follow my link?

Or are you too busy arguing?

UD

I posted the link to RIVA next to the definitions. Go back and read my post again.
Here let me help you. RIVA Consumers Site
Click on one of the RV to see the same definitions I quoted.
davegvg
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
dupe
wincrasher65
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
I'm not certain you can even get it from Sportsmobile since it's not on their current options price sheet. You can point to two put on used units that are now for sale. That's a pretty rare bird if you ask me, and not a really practical "choice" for the OP.

Your argument about Advanced is just nonsensical. They said they would look into it and nothing more. That does not make an offering. We don't even know if they followed thru and fitted one for testing. If you care so much, send them an email and ask.

The moderator has spoken on the definition and I have nothing to add.
davegvg
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
My Roadtrek wrote:
Dave wrote "Please send me the link to the RIVA definition Id like to see it."

AZ Kid already gave you the definitions from RIVA, and posted the link.
Did you read the responses, or are you too busy arguing? :S

HE cut and pasted some of the info from some page- not the link.

I posted the link at the RIVA site that defines a class C.

did you even follow my link?

Or are you too busy arguing?

UD
davegvg
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
My Roadtrek wrote:
Dave, I moderated this forum since it started, and I think I know what a Class C, and a Class B are. What the others are saying is correct, you are WRONG
RIVA's definitions couldn't be clearer, but maybe you have a reading comprehension problem, or just like to argue.
A type of RV is based solely on its chassis type, and if it's on a cut-away it's a Class C.
Has nothing to do with a cab over.
I know of no company, except maybe SM, who will install a diesel generator in a Class B. If you have a photo of one post it, but not if it's a Class C.
Here is an example of a Class C with no cab over.

Rialta

I posted what I found on RIVA. Are they the authority or not?

You guys are giving definitions but not quoting the sources and pages to look them up.

I also posted other sources- Im not making them up, but you guys just say theuar aren't an authority.

The fact is the the definitions aren't clear and quite blurred. Not that I "like to argue".

We're just a bunch guys talking - politely.

UD

Forum Discussion

Gas or diesel?

132 Replies

About Motorhome Group

Related Content

Diesel vs gas......................

GM Mileage 6.6 gas & Diesel

Diesel to Gas Power Observation

back to gas v diesel

Diesel vs Gas