Gas vs diesel class A questions
Is it true that diesel is a cushier ride than gassers? And does it get better gas mileage? Does it climb hills better and do better going downhill as well? Thanks for your help in advance!
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As a DP owner, IMHO:
1. DPs ride better because of their air suspension. I don't think many / any gas MHs have air suspension.
2. DPs are quieter when driving because the engine is in the rear.
3. When running the generator in very hot weather for the A/C at night, the A/C is in the front and the main bedroom is in the rear - quieter.
4. The gasser may get slightly better mileage, but not by much. In general you're working the gasser engine a lot harder than a diesel works, but the diesel is usually in a heavier MH.
5. Also, because the DP has more weight you won't get pushed around in the wind or by trucks as much.
6. For going up hill, the diesel will do better, but the gasser will surely get you there.
7. For going down hill, I much prefer the diesel due the retarder or jake brake and the air brakes. I've been on downgrades like coming into the Tetons from Idaho that I wouldn't wanted to have done without a retarder and air brakes.
8. Don't worry about fuel consumption. If there's a two mile per gal difference on 6,000 miles per year, what's that really costing you?
Bill
1. DPs ride better because of their air suspension. I don't think many / any gas MHs have air suspension.
2. DPs are quieter when driving because the engine is in the rear.
3. When running the generator in very hot weather for the A/C at night, the A/C is in the front and the main bedroom is in the rear - quieter.
4. The gasser may get slightly better mileage, but not by much. In general you're working the gasser engine a lot harder than a diesel works, but the diesel is usually in a heavier MH.
5. Also, because the DP has more weight you won't get pushed around in the wind or by trucks as much.
6. For going up hill, the diesel will do better, but the gasser will surely get you there.
7. For going down hill, I much prefer the diesel due the retarder or jake brake and the air brakes. I've been on downgrades like coming into the Tetons from Idaho that I wouldn't wanted to have done without a retarder and air brakes.
8. Don't worry about fuel consumption. If there's a two mile per gal difference on 6,000 miles per year, what's that really costing you?
Bill
