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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I work for an RV dealer and move all sort of motorhomes interstate to our various other locations. For me, I prefer the gasser Class A. Diesels are a lot of money and not financially do-able for me. Wife and I are considering moving to a Class A and I can't justify an additional $100k for a diesel. Yes they ride better and are quieter. If I was a full-timer I would choose a diesel. Wife and I take one big trip a year and having a diesel for that one trip wouldn't be prudent.
I find that gassers out climb diesels due to better rear axle gear ratios and higher rpm's. When I drive I-8 from Tucson to San Diego there are some real steep grades in the mountains east of San Diego. Phaetons and Allegro Buses slow down to 50 mph going up hill. The gassers go up the same hills at 65 to 70mph. I prefer the diesel's braking system going down the mountians. I prefer the diesel's external storage capacity.
I find that gassers out climb diesels due to better rear axle gear ratios and higher rpm's. When I drive I-8 from Tucson to San Diego there are some real steep grades in the mountains east of San Diego. Phaetons and Allegro Buses slow down to 50 mph going up hill. The gassers go up the same hills at 65 to 70mph. I prefer the diesel's braking system going down the mountians. I prefer the diesel's external storage capacity.
