Gas vs Diesel (I've read the FAQs!!)
Hello to All, We *still* have the Thor Jazz in my sig, and it's still a going concern, but the wife is up for a change and "we" are wondering if a Class A would fit the bill. Many of our trips are ...
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LVJ58 wrote:OhhWell wrote:LVJ58 wrote:
When we bought our current class A coach our prime concern was a comfortable livable floor plan that would suit our needs as it would be our home away from home.
We really weren't overly concerned with whether it was diesel or gas powered as we would be spending more time living in it than driving it.
Over the 14 years we've had it, haven't been disappointed as it has served our needs well.
Granted, we don't go blazing up those 7+% mountain grades, but it always gets us where we're going.
I do most of my own routine maintenance, i.e., oil/filter change, lube etc. at a cost under $50.00
Bottom line, get whatever type coach that you'll be comfortable with and enjoy it.
Best of luck and safe travels....:)
Out of curiosity, what speed does your coach take a 6-7% grade at? Ours should be pretty similar power to weight.
The best I can recall I think around 45mph or so usually in 2nd gear have been on some grades not sure of the grade % and have had to drop down to 1st, but still maintain the 45mph.
Fortunately the amount of time spent navigating grades is far less than traveling on more level terrain, so I don't consider the slower speed navigating grades that big of a deal.
That's do-able. I can live with 45mph on a 6-7. I didn't have any trouble keeping my 60 mph cruising speed on 4%. Well, the engine was roaring but I kinda like the sound.
