Gas vs diesel value

My 2001 dodge 2500 sold at a 3000 premium because of the 24 v cummins over a gas pu same year.

Probably the same reason 10yr old diesel pickups are about the same price as the equivalent gas trucks.

Those willing to feed their ego with a huge cost upgrade when it isn't needed usually aren't buying 10yr old rigs.

Owning a gas Monaco you may not he happy with anything else in a gas coach. Monaco put diesel quality in their gas coaches. Built its last gas coach in 2013. They then sold out to Fleetwood parent co. JMHO. Some dealers still have some 2013 models on their lot. They discounted them almost down to cost because everyone thought Monaco was going to go belly up again and not honor warranties. Turns out all warranties were honored and one of the best in the industry. Really like our Monaco.

At 10 years both types of coaches are out of warranty and repair costs will be 100% the owner's responsibility. From posts on this forum you will learn that sometimes stuff happens, in spite of what we all believe. Occasionally a gas engine will fail, and occasionally a diesel engine will fail. The cost to replace a gas engine may be $10,000 but to replace the diesel engine may be $30,000. The same goes for a transmission replacement even tho it is less expensive.
As a coach ages, the possibility of a major repair decreases the value of the coach to the point where a major repair can exceed the value of the RV. This point is reached quicker with a DP than with a gas coach.

jwiz7, at 10 yrs. old a diesel coach will start needing new tires, possible air bags, new shocks and other items as they start to age.

But, even comparing a new gasser to a 10 yr. old diesel coach is still not a apples to apples comparison. The diesel unit will still have a more robust chassis and robust parts attached to it.

As you are seeing, that's the point where a lot of gas coach owners feel comfortable jumping into a diesel as the prices are more affordable. In my opinion, if I was in your shoes, I would choose the top-of-the-line coach of the brand that you like. They will usually have top quality cabinets and other upgrades like Aqua-Hot, washer and dryer, tile floors, leather furniture, etc.

MM.