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slypig
Explorer
Aug 29, 2014

Gas vs Diesel

Hello,
I'm a newbe. Can I get some pros and cons between Gas and Diesel engines for a motorhome?
Thanks

25 Replies

  • Sorry I don't want to make anyone nausious (ad-nauseum) :-) I'll do the search. Thanks for the responses.
  • Find the floor plan that you like at a price you can afford and buy it.
    Whatever engine is powering it will get you where you want to go and back, which is all that really matters.
  • What is it you're looking for in a MH????

    Right now diesel is about the same cost as gas....at least where I am.

    Depending on the MH, MPG MAY be better than a gasser. but this is very model specific.

    If a DP, really really quite while driving.

    Most, if not all DP MH have air suspension which is a great ride.
    The ability to use truck lanes for refueling is priceless.

    DP are more costly to maintain since they hold quite a bit more engine and tranny oil but the difference is only the cost of the fluids.

    Needless to say I'm a fan of the DP's.
  • Effy's avatar
    Effy
    Explorer II
    Welcome. This topic gets discussed ad-nauseum on here. Did you search the forums for the topic?
  • gas is cheaper price. diesel is more expensive.

    both will get about the same mpg.

    i'd suggest you go to a dealer and drive a couple of them and see which you like...it is mostly in the power of the engine.