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Looking at newer class A's. ( 2013 - 2015 ). What are differences between the various Diesel engines offered? Are there any watch outs or negative histories for any. I see Navistar and various Cu...
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donn0128 wrote:
Of the three main diesel motor suppliers, Cat and Cummins are the two best. Navistar (IH) has had a lot of issues over the years with motor technology. And I believe I read a while back that Cat no longer produces on road motors. The I6 Cummins is a proven motor with millions and millions of miles to its credit. But to be honest, if I were looking for a MH today motor choice would be low on my priority list of things. As long as it had enough power to move me down the road at a comfortable speed thats good enough.
I agree. Take a look at most 6 to 8 year old MHs diesel or gas engine. Probably only approx 30,000 miles on them. Admitted a few have a lot more. A diesel engine is good for more than a few hundred thousand miles. The box wears out long before the engine wears out. Now if I could buy a diesel platform and drive into an RV dealer and have a new box installed every few years I'd want a long lasting engine. The problem remains. Many RV parks don't want to accept an RV over 10 years old.
