I'm Questioning Power/Torque of Gas vs Diesel
Newbie here...DW & I are stepping from TT to Class B in a couple of months. Planning for just the two of us (+ a grandkid under 4 occasionally) for 2 week max trips several times a year. Our targets ...
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My experience supports what Stan909 says. Right now I have a low power 1996 Dodge roadtrek 190 and I live in the mountains. I might max out at about 9000# full of water etc. No problems maintaining speed up steep grades at 55-60 MPH. However if I was towing again with a GCVW 12,000# - 15,000# or over, Diesel would be the way to go. Gas engines get their Max torque at 4000 - 4500 RPM and thus tend to overheat if run for prolonged periods at that speed. Diesels get Max torque at about 1800 - 2200RPM and can go at that speed forever. So in a prolonged climb they win out hands down. They also excel when fighting a 30 - 40 MPH head wind when travelling across the prairies. But how often do you get those conditions???
They both have their Pros & Cons. You have to decide which works for you and how thick your wallet is.
Also if you travel off the main roads gas can be worked on in any little town or by you if you have tools, and experience. Finding diesel mechanics in out of the way places is difficult and even if you find diesel fuel it may be a little stale etc.
I have worked on diesels for may years, but don't own one unless I have to have it for the operating conditions presented.
They both have their Pros & Cons. You have to decide which works for you and how thick your wallet is.
Also if you travel off the main roads gas can be worked on in any little town or by you if you have tools, and experience. Finding diesel mechanics in out of the way places is difficult and even if you find diesel fuel it may be a little stale etc.
I have worked on diesels for may years, but don't own one unless I have to have it for the operating conditions presented.
