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wjschill
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Jan 20, 2021

Let's beat this horse once again

I know this subject must have come up many times, but I'm still wanting opinions from this great group of RVer's.

With a budget of $75k, which way is the best to travel...an older diesel pusher, or a newer gas model?

Seems that some older 2001 to 2006 dp's have better quality than the newer say 2011 to 2015 gas models. I've looked at many of both.

I've had a diesel pickup for many years and really like it, although maintenance costs are higher, which I expected when I purchased it in 2007.

For those whom have traveled in both, what say you?

It seems during this time of Covid, many dp's with low miles seem a better fit for those not too worried about the higher cost of maintenance, especially since the gassers are really holding their value for now.

Thanks

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  • The floor plan is the most important since you will spend 90-95% of the time living in the coach compared to the 5-10% of the time you are driving it. Most people only put a few hundred miles per day when they travel so a little noise is not big deal. Find a floor plan that you like first and then worry about the drive train.
  • You will get more for your money if you buy and older DP than newer gasser. But you will also spend more on ongoing maintenance.
  • warrenjo46 wrote:
    Just my opinion. If you plan to travel in your motorhome, get a diesel. My reasons: much less noise in the cockpit when traveling, more stability when driving and no doghouse hump between the driver and passenger.


    Yeah That... plus
    a better ride, bigger tanks, easier set up.
  • We did a newer used gas Winnebago, V10 with the 5 speed torqshift. Winnebago insulates very well and the motor noise is not so bad.

    My local mechanic does repairs when
    needed
  • Just my opinion. If you plan to travel in your motorhome, get a diesel. My reasons: much less noise in the cockpit when traveling, more stability when driving and no doghouse hump between the driver and passenger.