Nexus Super C

I was reading in the latest Motorhome magazine about a new chassis made to compete with the diesel chassis for the super C market... but using a gasoline engine. It will be interesting comparing the maintenance between that and the usual diesel rigs.

Other than a cabover bed and maybe purchase price, why would a Super C diesel be preferred over a diesel pusher? It seems to me a DP offers more living room by including the two front seats. DPs will have a much larger basement without the driveshaft running front to rear.

A Diesel Pusher seems the better choice for a married couple full timing.....Agreed? If not, why?

For a short while a large gasoline engine was offered in a pusher.

Oh, I just found one for sale HERE.

We love our 2005 GS35 with the Duramax. The power is awesome and 2005 doesn't have the emissions equipment. Ive driven 450 Ford Cs with the V10 and you cant compare the difference. The power and handling of the super C is far better than the 450 gas chassis.

THOR is making super C on Ford F550 chassis also.

moose888 wrote:
I have a 2007 350 SL Dynamax with 350hp Cat diesel and 3000 Allison Trans. We love the Dynamax we get about 10 + mpg coming home from Oregon where we bought it. The Dynamax is on a M2 heavy duty Freightliner chassis rides great very little noise. I would ask around about the gas /diesel but the gas model super C's got in my way climbing the Rockies. The gas models as far as I know don't have jake brakes so plan on pushing and praying going down steep grades. Doesn't matter which one you pick just have fun with the family and see things you never seen before. You may want to ask if anyone has had any problems with the wind push the RV around on the road. I was in Yellowstone and talked to a guy who owned a Chevy Kodiak GAS he was having problems being pushed around by tractor trailers and higher wind speeds.

My gas model will get 2 to maybe 3 mpg less than a diesel in the same conditions. Gas engines don't use an exhaust brake. I added Bilstien shocks and Super Springs on the rear and rarely have to use both hands on the wheel when being passed by a tractor trailer. I believe some people are afraid to drive their rig and squeeze the steering wheel making it handle bad.

Jeff

I have a 2007 350 SL Dynamax with 350hp Cat diesel and 3000 Allison Trans. We love the Dynamax we get about 10 + mpg coming home from Oregon where we bought it. The Dynamax is on a M2 heavy duty Freightliner chassis rides great very little noise. I would ask around about the gas /diesel but the gas model super C's got in my way climbing the Rockies. The gas models as far as I know don't have jake brakes so plan on pushing and praying going down steep grades. Doesn't matter which one you pick just have fun with the family and see things you never seen before. You may want to ask if anyone has had any problems with the wind push the RV around on the road. I was in Yellowstone and talked to a guy who owned a Chevy Kodiak GAS he was having problems being pushed around by tractor trailers and higher wind speeds.

Despite the comical disadvantages of the previous post, diesel for sure.

When you get to the weight of a Super C. I would commend a Diesel. If you are looking at current model Super C's. I believe they are all Diesel.
If you are looking at used. The GM Kodiak models came in both gas and diesel. Plenty of power with both engines. Diesel get close to 10 mpg. While gas models get below 8.

Triturate wrote:
If you were going for a Super C would you recommend Gas or Diesel?

Does anyone have experience with the Nexus Ghost? Pros & Cons. Any other company models you would recomend?

Looking for any suggestions on Super C. Our first motor home after many years with travel trailers.

Diesel if you want them to smell you coming into town. Carry alot of rags and a good cleaner to cut the grease. Groves will help when filling it up with fuel. You make more freinds when you drive gas model.