Older Diesel or New Gas - Newbie question
Let me preface this by I've read the faqs on gas vs. diesel and have been doing a bit of research. I know diesels will ride smoother, quieter, pull better, and go longer between maintenance intervals...
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I have found very few restrictions due to age on rv's. Yes they are out there but there is over 16,000 campgrounds in the US.
An older DP may need several upgrades to make it handle properly. The Monaco line can suffer from severe wandering depending on the models and years. Yes a tag will handle the best. The wandering issues have been solved but it can cost several thousand to replace shocks, tires, add sway bars, replace sloppy steering boxes, etc.
I do not hear many complaints on slides or leaks but there are some. Keep in mind a transmission or engine replacement can be very dear. Radiators can cost thousands. A simple Diesel Particulate Filter (catalytic converter), can cost close to 4K to replace.
An older DP may need several upgrades to make it handle properly. The Monaco line can suffer from severe wandering depending on the models and years. Yes a tag will handle the best. The wandering issues have been solved but it can cost several thousand to replace shocks, tires, add sway bars, replace sloppy steering boxes, etc.
I do not hear many complaints on slides or leaks but there are some. Keep in mind a transmission or engine replacement can be very dear. Radiators can cost thousands. A simple Diesel Particulate Filter (catalytic converter), can cost close to 4K to replace.
