Opinions on diesel vs. gasoline
Asking advice/opinions: Considering getting a Class C motorhome. We have had diesel truck with fifth wheel for many years. Diesel=power/torque. We travel a lot in the mountains-especially Colorado...
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A gas class C will certainly get you anywhere you need/want to go and back again, and be perfectly able to go up and down mountains safely if operated sensibly (i.e. downshifting as needed for engine braking). It won't be as fast as a modern car, nor as slow as a semi truck with a decently large load. Whether or not you'd be disappointed in the gas motorhome's performance is not something I can say, since I can't really know what your expectations are.
From a maintenance and repair and engine life perspective, the gas engines are just fine. They're unlikely to be worn out in a motorhome, and certainly not before the house part is very very tired and well-used.
If it were me in your position, I'd give good consideration to the gas motorhome, doubly so if the floorplan and general interior arrangements and other features were what I wanted. For the difference in price, you can buy a lot of fuel and many nights of campground fees. But, of course, I am not you.
From a maintenance and repair and engine life perspective, the gas engines are just fine. They're unlikely to be worn out in a motorhome, and certainly not before the house part is very very tired and well-used.
If it were me in your position, I'd give good consideration to the gas motorhome, doubly so if the floorplan and general interior arrangements and other features were what I wanted. For the difference in price, you can buy a lot of fuel and many nights of campground fees. But, of course, I am not you.
