Pros & Cons of a Diesel Super C
Those of you who have or had a diesel Super C, what are the pros and cons of that class compared to a gas or diesel Class A?
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We currently have a Jayco Seneca which is built on a Freightliner M2 chassis. Previous to this, we had an E-450-based Thor Chateau.
Things we like:
- A bunch of additional interior space. With the main slide out, we can throw a couple of beanbags on the floor and spread out. The Chateau was rough on rainy days - just not enough room to relax.
- Huge improvement in exterior storage
- Extremely comfortable to drive. In the Chateau, I felt like I was constantly fighting the wind and passing trucks. I was exhausted at the end of a day of driving. The M2 doesn't get blown around at all.
Mileage has averaged around 10.5 mpg and most of our trips involve towing a Honda CR-V. Power up grades isn't tremendous, but we rarely drop below about 55mph. The Ford V10 did a bit better power-wise, but we were getting 7-8 mpg.
The ride in the Seneca is pretty stiff with the tires at max pressure. Once I had our rig weighed, I adjusted the pressure down and the ride improved significantly.
Overall, we're extremely happy with the Seneca. We've done a couple of multi-week trips (2 adults, 3 labs) and it has been great.
Things we like:
- A bunch of additional interior space. With the main slide out, we can throw a couple of beanbags on the floor and spread out. The Chateau was rough on rainy days - just not enough room to relax.
- Huge improvement in exterior storage
- Extremely comfortable to drive. In the Chateau, I felt like I was constantly fighting the wind and passing trucks. I was exhausted at the end of a day of driving. The M2 doesn't get blown around at all.
Mileage has averaged around 10.5 mpg and most of our trips involve towing a Honda CR-V. Power up grades isn't tremendous, but we rarely drop below about 55mph. The Ford V10 did a bit better power-wise, but we were getting 7-8 mpg.
The ride in the Seneca is pretty stiff with the tires at max pressure. Once I had our rig weighed, I adjusted the pressure down and the ride improved significantly.
Overall, we're extremely happy with the Seneca. We've done a couple of multi-week trips (2 adults, 3 labs) and it has been great.
