real world mileage, diesel vs gas
Am contemplating an early to mid 2000's Class A. Will be pulling an 18' enclosed trailer. Am leaning towards a diesel pusher. Dealer is trying to tell me a gasser will get as good a mileage and as ...
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chadk66 wrote:
repairs isn't a concern to me. I can do all that myself. Sounds like a no brainer. I'm pretty sure I can get a 5.9 cummins to do 12 mpg. Be fun to try it. I overhauled my kids 5.9 in his 2000 dodge. did some other things to it and chipped it. gets 22-23 going down the highway. 16 pulling his 34' toy hauler. I'd be at a loss for words if I can't get an RV to do 12.
The arithmetic is if you drive 5000 miles a year, the savings between 8 and 12(which you will never get) is $800. Big deal.
You say you can work on it but on the side of the road when it quits, what do you do?
I'm not saying picking sides but based on my experience diesel will cost you more in the long run, just differently than gas.
An example. I fought brake issues with my gas coaches. DP brakes will last 100K miles or more.
Turbo, check engine lights on a DP ARE PRICEY.
