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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If you are a diesel mechanic, then you should not hesitate to get the diesel. You already know the differences between a diesel vs gas and you can quickly, easily, and economically maintain and repair your diesel engine at your shop or employer's shop. BTW, where would you get your gasser serviced? I suppose you'd probably work on that as well, but it wouldn't be nearly as convenient for you.
Not to state the obvious here, but if you can improve your mileage even 10% from stock then it's inconceivable that any gasser would provide you better mileage given the same weight, design and speed characteristics as your diesel.
Finally, it's easy to increase gas mileage by 25% or more, just slow down by 15%. You don't even need to be a mechanic to do that. ;-)
OK, I know that's not what you meant. But I'd be very curious as to how you'd hope to achieve a 25% reduction in fuel consumption with modifications.
On edit: I read how you hope to increase mileage. Please let us know how that works out for you. Intuitively, I can't see that giving you a 25% increase in mileage with rigs our size and weight, but it might help some.
Not to state the obvious here, but if you can improve your mileage even 10% from stock then it's inconceivable that any gasser would provide you better mileage given the same weight, design and speed characteristics as your diesel.
Finally, it's easy to increase gas mileage by 25% or more, just slow down by 15%. You don't even need to be a mechanic to do that. ;-)
OK, I know that's not what you meant. But I'd be very curious as to how you'd hope to achieve a 25% reduction in fuel consumption with modifications.
On edit: I read how you hope to increase mileage. Please let us know how that works out for you. Intuitively, I can't see that giving you a 25% increase in mileage with rigs our size and weight, but it might help some.
