Upgrade from gas to DP
I have searched for this but could not find what I was looking for. I have a 36 foot gas class A and have probably driven 1000 miles with it, the longest stretch at one time was 200 miles. It drives...
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donnyB7 wrote:
Am I fooling myself in thinking that a DP would be less taxing in long drives?
In short, no. A DP can be very comfortable in comparison but, what are you willing to spend in the possible difference between the two?
As others have said, a DP be can very stable while passing and being passed by other big rigs-almost to the point where there is zero effect. However, let's talk about wind. We had constant 30mph winds with gusts to 40+ yesterday. You feel that and it is a chore negotiating those conditions. We stop more frequently for breaks when the wind becomes taxing. We may be able to put on more miles in a "real" wind with our DP compared to those in other types of RVs but, the wind is still a concern when it gets above a point.
Other factors that you didn't mention but others have is a much quieter and smoother ride. For us, that's the primary difference. Stability in minor to medium winds comes in second. We average 500+ miles a day when we need to make a lot of miles and never felt comfortable doing that in our gas motorhomes.
