Upgrade to Gas or Diesel Class A?
So we are currently on Motorhome #4, a 1999 Itasca Suncruiser purchsed used in 2006. Overall we have been happy with the RV, but looking to go a bit newer to bridge to the final "retirement" coach in...
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All diesel coaches are not equal. There are many gas powered coaches that have a much better quality level than some DP's. The power plant has very little do do with the quality level. The power plant does make a difference in the cost however.
Some will say a Diesel engine can go a million miles, although no one here can verify that. There are some that will say that they had to pay $5000 for a radiator on a coach with 50,000 miles or so, depending on where it is driven and how it was maintained. I have seen used coaches that are spotless inside, and mechanically on their last legs. If you can tell the difference between one that looks pretty and one that is about to leave you stranded, then you have more knowledge than most.
A newer coach will have newer appliances, newer systems, newer furniture, etc. Get the coach that has a floor plan that you feel comfortable in and don't worry too much about the power plant.
Some will say a Diesel engine can go a million miles, although no one here can verify that. There are some that will say that they had to pay $5000 for a radiator on a coach with 50,000 miles or so, depending on where it is driven and how it was maintained. I have seen used coaches that are spotless inside, and mechanically on their last legs. If you can tell the difference between one that looks pretty and one that is about to leave you stranded, then you have more knowledge than most.
A newer coach will have newer appliances, newer systems, newer furniture, etc. Get the coach that has a floor plan that you feel comfortable in and don't worry too much about the power plant.
