Want to upgrade - Is diesel worth it?
I'm looking into upgrading in the relative near future. I have an entry level Winnie that's good for what it is, but I'd like more. I really like the look and features of allegros, but I don't wan...
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We recently purchased a 34' Newmar Ventana LE diesel motorhome. We traded a 41' Revolution Le on it and had a 40' prior to that, and a 36' prior to that. When we started looking I was definitely leaning towards a gas unit, but after driving one, I just decided that the two of us couldn't go back to a gas. The quietness and smoothness just won out for us.
No question, the diesel will cost signficantly more than the gas when purchasing a new one. However I dispute folks who believe they are more expensive to maintain on an ongoing basis. We have not found that out at all.
I would never say that someone is "wrong" to buy a gas model. As I said, they are much more reasonable to purchase. Our choice for the diesel was strictly a personal one based on our particular peculiarities.
Best of luck to you whichever kind you purchase.
Ed Headington
No question, the diesel will cost signficantly more than the gas when purchasing a new one. However I dispute folks who believe they are more expensive to maintain on an ongoing basis. We have not found that out at all.
I would never say that someone is "wrong" to buy a gas model. As I said, they are much more reasonable to purchase. Our choice for the diesel was strictly a personal one based on our particular peculiarities.
Best of luck to you whichever kind you purchase.
Ed Headington
