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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Unless you're into a very large coach or heavy towing, I don't think there is a clear answer to this question. We drove a high-end diesel for years and now own and are quite happy with a gasser. Ultimately, it's what makes you happy.
I think fuel cost is a non-issue: better mpg for a diesel but generally higher fuel costs and more expensive engine maintenance.
Durability? Virtually no one drives a motorhome enough miles to wear out a gas drive train, let alone a diesel.
Quiet? Newer gassers are about as quiet as diesels on the road, except for hard pulls and heavy acceleration. Yes, I know diesel engines in the rear and lower rpms. But most of the noise at cruise in our gasser is wind and road noise, not engine noise. We talk comfortably.
Air ride is certainly nice, but we've driven our gasser coast to coast with no fatigue issues.
On and on it goes. Diesel certainly has the prestige factor going.
Our next coach? Gas or diesel? Dunno: it will likely depend on floorplan, features, and budget, not on fuel.
I think fuel cost is a non-issue: better mpg for a diesel but generally higher fuel costs and more expensive engine maintenance.
Durability? Virtually no one drives a motorhome enough miles to wear out a gas drive train, let alone a diesel.
Quiet? Newer gassers are about as quiet as diesels on the road, except for hard pulls and heavy acceleration. Yes, I know diesel engines in the rear and lower rpms. But most of the noise at cruise in our gasser is wind and road noise, not engine noise. We talk comfortably.
Air ride is certainly nice, but we've driven our gasser coast to coast with no fatigue issues.
On and on it goes. Diesel certainly has the prestige factor going.
Our next coach? Gas or diesel? Dunno: it will likely depend on floorplan, features, and budget, not on fuel.
