Diesel or Gas Class A, That's the question.
We'll be going full time in about a year, Never did the RV thing but we need an adventurous change. Wondering about the pros & cons of both. Fuel, Maintenance etc. Thanks.
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This comes up a lot and at the end of the day it’s up to you.
I’ll generalize with a few key points for each:
Gassers pros – Cheaper cost, fuel is cheaper, cheaper maintenance
Gasser cons – Rougher ride than a DP, lower end components, less efficient, less power, less towing capacity
Gasser pro or con depending on your viewpoint – Lighter, smaller
Diesel pros – More power, superior ride, superior components, better MPG, quieter, more room, more towing capacity, better built
Diesel cons – More expensive, more expensive maintenance, more expensive fuel
These are very general points and in no way to ruffle anyone’s feather. There are exceptions to every point above. Some nice high end gassers could be better than a low end DP, but as a generalization the above points are usually on point.
Diesels ride better, better performance, longer performance, better mpg and all around nicer coaches as a rule. That said they are at the top of the food chain with respect to cost. You get what you pay for.
All that said it really depends on your needs. If you are going to be driving a lot as full timers, long distances and racking up miles, I think you’d be better served with a Diesel. If you are parking most of the time then you could probably save a lot of costs up front and go with a gasser. In either event, floor plan choice should top chassis choice. It’s your home and your floor plan should be number one question on the list. Either chassis will serve you well.
Personally if I were full timing I would go with DP. But that’s my opinion and I have my own reasons.
Good luck!
I’ll generalize with a few key points for each:
Gassers pros – Cheaper cost, fuel is cheaper, cheaper maintenance
Gasser cons – Rougher ride than a DP, lower end components, less efficient, less power, less towing capacity
Gasser pro or con depending on your viewpoint – Lighter, smaller
Diesel pros – More power, superior ride, superior components, better MPG, quieter, more room, more towing capacity, better built
Diesel cons – More expensive, more expensive maintenance, more expensive fuel
These are very general points and in no way to ruffle anyone’s feather. There are exceptions to every point above. Some nice high end gassers could be better than a low end DP, but as a generalization the above points are usually on point.
Diesels ride better, better performance, longer performance, better mpg and all around nicer coaches as a rule. That said they are at the top of the food chain with respect to cost. You get what you pay for.
All that said it really depends on your needs. If you are going to be driving a lot as full timers, long distances and racking up miles, I think you’d be better served with a Diesel. If you are parking most of the time then you could probably save a lot of costs up front and go with a gasser. In either event, floor plan choice should top chassis choice. It’s your home and your floor plan should be number one question on the list. Either chassis will serve you well.
Personally if I were full timing I would go with DP. But that’s my opinion and I have my own reasons.
Good luck!
