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mlts22
Explorer II
Jan 14, 2014

Move to diesel engines across the RV spectrum a fad?

I'm noticing that in every segment of RV-ing, be it tow vehicles, or motorhomes, diesel engines are appearing as options (such as the one on the 1500 Dodge.) I wonder if this is something that is h...
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Me_Again
Explorer III
Jan 15, 2014
Homer wrote:
Redsky is right, diesels can get great mileage, but you pay for it up front in the purchase price and then continue to pay for it high fuel cost, high maintenance cost, filter changes and unless you buy a jake brake set up, you will be buying very expensive brakes often.


Where have you been the last few years? All three full size diesel pickups come with the exhaust braking function built into the turbo. Chris

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