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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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Oaklevel
Explorer
Jan 20, 2014
Didn't realize Diesels were growing in popularity or a fad .....LOL had a diesel pickup since 1986...... tried a gasser in 03 what a mistake......... soon back to the diesel............

Diesel engines in the newer trucks do not need an idle time.... actually leaving a big truck diesel running (not a small diesel) can be more efficient than cutting it off.

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