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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 here to stay, or if it is something similar to the 1970s where we had diesel cars as an option, but eventually almost everyone switched back to gassers.

Opinions? Think this is something permanent, or just a fad?

Seeking Advice

53 Replies

jerem0621
Explorer II
Jan 14, 2014
Too soon to tell IMHO.
Javi1
Explorer
Jan 14, 2014
I think that as travel trailers and RV's continue to become larger and heavier you will see a growth in the number of diesels in order to economically move them across the country. I know in my case when we because TT owners again it just wasn't plausible to keep the 1/2 ton gasser any longer. Now with the purchase of a 12K gross 5'er on the horizon I am glad I made the choice to go diesel.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Jan 14, 2014
its here to stay , diesels are alot qiuter than the old days and there now changing diesels over to natural gas, theres big fuel changes coming in the next ten years, small V6 diesels are going to make a big show,