Are large gas motor Rv's underpower?
At the risk of getting someone angry for me asking the same question they don't want to see again, that no doubt some people feel has been discussed enough. Are gas Class A's underpowered to tow a...
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I would contend that the longevity of a gas engine mostly has to do with if you run it regularly and maintain it. Biggest problem RV engines have is that they sit for several months in the off season, which allows moister to accumulate, which introduces rust.
A comment a few posts above speaks of mileage comparison. It may have been hyperbole, but there is not that much difference in BTU content between gas and diesel. Its only around 13%. Detonation is a little more efficient, but not enough to double the mileage. I'm pretty sure my engine would do just fine in the place where most diesels are used. Gear ratio would need to be changed to match red line, but it would do the job just fine.
A comment a few posts above speaks of mileage comparison. It may have been hyperbole, but there is not that much difference in BTU content between gas and diesel. Its only around 13%. Detonation is a little more efficient, but not enough to double the mileage. I'm pretty sure my engine would do just fine in the place where most diesels are used. Gear ratio would need to be changed to match red line, but it would do the job just fine.
