Let's beat this horse once again

[wjschill]

I know this subject must have come up many times, but I'm still wanting opinions from this great group of RVer's.

With a budget of $75k, which way is the best to travel...an older diesel pusher, or a newer gas model?

Seems that some older 2001 to 2006 dp's have better quality than the newer say 2011 to 2015 gas models. I've looked at many of both.

I've had a diesel pickup for many years and really like it, although maintenance costs are higher, which I expected when I purchased it in 2007.

For those whom have traveled in both, what say you?

It seems during this time of Covid, many dp's with low miles seem a better fit for those not too worried about the higher cost of maintenance, especially since the gassers are really holding their value for now.

Thanks

[wjschill]

OP here.

Thanks for the input from you guys. We full timed in a 35' fiver for three years, thus the reason for my diesel truck. But after setting up in the rain, and the DW having to go potty every 1.5 hours, usually while traveling somewhere through downtown USA, I think a Class A would suit us better for a couple of weeks at a time.

I remember setting up in a storm in Georgia. We sat in the cab of the truck for an hour, until I gave up. I set up in a heavy rain, and was soaked after about 10 seconds from leaving the truck.
Just as I was finishing up, a dp pulled up in the site next door. After a few minutes, I looked up and saw the guy looking down at me, holding what appeared to be a nice glass of wine.

We laugh at that story now, but I've hooked up to my last fiver.

You guys are great....Keep 'em coming....Thanks

[craig7h]

We downsized about 6 years ago from a 35' 5th Wheel. Thinking we did not need something that large and wanted something easier to set up. We decided on a 30' gasser 2017 v10 new rig. It was great enough power for what we wanted pulled the car etc. The engine noise was doable but then I have a hard time hearing anyway. After traveling a year and half we knew we lost some important things in the downsize. The holding tanks on the gasser were very small black was only 26 gal.. Maybe more important was lack of storage both inside and out.

We started looking for different units and found that the diesels pushers have alot more outside storage than other units. Anyway my point is you need to look at what you are going to be doing with your rig.

If for weekends a gasser may work out, if for long trips I would go with diesel. As we go out for months at a time the diesel with all its storage is the correct unit for us. By the way the 2007 Itasca Meridian is so much better built than the 2017 gasser.

[Lwiddis]

Rent both types for a week. Then decide.

[Monaramblee]

I say go for option 3 .....a beautiful new fifth wheel.....i say this because you already have the truck. The only reason we have a motorhome is because we dont have or want a truck.

[enblethen]

Size and weight of rig must be considered. A Gas MH of up to 36 foot and less than 15,000 pounds. A larger heavier rig would justify going diesel.
As a new member for you would be a gas rig in the 28-32 foot range and see how it works for you. Find out your likes and dislikes.

[Lwiddis]

Why would the “time of Covid” affect your purchase of a diesel pusher or a gas MH? Buy what you want. If you are happy with diesel, buy a diesel MH.

[rgatijnet1]

The floor plan is the most important since you will spend 90-95% of the time living in the coach compared to the 5-10% of the time you are driving it. Most people only put a few hundred miles per day when they travel so a little noise is not big deal. Find a floor plan that you like first and then worry about the drive train.

[wildtoad]

You will get more for your money if you buy and older DP than newer gasser. But you will also spend more on ongoing maintenance.

[Tom_Barb]

warrenjo46 wrote:
Just my opinion. If you plan to travel in your motorhome, get a diesel. My reasons: much less noise in the cockpit when traveling, more stability when driving and no doghouse hump between the driver and passenger.

Yeah That... plus
a better ride, bigger tanks, easier set up.

[vjstangelo]

We did a newer used gas Winnebago, V10 with the 5 speed torqshift. Winnebago insulates very well and the motor noise is not so bad.

My local mechanic does repairs when
needed

[warrenjo46]

Just my opinion. If you plan to travel in your motorhome, get a diesel. My reasons: much less noise in the cockpit when traveling, more stability when driving and no doghouse hump between the driver and passenger.