Diesel vs Gas

[Headhunter]

Hi Dakota: I see you are new here. Just do a search on Gas vs Diesel and it will bring hundreds of threads and posts about the two in comparison.

There are 5 things a Gas coach will NEVER compare to a Diesel coach period.

1. Air bags compared to standard suspension. Unless you maybe cough up an extra 23K for Liquid Springs for a gas coach front and back and then you may be close to ride comparison.
2. Air Brakes compared to regular brakes, never mind the addition of an exhaust break. no comparison.
3. Towing capacity 10K compared to 5K with a gas coach. Never mind added total carrying capacity.
4, Pulling power torque, when you want to take the hills at a decent pace.
5. The quietness of the ride, a gas engine is up front under the doghouse, you step on it for grades you are going to hear it in spades.

Now there are disadvantages a diesel has, such as higher maintenance cost in oil changes. More expensive to repair when it needs parts and so on. But for those five reason above alone it is worth the extra cost to me. I am on my third coach. Has a Itasca 36G diesel pusher. Then had a 2019 Tiffin Open Road 32 SA for two years, gasser. Now on a 2021 Tffin Red 33AA DP. Not going back to gas.

HH

 

[Gizmo]

Don't assume a DP has a 10,000 tow. I have Newmar Ventana LE 4037 forty foot and a 5,000 pound towing and it has the Allison 3000 transmission.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

If you want towing torque, diesel beats gasoline.
If towing capacity is a major decision driver, Super C with a diesel will provide higher tow ratings over diesel pushers, up to 40k, depending on configuration.

 

[Jireh Financial]

The receiver capacity plays a part in tow limits a well. Not all receivers are built to handle the same amount of weight. Towing limits and recommendations CAN include more than just chassis and HP.

 

[Gizmo]

The receiver capacity plays a part in tow limits a well. Not all receivers are built to handle the same amount of weight. Towing limits and recommendations CAN include more than just chassis and HP.

That is what the dealer told me about my Ventana LE 5000-pound towing capacity so they order a new 10,000-pound hitch the same one on the Dutch Star and when it arrived the tech noticed that it had the same part number as the one installed. A quick call to Newmar and they verified it was the same hitch used on the Dutch Star.
I was also told that just as long as I stay under the GCWR I could exceed the 5000-pound towing capacity and phone call to Newmar nix that. The Newer tech said that was an internet rumor.

 

[mhbell]

I've owned both Gas and Diesel. Pickups and Motor home class A's. Unless you do a lot of rving in the mountains or heavy towing I would go Gas. Diesel Is expensive, Parts & Labor. The diesel properly maintained will go 500,000 miles or more. Most motor homes are driven less than 40,000 miles before being traded off or sold. For me the Gas is a better less expensive deal and I do drive in the mountains of Utah. I just take my time and it takes a little longer in the mountains. I now own a 5th wheel with a Gas pickup. Way less expensive for me.

 

[Fish]

I've owned both Gas and Diesel. Pickups and Motor home class A's. Unless you do a lot of rving in the mountains or heavy towing I would go Gas. Diesel Is expensive, Parts & Labor. The diesel properly maintained will go 500,000 miles or more. Most motor homes are driven less than 40,000 miles before being traded off or sold. For me the Gas is a better less expensive deal and I do drive in the mountains of Utah. I just take my time and it takes a little longer in the mountains. I now own a 5th wheel with a Gas pickup. Way less expensive for me.

You look like you require less room than I do. I'd hate to have a gas motorhome in anything over 35 ft. I need more room than that.

 

[mhbell]

You look like you require less room than I do. I'd hate to have a gas motorhome in anything over 35 ft. I need more room than that.

Don't need more room as we are retired and don't fulltime. I've had a 38 foot gas class A in the past for 8 years and never had a problem and put 36,000 miles on it traveling the USA that was 15 years ago. I've had 2 diesel pushers and 1 diesel Pickup and several gassers. The diesels were always much more expensive to maintain. They were nice for towing a toad and in the mountains. The pickup truck pulled a large 5th wheel trailer. Never had a problem with any of them.
Mel

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Here is an interesting discussion of a Full Timer and his experience with pickup trucks. KYD Trucks - Keep Your Daydream