What are the differences between gasoline- and diesel- powered motorhomes?
Before Tiffin introduced its front-engine diesel (FRED) Allegro and Allegro Bay models, the distinctions between diesel pushers (rear-mounted engine) and front-mounted gasoline engines were fairly simple. The diesel engines develop more torque or power, generally have less maintenance, greater fuel economy and more longterm durability, plus they carry a heavier load (GVWR). Tiffin produces diesel pushers in four model lines, Phaeton, Allegro RED, Allegro Bus and the top-of-the-line Zephyr, in lengths ranging from 36 to 45 feet. Since the diesel pushers are larger than front-engine motorhomes, they generally carry higher price tags. Allegros and Allegro Bays were powered by front-mounted gasoline engines until 2006, when the revolutionary FRED chassis was developed for the Allegro Bay. A year later, the FRED chassis was introduced for Allegro models as well. Allegro and Allegro Bay coaches are still available with gas engines. All these options enable Tiffin customers to match their nee
