Which is best for my motorhome, a gas or diesel engine?
Veteran Full-timers and RV authors Barb and Ron Hofmeister offer this answer: “The advantages of a gasoline engine over diesel is primarily the price. The new super chassis (both Ford & GM) make gasoline engine motorhomes a great buy. Not only are they less expensive than diesel, but they have good carrying capacity. Also oil changes and maintenance are less expensive with the gasoline models. The diesel motorhome rides quieter, though, because the engine is in the rear on most, can hold much more cargo including heavier materials in the interior such as Corian counter tops, china toilets, and so on. Diesel models usually have super transmissions and pac brakes which make mountain driving a breeze. An oil change on a diesel motorhome runs from $175 to $250 and the engines run forever.
