Gas or Diesel?

Steve Calabro · 04-02-2014, 07:15 PM

http://www.diamondrv.com/

Call Marc he might be able to help.

George Mirza · 04-02-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Calabro

http://www.diamondrv.com/

Call Marc he might be able to help.

x2, Marc is the RV man. He may have a lead on something in your price range.

Marc LaBrecque · 04-02-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by George Mirza

x2, Marc is the RV man. He may have a lead on something in your price range.

Hey Robert give me a call I'd be glad to try to steer you in the right direction. Barry's pretty spot on , but depending on your needs I'm sure there's something out there to make you very happy.
Marc
413-246-6608 cell

Harry 6674 · 04-02-2014, 08:57 PM

You should consider a bus conversion. They built to go miles. A lot better built then the stick and staple motor homes.

Barnstorm · 04-02-2014, 09:25 PM

I've got a Born Free 21ft 460 Ford that pulls my 7000lb enclosed and gets 8 mpg but it fits in any parking lot. all power and 4000 gen works well for the drag strip. Also when my Grandkids come over the have a place to party when it sits. Big money saved at Costco.

strange1 · 04-02-2014, 10:10 PM

I live in the southeast so the roads are, for the most, pretty flat. I would figure at most I would use it approximately 5000 miles per year. In the beginning I will be pulling an open trailer with a malibu wagon. However, I will be adding an enclosed trailer in the near future as well.

Thanks for the insight please continue.
Robert
Stk2061

04-03-2014, 08:33 AM

If you're going to tow an enclosed trailer down the road you may want to reconsider going with a gas Class C. We bought a 33' Jayco that was like brand new with the Ford V10 and it's a very nice RV. Our set-up includes a very light race car and open Big Tex trailer (total package is under 5000 lbs.). Also, we just bracket race local so everything works well. However, after we purchased it I did some research online thinking that we may want to pick up an enclosed trailer and many folks are saying that with the long overhang behind the rear wheels you'll tear up the RV by using an enclosed trailer unless you have a trailer toad and/or beef up the suspension.

Also, aren't diesel repairs typically more (much more) expensive? I know that price of diesel around here now is crazy high.

Scott

04-02-2014, 07:15 PM	#1
Steve Calabro Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 198 Likes: 225 Liked 43 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Gas or Diesel? http://www.diamondrv.com/ Call Marc he might be able to help. __________________ Steve Calabro 1199 STK, SS

04-02-2014, 08:57 PM	#4
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas or Diesel? You should consider a bus conversion. They built to go miles. A lot better built then the stick and staple motor homes.

04-02-2014, 09:25 PM	#5
Barnstorm Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas or Diesel? I've got a Born Free 21ft 460 Ford that pulls my 7000lb enclosed and gets 8 mpg but it fits in any parking lot. all power and 4000 gen works well for the drag strip. Also when my Grandkids come over the have a place to party when it sits. Big money saved at Costco.

04-02-2014, 10:10 PM	#6
strange1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 75 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas or Diesel? I live in the southeast so the roads are, for the most, pretty flat. I would figure at most I would use it approximately 5000 miles per year. In the beginning I will be pulling an open trailer with a malibu wagon. However, I will be adding an enclosed trailer in the near future as well. Thanks for the insight please continue. Robert Stk2061

04-03-2014, 08:33 AM	#7
Tar Heel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gas or Diesel? If you're going to tow an enclosed trailer down the road you may want to reconsider going with a gas Class C. We bought a 33' Jayco that was like brand new with the Ford V10 and it's a very nice RV. Our set-up includes a very light race car and open Big Tex trailer (total package is under 5000 lbs.). Also, we just bracket race local so everything works well. However, after we purchased it I did some research online thinking that we may want to pick up an enclosed trailer and many folks are saying that with the long overhang behind the rear wheels you'll tear up the RV by using an enclosed trailer unless you have a trailer toad and/or beef up the suspension. Also, aren't diesel repairs typically more (much more) expensive? I know that price of diesel around here now is crazy high. Scott