Class A Gas Motorhome or Class A Diesel Motorhome?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- Hey everyone welcome back to another video. A question I get asked every single day is Which is better a Class A Gas Motorhome or a Class A Diesel Motorhome?
Well today were going to answer that question!
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0:00 Intro
1:39 Price
3:01 Length
4:20 Ride & Drive
5:33 Noise & Sound
9:33 Storage
11:05 Towing
13:14 Ownership Cost
15:22 Closing Thoughts Final Opinion - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Wow, thanks Matt. I'm a 50 year old Asian grandma, and you explained this in a way that I could easily understand. Very much appreciated.
I never realized that the gasoline motor homes were that much less expensive than the diesel powered ones, that's some eye opening information, thanks Matt
I've been watching Matt and Andrea's videos from almost his beginning. It never ceases to amaze me how candid and honest Matt's opinions are. I like how they always point out things that they don't like as well as things they like. If I was going to invest in a motorhome, a couple of phone calls and a plane ticket to see this guy in person may just be one of the cheapest Investments you've ever made.
Matt, you are by far the straightest shooter on TH-cam!!!! Honesty is everything! Early in life before Law Enforcement I drove trucks of all kinds and heavy equipment for a living. The God's honest truth is if TAKEN CARE OF and following manufacturers maintenance recommendations, the gas engine CAN and WILL go 250,000 miles and beyond. The Diesel; probably to 1/2 million miles and way beyond. You will never drive it that much. I have had a gas engine go kaput and also a CAT. Diesel engine break a crank. Difference is: the gas engine can be swapped out or rebuilt for around $5K.....the Diesel: you'll probably need to refinance it......you can start at $30K and much higher........ouch!!!!
I would go gas every time unless I had a huge wallet or if I traveled mountains constantly.....then that "Jake Brake" is awful nice to have.
Please keep doing this type of video Matt!!!! You're the BEST!!!!!!!
Very substantive comment here. Thank you
My motto is "never run a diesel when a gasser will do"!
Really love these new FAQ segments. I really like how you explain things, and your honesty is very much appreciated. Can't wait to see more!
Dynamite information in a short period of time. Entertaining as always, thank you Matt!
Binging your videos, easy watchin, great attitude and full of real good info. looking forward to watching your other class A videos next!
Excellent down to Earth, "tell it like it is" style, Matt. More of that.... is what the world needs. Thanks! Very informative. I learned so much in this one short video!
This is going to be so educational.
Wow!! We've enjoyed all your videos, Matt and we give this one the highest score! Excellent job!!
There is no way I could afford a diesel pusher new. No way. However I can afford a used one and I do most of the maintenance and work on it myself. My Newmar Dutch Star 8.3 cummins now has over 200,000 miles on it and runs like a champ, good luck having a gasser with that many miles on it in a motorhome. Its all diesel for me, have had many gassers and the lack of power and the wind factor driving down the road and noise levels we're the deal breaker for me. Great video!
Honesty is always the best policy! Love how your straightforward with people.
Thanks for the help as a salesman I find your comments honest and clear and you leave the finale decisson to the customer
I loved the video. I really didn't know what the differences were. I love the way you explain things. Thanks, Matt!❤️
I'm really looking forward to more of these Q&A videos. Very educational!
Thank you for comparing these side by side. Really appreciate it.
Thank you so much for this video and overview!! Please do the Super C and A Pusher video!!! Nice job Matt! Have a great evening!
Hi Matt, my husband is listening closely, we ARE asking the question ourselves. Hi Andrea!
Its really simple. If you are just going to the lake or to see the grandkids once a year or so? Go Gas. If you are planning on being on the road for weeks at a time every year? Diesel is the only way to go. Gas motorhomes are good for about 75k miles before the motor will be toast. And their maintenance intervals are 4 times as often as a diesel coach. I had a 96 with the V10 and got rid of it after a year and bought a used diesel pusher for less than what I paid for the first one. Much happier.
Appreciate all the information regarding gas and diesal motorhomes. Also, do appreciate your unbiased opinions.
Thanks for making this video. The points you covered really take out the mystery and focus on what's important to consider when deciding on what to buy and why.
Thank you so much Matt for doing the side by side comparisons. There is so much contradictory information out there and it was nice to get an unbiased perspective. My wife and I are in the research part of our journey to full time RVing and we love your show.
Love this Q&A! You answered a lot questions on the difference. It’s refreshing to see someone more interested in customer satisfaction. ❤️❤️❤️
Good show round price of unit.
Videos like this are the major reason why I subscribed initially! Don't get me wrong, I love all the RV tours but learning about them is key!!!! Thanks Matt! Please keep them coming!
We are searching for our first RV, thank you for all of your reviews! We have subscribed to your channel and are learning so much from you!!!
Please do that video Class A to Super C. This was great! I sent a question thru the website and have not heard back :(. Great channel and reviews
You are so freakin' smart about RV's. This is your true calling in life! Keep making these Q&A videos!
Thank you! Will do!
I love to see your videos Matt, your honest, complete, detailed walk around and fact-based reviews are excellent. I am seriously looking to move from my 40' Fifthwheel to a motorhome and want to make the best decision for my family as possible.
I’m so happy you did this vid! It explains sooo much! Thanks guys!
Waiting for the Super C comparison!
Smiles per gallon! Love it.
I love these informational videos about various RV's!! Thank you for all your hard work!!!
Hi Matt, we really appreciate your knowledge and honesty. The information you provide is invaluable. Thanks for helping with our search for a new RV.
Good info Matt...looking forward to the V-10 vs V8 compare video
Interesting and useful information - would have liked to have seen the noise levels at the back of both rigs - if someone likes to sleep on highway how loud is it in the back of the diesel above the engine?
The v8 has closed the gap a bit no doubt
I’m gonna take the Disel
My motto is "never run a diesel when a gasser will do"!
You are so right. Is all up to what is important to each buyer.
Matt, this was by far the most complete and the most comprehensive answer to this question that I have ever seen. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I will happily smash the thumbs up button for this one!
Matt, great review and appreciate your honest opinions. We have owned both and I agree with your assessment of the 2 types. The only other thing I can add is it is much easier to fuel a diesel since you can use truck stops with plenty of room to maneuver. When we had a gas MH I had to carefully plan gas stops as we needed plenty of room to maneuver our 37 Footer with toad.
Nice point , thanks
0:59 Nailed it! Objectively the Diesel is always better. Subjectively will you as the individual consumer utilize it's benefits enough to justify the increased cost? That is where the sticking point is and why no one but the buyer can answer this question.
Thanks Matt!! Very informative. I'm looking at the 30' gas motorhome that I could solo full-time or half-time as a retiree but I love all the presentations you (and Andrea) give us.
Great video once again! You answered several of my questions on the two types. Keep them informative videos coming, its helping me on my decision!!!
Matt (and Andrea)
You’re doing a lot of good for the RV community, and for those not yet a part of it!
Personally, Partial to diesel pusher...
Keep it up guys!!
I agree with you and one thing Matt mentioned is the interior finishing on diesel are typically solid, not thin light weight materials and that makes a difference if you plan ownership for a longer period imo. I think a trick might be for someone is to have a look at a 5 - 10 year old gas and a diesel and see for themselves how they wear inside.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this comparison! I’m in the research phase of buying a motorhome & can’t decide between a diesel or gas motor! This helps a ton!!!
Please let us know what your decision was. Thanks
Most succinct, easily understood comparison I’ve ever watched. Thank you!
Thank you for the breakdown. I was one of the people who ask you the what’s the difference question. I get it now. This is the best intro video to start your search with. Thank you!
The only other thing I would have added on the cost of ownership would be the additonal cost of DEF to the diesel pusher as well. Great video Matt!!
Good review, Matt. I love you bringing them onto the road and compare the driving. Please do more for other models, and add more feelings, etc. Also, how the headlight performance at night? I love the look of these Entegra, but how do they perform in the real world at night or in heavy rains? Our whole family's life depending on the safety of the vehicle if we purchase a class A. I'd love to see how safe these class As are.
Thanks for your honesty. Helpful.
Excellent topic and analysis. Thanks!
We have a Tiffin Allegro red 37PA and love it.
It’s a 2020 and it rides very nice, the air suspension make a huge difference, can’t even tell when a semi passes me with no modifications.
I was surprised how good it is on fuel, we are total weight with the tow at 34000 pounds and we are at 9.8 miles per gallon , diesel.
With the TST fuel card you will not pay more then gas fuel.
Yes it cost more but when you trade it or sell it you do a lot better then a common gas RV.
It’s all what you can afford and prefer, diesels with emissions can cause you grief, so extended warranty is advised.
Thanks Matt for this and be honest
This will be one of your most watched vids. Good job brother
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Smile's per gallon! Epic
I really enjoy your videos Matt. The positive energy you exude, lifts me every time. TYVM
Thanks for input!
Getting a diesel worked on will cost you a lot more for sure.
I had a gas it was a great Coach I now have a diesel it’s hard to describe the difference in the two. Better ride better handling better everything.
Same here went from a georgetown class A gasoline to an itasca meridian 40u diesel pusher. The difference is night and day. There is no Comparison between the ride and build quality of a diesel compared to a gasoline. I will never get a gasoline class A ever again. The squeaks and rattles were horrendous on the gasoline. The diesel is well well worth paying the extra cost.
I cannot express how much I appreciate and honest, unbiased and informed opinion . . . THANK YOU
I really appreciated this unbiased information....
Many times people feel they must go overboard to get what they really... Don't Need.....
I researched online mainly, and ended up with a preowned diesel pusher. Possibly the favourite things I like is that I have a fuel-fill door on both sides, so both lead to the tank so if one side is full at the RV pumps, I can just use the other side and fill. We truly like how quiet it is up front, where we can have a conversation without competing with the engine noise! Third and perhaps one of the most important is the exhaust brake on the diesel, where gassers don't have one, so we have secondary braking, where on some hills you never have to touch the service brake pedal as the engine/turbo is doing the braking for you. Generally, the diesel has more power, but that wasn't a factor for us, as I'm never in a hurry anyway. I'll mention too, again...generally the diesel coach has a diesel generator, which is often much quieter than a gas generator, at least the built in models like we have. Maintenance is usually less on a gasser, but I do my own usually, along with the 'fix-it's, as it's good to feel confident that it's maintained well.
I would like to see a comparison of a Class A and a Super C.
Thanks for this comparison Matt. You and Andrea provide a great service,
Me too
Same
I second that!
Super C is louder because motor is up front.
Love the frequently asked ? Video’s. Great video Matt! Really appreciate your honest assessment of gas vs diesel. You are really helping people with their decision making👍🏻
Thanks Matt for your honesty!
Great video! I have been looking for someone to do this comparison! I would love to have a diesel pusher but I just don’t think the cost is worth it for the amount of trips we will be taking. Also I think as far as on the road repairs, I think it will be a lot easier to find Ford dealers around to work on these motors if something goes wrong with it.
Another factor worth mentioning is the door placement. DPs tend to have bus-style doors which pushes the front passenger seat back and also makes an over-cab bunk less practical since you have to duck/crawl under it to get in/out (as well as possible move the ladder) if the bunk is deployed. Personally, I hate bus-style doors and prefer the cockpit design of a gasser. On the other hand, the bus-style door does get you that much more interior floorspace since you don't have to make room for steps in your living room.
Ive watched a lot of your videos this to me was bar far the best one. Very informative and honest.
Awesome video Matt! Love all your videos. So glad you are making videos that answer our questions. It helps all of us.
Love the review of differences. Wpuld be nice to see a review about maintenance for rv's.
If his video showed maintenance shops, then you would really get pissed off!!! They are necessary evils, but I wouldn't give you a dime for any of them. All are SLOW, INEFFICIENT AND COSTLY!!!
@@jlarm3 not shops, like what things you should know about when you buy an rv. Like what you need to know about maintenance. On a rv , or travel trailer or 5th wheel. And what you should consider when you decide.
Do the comparison of a super c vs class A!
Slim watching this from Wash D.C. u are the most honest person being straight forward about selling these Motorhomes!!! If I was looking I would fly to wherever u are and buy from U!!! Great super Great Review!!! U make a person want to buy one I am really blown away by your honesty sir!!
Great video Matt......I respect your honesty when you discuss the details of all these RV's. You're the best!!
Nice job Matt! Great info and nice to see you driving it! Now we have to see that DP!!! Looks awesome!
I want to see the super C comparison too!
More Super C Video's PLEASE...pretty please :)
Thanks for the comparison. This is our biggest discussion point as we shop for our first coach. Very helpful
This was great information. I just watched the other video 4 tier gas motor home. That’s the one I really appreciated.
As a Gas class A owner, I agree with everything Matt said. No matter what RV you buy your still going to get to your destination.
I wish you had brought safety items like air brakes and exhaust brake on the diesel. This let's you go down step hills with more confidence .
Exhaust breaks? Engine breaking?
@@capwkidd Yes diesels have them - hence the moe $$$ you pay for a diesel - hence more $$ for maintenance -
Do air brakes really give you a shorter stopping distance, though? Typically the tire grip is the limiting factor of an emergency stop.
@@directorjustin Of course tires are a factor in conjunction with your braking power - hence the bigger tires on a diesel pusher - or a tractor-trailer..
@@stephenf98 and also the weight of the Diesel RV plays a role in traction.
Thank you for the lesson for the different in gas & diesel. Appreciate you.
Love this comparison! Thank you so much for simplifying it!
They both get you from point A to point B
So I think gas 🌬 is a great choice. Plus they are both equipped for comfort. Great video Matt. 👍🏻👍🏻
Has the Godzilla engine made any difference in getting a gas class A ?
I found this video very enlightening and educational. Comfort in driving really stuck out to me with less internal noise with the Diesel. Thank you for this video
You always give us great info. Thank you for the deep dive. Really valuable information.
I wish they made 22 23 foot class A
Seems Diesel generators are loud
I have a diesel generator and it's pretty quiet. If I have it on while driving it's kind of a low rumble or hum on the inside. Outside might be a little louder than a diesel pickup idling, but not by much.
OK, here's the funny part. The smaller diesel gens (6KW) are louder than the larger ones (10-12.5KW). I think the larger ones operate at a lower RPM. If you get into the big Prevost conversions, they install those 20KW gens in a soundproof box and really quiet them down. (because they are liquid cooled). Also the diesel gens seem quieter because they generally are mounted up front in the nose, rather than near the rear by the bedroom.
@@jlarm3 This could be true. I have a 12.5 Onan Quietgen in the nose. It's a 3 cylinder, water cooled Kabota. Never really paid much attention to the smaller generators.
I’m looking for a gas motor home that I can full time in .
My parents full time in a 2005 Fleetwood Southwind with the 8.1L Chevy & Allison 5 speed. Been a good coach for them.
Check out the Entegras that Matt was showing in this video. We just bought a gas Vision XL and are really happy with the quality. We don't feel like we sacrificed much by not spending an extra 100K on a DP. Interior is very modern with no carpet, has solid counter tops, plenty of storage bays etc
We Full timed in our 2011 Fleetwood Bounder (Gas) for almost 5 years. Now we use it 4-6 months a year and it has worked well for us.
MyRebel44 buy a Tiffin with a floor plan you like hands down the best company only company still family owned
I like the fact you have expanded your subject matter. Thanks
Great Video ! Thanks for all details!
I like gas
Great comparison. You answered the question I hadn't asked yet but needed to know. Thanks!
Thanks for the info. Answered a lot of questions for me.
The noise measurement is interesting. I’m sure that consistent exposure to decibel levels in the 80s may result in some hearing damage. Really interesting insight into making the decision. I totally agree with your conclusion about gas v. diesel.
Another helpful video by Matt, appreciate your consumer friendly, fair and balanced analysis. Keep up the good work!
We love your reviews! Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Loads of great info, thanks!
A lot of respect for you and the way you shared the information
Thank you! Great video! We have a Class A diesel and I love driving it. Our decision was based on the amount of stuff we take with us and we have a daughter in the mountains of Kentucky. We needed the diesel!
Thanks for the comparison.
Fabulous! Lots of great quality info here. Subscribed!
very insightful, appreciate the honesty
What a great video! Thanks for the information; inquiring minds want to know the details without opinions and you provided that here. Looking forward to more of these, along with your regular showcase tours of different models.
One of the very best explanations and vids I have ever seen on the topic. Thanks Matt!
I'm not even looking for a Class A, but I can't stop watching Matt!
Great video Matt, thank you for these 7 comparisons! Of course there are countless things of which to consider but these were on point and very relevant. I've thought about each of them in the past several months. Thank you again!