I'm not sure that I phrased my title correctly. I want to know if the Gas engines used in the Class C motorhomes are any good and if one has a choice would they take Gas over Diesel in certain circumstances. IF yes, when is a Gas engine better?I am s...
I got the RV Ratings guide for 2011-2015 models, and found that none of the Class A Motorhomes I like or can afford (used) have a good rating for Highway Stability (and also not very good in reliability or value). The only Class A earning "5 Stars" (...
What determines what Class the RV belongs to? It can't be length. I'm looking for something between 25 and 30 feet for wife and I. This will be our first RV. Want to travel around and explore USA in our retirement years.First I wanted a Class B for e...
My wife and I are considering buying our first RV. There are two of us and we want either a short Class A (under 35 ft) or a large Class C - with a large bathroom and comfort being the priority.My Questions: SLIDERSI see some people warning about sli...
I'm looking for a Class B or a small Class C, so I can get on the scenic roads like Blue Ridge Parkway and Glacier Bay, and such where a big (over 25 ft) RV is too much.I really like the "big bathroom with separate shower" layout. On the Leisure Trav...
wa8yxm wrote:Many class A's can benefit from a few upgradesIn fact the standard class A design is leaf springs all 4 corners. THIS causes that 'Wander" the rating group noticed. Simply adding a track bar or two stops it DEAD.That sounds like a reaso...
To the OP...The rig you are asking about is a Thor product. Some folks think that anything Thor built should be avoided, however, I have owned two Thor RVs, a 5er and our current Tuscany. Haven't had any major issues with either and I won't cross T...
darsben1 wrote:I think you are young enough that the higher cost of the diesel will be okay. If you were late 60's then I would go with a gasser. I don't follow your thoughts on this - I assume you are saying that as income shrinks (later in age) a g...
I appreciate all the experience and advice - that's what make these forums great for newbies like me.So I'm not going to focus on the gas vs diesel aspect of this buy. I'll get whatever fits my needs and price range. What ever we get, it will be betw...
