Class A Gas Motorhomes For Sale

Gas vs. Diesel Class A RV Towing Capacity

Gas-powered Class A motorcoaches have respectable towing capacities, but they can’t compete with the pulling torque of larger diesel units:

• Gas-powered Class A RVs - 5,000 to 8,000 lbs (2,270 to 3,630 kg)
• Diesel Class A RVs - 5,000 to 20,000 lbs (9,070 kg)

Still, in most cases, a gas-engine coach can pull an average car (affectionately called a “toad,” a play on “towed car”), or a small truck or SUV. However, if you plan to head into the mountains while towing a 4x4 or boat, you should strongly consider a diesel Class A RV instead.

What To Consider When Buying A Class A Gas RV

Here are a few additional things to keep in mind when thinking about buying a Class A motorhome:

• Expense - Class A motorhomes are among the most expensive RVs to purchase, insure, refuel, and maintain—but gas Class As cost less than diesels.
• Fuel economy - Gasoline coaches only get about 6 to 10 miles (9.7 to 16 kilometers) per gallon, lagging behind diesel models’ 8 to 14 mpg (13 to 22.5 km/g). On the other hand, diesel fuel usually costs about 15% more.
• Parking and camping - This type of RV’s large size can limit access to certain campgrounds, national parks, and neighborhoods.
• Driving - Driving and parking a vehicle of this size requires skill and practice, and in some states a special license, so check the states where you plan to travel before driving.
• Power and torque - Diesel pushers tend to perform better on hills than gas-engine models, especially while towing.
• Ride quality and handling - Gas RVs’ springs and hydraulic brakes are easier to maintain, but the air suspensions and air brakes in Class A diesels ride and handle better

Where To Find & Finance Gas Class A Motorhomes

RV fun awaits you at RVUniverse.com! Come and browse thousands of new and used gas Class A motorhomes for sale from top manufacturers including Coachmen, Entegra Coach, Fleetwood, Forest River, Jayco, Newmar, Thor Motor Coach, Tiffin, and Winnebago.

Highly popular glass Class A models on the site include the Tiffin Allegro Open Road, Thor A.C.E., and Fleetwood Bounder.

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