Monaco has announced a new and innovative Dynasty for 2015 which will be unveiled at the Florida RV Supershow on January 14, 2014. If someone is going, I would like some input as to whether it is the same ole same ole or are they really doing something that'll knock our socks off....Maybe someone can post pictures....they only have released a sneak preview called "Return to Power" but nothing else...Dennis2015 Dynasty

Dennis: Why fool around just wire Mike Snell a $50,000 deposit and the first "new" Monaco will be yours! I expect it is going to have a huge list price. Lots of frills. The elevator coffee pot is dumb! Lots of glitz. Should be interesting.Moisheh

I see the Tampa show took a big hit on show dates this year. Only 5 days, not like the old days when it ran for 10 days over 2 weekends.

What will be really interesting to find out is how the "new Roadmaster" aka modified Freightliner chassis will drive. Many of us bought Monaco/Holiday Rambler based solely on the back to back drive evaluations of Freightliner/Spartan vs the proprietary Roadmaster chassis. This could be the single biggest factor in retaining or losing the old guard customers.

I feel a lot better about Monaco now that they are in the hands of an established RV company. I always doubted Navistar's commitment to the business, and I didn't care for their house-brand engines, so when it was time to buy in 2012, I didn't even look at Monaco. But the next time I am in the market I will give them a good look. If they build the new Monaco's as well as they build the American Coach line, they will once again be a top contender.As for the Roadmaster chassis, that is likely gone. The "new Roadmaster" chassis will probably be a tweaked Freightliner, which is not all bad. It will have IFS which Roadmaster did not, although it will likely lose the 8-10 air bags which many liked so much. I moved from an 8-airbag Roadmaster chassis (without tag) to a 6-airbag Spartan chassis(with tag) and I like it much better than my old Roadmaster. It rides better, turns better, and handles 95% as well, so I am very satisfied with it. I think the upper-end Freightliner chassis would also perform very well, so the lack of a "true" Roadmaster chassis would not deter me in the least.

I think we will see a lot of improvements from ASV. The Freightliner ( AKA Roadmaster) that they are using will be similar to the one used in the American coach line. It will be better engineered than the Roadmaster. FL build a chassis to SAE standards whereas the Roadmaster was really not engineered. You will see things like : real wire harnesses that are labeled, wires printed with their function. color coded air lines and more. But I don't know if anything rides as well as the Dynasty Roadmaster with 10 air bags. I am sure they will share components with other ASV vehicles. So when a computer board quits it will be available as it wont be something unique to Monaco. Fleetwood has awesome tech support and I assume Monaco will as well. How much support they will provide for those of us with older units is unknown. No Freightliner chassis ever had those mickey mouse trailing arms that Monaco built. I was under our Bounder DP that is on a FL chassis. I cannot believe the heavy duty components on the chassis. This will be a good thing for those who are looking at entry level units.Moisheh

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RayChez
Explorer
May 13, 2014
I would take the Liberty chassis over the stiff riding RoadMaster any day. Ten air bags just gives that many more bags that can leak. No thanks!
MRUSA
Explorer
May 05, 2014
I would have liked it better if they had said the new Monaco would be built on a Liberty chassis instead of trying to call it a Roadmaster, which it apparently is not.
moisheh
Explorer
May 02, 2014
According to some of the "gearheads" that examined both chassis they are identical.

Moisheh
eheading
Explorer
May 02, 2014
I personally have not been able to see any difference between the "new Roadmaster chassis" and the tried and true American Coach "Liberty Chassis". In my humble opinion, that is a good thing, but it is far cry from the 8 or 10 bag Roadmaster chassis.

Ed
holstein13
Explorer
May 01, 2014
From their website:

We're excited to announce, based on your input, we're making a "Return to Power." For the past five years, engine restrictions kept us from offering big-bore engines, which limited our product offerings. Beginning with the 600 hp rollout in January, you'll also start seeing 500hp, 450hp, 380hp and 300 hp models. Watch closely over the next few weeks for more about our "Return to Power."

Part of our 2015 product line will feature The All New Roadmaster chassis. This gives us the ability to offer big-bore Cummins engines and a new world-class independent front suspension system. This is not an "off-the-shelf" standard rail chassis. Our engineers collaborated closely with Freightliner Custom Chassis to offer a redesigned Roadmaster chassis with unique modifications and tuning that gives you the ride and handling you're expecting from our brands.
moisheh
Explorer
May 01, 2014
I commend ASV for taking over Monaco but I would not get too excited at this point. The Dynasty is way overpriced as compared to the Entegra and has some serious shortcomings. It really is not a practical vehicle. However I have read that when they finally build some Dynasty's that will be for sale the coaches will be quite different than the one that has been at the shows and rallies. We shall see.

Moisheh
KilroyGuy
Explorer
May 01, 2014
I'm not sure whether either Monacos or HRs are bring built. Monaco has gone "flop" several times including at least once where they shafted their warranty holders. They would not be on my short list.
traccan555
Explorer
May 01, 2014
Answered my own question lol- seems ASV did purchase the HR brand too.
traccan555
Explorer
May 01, 2014
Mr.Mark wrote:
I'm just glad that Monaco was saved so our coach is not an orphan. Yes, it has new adopted parents and I'm glad that they kept the 'Dynasty' name. When it's time to sell ours, people will know the 'Dynasty' is still being made.

I had to deal with Navistar on couple of occasions with their tech support, they were excellent. I would think ASV would have equal tech support.

MM.

X2- ASV having purchased it shows the brand still has power worth saving. I wonder what happens with Holiday Rambler- are they still making them, and if so, who owns them now?
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
May 01, 2014
I'm just glad that Monaco was saved so our coach is not an orphan. Yes, it has new adopted parents and I'm glad that they kept the 'Dynasty' name. When it's time to sell ours, people will know the 'Dynasty' is still being made.

I had to deal with Navistar on couple of occasions with their tech support, they were excellent. I would think ASV would have equal tech support.

MM.