Looking at a 2007 Mandalay 40E, dealer asking 110K. Unit has 26K miles. This is our first MH, currently FT in TT. Any issues I should be concerned with? It has some cosmetic issues but seems pretty decent. Never ridden in a Class A before and wife was concerned about some loud squeaks and rattles on the test drive, is this normal?Also looking at 2005 era Monaco Dynasty's Platinum III and IV.. Upper end of what we are looking to spend, but we really like the fit and finish, mechanical features, floorplan, etc. And we know quality costs. Any Monaco owners with comments/advice on possible issues with these years (04-06), or the Dynasty model, will be greatly appreciated. We rode in one today, and it was much smoother and didn't shake, rattle, and roll like the Mandalay. Maybe it was just one bad Mandalay, don't know. The Monaco we saw today has some definite issues that take this particular unit out of the running, (poor care, actual hole in the floor under the passenger seat, certain things inoperable, repo history, etc.), but we will continue looking. Any advice on these two brands and models will be appreciated. Thanks.

I suggest you go to some dealers nearby and test drive some of their used coaches that you are interested in so you get a feel for what is normal and what is not. I test drove about 8 different coaches before I decided on my 2002 Phaeton; it was worth my time and effort to shop around and test drive.

DoubleVeteran wrote:I suggest you go to some dealers nearby and test drive some of their used coaches that you are interested in so you get a feel for what is normal and what is not. I test drove about 8 different coaches before I decided on my 2002 Phaeton; it was worth my time and effort to shop around and test drive.X2You are about to spend some serious money. Do your due diligence. Check out PPL Motorhomes in Texas for prices on sold units to give you some idea what your money should buy. To answer your question, I'd vote for the Dynasty. They are really nice coaches.

I go with the Monaco Dynasty long before the Mandalay. IMHO keep looking.

The Dynasty was the third in line of luxury coaches in those years. All Monaco luxury coaches, Signature, Executive and Dynasty, were the only coaches that had steel cage construction. The Camelot has taken over the Dynasty's spot and the Dynasty has taken over the Executive's, which has been discontinued. Pick out a floor plan you like. PPL is a great place to do that. DeMartini.com is another. Once you decide on a model, then shop for that particular one. The Platinum IV is an awesome coach. Don't judge everything by one coach. We went to buy a Platinum IV and like the one you saw, it had too many issues. DW saw our Exec on the lot and the rest, as they say, was history.....Dennis

One thing to look for is that a lot of RV have wasted floor space down the center. All the furniture is against the walls so 4 ft xtra on each side is just hauling around another couple tons of air. There are quiet ones out there but even your silverware will rattle a little. Turn up the music!

Advice on purchase: Manadalay 40E and Monaco Dynasty???

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Executive45
Explorer III
Sep 24, 2013
The Dynasty was the third in line of luxury coaches in those years. All Monaco luxury coaches, Signature, Executive and Dynasty, were the only coaches that had steel cage construction. The Camelot has taken over the Dynasty's spot and the Dynasty has taken over the Executive's, which has been discontinued.

Pick out a floor plan you like. PPL is a great place to do that. DeMartini.com is another. Once you decide on a model, then shop for that particular one. The Platinum IV is an awesome coach. Don't judge everything by one coach. We went to buy a Platinum IV and like the one you saw, it had too many issues. DW saw our Exec on the lot and the rest, as they say, was history.....Dennis
wny_pat1
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
I go with the Monaco Dynasty long before the Mandalay. IMHO keep looking.
Fishinghat
Explorer II
Sep 24, 2013
DoubleVeteran wrote:
I suggest you go to some dealers nearby and test drive some of their used coaches that you are interested in so you get a feel for what is normal and what is not. I test drove about 8 different coaches before I decided on my 2002 Phaeton; it was worth my time and effort to shop around and test drive.

X2

You are about to spend some serious money. Do your due diligence. Check out PPL Motorhomes in Texas for prices on sold units to give you some idea what your money should buy. To answer your question, I'd vote for the Dynasty. They are really nice coaches.
DoubleVeteran
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
I suggest you go to some dealers nearby and test drive some of their used coaches that you are interested in so you get a feel for what is normal and what is not. I test drove about 8 different coaches before I decided on my 2002 Phaeton; it was worth my time and effort to shop around and test drive.

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