If you haven't been following along, I'm in the Process of buying a 2006 Monaco Executive, 525 ISX, 4000 Allison, RR10S, at only 40'The seller was pretty proud when a Prevost come up on him and he just floored it and passed him like he was standing still...I think he said it was an elegant lady...Hehe, just kidding Mike! If it were me I would have never floored it and let you pass me up... :ZSo I need to know what things I should upgrade or look out for.Like the Can lights in the ceiling. Are they originally, Incandescent, and if they are should i upgrade to LED, and or which type of LED. Does anyone have LED, that can shed some light...? Forgive the PunI can't wax the RV myself because of overworked arms, but what type of Wax should I have the guys use?What type of stuff should i use for the cabinets? I had better clean them now or it will never get done... I think they are Cherry

Ocean Mist, I know that you are excited about your new purchase. Keep in mind, newer Prevosts have a Volvo 500 hp with 1750 lb. ft. of torque and 45 ft.. You probably weight about 40,000-41,000 lbs. I'm thinking you might have 1,650 lb. ft. of torque (somebody with that engine might chime in). We weigh 55,500 lbs. so we will move quickly but you probably would move faster.Our 425 hp Cummins had 1,200 lb. ft. torque.It's all about weight to torque ratio.(on edit)... Our coach has 1750 lb. ft. of torque, not 1850.Safe travels,Mark

Ocean Mist, the Executive is a nice coach. I hope the inspection goes well and you get a good report.Wax/polish....there are so many good options available. I've used NuFinish in the past and been pleased with the results. I now get the coach polished annually when we visit Myrtle Beach and the guy uses a commercial grade stuff called Tri Shield. More recently I used Mequairs No 21 poly sealant on the coach. It is easy on, easy off and seems to work well. It is designed to seal paint that is already in good condition. It won't shine up dull paint. I've replaced all my incandescent bulbs in the coach with LED. I got mine from a company called M4Led. They have LED bulbs for just about any RV light fixture. Other folks recommend Super Bright LED's as a source.Our coach has cherry cabinets. We use the Orange Glo spray stuff. It does a nice job making the cabinets look spiffy. Have also used Guardsman spray cleaner/polish. I would suspect that 40' coach with a 525 ISX will stroke along pretty well.

It's really pretty easy to fly by a Corvette in a VW if the guy in the Corvette is not in a hurry. Pretty sure the same applies to the guy in the Prevost. An Elegant Lady is a Liberty Coach. Being around to watch 2 45 footers drag race has to be a magic moment and this was not one of those moments.

Ye-hawI can see the fuel companies putting out the red carpet when they both pull up to the fuel island to spend that $500 or $600 that went out their exhaust pipe while their foot was on the floor :)Keep her up fellows, I have oil stock and your making me happy :)

I'd stay from anything built by Monaco Corporation. We had a less expensive 2007 Monaco 40 foot, with a Cummins diesel coach. We bought it new, owned it for 5 years. All we ever did is take it back and forth to the dealership in Oregon, to the service centers in Oregon and then to the one in Wildwood Florida, twice back to the factory on Indiana. I was on a first name bases with the management in Oregon trying to resolve all the issues we had. The Service Centers and at the Factory Service Centers in Oregon and Wildwood and the Indiana factory repair facility were jammed full of the more expense coach's like the one your looking at. A lot more to go wrong.

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crasster
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2017
Bill.Satellite wrote:
It's really pretty easy to fly by a Corvette in a VW if the guy in the Corvette is not in a hurry. Pretty sure the same applies to the guy in the Prevost. An Elegant Lady is a Liberty Coach. Being around to watch 2 45 footers drag race has to be a magic moment and this was not one of those moments.

This. I'm not impressed by anything "flying by" something on a road open to the public. There are too many variables. I have a 4 Cylinder Toyota Yaris that can go 145mph. The reason why (even though it's a 4 cylinder) is because it is light car with good aerodynamics. No muscle, but yes it will get there eventually.

The problem is when I hit the man on the motorcycle obeying the law. So it's probably not a good idea to "fly by".
Ocean_Mist
Explorer
Jun 09, 2017
Mr.Mark wrote:
Ocean Mist, I know that you are excited about your new purchase.

Keep in mind, newer Prevosts have a Volvo 500 hp with 1850 lb. ft. of torque and 45 ft.. You probably weight about 40,000-41,000 lbs. I'm thinking you might have 1,650 lb. ft. of torque (somebody with that engine might chime in). We weigh 55,500 lbs. so we will move quickly but you probably would move faster.

Our 425 hp Cummins had 1,200 lb. ft. torque.

It's all about weight to torque ratio.

Safe travels,
Mark

Hey Mark, I am sure the seller was just having fun. I mean no disrespect to the Elegant Lady... and I do understand the power to weight ratio. You're really the only person I know who owns a Prevost.

The Lady, regardless if it was being passed, is a coach beyond dreams. The Best of the Best. with quality and construction that supersedes all others. It will be an honor one day to cross paths and see the beauty that beholds her...

smlranger wrote:
Ocean Mist, the Executive is a nice coach. I hope the inspection goes well and you get a good report.
Well, if it isn't a great report, and the seller doesn't want to re-negotiate, I may be walking back to the Airport on Stand-by...lol

Wax/polish....there are so many good options available. I've used NuFinish in the past and been pleased with the results. I now get the coach polished annually when we visit Myrtle Beach and the guy uses a commercial grade stuff called Tri Shield. More recently I used Mequairs No 21 poly sealant on the coach. It is easy on, easy off and seems to work well. It is designed to seal paint that is already in good condition. It won't shine up dull paint.
That sounds so nice! To actually have someone do the waxing for you. I used to do all that kind of stuff and take great pride upon completion, but I think I just want to supervise...

I've replaced all my incandescent bulbs in the coach with LED. I got mine from a company called M4Led. They have LED bulbs for just about any RV light fixture. Other folks recommend Super Bright LED's as a source.
How do you like the LED's color? I have heard that there are some that shine bright and other LED's that shine with a more warm brightness..? I haven't seen the incandescent ones but I know I usually like incandescant color more than LED. However, in a coach the brighter LED may be better since it's usually darker in there. What was your rationale for changing to LED?

Our coach has cherry cabinets. We use the Orange Glo spray stuff. It does a nice job making the cabinets look spiffy. Have also used Guardsman spray cleaner/polish.
I have heard of that stuff. I will look into it. I don't want the cabinets greasy, like some sprays, and i don't want it to attract dust.

I would suspect that 40' coach with a 525 ISX will stroke along pretty well.

That it will...My main goal is keeping her between the lines.

jamesroadking wrote:
I'd stay from anything built by Monaco Corporation. We had a less expensive 2007 Monaco 40 foot, with a Cummins diesel coach. We bought it new, owned it for 5 years. All we ever did is take it back and forth to the dealership in Oregon, to the service centers in Oregon and then to the one in Wildwood Florida, twice back to the factory on Indiana. I was on a first name bases with the management in Oregon trying to resolve all the issues we had. The Service Centers and at the Factory Service Centers in Oregon and Wildwood and the Indiana factory repair facility were jammed full of the more expense coach's like the one your looking at. A lot more to go wrong.

I am sorry about your experience with the Monaco you bought in 2007. Did you ever get it all sorted out? and are you still driving the Coach?

I don't mean to pry, but could you tell me the exact issues you were having, so I can check those out with the Service Center?

Thanks Sam
jamesroadking
Explorer
Jun 09, 2017
I'd stay from anything built by Monaco Corporation. We had a less expensive 2007 Monaco 40 foot, with a Cummins diesel coach. We bought it new, owned it for 5 years. All we ever did is take it back and forth to the dealership in Oregon, to the service centers in Oregon and then to the one in Wildwood Florida, twice back to the factory on Indiana. I was on a first name bases with the management in Oregon trying to resolve all the issues we had. The Service Centers and at the Factory Service Centers in Oregon and Wildwood and the Indiana factory repair facility were jammed full of the more expense coach's like the one your looking at. A lot more to go wrong.
ChuckV1
Explorer
Jun 09, 2017
Ye-haw

I can see the fuel companies putting out the red carpet when they both pull up to the fuel island to spend that $500 or $600 that went out their exhaust pipe while their foot was on the floor :)

Keep her up fellows, I have oil stock and your making me happy :)
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2017
It's really pretty easy to fly by a Corvette in a VW if the guy in the Corvette is not in a hurry. Pretty sure the same applies to the guy in the Prevost. An Elegant Lady is a Liberty Coach. Being around to watch 2 45 footers drag race has to be a magic moment and this was not one of those moments.
smlranger
Explorer
Jun 09, 2017
Ocean Mist, the Executive is a nice coach. I hope the inspection goes well and you get a good report.

Wax/polish....there are so many good options available. I've used NuFinish in the past and been pleased with the results. I now get the coach polished annually when we visit Myrtle Beach and the guy uses a commercial grade stuff called Tri Shield. More recently I used Mequairs No 21 poly sealant on the coach. It is easy on, easy off and seems to work well. It is designed to seal paint that is already in good condition. It won't shine up dull paint.

I've replaced all my incandescent bulbs in the coach with LED. I got mine from a company called M4Led. They have LED bulbs for just about any RV light fixture. Other folks recommend Super Bright LED's as a source.

Our coach has cherry cabinets. We use the Orange Glo spray stuff. It does a nice job making the cabinets look spiffy. Have also used Guardsman spray cleaner/polish.

I would suspect that 40' coach with a 525 ISX will stroke along pretty well.
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
Jun 09, 2017
Ocean Mist, I know that you are excited about your new purchase.

Keep in mind, newer Prevosts have a Volvo 500 hp with 1750 lb. ft. of torque and 45 ft.. You probably weight about 40,000-41,000 lbs. I'm thinking you might have 1,650 lb. ft. of torque (somebody with that engine might chime in). We weigh 55,500 lbs. so we will move quickly but you probably would move faster.

Our 425 hp Cummins had 1,200 lb. ft. torque.

It's all about weight to torque ratio.

(on edit)... Our coach has 1750 lb. ft. of torque, not 1850.

Safe travels,
Mark

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