Compare Monaca and Holiday Rambler Endeavor

dougrainer wrote:
HR and Monaco were like Chevy and Oldsmobile. Monaco and HR had the same basic models, but each had items that were just for that brand. Some think Monaco was the slightly better and some think HR was slightly better in the same basic floorplan. BOTH are equal. Doug

And Beaver, also part of the Monaco family were the best of the bunch! Just saying!! LOL

To the OP... be aware that Monaco had a trailing arm design defect in their RR4R and R4R Roadmaster chassis across their 4 brand names. Monaco went bankrupt prior to repairing any of these hundreds of coaches and the follow on owner (Navistar) was not responsible. Therefore, owners of those defective coaches were on the hook to get this repair done on their own nickel.

Ask me how I know!

Ron

Monaco and HR were the same company...just like Winnebago and Itasca. If you are talking diesel then you should find some really good quality motorhomes from either Monaco or HR for $100k or even less. We love our HR (it was in the "less than $100k" category). IMO, Monaco or HR would be a better choice than the Newmar. Now that we have made the upgrades to the chassis it drives better than the new 2016 Entegra we recently took for a test drive. The quality is just as good if not better. No bling with the lighting but that can be added! We are planning to keep it for quite some time!

I drive an '06 Holiday Rambler Ambassador with full paint, 4 slides, Cummins ISC 330, Allison 3000 transmission. It has been a virtually trouble-free coach. I am upgrading soon but you can't beat it for value-it will sell for well under $100,000! It has neither the carbon filter (DPF) or urea injection (SCR). It's probably better to try to avoid these emission add-ons.

Monaco/HR/Beaver/Safari are on their 3-4th owners. M bought HR/B/S many years ago. Need what years and gas/diesel that you are looking for as in the mid 2000's very little difference. For $100K you can find a rig like mine with ISL 400 and 50k miles.

Monaco is still being built. For 2016 you can choose between the Dynasty and the Diplomat. The Diplomat comes with a full rear exit door!.

For the years you'll be looking at, the Monaco and HR lineups were almost identical but with different badges. The quality was the same as they were built at the same location...sort of like the GMC and Chevrolet....Dennis

hanko wrote:
Im sure Monica would be more fun

Ask "Bill"...:B...Dennis

bazdad wrote:
First time motor home buyer. What is the story about Monaco and Holiday rambler? Were they a split? As I look at units it is confusing which units are which. Which is the better unit and the most valuable? I want to buy used and spend around $100K. I think my choice will be Monaco over the Newmar, I presently pull a Newmar 5th wheel. I am very tight with my dollar and do not wish to make a mistake. Thanks for your replies.

What is a "split"?? What years are you referring to? Gassers or Diesels? What models?

FWIW, prior to 2009, Monaco corporation made not only the Monaco lineup but also Holiday Rambler, Beaver, and Safari. Among those four, you could find almost duplicate models. Hard to tell which was which....and probably were all pretty equal in quality and price. The company used Cummins, CAT, and Detroit engines and you could order a coach (again, across the four brands) to your personal taste.

Need more info from you to be able to answer your specific questions.

Ron

It is my understanding the earlier units were the same, only different names. To compare, go to monacorv.com and click on owners center, then on Brochure Archive and you can compare the two. Good Luck.

Im sure Monica would be more fun