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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Sep 04, 2018

DP door locations and Floor plans

Hello everyone. Starting to look at DP`s. Looking for opinions on floor plans and door locations.
I`m noticing that some have a mid coach entry door, never realized they did that on DP`s. I like the door up front because it seems to keep the mid side of the coach open for more floor space or seating.
I know we will want a bath and a half and at least 3 slides.
FWIW, we are looking at between 2013 and 2015 around $100-$140k. I have no problem waiting for the perfect one so I can look for a while, we wont be buying for at least a year or so. just doing some pre purchase research.

Thanks everyone!
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  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Sep 05, 2018
    mike brez wrote:
    Ours is 21 years old no rattles,squeaks or wind noise or air comming in from front door.
    We also had a PaceArrow gas with a drivers door and a mid entry with no noise or air leaks either.
    Some times these things need some maintaince. Sounds like your friend needs a door gasket.


    Mike you make me grin. The difference in quality between your Country Coach and and my friends Monaco is over the top. Now we know what to tell the OP to purchase.

    Richard
  • Ductape's avatar
    Ductape
    Explorer
    Sep 05, 2018
    Floor plan is number one. Find what you want, and don’t want. Then there’s construction , such as monocoque, hung wall, laminated. Then there’s the underpinnings. Berkshire is a decent mid range product IMO.

    And like diesel pickups, there’s a range of years to avoid. Anything with a particulate filter (DPF) but not DEF will have higher fuel consumption and more problems with emissions equipment.
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Sep 05, 2018
    Thanks everyone. I’m still interested to know what a mid level DP is? Because if I bought 07-12 I would want higher end. I know entry level is in the eye of the beholder, but I would really like to know! We Prevosts are top of the line in a class by itself. But what about the Berkshires or Beavers! I’m just throwing out names to get ideas!
    All I’m Doing right now is gathering information.
  • mike_brez's avatar
    mike_brez
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2018
    Ours is 21 years old no rattles,squeaks or wind noise or air comming in from front door.
    We also had a PaceArrow gas with a drivers door and a mid entry with no noise or air leaks either.
    Some times these things need some maintaince. Sounds like your friend needs a door gasket.
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Sep 04, 2018
    My friends with front entry door DPs complain about wind noise and cold air on the passenger in the winter. One friend with a late 90s Monaco wraps his wife up in an electric blanket when they travel in the winter time.

    Richard
  • jplante4's avatar
    jplante4
    Explorer II
    Sep 04, 2018
    You give up floor space no matter where the door is. If it's in the font, they move the pax seat back. Can't really put any cabinets over the door because the copilot would be whacking their head on it. Over my mid-entry door is the service panel for the tanks etc. Not as deep as a cabinet so it's not an issue.

    We like the mid entry. In seems easier getting the groceries into the kitchen and puts the entry under the main awning.
  • mike_brez's avatar
    mike_brez
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2018
    I don't want to step on anyone's toes or have to put my flame suit on so I won't mentchion entry level.:B
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Sep 04, 2018
    mike brez wrote:
    For that year and $$$ you are going to get a entry level or just above coach.
    I would drop back in years for a higher level coach.


    Yes that is an option.

    What are considered entry level and high end DP’s.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2018
    Most of the coaches with a mid-rear door have the option for a pull-down bunk over the front seats. Winnebago Forza is typical.
  • mike_brez's avatar
    mike_brez
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2018
    For that year and $$$ you are going to get a entry level or just above coach.
    I would drop back in years for a higher level coach.

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