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BlendedRVFam
Explorer
Sep 20, 2020

Electronic Driving Systems

Hi! We're looking to buy a Class A to full-time with our 4 kids. I'm having trouble locating this info and wondered if you knowledgeable folks could help. What years were the electronic Driving Systems put in motorhomes? Specifically, Tiffin, Monaco, Winnebago, Newman. I'm basically wondering how old of a home we could buy that still has the systems we'd like- stability, braking, traction, adaptive cruise control, etc. I realize these can be added after-market but I'd prefer to not go that route. Thanks so much!
Class A
  • oldave's avatar
    oldave
    Explorer
    Sep 21, 2020
    Executive wrote:
    In the Monaco line, only the luxury coaches were built on a steel frame. All the others are aluminum. Only if you're concerned about rolling your coach over from time to time. Rarely do you find coaches rolling over although it does occur...Dennis


    Sorry Dennis , I think you meant to say the metal cage ( frame )
    the house / body is built around is aluminum on some models .
    Monaco started using aluminum frames for the body in 03 AFAIK
    The actual chassis / frame is steel on all of them .
    Ray
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Sep 21, 2020
    In the Monaco line, only the luxury coaches were built on a steel frame. All the others are aluminum. Only if you're concerned about rolling your coach over from time to time. Rarely do you find coaches rolling over although it does occur...Dennis
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Sep 21, 2020
    The more complex the system the greater the likelihood of failure. I would stay away from such items.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Sep 21, 2020
    IMO... The ultimate roll over protection (not prevention)
    Is a Bluebird wander lodge
  • MountainAir05's avatar
    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2020
    BlendedRVFam wrote:
    Maybe, but I figure layouts can be modified, electronics cannot as easily. So stability control, rollover prevention, things like that are typically only found on the higher end brands?


    Only Prevost and Newell for the stability control and rollover prevention build in. Could be wrong and left out a some.
  • BlendedRVFam's avatar
    BlendedRVFam
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2020
    Maybe, but I figure layouts can be modified, electronics cannot as easily. So stability control, rollover prevention, things like that are typically only found on the higher end brands?
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2020
    Maintenance records and condition as determined by a house and chassis inspection by a pro is far more important when considering an older A IMO.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Sep 20, 2020
    Not sure what electronic driving systems mean to you. Power steering, automatic trannys, cameras etc are common for at least 20 years. Adaptive cruise control (depending upon what you mean by that) is not as common except perhaps higher end models.

    I'm wondering if you're focused on the wrong items considering you'll have 6 people living in a very small area? Maybe you could find a MH with bunk beds. ie Living space might be more important than driving considerations.

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