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Mike_W
Explorer
Mar 30, 2021

New again, remind me

Been out of an RV for about a decade now. Looking to retire and get back in. Used. debating gas or diesel. I have read what the best manufacturers are by overwhelming opinion here. Tiffin and Winnie. "Quality" seems to be the difference in the top rated and bottom. The quality of what exactly is lacking in some of the lower rated brands? Cabinets? Beds? God forbid delam? appliances? Flooring? My last was an 86 Diplomat. All quality in it's day. Just old and heavy. But I may not need solid oak cabinets with cedar lining now. Remind me what makes you rate some low. Don't want a brand bash, just examples of what formed your opinions. Thanks in advance.
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  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Mar 31, 2021
    More info. If you're going to sit in one spot for 6 mos then move to another spot for 6 mos then a fiver is your best bet. If you're going to travel a bit but travel light then a gasser is good. But, IMO, if you're a serious traveler who enjoys comfort, go with the diesel. You had a Monaco, they're still around and still build a quality coach. Not too many do that anymore as many brands are being sucked up by others. Tiffin, Newmar etc. I'm partial to Monaco of course but my coach is older too although upgraded a bit to 2021's standards.....Dennis
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Mar 31, 2021
    1986 Diplomat???????????????? Jeez, that is an OLD RV. The Motorhomes now, are light years from that 1986. Cannot even compare quality. Your old motorhome was basically a Model A, compared to Motorhomes built in the past 20 years. Even the "New" Monaco Diplomat re introduced in 1999(Diesel) was completely different than the 1986.
    You need to state your basic parameters. To get good info. Doug
    1. Used or New
    2. Diesel or Gas
    3. Price Range
    4. Length
    5. Slides(how many) or no Slides.
  • folivier's avatar
    folivier
    Explorer
    Mar 31, 2021
    I would put condition and maintenance records at equal or above a floor plan.

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