What to buy in a 40'-45' with tag ?

Thanx for all the suggestions of used Bluebirds and Prevosts but as the OP said I am looking for a new 40'-45' tag axle. In the neighborhood of Dutch Star pricing and trim level.
I know used is in many cases a better way to buy a MH but I always become a sucker for the latest bells and whistles.:)

Well, mine is either a Friday or Monday diesel pusher. The design and construction of the "fiberglass" roof,....... very SUBSTANDARD. But, I'm sure that NEWMAR has since improved in "roofs". After all, they've had many years to learn.

Busskiper, I would add air leveling and a side aisle floorplanto your list.

az99 wrote:
I am considering a Class A now that there seem to have been some major improvements in handling and ride. I am more comfortable with the truck type drive. I am looking for a 40' to 45' new coach that must be tag axle. Not really into the gaudy stuff like brothel ceiling and lacquered cabinets. Trim level along the lines of a Dutch Star. But not locked into just Newmar. We really don't need the new fad 1/2 bath either. Like a recliner to sit in rather than 2 sofas.
The only thing I would not consider is a Jayco.

What would you suggest?
Thanx

Are you saying that it has to be new and that money is no object?
With most, it's always about cost and/or new and has everything to do with selection. I don't know how anyone could even begin a search, without having a price range in mind.
For exceptional handling and ride, you might have to go older, rather than newer for the same dollar and many will swear by the right Bluebird Wanderlodge regardless of the year.

Az99, I do believe all manufacturers have their 'Friday' coaches. It's just the way it is.

There are people who have good luck with a line of coach like you had 'Jayco'. Thor seems to top the list for complaints but they still sell them and there are those that say their customer service is impeccable (just from I read on this site).

Since you mentioned it, which company or companies do you think have no QC and reward their employees for shotty work? Your answer will help those here looking for a coach.

MM.

The one thing DW & I would change after full timing for more than 10 months would be the option of having an additional 1/2 bath in the coach.

Mr.Mark wrote:


I honestly don't believe any 'run of the mill' coach is built that much different than each other. Just my opinion. Tiffin, Winnebago, Newmar, Fleetwood, Monaco..... all are built about same in their given price ranges. They pretty much use the same venders for everything.

I disagree. There is nothing wrong with the materials used. It is who and how it is used. When companies reward their workers by how fast things are done and have no QC, the materials used in a Prevost would net the same result at the end of the assembly line.

Thanx for your recommendation.

az99 wrote:

Mr.Mark wrote:


If I were looking for a regular coach, they just received a 2015 Entegra with only 3,200 miles, four slides, etc. If there is nothing wrong with it, for $299,000, I would be all over that coach.

MM.

I have had 2 Jaycos. Both of them the quality was horrendous. Never again no matter how they try to rename them.

az99..... then you need to take my first suggestion and look at a used Prevost.

I honestly don't believe any 'run of the mill' coach is built that much different than each other. Just my opinion. Tiffin, Winnebago, Newmar, Fleetwood, Monaco..... all are built about same in their given price ranges. They pretty much use the same venders for everything.

If you are wanting new, Emerald converts a Prevost at the lowest price of any converter that I've seen. They use the XL chassis (vs. the H-45) at a MSRP of ($1.5M), can be bought for about $1.2M.

And I'm sure, there are used ones somewhere on the market. These are decorated a little more low-key but still have the upscale amenities you would expect in this price range.

I hope that find what you are looking for.
MM.

I would look at the new 43' Forest River berkshires with a tag. A little lower price than the newmar but a great coach. Many floorplans.

Mr.Mark wrote:


If I were looking for a regular coach, they just received a 2015 Entegra with only 3,200 miles, four slides, etc. If there is nothing wrong with it, for $299,000, I would be all over that coach.

MM.

I have had 2 Jaycos. Both of them the quality was horrendous. Never again no matter how they try to rename them.