04 Monaco Dynasty 42 Regal or 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40 QDP

[HailYes]

Hello all. New to the Class A world. Have owned 3 fivers, love the RV lifestyle, and it's finally hit us that it's time too move into the world of the Class A. I'm retired military and wife will finish her Army career in 4 years, and our plan is to full time shortly after that.

We are very close to pulling the trigger on one of the two models I listed above. Obviously, the Tiffin is newer, 26,000 fewer miles, but the Dynasty is also in great condition. The Dynasty is currently 12-14K less, but the Tiffin is located less than an hour from my home. The dynasty would require shipping across country.

While we won't be traveling a great deal over the next few years, I would like to get something now and take the time to become familiar with the ins and out of the coach.

Any thoughts on these model years would be greatly appreciated.

[1SG]

You have gotten some great information to your post. I think the tire issue is a big one on the Tiffin and whether or not the Monaco has upgraded entertainment equipment is big because you will want to do that or have had it done. Both motorhomes are nice and of same quality.

If you have not looked at the Monaco because of it's distance from you ask on this forum if somebody could look at and give you there assessment. I live in Oregon and would be glad to help someone with that.

Good luck and happy travels.

Paul

[prstlk]

If you are 4 years from full time stick with what you have and upgrade latter. A 5th wheel parked and used from time to time is not the same as a complex late model dp. Let someone else take the depreciation and get serious when your closer. All is IMHO jw

[Mr_Mark1]

Can you give us a little more infomation?

Engine size?

Aqua Hot on both?

Tire condition?

TV replacement on Dynasty vs. Tiffin?

How many slides on each?

MM.

[tyoungs]

An 04 Dynasty should have had new tires already, the 07 Tiffin if it has not had new tires is due at 7 years later - just something to check and figure as part of either deal.

[The_Texan]

Just make sure the Tiffin is NOT having roof problems. That is in the era of radius cracks in the roof on many Tiffins. Yes, Tiffin does offer good customer service, but is that service worth getting the roof repaired multiple times, if it is one in that era and how long will Tiffin continue to offer repairs out of warranty?

[John_S_]

I do not have a dog in this hunt but I would take the Dynasty over the Tiffen. I guess I do have an opinion. I like 42 and a king is great. I do not care how old it will be or how many miles. I doubt you will put on that many and it will last a long time.

[HailYes]

We actually like both floor plans. The Tiffin is located close to home so I've seen that one and it appears very well maintained...just over 40 k miles. I may actually get the Monaco a little cheaper...but will have to get it shipped across country.

[HailYes]

Thanks Dennis. My wife actually links the fact that the Dynasty has a king bed. I like the fact that the Tiffin is 3 years newer also.

[smlranger]

Obviously, you've got to like the floor plan and overall livability of whatever coach you choose. And, the mechanical condition and how each of them has been maintained is critical.

Assuming either floor plan works for you and both have been properly maintained and are in satisfactory mechanical condition, I'd vote for the 42' Dynasty with tag axle. If you are going to be traveling a lot, the tag axle coach will provide a level of ride, handling and weight carrying ability that will exceed that of the 40' coach. I'm a proponent of buying high end used when you can due to build quality of most higher end rigs. The Dynasty was high in the Monaco pecking order and, IMO, in a class above the Tiffin Bus.

Tiffin folks will tell you that Tiffin offers outstanding customer support even for coaches well out of warranty.

Either of them would not be a bad choice.

[Executive45]

Which floor plan does your wife like better? The Dynasty will have a tag so that's a definite plus. The Tiffin is newer so when you're ready to retire you'll have a newer coach. For the extra 12k, I think I'd opt for the Tiffin +3 yrs....JMHO....Dennis