2015 Monaco Dynasty - HORRIFIED!!!
First article I read in the FMCA magazine that came today. A "road test" (or something) of the first Monaco since they were purchased from Navistar by the parent company of Fleetwood / American Coach ...
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bluwtr49 wrote:
I tend to agree that the chassis used is of minor concern to most MH buyers as long as the ride and handling is good. Heck, look at Newmar that is renowned for there comfort and they are on a Sparten. I think a lot of the negative comments are more from folks that simply resist change than anything else...no offense intended but change is tough to accept.
The new Beaver will also be on a Sparten and I for one can't wait to see them.
Newmar has been dumping Spartan and a couple of years ago went to Freightliner for their Dutchstar and Mountain Aire. I have not heard any complaints from the owners of these new Freightliner coaches.
I traded an 8-airbag Beaver for a 6-airbag Spartan Chassis Entegra. The Entegra handles, rides and maneuvers much better than the Beaver did. It might be a bit unfair to compare the 40' non-tag Beaver to a 45' tag-axle Entegra, but my point is that the single airbags on the Spartan Chassis did not result in any loss of ride or handling vs the dual airbags on the Roadmaster Chassis. To the contrary, it is better in every respect.
I think the success of Monaco will be not based on the chassis, but on things like floorplans, amenities, fit and finish, and the construction of the house, not the chassis.
