Any Monaco Dynasty Owners?

[Deano56]

Still looking around for the diesel pusher that will meet most of our desires and needs. Looked at a nice clean 03 41' Dynasty Monday with 30K miles and would like to know if any here have one of these? I know I was all Newmar before and still pretty much am but, these seem like quality coaches too.

[Deano56]

Someone had mentioned that it was sitting a lot since the mileage was at 30k, I guess that could mean rust underneath, specially if it was sitting on the gravel or dirt, I've seen what that can do first hand. I do not want rust, main reason why we go south to buy

[Deano56]

Mr.Mark wrote:
Well Dean, did the Executive turn out to be a old piece of coal or a nice diamond in the rough?

MM.

I haven't heard any more from the dealership, I had planned to go back there again in a couple of weeks since my job had me going that way, but the work part changed. I need to give them a call so I can get the model number.

[southpark]

Indeed Mark, that Yorkshire IV looked like a winner to me.

[Mr_Mark1]

southpark wrote:

Ivylog wrote:
Easy one fist... No Dynasty had 500 HP until around 2010

This didn't sound right to me as I remembered seeing '08 Dynasty models with a 500 HP engine. And sure enough, they had them:
http://www.monacocoach.com//library/2008/2008_Dynasty.pdf

Yes, you are right Southpark, two 45 ft. floor-plan models offered the 500 hp engine called the Yorkshire IV and the Stafford IV. The Yorkshire had the bath and a half. It is amazing looking back now of how many floor-plans that were available in 2008 (10 floor plans). Oh, the good ole days!

MM.

[John_S_]

I sold a couple coaches there and bought my current one there too. They are top notch and sell a bunch of coaches every month.

[southpark]

Ivylog wrote:
Easy one fist... No Dynasty had 500 HP until around 2010

This didn't sound right to me as I remembered seeing '08 Dynasty models with a 500 HP engine. And sure enough, they had them:
http://www.monacocoach.com//library/2008/2008_Dynasty.pdf

[Mr_Mark1]

Well Dean, did the Executive turn out to be a old piece of coal or a nice diamond in the rough?

MM.

[Mr_Mark1]

Mike Brez, I feel the same as MOT seems to be a top notch consignment dealer. The number UNO factor for me compared to PPL in Houston was that MOT keeps the units plugged in, air running, fridge on, etc. Also, the slides stay in until the unit is shown to a customer. So, if a storm were to pop up, no damage to the toppers.

MM.

[mike_brez]

Mr.Mark wrote:
Dean,

Funny that you should mention it. I'm driving our Dynasty to consignment tomorrow in Nacogdoches, TX, at the 'Motor Homes of Texas'. I'll miss the ole girl as she had been a good one. Ours might be newer than you want but it has been maintained well. All records.

I'm not sure how quick they will get it up on their site, but, you can look at it just for the fun of it.

Personally, I do believe that the Monaco product had the best looking cabinets in their price range, real wood, very solid.

Newmar products are good too. When you start looking at used units of any brand, you have to pay very careful attention to maintenance.

Ours will need new awnings and toppers probably in the next two years and I put a new king RV mattress in the coach last week (who would sleep on a previously owned mattress?).

Good luck on your search!
MM.

Hey Mark glad you chose MOT and not that other place in TX to consign your coach. I think it will be in much better hands at MOT plus I believe they get a lot more people looking to spend bigger $$$ on quality coaches.

[Deano56]

Mr.Mark wrote:

Deano56 wrote:
I apologize to all, this is an executive, not the dynasty

Well, they really aren't that much different. I would imagine that the Executive would have a larger engine and possibly more slides.

When we were looking in early 2007, the 2008's were already in production. We looked at an Executive and, at the time, I couldn't see the $100,000 up charge for the larger HP engine vs, the 425 HP engine that the Dynasty had. And, it probably had auto shades and auto window awnings that are manual on the Dynasty. Being a 'greeny' at the time, I didn't notice all the real differences.

The 2003 model that you are looking at should be very nice. The mileage is a little low at only 3,000 miles a year. So, the coach has been sitting a lot. I wonder how many hours are on the genny?

You may have found a diamond, look closely.

Good luck,
MM.

I believe he said 300 plus hours on the generator and it was 12,500

[Mr_Mark1]

Deano56 wrote:
I apologize to all, this is an executive, not the dynasty

Well, they really aren't that much different. I would imagine that the Executive would have a larger engine and possibly more slides.

When we were looking in early 2007, the 2008's were already in production. We looked at an Executive and, at the time, I couldn't see the $100,000 up charge for the larger HP engine vs, the 425 HP engine that the Dynasty had. And, it probably had auto shades and auto window awnings that are manual on the Dynasty. Being a 'greeny' at the time, I didn't notice all the real differences.

The 2003 model that you are looking at should be very nice. The mileage is a little low at only 3,000 miles a year. So, the coach has been sitting a lot. I wonder how many hours are on the genny?

You may have found a diamond, look closely.

Good luck,
MM.

[ferndaleflyer]

Our 2008 Dynasty had 500hp.

[Deano56]

I apologize to all, this is an executive, not the dynasty

[Mr_Mark1]

bullydogs1 wrote:
Whoever ends up with your coach Mark has a real winner...whoever ends up with the oil dripper, has a true british edsel...(sorry, couldn't resist)...I just finished today putting in new LCI pump mechanism for the slides and jacks...that turned to toast..now back on the road..Your coach will sell in no time..I can't wait until the one comes in...you will be in a kid in a candy store.

Thank you for the compliment. I sure hope it sells quick just to get it over with. It will just about cover the taxes on the new one. Ha! Ha! And maybe a quart of oil for the old British girl.:R

Our Dynasty has been used monthly since purchase. It will have about 69,700 miles in 7.5 yrs. once I get to the consignment store tomorrow. I really believe it will have the cleanest interior of a '08 as it still looks 99% new.

Safe travels,
MM.

[bullydogs1]

Whoever ends up with your coach Mark has a real winner...whoever ends up with the oil dripper, has a true british edsel...(sorry, couldn't resist)...I just finished today putting in new LCI pump mechanism for the slides and jacks...that turned to toast..now back on the road..Your coach will sell in no time..I can't wait until the one comes in...you will be in a kid in a candy store.