Monaco Knight - Opinions??
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 04:43 AM
A friend's RV up for sale. As I look around at various offers in my quest to upgrade to a DP, it appears to be a great RV. Any opinions on this one?
Triton V10, Ford F53 Chassis
-----------------------------------------
- Labels:
-
Class A
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-13-2018 06:48 AM
Triton V10, Ford F53 Chassis
-----------------------------------------
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 04:21 PM
YC 1 wrote:
I would not be a DEF engine and not likely a DPF engine either. Probably a cummins 400 ISL with a 3000 Allison tranny. Great combo.
As with any RV there are tons of mods if you like to do those things as a hobby.
Check the date codes on the tires as always.
I believe a 330hp 960 torque Allison 3000
Gillig chassis with a series 40
02 Ford F250 7.3 with a few mods
2015 Wrangler JKU
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 03:55 PM
BTW, Monaco's biggest financial problem was they were heavily invested in real estate ventures developing high end RV resorts when the financial crash made all real estate developments drop substantially in value while at the same time made financing such developments almost impossible. The carcass that was Monaco has been traded around several times since then.
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 03:19 PM
mike brez wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:Branson N Tucson wrote:
Looking at the picture,just above the lower door what are the two bubble on the side?
I think most of what we are seeing in the pictures is an optical illusion.
the rear bumper, maybe has some clear coat missing,,,, easy fix.
I see nothing to panic over, some elbow grease and polish/wax will do wonders.
I don't know that looks like a problem to me and will need some miracle polish/wax to fix.
Also looks like a rear radiator if so that would not work for me. Also for me I can't stand when they put some trim around the slide to make contact to the side wall when closed.
Looks like sh!t and cheap.
Even my 21 year old coach doesn't have that. JMHO
Th Knight was an entry level coach. Was yours?
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 02:42 PM
As with any RV there are tons of mods if you like to do those things as a hobby.
Check the date codes on the tires as always.
Ford F150 toad >Full Timers
Certified Senior Electronic Technician, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications repair Service Center Owner, Original owner HR 2008
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 02:03 PM
Tom/Barb wrote:Branson N Tucson wrote:
Looking at the picture,just above the lower door what are the two bubble on the side?
I think most of what we are seeing in the pictures is an optical illusion.
the rear bumper, maybe has some clear coat missing,,,, easy fix.
I see nothing to panic over, some elbow grease and polish/wax will do wonders.
I don't know that looks like a problem to me and will need some miracle polish/wax to fix.
Also looks like a rear radiator if so that would not work for me. Also for me I can't stand when they put some trim around the slide to make contact to the side wall when closed.
Looks like sh!t and cheap.
Even my 21 year old coach doesn't have that. JMHO
Gillig chassis with a series 40
02 Ford F250 7.3 with a few mods
2015 Wrangler JKU
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 08:35 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 08:10 AM
Branson N Tucson wrote:
Looking at the picture,just above the lower door what are the two bubble on the side?
I think most of what we are seeing in the pictures is an optical illusion.
the rear bumper, maybe has some clear coat missing,,,, easy fix.
I see nothing to panic over, some elbow grease and polish/wax will do wonders.
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 07:44 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 07:43 AM
way2roll wrote:
Going on memory here so I may not be spot on but wasn't one of the reasons they went out of business is because they used an independent chassis and engines that were not smog compliant? I think the mainstream chassis and engine manufacturers went with the DEF approach and Monaco went with their own design? Maybe I am thinking of something else. I know Navistar bought them to salvage them from bankruptcy.
That said, I think they built a very nice coach and this one seems to be very clean and well maintained.
They went out of business because they were over leveraged by buying too many other RV companies, when the session started and sales dropped drastically. They were bought by Navi-Star international and shut down.
The reason I would hesitate would be because of no coach parts from a supporting company.
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 07:24 AM
If the floor plan is to your liking buy it.
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 05:53 AM
mike brez wrote:
Not sure if it's just the photo but I would check out this area. Looks a little funky to me.
I thought the same thing! Looks like a case of serious delamination.
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 05:42 AM
Gillig chassis with a series 40
02 Ford F250 7.3 with a few mods
2015 Wrangler JKU
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โNov-12-2018 04:59 AM
That said, I think they built a very nice coach and this one seems to be very clean and well maintained.
Jeff - 2023 FR Sunseeker 2400B MBS