Monaco motorhomes

They are still doing phone support out in Oregon aren't they?..or in the last week did they blow that up too...

Love my 2007 Dynasty and have learned a lot from here and Monaco Techs. Will miss techs on the phone to help, but most can be found here thru experts/owners. Also, on the east coast, you still have ALLIANCE coach in FL(old monaco center). Brett is old Monaco and at least a place to go for repairs/knowledge as well.

2ndhom wrote:
Funny original post from the OP was about service. Most comments after that was about how the front caps look and/or comparisons of!!!

Yep, that's the way most threads go and I'm bad about steering them in another direction too! LOL!

MM.

The Texan wrote:
Mark, have you been following the problems they are having with the Navistar engine in the RVs, on the owners forums? Several different ones and belching smoke is one, along with engine shaking at low speeds, vibrations at highway speeds, among others. There is NO WAY you could give me one of those engines, let alone sell me one.

I just wonder who is going to eat the warranty with those units, Navistar or ASV?

I've heard of a few problems of them not passing the new EPA tests but wow, the smoke was amazing coming out of that tailpipe. I, too, would not own one of those engines.

MM.

Funny original post from the OP was about service. Most comments after that was about how the front caps look and/or comparisons of!!!

Mark, have you been following the problems they are having with the Navistar engine in the RVs, on the owners forums? Several different ones and belching smoke is one, along with engine shaking at low speeds, vibrations at highway speeds, among others. There is NO WAY you could give me one of those engines, let alone sell me one.

I just wonder who is going to eat the warranty with those units, Navistar or ASV?

We arrived in Flagstaff yesterday from Las Vegas. While I was coasting down one side of the mountain, a new Holiday Rambler (new front grill) was coming up the other side. It was belching a lot of black smoke climbing the grade. It shocked me because you just don't see that anymore.

Why would a new coach show any black smoke coming out the tailpipe? I'm sure this unit has the Navistar engine being that it had the new Navistar design caps (grill and tail).

MM.

If I were in the market for a new MH this would be the time to wait and see. I really think the new owners will restore the Monaco name and reputation. The locomotive look will be gone and owners of the Monaco trains will be in the same boat as people who bought Pontiac Azteks or AMC Pacers. Although the Liberty is a good chassis I really hope they will retain the Roadmaster for the higher end units. Navistar is not a company that can deal with consumers. The Navistar powerplant is problematic. Now Navistar is going to install the Cummins SCR system on the 13 series engines! I just wonder if the new owners will get all the data on the older units???

Moisheh

Well Don I guess my opinion don't count for much, heck they didn't even ask for my opinion:B
But I still like there current look:W

Trap.....You're absolutely right, there will always be some that like the look of something that most others hate.

Just awhile ago I got this email from Monaco RV that surprised me. It was several articles about Monaco and ASV's plans of keeping the coach alive. They also showed some public sampling they've been doing with the look of the new Dynasty. Read the last part in red, apparently I'm not the only one that thinks the new caps are ugly.

"Monaco Coach owners were recently surveyed about the new styling for the 2014 Dynasty. We found that our owners were eager to participate! Of 1,132 owners surveyed, 78 percent were members of an owners club and 36 percent indicated they owned a 2007 or older Dynasty or Diplomat.

This brief summary of our survey results provided us with interesting insight into what our customers and owners appreciate and value most in Monaco RV products:

For high-end RVs, the terms “quality,” “luxury” and “expensive” ($350,000 – $450,000) came to mind, with the brands Monaco, Prevost and Newell being the three most mentioned. Our Dynasty, Executive, and Signature models were the top three considered “high end.”
The most important features were floor plan layout, chassis, and engine brand, and owners indicated these features are what differentiate high-end RVs. The Cushion Air Glide suspension was the most popular feature, and the Roadmaster chassis was indicated as providing the most luxurious and reliable ride.

Owners prefer more traditional interior décor that is comfortable and durable, along with high-quality appliances that are the appropriate size and color for the model.

“Paint and graphics” were noted as the primary Monaco Coach identifier, and owners said five-color paint quality and graphics should always be “distinguishing” on any high-end RV.
The new front cap received the lowest styling rating and the side graphics received the highest marks. Many owners want to see Monaco RV go back to the more traditional front cap and felt the company might be getting a too aggressive with their styling."