Price range of coaches and quality
The following two companies have multiple coaches with Tag-axles. • American has four (4) coaches from the $390 to the $840,000 • Newmar has five (5) coaches from $350 to the $850,000 Both of...
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Deano56 wrote:Mr.Mark wrote:rvbmw94 wrote:Mr.Mark wrote:
HOM, the upper end Monaco's, Holiday Rambler's and Beaver's had the Semi-Monoque Chassis. I know our 2008 Dynasty has it.
MM.
There is no such word as "Semi-Monoque Chassis." You are either "one piece" or not. The phase was made up by Monaco to sell their coaches. It's a gimmick phase.
Monoque is a process used by Prevost, meaning their coach is one-piece, no chassis rails. So, the entire coach and frame is the chassis. Their coach frame is raised to install the front end stering package, then the rear end engine and axles package. No rails are used to tie the both together.
All fiberglass coaches (exception is the old Foretravels) use rails. Via, Spartan, FL, and yes even RoadMaster.
Hope this helps
Rob & Victoria
2011 Entegra Aspire RB
I understand what you are saying but that's what Monaco called it in our 2008 brochure.
From the brochure:
"The semi-monocoque design, with trussed superstructure, distributes stress evenly throughout the entire chassis and adds strength to sidewalls and bays."
"All chassis are equipped with steel cage construction, steel firewall and steel stepwell for added safety."
"Full-length frame rails fabricated from 3” by 8” by 1/4” 60,000 PSI structural steel; rails are spaced 44” on center for a wider stance and unmatched strength.
MM.
Yep, a chassis rail. But, it was a great line to quote and Monaco did wonderful sales off this term used.
Rob & Victoria
2011 Entegra Aspire RB
