Returning to RVing after 5 year hiatus

[medrecruiterusa]

After a 5 year hiatus of RVing a decision has been made to hit thhe road once again. I've been searching for the right vehicle for about 6 months now and have come across something that has peaked my interest. I will provide the specifics below and would value any input you might have on this specific model.

Monaco 2003 Executive 43D2
Manufacturer Monaco
Model Year 2003
Model Executive 43DS2
Color Tan / Cream

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Engine Make cummins
Engine Model ism
Horsepower 500
Torque 1650
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity 150
Transmission mh4000
BODY
Chassis Model roadmaster 10 air bag suspension
Sleeping Capacity 6
No. of Slide-Outs 2
Awnings girard
Tag axle
10 air bag suspension, Outboard mounted, Cummins ISM engine, side cameras, 12 KW ONAN Generator, 3 roof AC's with heat pumps, Aqua hot, Solid core wood cabinets, no veneer, 3 LCD TV's updated, Corian countertops, Corian tub surround, Safe in the closet, power cord reel.

Mileage: 69K miles
Gen Hours: 3000
Tires less than 2 years
No dings

After a 5 hour inspection (inside and under carriage) only a couple of minor repairs need not so immediate attention. Tomorrow will include a visual inspection of the roof and mechanical components topside.

No funky odors or the lived in look. Will be utilizing the coach a minimum of 9 months annually. (just an old guy and his companion pooch will be occupants.

Appreciate any and all feedback. BTW...asking price approximately $105K.

[TZScales]

medrecruiterusa,

You are looking at a nice coach. The Monaco brand, as you know, is now owned by Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV). ASV also owns Fleetwood motorhomes. In my opinion, the executive, is a top-of-the-line coach; however, it also means that one must stay up with the maintenance schedule to ensure it stays that way.

When you contact Monaco Technical, give them your coach number and they can provide you with an MSRP Invoice Sheet and a Build Sheet.

Best of luck.

[hipower]

In today's market there may be as much as $15K in negotation room on the price. That being said it sounds like a very nice coach and should serve you well for as many years as you want to use it.

[Valkyriebush]

To much RV for a single traveler in my opinion. Very nice coach, sounds like a fair price too.

[J-Rooster]

Both very nice coaches at a fair price!

[John_S_]

I have a Foretravel but if I did not I would look closely at that coach. It is the top of the line.

[JimM68]

That is one first class motorhome. An Exec, Dynasty, or Signature would be something I aspire to.

Monaco's outboard airbag roadmaster chassis is the best of the best in the "any man's RV class"
Unaffordable brands, such as Prevost and Foretravel, share that design, other affordable RV's do not.

The outboard airbag chassis sways very little in the corners, and most of that is overcome by the active air on the rear axle. They are not equipped with solid anti-sway bars, simply not needed.