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Originally Posted by Just For Fun
One additional questions:
Do you knew the years:
1. Last manufactured by Monaco
2. Years manufactured by NAVASTAR - My understanding is that there are more quality (lack of) issues during their ownership
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1. Monaco production halted in early '09 and the production assets of the company were sold to Navistar later that year. Quality under the old MCC way generally very good, but as with all of these coach builders, they had occasional lapses. The coaches built in Oregon from the early 2000s until the end of production were generally very well built with good quality components.
2. Under Navistar early, most coaches sold as Navistar were rebadged MCC designed coaches that were in production at shut down or built using MCC components. The only true Navistar designed & built coaches had the distinctive V shaped grill work in front. They also featured Navistar Maxxforce engines.
I think that Navistar had every intention of introducing ISO 9000 manufacturing techniques to motorhome building but they were derailed by their engines failing EPA standards and the threat of bankruptcy. They sold the RV business to ASV, a private equity firm who also owned American Coach and Fleetwood.
My personal preference, if shopping for a coach, would be a Monaco/Holiday Rambler/Beaver of '03-'08 vintage, built on the S Series chassis.
Steve Ownby
Full time since '07