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1ezflyer · 03-04-2016, 04:59 PM

Hello
Newly empty nesters looking for our first MH after many years of travel trailer, kids are grown and out , hooray!.
We are looking at CC or Monaco 37 or 38' tag, towing a honda any leads or thoughts will be appreciated
thanks
Davis

Cat320 · 03-04-2016, 05:53 PM

I doubt you'll find a DP that's only 38' with a tag. Last summer, we traded an Amer Coach 40' Allegiance. Actual length was 40' 10"...no tag.

Papa_Jim · 03-04-2016, 05:58 PM

Monaco Dynasty tag axle coach was made in 38' length in the 2000s until Monaco went bankrupt.

Jim

Lault · 03-04-2016, 06:11 PM

No new tags that short available, plus there would be very little storage with the tag in a short unit

dons2346 · 03-04-2016, 07:52 PM

CC made quite a few 38 foot tag coaches. Problem is going to be finding one that someone wants to sell

vsheetz · 03-05-2016, 04:21 AM

Newmar makes 40' tag.

**TonyDi** · 03-22-2016, 07:42 PM

A tag axle on anything shorter than 40' takes up valuable basement storage and doesn't serve a significant purpose, other then increased braking ability, and increased load capacity, but it's a law of diminishing returns.

djbmsu · 03-22-2016, 08:41 PM

Not only not necessary but two more tires to purchase, and of course the loss of storage.
Last one I recall seeing that short was the old GMC's and doubt you want that

Dutch Star Don · 03-22-2016, 08:51 PM

They're out there. Monaco made a 39' Dynasty in 06 and 09. As stated, Country Coach made several of them, but would be older models. Currently, the only coach manufacturer making a short tag is Newmar. They're making a 40' model.

dons2346 · 03-22-2016, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyDi

A tag axle on anything shorter than 40' takes up valuable basement storage and doesn't serve a significant purpose, other then increased braking ability, and increased load capacity, but it's a law of diminishing returns.

I have a friend that has a 38 CC with tag. I have driven it and can say for sure that it drives a lot better than my 40 without a tag.

Sure you loose a storage bay but you learn to make do with what you have

1ezflyer · 03-22-2016, 11:01 PM

Hello all,
Thank you for all your comments .
i have found a few , one is a Monaco 2001 it is to hard to appraise the correct value (need help on how to do that please ,its not in the NADA guide) also i have seen a dealer auctioning a 2006 CC 37' tag in good shape on e bay it gone as high as 98K still did not make the reserve that was at about 149K i know it has been sold over my offer at 135k -bummer . there is another 2008 in florida asking 199K a bit out of range.

johnboy2 · 03-23-2016, 04:41 AM

The tag rigs have the look of heavy duty. but other than that you should ask yourself why do I want one with all the added maintenance and toll road costs etc.. I put 50000 happy miles on 6 wheels over 8 years before I down sized to a 34.

Ramets · 03-24-2016, 05:02 AM

You don't say why you think you need a tag. It's really not going to help if you plan on towing four down, or for that matter using a dolly. Now if you're planning on putting say a motorcycle lift on the back, then yeah you'll want one. Otherwise I say you really don't need it. So if I was you I'd be looking for a 40' with the floor plan that fits you.

bigjim8499 · 03-24-2016, 05:34 AM

As to the comments from several posters it obvious that you have not driven a tag axle coach. I drove a non tag foe 10 yrs and now that I have a tag I would not go back. Much better handling. Just my two cents.

Jim E
06 Exec with tag