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Old 01-11-2016, 11:30 AM   #1
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My wife and I are looking at our first motorhome. Having fun searching the forum but if you have any advice, let me know. Some key points for us as follows.

Budget is around $100k.
Definitely want to stick with a diesel pusher.
It would be great to have a TAG
Prefer upper 30ft size
Prefer any kind of flooring over carpet
Prefer full body paint (had a boat with gelcoat before)
No kids, just cats
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Plenty of 10yo diesel pushers out there in your price range. I would buy from a private individual, ask for maintenance records. Have inspections done on chassis and house.

Also. Look at nada guides for motor home values.
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Old 01-11-2016, 01:06 PM   #3
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Just an FYI - If you're still in the "deciding" stages...

The #1 thing to consider is FLOORPLAN !?!?!?!?!

I understand there is a fairly large RV show in Louisville at the end of the month.. Its a great opportunity to see many RV's (and their floorplans) all at one time.. Might be a good time to figure out what you like, and don't like...

Shopping is one of the best stages of purchasing a new (to you) RV... Enjoy !!
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Old 01-11-2016, 01:23 PM   #4
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My wife and I are looking at our first motorhome. Having fun searching the forum but if you have any advice, let me know. Some key points for us as follows.

Budget is around $100k.
Definitely want to stick with a diesel pusher.
It would be great to have a TAG
Prefer upper 30ft size
Prefer any kind of flooring over carpet
Prefer full body paint (had a boat with gelcoat before)
No kids, just cats

Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!

We love our Monaco Windsor! It has the perfect (well, almost) floor plan for us. I didn't want a tag axle. Love the full-body paint! You might want one newer than our 2002, but you can find this model 40PBT in the $70,000 range.

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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Old 01-11-2016, 01:34 PM   #5
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Welcome to the Forum!! We live just down the road in E-Town. You will receive good advice from members of this Forum. Most are experienced and knowledgeable and many have been RVing for years. If you have any questions relative to dealers, etc. in our neck of the woods, shoot me a PM. Happy hunting!!

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Old 01-11-2016, 01:45 PM   #6
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My wife and I are looking at our first motorhome. Having fun searching the forum but if you have any advice, let me know. Some key points for us as follows.

Budget is around $100k.
Definitely want to stick with a diesel pusher.
It would be great to have a TAG
Prefer upper 30ft size
Prefer any kind of flooring over carpet
Prefer full body paint (had a boat with gelcoat before)
No kids, just cats
I'm in Bardstown, welcome!

We bought a 39' DP in November, still so much to learn

DO NOT go to Day Bros in London (I have stories if you need clarification :-) )

I went to Davis in Memphis and was pleased with the process

Should be lots of coaches out there (although we're in a tough area vs. TX, FL, AZ)

I definitely recommend 3rd party inspection (including a truck shop who is authorized dealer for the engine MFG)

Talk to the PO for sure


Our criteria was as follows:

  • Brand (I won't editorialize, just do tons of research. And bear in mind that the quality of many brands vary greatly by who owned the company when it was built. I'll include in this check for major recall issues)
  • Price (we had to flex on that)
  • Layout / slides
  • Engine model / MFG
  • Proximity (became more important later after getting burned by a dealer. I didn't want to go to FL or something just to find that I had been lied to)
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Old 01-11-2016, 01:53 PM   #7
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I'll add:

Be prepared to spend another 3 to 4K on "stuff". Biggest part of this for us we getting set up to tow our car but the little stuff was about 2500 of that (and we're not done yet).

Also, figure on dropping another 3 to 500$ on getting all service items up to date. Unless you have impeccable records, it's a great investment so you "know".
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Allow me to disagree with Broncat
I just purchased a new Bounder from Day Bros and my first hand experience found them competent and honest. I can not say the same about Northside in Lexington they are oxygen thieves.
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Old 01-11-2016, 02:01 PM   #9
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I just purchased a new Bounder from Day Bros and my first hand experience found them competent and honest. I can not say the same about Northside in Lexington they are oxygen thieves.

I think I'd been OK if I was buying a new one - not as many opportunities to misrepresent things. I also think, had I been dealing with anyone besides the owner's little brother - I wouldn't have been mislead.

One guy down there, Zach, was very forthcoming and tried to clean up the mess but couldn't get any support.
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I belong to the Monacoers Yahoo forum, a senior member has just listed his 2002 Windsor for $40K, which is a heck of deal. From what I understand it has upgrades like residential refrigerator and is meticulously maintained. It has ~80K miles on it.

This is an older coach but this year Windsor was mounted on the same chassis that the Dynasty, Executive, and Signature is on. It does not have a tag axle but still a nice coach (yes I own one). Here is a brochure for that model year.
Monaco Brochures

I can get the info if you wish.
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Old 01-11-2016, 05:42 PM   #12
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Just to clarify in case you haven't come across the info yet. A 10 yo DP with 60000-80000 miles is just barely broken in. If it has had all maintenance, it will probably outlive you.
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Welcome bimmerboy318. We are in the other side of Kentucky from you 30 miles east of Lexington.
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Welcome to iRV2! I'm just a few miles from L'ville in southern Indiana. You can get an idea of what 100K can get you by looking on some of the online sale sites. Remember asking price and buying price are different.

We bought our first RV (a used B+) from a dealer. Our 2nd, a new Class A gasser from a dealer and our current used DP from an individual off of all things....Craigslist!

One thing to consider is how you'll used the coach. If you're using it for short trips of a few days, your needs maybe different than someone traveling for weeks at a time and if you're full timing, you may need something totally different.

The RV show in L'ville is a good place to look and get an idea of sizes and floor plans. While there are only new units there, you can still get an idea of different sizes and floor plans. Just don't take your checkbook!
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