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Old 01-20-2025, 01:28 AM   #1
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Inherited 2001 Monaco Executive

As in title - we are new owners of a currently non-running (x1 + year) 2001 Monaco Executive. It has been used as a "park Model"the last 6 years with not much maintenance and no known upgrades. FIL was an engineer and loved this MH and tinkering with all its systems. We are happy trailer owners and plan on staying in that groove. We need advice and direction to pass this MH on. Not sure what it's worth in present condition or even if there is a market for it. Tires are older, batteries seem adequate to turn the diesel over but not starting.
Any advice appreciated to get it marketable. Wife would love to get it off its pad and hookups and move on.
TIA!
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Did any smoke come out of the exhaust when you cranked it? First thing I'd do is change the fuel filters and dump any fuel in the old ones into a clean white bucket to see what's in it.
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If it has a Detroit for a motor, it is a desirable coach
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The Monaco Executive is the 2nd in the line behind the Signature. It is a desirable coach depending on condition and model. Does it have any slides, length, floor plan.



Here is a link to download brochure to you know what you have https://www.monacocoach.com/service-and-repairs/



You have an option to sell it as is where is but you won't get much for it, there is a 2002 Executive on RVTRADER now for $16500.



If yours in decent running condition I'd think ~$30-50K if it is a desirable floor plan and power plant. These coaches are well built.



If you can get the engine running it will add $$$ to the value. If the rest of it has been maintained that's even better. Sitting that long it could have Algae in the fuel and the filters stopped up. Easiest thing to do is put new filters in and a 5 gallon fuel supply to the primary filter and see if it will start. Check the filters you pull out, algae will be black slime, I had it once and it almost choked off the fuel filter. It there is algae you'll have to have the fuel pumped out and tank cleaned and/or do a fuel polishing routine on the tank.


You probably have 8 tires if it has a tag axle. Rule of thumb is 7 years. I paid $600/tire 4 years ago, these were Yokohama's. I wouldn't go with Michelin due to cost. So your looking at $4800 for tires. So if you don't replace a potential buyer will know this and use it as a negotiation point.



A lot will depend on overall condition, including the roof so if hasn't been maintained that will bring the price down. If there are any signs of leaks on the inside that will hurt. Source of roof leaks are any openings, lap sealant is used to seal so if it is cracked bad it can leak. The roof is a fiberglass roof, I've used a low pressure power washer to clean mine and then painted with Rustoleum top side paint, cost ~$60. It will look good.
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What do you want to do? sounds like the wife wants it gone ASAP, which is not a bad plan. Advertise as is where is, and somebody will buy it at the right price. Otherwise you could put some effort into seeing if it will start, then seeing if it will drive, then selling it as is with at least the buyer able to save towing costs. If you start paying people to fix it, they'll rapidly eat into the value it has,but if it's really worth $30-50k running, then some effort to get it driving is worth it. I don't know that market.
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First, get all the paperwork in place that shows that you actually own it or have the authority to sell it.

Second, get it running. The tires may be old, it may be dirty, ... but someone will buy it at a low enough price. It it does not run, the pool of potential buyers is very small.

Or, just give it away to someone that will remove it.
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As in title - we are new owners of a currently non-running (x1 + year) 2001 Monaco Executive. It has been used as a "park Model"the last 6 years with not much maintenance and no known upgrades. FIL was an engineer and loved this MH and tinkering with all its systems. We are happy trailer owners and plan on staying in that groove. We need advice and direction to pass this MH on. Not sure what it's worth in present condition or even if there is a market for it. Tires are older, batteries seem adequate to turn the diesel over but not starting.
Any advice appreciated to get it marketable. Wife would love to get it off its pad and hookups and move on.
TIA!

Where are you/the motorhome located? May be able to have one of the more knowledgeable Forum members look at it with you-- really difficult to give relevant advice on something like this without "Eyes on it".
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