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09-26-2013, 09:35 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Tacoma, WA
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Looking at 2008 monaco diplomat
Good morning,
We are looking at a used 2008 Monaco Diplomat 40SKQ. We have been looking at the forums and have noticed that the advice is good. Does anyone have any information on this model? We would sure appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance.
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09-26-2013, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Palmer Ak
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While not the same model, we purchased a 2009 Diplomat 38PDQ this spring. So far we have been pleased with it and have not had any major issues. One think that we have found is that we have a 'lot' more inside storage. Even after taking all of the 'stuff' out of our old MH, we still had a few compartments that had all kinds of space left over. One thing that the DW really likes is the ceramic tile floor. So much easier to keep clean. So far we are not getting as good fuel mileage with the 400hp Cummins compared to our 330HP but the extra power is sure nice when dealing with hills.
Hope that all works out for you.
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2009 38' Diplomat
CSM- retired, wife as co-pilot
Reka & Ali providing security (our 2 labs)
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09-26-2013, 10:21 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Silver Springs, FL. USA
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Just general info: Monoco builds a pretty nice coach, with decent cabinet work, solid chassis, quality wiring harnesses, etc. I would consider all but their lowest end models to be prime candidates for purchase (the Diplomat is a mid-range diesel).
The Holiday Rambler Endeavor is essentially the same coach, with minor differences in trim.
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Former owner of 2004 American Tradition and several other RVs
Home is in the Ocala Nat'l Forest near Ocala, FL
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09-26-2013, 12:57 PM
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Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Tacoma, WA
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Looking at a 2008 monaco diplomat 40skq
Thank you both for your replies. I appreciate any information. Thanks again.
If things go well, maybe I'll be changing my picture soon.
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09-26-2013, 01:04 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Texas Boomers Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denmark and Spain
Posts: 2,029
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There are some 2008 model out there at very attractive prices. Here is one example that looks promising.
I don't think it matters what brand you get - you will have issues that will need attention as you go along. It is not like buying a house (although the price may be similar).
If you are handy with the tools, you will be able to fix a lot of things yourself.
Good luck hunting
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09-26-2013, 01:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: rancho mirage CA
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although I eventually purchased a Monaco Beaver Iwas serious about a couple of Diplomats and Dynasty's After reading post on IRV2 about both of them I settled on the Dynasty due to the rear radiator as opposed to the side radiator and then at the last minute ran into the Beaver and bought it No regrets great coach
Jim
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09-26-2013, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
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We had a 2008 Diplomat and it was a great coach. hardly anything went wrong with it. The only complaint that we had ( and it's not a big one) is that it only had three leveling legs with the front one being in the center didn't feel as stable as the 4 leg models
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09-26-2013, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jmoffat
although I eventually purchased a Monaco Beaver Iwas serious about a couple of Diplomats and Dynasty's After reading post on IRV2 about both of them I settled on the Dynasty due to the rear radiator as opposed to the side radiator and then at the last minute ran into the Beaver and bought it No regrets great coach
Jim
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I always thought the side radiators were prefered
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2008 43' Holiday Rambler Scepter PDQ
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09-26-2013, 04:25 PM
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Location: Hanover, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 96 Wideglide
I always thought the side radiators were prefered 
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Same with me. ???
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09-27-2013, 09:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: rancho mirage CA
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I knew what I wanted to say but didn't type it correctly I wanted a side radiator that's why I favored a Dynasty and then bought a Beaver also with a side radiator
Jim
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09-27-2013, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Charlotte NC area
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Google the exact model you are looking for.I just did it and quite a few are for sale
scottmotorcoach.com shows one for sale. Just put in the year make and model in Google.
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