GARYMAC20002000
PORTERFIELD -- WISCONSIN
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OOPS --- ONLY 35 PAGES.![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/embarrassed.gif "embarrassed")
THE INFO I AM ASKING FOR IS ON THE TIFFIN ALLEGRO 34 TGA WITH FRED.
I JUST HAVE TO SAY AGAIN, THE INFO HERE IS AWESOME. NOW I HAVE TO GO BACK AND READ THE PAGES I SKIPPED OVER.
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NewBeaverBoy
Halfmoon, NY
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Thanks for your insight JohnnieT, very helpful.
Just bought my first coach, pick it up around April 1, 2007; 2006 Beaver Monterey, after 14 months of research; followed your guidance; it made the signature on the dotted line much easier.
Checked out Hersey (2006) and Tampa (2007) shows and many dealers, all the mags, the net, etc.
It realy takes the efforts you suggest to releive the stress of buying "your second home," and the investment into a new lifestyle.
I'm retiring in about 18 months and planning on working towards an exciting and fruitful new experience in the near future.
Until then, plan on playing during long weekends.
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motorhomefamily
Florida
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NewBeaverBoy wrote:Thanks for your insight JohnnieT, very helpful.
Just bought my first coach, pick it up around April 1, 2007; 2006 Beaver Monterey, after 14 months of research; followed your guidance; it made the signature on the dotted line much easier.
Checked out Hersey (2006) and Tampa (2007) shows and many dealers, all the mags, the net, etc.
It realy takes the efforts you suggest to releive the stress of buying "your second home," and the investment into a new lifestyle.
I'm retiring in about 18 months and planning on working towards an exciting and fruitful new experience in the near future.
Until then, plan on playing during long weekends.
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motorhomefamily
Florida
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I´m a new byer for motorhome class A. We will spend some time in the Tampa, Fl, region. Will be lovely, when someone has experience of dealers in Florida or is better buy in an other state. The most brends have a queen bed, but we like king size bed, what is the best way? Thank you!!!!
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2ManytoChoose
CT
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Well this definately was worth reading. Just to bad I read it a year after I made my first purchase. I am now considering my third purchase as neither of the first two have met my expectations...even though they did meet my budget.
Most important thing I got from this is start with "wants and needs". if you start anywhere else you will not be happy. Yes, I am speaking from experience here.
The one question I have left is, where is the best place to get the actual lowdown on manufacturers and which I can trust, as all tell me their product is the best?
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Jackalope
Roswell Georgia
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Great stuff, thanks
BUT! (and please take this as the need for more information, not criticism)
In our case, we've been looking so long and reading so much we know what we want. We know what we can afford. The problem is finding what you want, finding what you want at a good dealer.
When we first started, I couldn't even get people to tell me the best brands. Then someone bought a Damon and a dozen people told them they could get a better brand for less money.
It's very frustrating.
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vinkar23
New Jersey
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Thank you so much for such a meaty guide. I will become a "Newbie" to the class A family later this month. This piece i printed and brought home to the hubby. Its great to know that we are on the right track. To all the replies - "Thank you"! We are armed with the check list guide and i must say not a whole lot of questions or nervousness but eager to "check out" and learn about our new coach with confidence! Yes, we will allow the day (or more- for the "to-do-list)for our PDI inspection - we have a very patient dealer and i did warn him in advance!
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2+yorkie
Greenville, NC
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Newbie update---purchased Monaco Camelot 40PDQ one year ago.
We are celebrating our one year anniversary this month. I am happy to report that we are still very happy with our first motorhome (and first RV). However, the year has been full of fun, excitement, anxiety, and adventure (every trip seemed to hold some surprises-often NOT the good kind). And, we have encountered our share of "new coach problems and bugs" as promised by experienced members of this forum. Every problem is a BIG problem when you have no knowledge or experience, so there was plenty of anxiety along the way. We had problems with our inverter on one of our first trips and also had some trouble with the hydrohot heating system (wiring problem that took several months to resolve). We actually had to turn around and go home when the inverter crashed, and make other arrangements for lodging in Hilton Head that week. That was the worst pill to swallow!! But, we have also had alot of fun.....and learned alot. We have not been disappointed with our selection of options.....glad we opted to go with a king bed and four slides, and even longer rides are enjoyable with both of us sharing the driving. We have met some wonderful people along the way, especially our local RV tech who has helped us get through this first year (6500 miles logged). Thanks for all the advice you share.........it helps so much when you are inexperienced. Tonight we've been reading about extended warranties, and trying to decide if we should get one. (Not too much support in favor from most of the posts we've read.)
(Gene and Lynne) + Reagan the Yorkie
2006 Monaco Camelot 40, Honda CRV toad
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ronjoe
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I bought an ESP from Warranty Experts of San Antonio, Texas 3 years ago. I paid for it in full and received the original contract signed by an agent of the company. My manufacturer's 3 year warranty ran out in April. In the event I needed to use the ESP, I called the 800 number on the contract to familiarize myself with the procedures. No one could find my contract. I called Warranty Experts and have been hung up on, called stupid, and told to get a lawyer. So much for good customer relations. Now I have to go through a bunch of aggravation to resolve the problem. If you are considering an ESP, I definitely would not recommend Warranty Experts. Caveat emptor.
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cotch
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Well, I printed the information and will refer to it when I am ready to buy. I have not purchased a unit as of yet, I am in the information gathering phase. I always planned to purchase a class A when I retired and I am only a few years away from that right now. I have searched the internet for information on "recommended buys" for a class A motor home. I have visited many motorhome sales locations across the country and I have a whole bunch of conflicting information. I am really looking for information on reliability and how well a unit is built i.e. soundproofing. I guess I am looking for the same information that I would get from a consumer reports article on a car. Any suggestions???
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