AKB. Monaco Vesta RV experience

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Just came across these ultra funky RVs but can’t find real world testimonies. They run a Navistar 6.4 l diesel with air ride. Only made them in 2011 and 2012. Should I run away?

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2012-Monaco-Vesta-35PBD-5016465635

 

[Woodpecker]

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Saw that. Can’t trust a seller.

 

[massimoManca II]

Just came across these ultra funky RVs but can’t find real world testimonies. They run a Navistar 6.4 l diesel with air ride. Only made them in 2011 and 2012. Should I run away?

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2012-Monaco-Vesta-35PBD-5016465635

$120M is a HEAVY spend for a 10yr old rig, even a “lightly used” diesel merely broken in with less than 50k on the ticker...

I know my way around Class C motorhomes and RV systems... any Class A would require that you know a heavy truck / commercial fleet mechanic

 

[BW Lion]

I found multiple reviews here

Any Monaco Vesta Owners Here? - iRV2 Forums

I have a 2012 Monaco Vesta 35PBD. Purchased it almost 2 months ago and have been on the road with it since May 28th with it. I have not had any major issues with it. One day we could not get the

www.irv2.com

Any Monaco Vesta Owners Here? - Page 135 - iRV2 Forums

We are in the market for a diesel motorhome in the 30 foot range. We found a low mileage (18000 miles) Vesta for sale this week. We looked it over and took if for a drive. Below are our first

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Apparently the 2011’s didn’t come with an exhaust brake but the 2012’s did, which is important for a rig of this size

You also need to be concerned about where this rig was located during the numerous tidal and hurricane events that have impacted the Gulf Coast over the past ten years. Diamondhead MS isn’t the first place I’d be searching.

 

[harjeff]

With any RV good idea is to have it inspected by a licensed rv inspector. There are soooo many systems and things that break all the time no matter if its entry level or a 3 million dollar Prevost. If interested in RVing it is an awesome way to travel and I only wish I started earlier as we have been doing it for 9 yrs now and have moved from a Class A Gas to our current 40' DP with 3 slides. Things I have learned over the years...they are costly to maintain and if you are not mechanically inclined or have VERY deep pockets don't do it as it will be nothing but a headache. I fix most everything on our coach except the diesel engine and chassis issues that get addressed by a heavy diesel shop at $150 an hour! Just be aware of what your getting into. Monaco's are very good quality coaches, but get an inspection. NADA RV lists that model for retail of 140K, so the price is not out of line assuming its in good shape, sounds like a good deal. Being priced that much under book would have my antenna's up for issues.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Thanks, keep forgetting about irv2.