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Monaco Diplomat 43DF

Class Abuilt 2016–16Mixed build tierScarce on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$189,200est. used (2016, 10 yr old)

Sticker was $355,577 in 2016. Out of production since 2016, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2016 unit.

THE SPECS
Length43.8 ft
Height (incl. A/C)12.9 ft
Width8.5 ft
Interior height7.0 ft
GVWR44,600 lb
Dry weightnot published
Sleeps8
Slide-outs3
Fresh water100 gal
Grey water60 gal
Black water40 gal
Fuel150 gal
Engine / chassisCummins ISL 450 hp / Roadmaster tag-axle chassis, Allison 6-speed
GeneratorOnan 8.0 kW Quiet Diesel

A missing row means the maker never published that figure: unknown, not zero.

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • Master queen bed(Permanent)
  • Convertible sofa beds(Convertible)
HOW IT'S BUILT: 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Monaco (Mixed tier): Monaco Coach Corp (2005-2009), Navistar RV (2010-2013), REV Recreation Group (2014-2017)

YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
  • 2016Introduced under REV Recreation Group ownership
  • 2016Last model year
FINDING ONE

Scarce: months of watching; be ready to fly and drive it home. Why: only one model year; 10 years out of production. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.

OUR TAKE

REV-era Diplomat — every 2016-2017 plan is a 43-footer on a 44,600 lb tag-axle chassis with a 150 gal fuel tank.

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Data compiled from manufacturer spec sheets, retrieved 2026-07.