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Mandalay Class A - Diesel reviews

3.9 (9 reviews)
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4.8
Overall quality
4.1
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4.9
Driving/towing
4.4
Factory warranty
1.3

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Debra Wakeley

Florida

Reviewed on December 2, 2021

RV reviewed 2007 Mandalay Valencia 38C view listing

4.2
A great towing coach with a smooth ride lots of storage and good layout .A great driving experience with superior views from the large full window in the front of the coach .Lots of storage interior and exterior .Very comfortable coach with a good size shower and bathroom .... read more
A great towing coach with a smooth ride lots of storage and good layout .A great driving experience with superior views from the large full window in the front of the coach .Lots of storage interior and exterior .Very comfortable coach with a good size shower and bathroom .
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
4.0
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4.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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Mike Mcvey

Louisiana

Reviewed on May 11, 2021

RV reviewed 2008 Mandalay Presidio 38E view listing

4.6
We love our Presidio 360 very roomy one bedroom but will sleep 4 people drives like a dream we bought it one owner who purchased it new it’s a beautiful bus We have had C classes and A classes but nothing is compared to a bus... read more
We love our Presidio 360 very roomy one bedroom but will sleep 4 people drives like a dream we bought it one owner who purchased it new it’s a beautiful bus We have had C classes and A classes but nothing is compared to a bus
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
4.0
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5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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Dana Merrick

Florida

Reviewed on March 30, 2017

RV reviewed 2008 Mandalay Presidio 38E view listing

4.2
Bought in 2013, lived in winters in Florida travelled to North Dakota then down to Vegas and back to Indiana before returning to Florida. Very livable, comfortable with plenty of storage looks great. Had New Michelin tires in June of 2014. Brand new flex steel captain chairs 2015 which have been covered ever... read more
Bought in 2013, lived in winters in Florida travelled to North Dakota then down to Vegas and back to Indiana before returning to Florida. Very livable, comfortable with plenty of storage looks great. Had New Michelin tires in June of 2014. Brand new flex steel captain chairs 2015 which have been covered ever since. Has mostly LED lighting. Convection microwave, fireplace. Ice maker, 4 door refrigerator. Self seeking satellite system set for dish network. Full length slide on passenger side with 2 slides on driver side. Power Windshield shade. Power awnings. New never been used sofa sleeper. Queen bed. Large bathroom. Airforce 1 breaking system with blue ox tow package. Owner willing to sell tow vehicle (2013 Honda CRV.)
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
4.0
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5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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4.0
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Dennis Treutlein

North Carolina

Reviewed on July 29, 2015

RV reviewed 2008 Mandalay Mandalay 40G view listing

4.0
Best driving RV in its class. Roomy and extremely livable. Has all the extras anyone would need.... read more
Best driving RV in its class. Roomy and extremely livable. Has all the extras anyone would need.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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Ken Krueger

Florida

Reviewed on June 12, 2015

RV reviewed 2006 Mandalay Valencia 36A view listing

3.8
This is a great entry level diesel pusher motor home. It has a very comfortable floor plan even with only two sldes. The living room slide is 13 feet long and a big 36 inch depth so it really expands the living area. The basement storage has three bins with full width pass through. Handling is nimble with lit... read more
This is a great entry level diesel pusher motor home. It has a very comfortable floor plan even with only two sldes. The living room slide is 13 feet long and a big 36 inch depth so it really expands the living area. The basement storage has three bins with full width pass through. Handling is nimble with little oversteer. Air brakes, air suspension and engine braking make handling even easier. With the Banks Power Pack installed, mileage has improved by 5% to 8.6 mpg. The lack of full body paint means a little more exterior maintenance, but multiple applications of PoliGlow have really brought out the shine. All in all a very nice coach with many amenities and solid performance.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
4.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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Rick

Alabama

Reviewed on March 19, 2015

RV reviewed 2007 Mandalay Valencia 36A view listing

3.6
This is a solid mid-grade coach; much like a Jeep is to vehicles. Built solidly (minimal popped screws and loose things) Quality components (Freightliner, Allison, Dometic, Flexsteel) Great insulated glass (double pane, and only one fog in 8 years) Solid wood cabinets, not pressboard. tons and to... read more
This is a solid mid-grade coach; much like a Jeep is to vehicles. Built solidly (minimal popped screws and loose things) Quality components (Freightliner, Allison, Dometic, Flexsteel) Great insulated glass (double pane, and only one fog in 8 years) Solid wood cabinets, not pressboard. tons and tons of storage. What you won't see are the glitz and glamour items that cost another $40,000, like granite counters, fireplaces, ceramic tile flooring (all of which can be added to the Mandalay if you wish)
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
4.0
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5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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Rick

Alabama

Reviewed on February 6, 2015

RV reviewed 2007 Mandalay Valencia 36A view listing

3.6
Comparing to cars, the Mandalay 36A is a nice Jeep or Buick. Better than most, without the bells and whistles that add bling instead of function. Solidly constructed on a Freightliner chassis, powered by a Cummins 300HP engine, and mated to an Allison transmission, the ride is very good. I haven't ... read more
Comparing to cars, the Mandalay 36A is a nice Jeep or Buick. Better than most, without the bells and whistles that add bling instead of function. Solidly constructed on a Freightliner chassis, powered by a Cummins 300HP engine, and mated to an Allison transmission, the ride is very good. I haven't driven a Newell or Country Coach, so can't compare to the finest, but it doesn't wander, and gets 9.5 MPG at 62MPH. The big guys can't say that... Inside is nice without being flashy. Solid wood cabinets, 2 13,500BTU A/C units, a 40,000 heater, separate toilet room from the main bath, and LOTs of storage, both inside and underneath. Room and hookups for a washer/dryer, and for a TV in the basement area, large awning, backup camera and a full set of gauges. This looks, feels and drives like a solid motorhome.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
4.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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Ken

Florida

Reviewed on February 6, 2015

RV reviewed 2006 Mandalay Valencia 36A view listing

3.6
We purchased a used 2006 Valencia as our first motor home. We have put about 11,000 miles on it since the spring of 2013. It has a great floor plan with plenty of space for my wife and me. The basement storage is spacious with the two middle bays having a pass-through the full width of the coach. I opted to i... read more
We purchased a used 2006 Valencia as our first motor home. We have put about 11,000 miles on it since the spring of 2013. It has a great floor plan with plenty of space for my wife and me. The basement storage is spacious with the two middle bays having a pass-through the full width of the coach. I opted to install a Banks Power Pack on the Cummins 5.9L diesel engine and it provided plenty of torque and HP as we toured the Ozarks and southern Appalatians towing our Honda CRV. I don't think there are many of these coaches on the market, but one that is well kept can be a steal for a first time buyer or someone looking to move up from a gas powered coach.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
4.0
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5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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0.0
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Rick

Alabama

Reviewed on February 6, 2015

RV reviewed 2007 Mandalay Valencia 36A view listing

3.6
Comparing to cars, the Mandalay 36A is a nice Jeep or Buick. Better than most, without the bells and whistles that add bling instead of function. Solidly constructed on a Freightliner chassis, powered by a Cummins 300HP engine, and mated to an Allison transmission, the ride is very good. I haven't ... read more
Comparing to cars, the Mandalay 36A is a nice Jeep or Buick. Better than most, without the bells and whistles that add bling instead of function. Solidly constructed on a Freightliner chassis, powered by a Cummins 300HP engine, and mated to an Allison transmission, the ride is very good. I haven't driven a Newell or Country Coach, so can't compare to the finest, but it doesn't wander, and gets 9.5 MPG at 62MPH. The big guys can't say that... Inside is nice without being flashy. Solid wood cabinets, 2 13,500BTU A/C units, a 40,000 heater, separate toilet room from the main bath, and LOTs of storage, both inside and underneath. Room and hookups for a washer/dryer, and for a TV in the basement area, large awning, backup camera and a full set of gauges. This looks, feels and drives like a solid motorhome.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
4.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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