<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statement of Income of Monaco Coach
Corporation as of and for the Quarter ended March 30, 1996, and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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