<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF INCOME OF MONACO COACH CORPORATION
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 3, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS EITIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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