Skid Row Joe wrote:
Mr.Mark wrote:
Skid Row Joe wrote:
Mr.Mark wrote:
Crah, yes, the slide-out's have inflatable seals. It also does not have slide topper awnings which I will definitely not miss (flapping on windy days). It will have four large roof awnings, 2 on each side for shade and will auto close if windy. I'm not aware of the inflatable seal on the front door on the Prevost, I do have it on my Dynasty. I have an adjustable valve for it in the generator compartment. The Liberty Coach will have 3 ipads through-out the coach to control the systems (awnings, air, heat, floor heat, window shades, TV's, satellite, etc.) It will also connect with an iphone (which I don't have yet) where I can control the functions remotely.
We will NOT have Over-the-road-air on our Prevost. You cannot have it with four slides, two slides max with OTR. Some people love it and will not have a coach without it. I would rather have four slides. We will have dash air along with four roof airs that will run off the four inverters without running the genny (if I want). Our coach will be equipped with 3 Lithium Ion house batteries that have a 10+ yrs. life expectancy ($7,000 each). When new batteries are needed, these can be rebuilt at significantly less money than replacing. The genny and motor will have their own AGM starting batteries.
I really don't know much about Kevlar only hearing the word for the first time when speaking with the Marathon salesman. I saw on the Liberty Coach website that they do use Kevlar. All I know is that it does make for a nice finish.
Prevost makes two chassis, the H3-45 and the XLIII. The XLIII (newest model), has the stainless metal lower sides and the whole coach is at one level inside. On the H3-45, the driver cockpit is set a few steps lower being separate from the salon. It does give you a commanding view out the front window with this set-up. The TV is on a lift in the ceiling in that area so the TV viewing is nice. The new XLIII will only offer two slides max as the wheelbase has been extended (compared to the XLII) and can't handle the weight of four slides, only two. Still a nice chassis if it works for the customer.
MM.
I'm very interested in learning about the different nuances of the Prevost, Prevost shells, as per slides, and the chassis differences between their own product line. What better a font of information here, than an actual new buyer of a Prevost conversion - Liberty, in this case. 25 years ago, a friend of mine here in Dallas, Texas bought a new Prevost, Liberty conversion custom-made of course. It cost him just under $400K. 14 or so years later he had it up for sale, in it's very used condition with lots of miles and wear on it for as I recall; $120K or so. At the time, I went and looked at it from the exterior and decided against it because of it's worn look after being ridden hard for all those years and miles. It was a 40'er with the Detroit Silver 92 labeling on the rear exterior of the coach. The lower sides were the polished aluminum. The diesel generator was located in a left side, front compartment. It's good to read here that the Prevost is still in my estimation the top of the heap. Were I to upgrade from my lowly fiberglass diesel rig, I'd feel that if I were to go Prevost, it would be a once and done decision - as I am reading your outlook is for a 20-year timeframe/ownership horizon of your new Prevost.
The quality of the Prevost shell is what helped me make my decision. The prices of a new Prevost conversion with all the amenities are ranging from $2.2 to just under $2.7 MSRP.
They are a commitment for sure. I don't see any reason to trade, ever. :)
Mark
Mark,
Do you know of a Prevost forum that doesn't have an admission annual fee? I'd like to pursue my interest in purchasing a pre-owned Prevost, is why I am asking.
SRJ, yes, you can go to www.PrevostCommunity.com and sign up as their site is free. There is a delay as they check out your info (how I don't know). The guys over there are full of Prevost info and helped us tremendously with all of their knowledge and experience.
Also, since I've been reading the PC website, there has been a surge in used Prevost sales. There is also a guy that owns a Prevost service center that chimes in with repair answers.
Good luck and safe travels,
MM.
