Wondering about a Class A........

hmmm, I could swear our old 2000 Pace Arrow (Ford F53 chassis) has an "SRS" logo on the steering wheel...
Some years ago, could be faulty memory.

Our Monaco DP does not.

I drool over the Prevosts (saw several last night) but unless I win the lottery, my aging Bounder is what I've got.

If I had a car with those deadly Takata inflators, I'd disable the stupid things. They're more dangerous than not having "airbags". "Airbags"were so-called to hide the fact that they aren't inflated with air, but with the products of combustion resulting from burning rocket fuel.

My opinion is that they're more dangerous than not having them and relying on good seat-belts. It's sad that many RV's don't have 3-point seat-belts and that the lap belts are attached to the seat frame. I doubt that the Flexsteel seats have been tested adequately for crash-worthiness.

My 2002 does not have any air bags in the steering wheel or dash.

lanerd wrote:
I like your first answer...good chuckle.

But you did say: "I've chatted with several Prevost owners that decided to go with an older Prevost vs. buying a new conventional motorhome for the sturdiness and protection that they offer."

So are you selling your 2015 and getting an older one?

Ron

Nope, time will do that on it's own. :(

MM.

I like your first answer...good chuckle.

But you did say: "I've chatted with several Prevost owners that decided to go with an older Prevost vs. buying a new conventional motorhome for the sturdiness and protection that they offer."

So are you selling your 2015 and getting an older one?

Ron

lanerd wrote:

Mr.Mark wrote:
I also don't think any class A has airbags. First, the steering wheels usually are not in a position to protect the driver as the steering wheels are angled more flat (horizontal to the floor).

One thing that lead us to a Prevost chassis is the protection in the front. We have real front and rear bumpers and our chassis is DOT certified. The front end has steel bars that run under the windshield. Also, having a split windshield also offers front-end support and rigidity.

Our generator is located about halfway down on the driver's side.

The chances that we are ever in a crash are rather minimal. I'm sure most of you have seen traditional motorhomes in a crash, they seem to simply fall apart as the house is attached to the chassis. Prevosts are built as one unit.

It certainly doesn't mean a Prevost can't be crushed, but the robust chassis offers greater protection.

I've chatted with several Prevost owners that decided to go with an older Prevost vs. buying a new conventional motorhome for the sturdiness and protection that they offer.

MM.

MM...a 2015 Prevost Liberty is an "older Prevost"??

Ron

Yea, the 2016's are out now with the 2017's next month.... ours is 'old hat'. :)

MM.

PS. I didn't say ours was an older Prevost, I said that I spoke with folks that had older Prevosts and their reason for purchasing one. :)

I'm not sure I would want a Takata air bag to deploy.
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The DW vehicle has em with no parts available for the past 18 months.
The Ram I sold in July was the same, no available part :E

Thats why i like rexair welded steel construction all the way around

There is no Federal requirement for supplemental restraint associated with a class A coach so the chassis builders do not include them. Lap and shoulder belt is all you'll find. If you want airbags you'll need to drop to a Class C.