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

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 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

Fear much OP? There's a few folks that bitterly cling to Wanderlodge for the same reason, robust construction.

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 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.

Mine doesn't. JMHO. Anyone with a lot of safety in mind probably wouldn't drive a class A MH. There is absolutely nothing in front to protect you except plastic and light metal framing. DPs are little better with a generator up front. I suspect the reason we don't see a lot of public information on the lack of safety because RV drivers, only my opinion, are more careful drivers and there isn't a lot of front collisions. Probably more side collisions, roll overs, loss of control etc due to wind. Some of the bad front collisions like head on in WY a couple of years ago the occupants in the front don't do well. Maybe in the future as more and more RVs get on the road there will be more safety required. I think about it all the time I'm driving my MH and try to stay away bad situations. That is all we can do.

My 2008 and 2012 do not I do not think any do

Don't know about newer ones, but my 2003 does not.