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Ocean_Mist
Explorer
Jun 11, 2017

1996 Prevost Country Coach XL 40or Monaco Exec 40' PICS

Ok just tossing some things around and I wanted to get your savy opinion...

Which one do i get and why...? :@

Is the Prevost higher than the Monaco Exec?

Coach Specifications
Year:1996
Make: Prevost Country Coach XL 40’
Model: Vin#:2PCM33407T1025975
Slides:0
Miles:169,707
Engine: Detroit Series 60
Tires: New Michelins 04/06/2015
Mechanics/Equipment
Generator: Power Tech 17.5-3,370 Hours
Leveling System:
Country Coach Leveling
Antenna
Air Condition/Heat:
3 Roof Airs/ Wabasto Heat
Dash Air
Country Coach over the road air
Water Heater:
2 Atwood Electric
Appliances
Refrigerator:
Whirlpool side by side
Cook Top:
Gaggenau 2 Burner Electric
Washer/Dryer:
Splendide Combo (New)
Microwave:
Sharp Convection
Entertainment Bay
TV:
Samsung 32”
Electrical/Batteries
House
Batteries
:
6
-
8
-
D’s 9/15
Start Batteries:
4
-
12volt 9/15
Inverters:
2
-
Heart Freedom 25
Electronics
CB Radio:
Maxon
(Living Room)
Television:
26” Samsung
Surround Sound
: Sony
Radio:
Sony
(Bedroom)
Television:
23” Visio
Shades:
Hunter Douglas
Awnings
:
Zip Dee

And the Monaco is 2006 Monaco Executive 525 Cummins,
Allison.. you know the one I been looking at?





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  • tropical36's avatar
    tropical36
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2017
    You didn't give any prices, but sure do like the looks and quality of the PREVOST and if multiple slides or bathrooms aren't important to you, then I'd probably go with it and for the right price of course.
  • timmac's avatar
    timmac
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2017
    You want the one with slides, trust me once you spend time in one without you will be saying why I didn't go for the slide model..

    Slides make so much more room, also slides get a better resale when if ever you decide to sell..
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Jun 11, 2017
    You don't need slides if the floor plan is good. I still love my 1988 Prevost and YES, the Prevost is WAY higher than a Monaco. Factory service from Prevost is available in CA, FL, TX (Houston and Dallas), TN and NJ for the chassis and most components.
    No matter what, the floor plan is still most important. The nice part about a Prevost is that you can do multiple updates and upgrades and still have a robust and dependable coach for many years to come. We have over 350,000 miles on ours and we live full time and travel full time with the greatest confidence.
  • mike_brez's avatar
    mike_brez
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2017
    I like the Prevost
    Much better quality. You should go drive them both. I have driven a mid 70s and couldent believe the ride.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Jun 11, 2017
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    if you edit out the colons or put spaces around them, before posting

    Ocean Mist wrote:
    Ok just tossing some things around and I wanted to get your savy opinion...

    Which one do i get and why...? : @

    Is the Prevost higher than the Monaco Exec?

    Coach Specifications
    Year : 1996
    MakePrevost Country Coach XL 40’
    Model : Vin# : 2PCM33407T1025975
    Slides : 0
    Miles 169,707
    Engine Detroit Series 60
    Tires New Michelins 04/06/2015
    Mechanics/Equipment
    Generator Power Tech 17.5-3,370 Hours
    Leveling System :
    Country Coach Leveling
    Antenna
    Air Condition/Heat
    3 Roof Airs/ Wabasto Heat
    Dash Air
    Country Coach over the road air
    Water Heater
    2 Atwood Electric
    Appliances
    Refrigerator
    Whirlpool side by side
    Cook Top
    Gaggenau 2 Burner Electric
    Washer/Dryer
    Splendide Combo (New)
    Microwave
    Sharp Convection
    Entertainment Bay
    TV
    Samsung 32”
    Electrical/Batteries
    House
    Batteries

    6
    -
    8
    -
    D’s 9/15
    Start Batteries
    4
    -
    12volt 9/15
    Inverters
    2
    -
    Heart Freedom 25
    Electronics
    CB Radio Maxon

    (Living Room)
    Television
    26” Samsung

    Surround Sound Sony
    Radio Sony
    (Bedroom)
    Television 23” Visio
    Shades Hunter Douglas
    Awnings
    Zip Dee

    And the Monaco is 2006 Monaco Executive 525 Cummins,
    Allison.. you know the one I been looking at?

  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Jun 11, 2017
    the provost is TOO GAUDY for me
    i love the build quality, but its just not me

    get the one You and the DW love

    but remember somebody has to clean all that glass, those mirrors, lights and chrome

    if she don't want to do it, it becomes your job
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2017
    Ocean Mist, it looks like there have been updates to the '96 Prevost. The choice is really a decision that only you can make.

    The Prevost will go 2M miles with regular maintenance. The Executive is not too shabby either.

    The Prevost has real front and rear bumpers and built with a solid cage. You are so close to the purchase of the Executive that the Prevost may slip through your fingers. You need to read on www.prevostcommunity.com for quite sometime for the desire to get into your blood.

    Once you are hooked, you won't look back. I never regretted our Monaco purchase as it was an excellent first coach for us to learn. Moving up to a Prevost is a committment, it's not cheaper in maintenance, everything is a much higher quality.

    The non-private toilet could be a deal breaker depending on your situation.

    But don't forget, the beautiful moon while camping looks exactly the same whether you are in a tent or a Prevost.

    Safe travels,
    Mark

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