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rvis2005
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We absolutely love our current motorhome and have it maintained like crazy! BUT, we want bunks and find that they aren't very popular with too many manufacturers we'd consider. The location of the bunks are important to us and the only manufacturer that positions them away from the bedroom is a Prevost converter. Is a Prevost converter my only solution, or has anyone heard of manufacturer's custom design a current floorplan, ie. Newmar, Monaco, Tiffin? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Tommy
Tommy and Kristi Watters
Coppell, TX
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DiamondDan
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rvis2005 wrote:
DiamondDan wrote:
Fleetwood had a really nice floor plan with the discovery 42A. The rear bedroom had a full bath between it and the master. I believe the model was discontinued for 2013

Dan


Dan, That's a very interesting floorplan for sure. It must be a keeper for the one's who bought it as there aren't even any for sale used. The only kind I've liked happen to be in a Prevost, but I wanted to make sure I'm not missing any out there. Thanks for your suggestion.


What they will do now is to build basically that interior configuration o. The American Revolution, just with more power and more up-market fittings. That floor plan is 42T if I recall correctly. I was (this) close to pulling the trigger on the discovery last year, and will look hard at the revolution if business continues to improve.

-dan

tatest
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At a lower price level, Winnebago has a specialty vehicles division that builds mobile offices, command posts, mobile clinics, and accessible motorhomes. The division can build whatever will fit one of a number of different shells they use. When I was looking at them a few years ago, they were building mostly on entry level A-gasser shells, and non-slide Cs, for accessible RVs.

At the other end of the scale, there is Newell in Miami, Oklahoma. Every build is a custom design. AFAIK, everything building now is on their big 45' platform, quite expensive, legendary quality.

Then there are the coach converters outside the RV industry, producing bunkhouse designs of many different capacities for the entertainment industry, and other businesses that require employees to sleep in transit. Not all Prevost, converters work also with other shells and chassis available in North America.

Similarly, almost every build on a heavy duty straight truck chassis is custom, to the initial buyers specific needs. We've had chemistry labs, seismic acquisition and processing centers built on HDTs, in addition to field housing for employees. Hardly ever put something into a motorcoach shell or onto a RV chassis. Sometimes what you need for a life on the road is outside the box defined as RV industry.
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rvis2005
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cktools wrote:
Rvis2005---

Foretravel in Nacogdoches,Texas has a 2012 model IH 45 on their lot that has bunks.
It is stock number 6550p.
Take a look at their sight under preowned
Foretravels are excellent coaches
CK


WOW. They did a great job on that one!!! I haven't considered Foretravel yet I know they build a great product. Thank you for your help.
Tommy and Kristi Watters
Coppell, TX

cktools
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Explorer
Rvis2005---

Foretravel in Nacogdoches,Texas has a 2012 model IH 45 on their lot that has bunks.
It is stock number 6550p.
Take a look at their sight under preowned
Foretravels are excellent coaches
CK

rvis2005
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DiamondDan wrote:
Fleetwood had a really nice floor plan with the discovery 42A. The rear bedroom had a full bath between it and the master. I believe the model was discontinued for 2013

Dan


Dan, That's a very interesting floorplan for sure. It must be a keeper for the one's who bought it as there aren't even any for sale used. The only kind I've liked happen to be in a Prevost, but I wanted to make sure I'm not missing any out there. Thanks for your suggestion.
Tommy and Kristi Watters
Coppell, TX

rvis2005
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bullydogs1 wrote:
Newmar is the only manufacturer that does custom like that..but be prepared for the upcharge.


Newmar would be a serious consideration. It's a very quality product. Thanks for your input.
Tommy and Kristi Watters
Coppell, TX

rvis2005
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Explorer
crasster wrote:
First you'll have to state which manufacturers you'd consider. By saying prevost are you seeking a luxury manufacturer?

I provided a couple to consider. Newmar, Monaco, Tiffin... Yes, converters who convert Prevost shells seem they've been flexible in the past. If Prevost is the only solution, I would consider about a 2007 model. Thanks.
Tommy and Kristi Watters
Coppell, TX

crasster
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Explorer II
First you'll have to state which manufacturers you'd consider. By saying prevost are you seeking a luxury manufacturer?
4 whopping cylinders on Toyota RV's. Talk about great getting good MPG. Also I have a very light foot on the pedal. I followed some MPG advice on Livingpress.com and I now get 22 MPG! Not bad for a home on wheels.

DiamondDan
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Fleetwood had a really nice floor plan with the discovery 42A. The rear bedroom had a full bath between it and the master. I believe the model was discontinued for 2013

Dan

bullydogs1
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Newmar is the only manufacturer that does custom like that..but be prepared for the upcharge.
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