Prevost

[badluck]

Anybody here have one? I’ve often thought when I retire, I’d like to pick up a rockstar motor home to cruise the us in. I’d probably do this for a couple of years, possibly come home for a week or two every 4 months. Then sell it. Anyone have one of these badass Prevost diesel pushers?

 

[Willie B]

... I will go outside and look to see if I have one...

... i’m not completely sure but it doesn’t look like I have one???...

 

[monkeyswrench]

I've driven some, and stayed in a couple, but haven't owned one...not yet at least. This was a while back though, the newer ones may be even nicer. I don't know how, but maybe?

 

[rush1]

Here you go if you're not going to buy new.
http://www.prevost-stuff.com/used_coaches.htm

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

Anybody here have one? I’ve often thought when I retire, I’d like to pick up a rockstar motor home to cruise the us in. I’d probably do this for a couple of years, possibly come home for a week or two every 4 months. Then sell it. Anyone have one of these badass Prevost diesel pushers?

When I retire, I plan on staying at hotels and resorts.

 

[rush1]

If you're only going to keep it a short time a Marathon or Liberty is the way to go, if you decide your going to keep it a long time a well documented and taken care of Royale coach will need less maintenance.The system are not as complicated as other coaches and they use more common rv manufactured parts so they are cheaper to repair, as far as the Prevost shell the maintenance cost are the same across the board.

 

[rush1]

As far as rv resorts go these are some of the finest in the country
http://www.prevost-stuff.com/Real_Estate_List.html

 

[Shrub Lurker]

when I retire I will be happy to just wake up every morning

 

[spectras only]

Glorified Greyhound bus.J/K Buddy driven million miles on tour coaches alone, and the Prevost chassies [made in Canada ] are the best in his opinion.

 

[Hydroman55]

You better check insurance rates...Years ago almost bought a used one and just too much operational cost even when parked.
Also as said earlier some of the conversion companies use systems that are not commonly used RV off the shelf stuff. For example the OTR air conditioning set up is big bucks to maintain and repair.
One other point, buy with series 60 Detroit as compared to the old 2 cycle Detroit. Nice units can be bought for a 100k used with non series 60 and there’s a reason.

 

[kiwi77]

Anybody here have one? I’ve often thought when I retire, I’d like to pick up a rockstar motor home to cruise the us in. I’d probably do this for a couple of years, possibly come home for a week or two every 4 months. Then sell it. Anyone have one of these badass Prevost diesel pushers?

I looked at a few. Prevost can only be spec’d with Volvo power. Bought a Newell instead. Quality is superior in my opinion.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Stay out of California and you can pick up some really nice older GM bus conversions.

 

[kiwi77]

View attachment 824403 Glorified Greyhound bus.J/K Buddy driven million miles on tour coaches alone, and the Prevost chassies [made in Canada ] are the best in his opinion.

When will Prevost ditch those outdated two piece windshields!

 

[Go-Fly]

My folks owned one for many years. The wife and I took it on many trips too. They had very little trouble with it. The key is to keep them moving and not let them sit, using them once a year. It had great fit, finish and function. It was a handful to drive however. Dad used to joke that there wasn't a curb between Oregon and Florida that didn't have his rubber on it. Finding a place to park it was always a problem and you had to plan ahead. Mom and Dad wore out 3 motorhomes and were on their 4 when Dad past away. Every time they bought a new one, it got smaller. They ended up with a 28ft Mini Winne. They could go anywhere and stop anywhere. The wife and I are going through the same thing with our 42ft fith wheel. It has 30K miles on the road and I'm ready to go smaller when we get back on the road. Your life style changes once you get on the road. What you think is important, all of a sudden becomes a joke. If you wash dishes for the two of you every night, why do you need 16 of everything. Enjoy your retirement.

 

[TCHB]

When I retire, I plan on staying at hotels and resorts.

Much better than hanging around old campgrounds.

 

[fmo24]

As nice as the real buses drive I think some of the newer high end motorhomes have more functionality and livability. The floor plans are better suited to full time living with bath and 1/2 king size beds and such.
I should add if your budget allows you can have one customized to your needs and taste.

 

[Universal Elements]

Anybody here have one? I’ve often thought when I retire, I’d like to pick up a rockstar motor home to cruise the us in. I’d probably do this for a couple of years, possibly come home for a week or two every 4 months. Then sell it. Anyone have one of these badass Prevost diesel pushers?

Dkahnjob on here has one

 

[pronstar]

Rockstar/tour coaches are lived/in while being driven, so generally no slide-outs.

Something to consider...


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[evantwheeler]

Nothing wrong with Country Coach or Foretravel. Both high end coaches, albeit not as high end as Pevost, and you can find really nice early 2000's units that are pre-smog and have big engines for well under $150k. My 2000 40' Foretravel has a 450hp 1500 lbft big block Cummins in it (M11). Between the big block, the outboard air bags, the Allison transmission retarder (trans brake), and the disc brakes, the coach is a pleasure to drive. I can comfortably cruise at 80 mph towing a 10k enclosed once I get out of Cali.

 

[kiwi77]

Nothing wrong with Country Coach or Foretravel. Both high end coaches, albeit not as high end as Pevost, and you can find really nice early 2000's units that are pre-smog and have big engines for well under $150k. My 2000 40' Foretravel has a 450hp 1500 lbft big block Cummins in it (M11). Between the big block, the outboard air bags, the Allison transmission retarder (trans brake), and the disc brakes, the coach is a pleasure to drive. I can comfortably cruise at 80 mph towing a 10k enclosed once I get out of Cali.

Loved my Country Coach!

 

[Instigator]

Our plan is a Power Cat and a Beach House in the Caribbean.

 

[Bigbore500r]

Rockstar/tour coaches are lived/in while being driven, so generally no slide-outs.

Something to consider...


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Sounds like an unnecessary compromise...YOLO

 

[Willie B]

My folks owned one for many years. The wife and I took it on many trips too. They had very little trouble with it. The key is to keep them moving and not let them sit, using them once a year. It had great fit, finish and function. It was a handful to drive however. Dad used to joke that there wasn't a curb between Oregon and Florida that didn't have his rubber on it. Finding a place to park it was always a problem and you had to plan ahead. Mom and Dad wore out 3 motorhomes and were on their 4 when Dad past away. Every time they bought a new one, it got smaller. They ended up with a 28ft Mini Winne. They could go anywhere and stop anywhere. The wife and I are going through the same thing with our 42ft fith wheel. It has 30K miles on the road and I'm ready to go smaller when we get back on the road. Your life style changes once you get on the road. What you think is important, all of a sudden becomes a joke. If you wash dishes for the two of you every night, why do you need 16 of everything. Enjoy your retirement.

...After many years of hitting the road I made a discovery... paper plates and plastic cups ...throwaway stuff ...no dishwashing required...thumbup...

 

[Universal Elements]

Sounds like an unnecessary compromise...YOLO

i’ve had that happen once couldn’t get the slide in electrically. Thank God I had the manual rod. When I got home finally figured out it was one of the terminals that came loose on the 6 V battery. Went through all the batteries and installed some kick ass lockwashers and Loctite.

 

[gqchris]

My folks owned one for many years. The wife and I took it on many trips too. They had very little trouble with it. The key is to keep them moving and not let them sit, using them once a year. It had great fit, finish and function. It was a handful to drive however. Dad used to joke that there wasn't a curb between Oregon and Florida that didn't have his rubber on it. Finding a place to park it was always a problem and you had to plan ahead. Mom and Dad wore out 3 motorhomes and were on their 4 when Dad past away. Every time they bought a new one, it got smaller. They ended up with a 28ft Mini Winne. They could go anywhere and stop anywhere. The wife and I are going through the same thing with our 42ft fith wheel. It has 30K miles on the road and I'm ready to go smaller when we get back on the road. Your life style changes once you get on the road. What you think is important, all of a sudden becomes a joke. If you wash dishes for the two of you every night, why do you need 16 of everything. Enjoy your retirement.

Love my Minnie Winnie. Just does everything so well.

 

[QC22]

I looked at a few. Prevost can only be spec’d with Volvo power.

Volvo owns Prevost, annnnd, Volvo power is world class. Globally Volvo is the 2nd largest truck and bus manufacturer in the world. Mercedes is 1st. Volvo trucks in Europe, Australia and South America are considered high end. Very good stuff. Oh, and a Mack is a Volvo too. In the North American highway coach world Prevost is considered the best, with MCI and Van Hool fighting for most of the remainder.

 

[TPC]

Friend has one.
Nice.

All the same things break that break in a cheapo RV.

But still the way to roll.

 

[TPC]

...After many years of hitting the road I made a discovery... paper plates and plastic cups ...throwaway stuff ...no dishwashing required...thumbup...

The campfire is our dishwasher.

RDs Dog was a Flintstones garbage disposal.
Half eaten chocolate eclairs with Jalapeño popper chasers washed down with Hawaiian Punch - Neva had an iron gut.
RDs Dog shit a railroad spike.

 

[River Runnin]

A Mil a slide! .... Go for it!

 

[kiwi77]

Volvo owns Prevost, annnnd, Volvo power is world class. Globally Volvo is the 2nd largest truck and bus manufacturer in the world. Mercedes is 1st. Volvo trucks in Europe, Australia and South America are considered high end. Very good stuff. Oh, and a Mack is a Volvo too. In the North American highway coach world Prevost is considered the best, with MCI and Van Hool fighting for most of the remainder.[/

Yeah we all know Volvo owns Prevost which is why you can only get Volvo power in one. Max horsepower of a D13 is 500. That’s not much when your pushing 50,000 + lbs. Add a tow vehicle or trailer and your not going up hills more that 35mph. When I asked the Prevost guy why don’t they offer a Cummins ISX 650 hp like Newell he said it won’t fit in a Prevost chassis.

 

[Shrub Lurker]

our old 2000 year “Prevost”.
Great coach, paid $15,000 for it from the widow owner. Kept it for five years which we lived in it for 2.5.
Sold it for $18,500

 

[badluck]

I’m a few years out but it’s one of my dreams. I’d like to keep it around 450 range so I’m obviously buying used. This requires a class A license correct?

 

[Shrub Lurker]

I’m a few years out but it’s one of my dreams. I’d like to keep it around 450 range so I’m obviously buying used. This requires a class A license correct?

Mine didn’t.

 

[QC22]

I’m a few years out but it’s one of my dreams. I’d like to keep it around 450 range so I’m obviously buying used. This requires a class A license correct?

Depends on the state. CA, over 40' or over 26,000 lbs requires class B, towing over 10,000 lbs requires Class A. Here:

https://www.campanda.com/magazine/rv-special-drivers-license-requirements/

 

[TripleB]

Anybody here have one? I’ve often thought when I retire, I’d like to pick up a rockstar motor home to cruise the us in. I’d probably do this for a couple of years, possibly come home for a week or two every 4 months. Then sell it. Anyone have one of these badass Prevost diesel pushers?

I’ve owned motor homes for over 30 years and if money isn’t any issue buy a prevost you’ll be the king of the RV park.
But IMHO I think they are over priced for what you get. Most notably is the number of slides most are 2 or 3, then again how are you going to use it? Need the extra living area? How much are you going to trailer? How far will you be driving in one day? Another issue is getting someone to work on a prevost, having had a Newell it can at times be interesting.

if it were me and I’m guessing how you would use it, I’d go with a 45 quad slide, country coach Magna or Affinity, bath and a half floor plan

Again my opinion nothing more

 

[Enen]

I looked at a few. Prevost can only be spec’d with Volvo power. Bought a Newell instead. Quality is superior in my opinion.

Here is a vid of a quad-slide Volvo powered Prevost lining up against a Newell.

Here's a vid that Marathon Coach produced showing the differences between a motorhome chassis and a Prevost chassis.