Have You Ever Seen a Short Prevost Bus Conversion?

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Today I am at Premium Coach Group in Gilbert, Arizona and I am luck enough to be able to inspect this 2003 Vision bus conversion on a Prevost XL2 chassis. But the interesting thing about this bus, isn't that it's well built and manintained, but that it is on a 40 foot Prevost XL2 chassis. Normally, these conversions are 45 foot long, but this was ordered shorter. Which gives better access to storage and RV parks and of course means turns are a bit easier. Other than that, it is an exceptional if not safe "low key" build that I am happy to share.
Thanks for watching!
premiumcoachgroup.com
378 S Hamilton Ct, Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 245-7870

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@badgerpa9 Жыл бұрын

That is a very nice looking coach, the owner cared for her well. Thank you for your time doing these videos Sir. Stay safe and healthy.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@hcrffi Жыл бұрын

40 footers, better fuel mileage, better turning radius, go in more places 45 footers can’t. Nice coach. But where was the washer/dryer located. I did see the switch for it in the electric panel in the bedroom.

@hawaiianboy1743 Жыл бұрын

How can you get up on a white roof in complete sunlight without sunglasses?!? OMG, you are brave man!!! BRAVO!!!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

My retinas have been seared

@marychristie6194 Жыл бұрын

I just love that Coach -I love seeing how they have no slides but yet so livable 😄🚌🇺🇸

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@philw7174 Жыл бұрын

I like it. Pride of ownership. Thanks James for showing us this good looking coach. Happy trails!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@doninetexas Жыл бұрын

A good friend (now passed away) had a 35' Prevost -- Wife and I have a 40' MCI -- love those old coaches.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Vintage is a gem, really

@rdrose61 Жыл бұрын

Thanks James... a 40' Prevost would be my preferred choice of bus. Lucky me, we happen to be in Phoenix today and I will try to see this coach in person at Premium.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck!

@DavidHBurkart Жыл бұрын

That is a well-maintained bus, standing the test of time, even the paint scheme has maintained its classic beauty. Kudos to the previous/current owner. Thanks for the tour James!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

It sure is!

@georgec4917 Жыл бұрын

I drove bus in the 80s flew back to quebec to bring a prevost back to Marathon, they were all 40ft back then, don't know when they started the 45s but they were a joy to drive.

@chrisjstratton Жыл бұрын

Yup, the early 2000's 40' XLII is my dream bus! In most States' licensing laws, you can drive up to a 40' RV with no special licensing requirements! In California, a normal Class C License will suffice! As soon as you go over 40', you need a non-commercial Class B.

@rbnhood39 Жыл бұрын

Thank you James for another great video.

@markdemedeiros3239 Жыл бұрын

Sweet....really well kept for a 19 yr old coach. Hello James from Fresno Ca.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@pierrejobin6113 Жыл бұрын

I love that one. A lot of nice aneneties on it.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@lindanadaud9698 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@hannahwebb4846 Жыл бұрын

If I should ever win the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes, I would love one of these for my dog obedience trials but I am not so sure my neighbors would enjoy staring at the side of a bus. It would be too large even for the extra side part of my driveway. A person can dream. I would prefer no slide out myself. As my dear late Dad would say, one more thing to malfunction. He resisted automatic windows on his vehicles until he couldn't anymore without buying a very old gas guzzler.

@b00573d Жыл бұрын

Other than all that gold hardware, that's a beautiful bus.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Gold is back in

@zr1sparky1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Always interesting my friend

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@lawrencebest9943 Жыл бұрын

Great video love watching these

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@LayloNewt Жыл бұрын

Really nice coach. Thanks for video. You left out I told you not to call me here. LOL 😂

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Next time!

@timk.9827 Жыл бұрын

Nice Bus, Thanks James.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@icare7151 Жыл бұрын

❤it! Awesome video as always!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you!

@carmencolon3520 Жыл бұрын

James I almost fall from my seat when I read "SHORT" Prevost 😂 . I was so exited thinking could move up the ladder to luxury. Then you drop the bomb "42" 💔 yeah time to get 😥. It's really nice. Thanks for the tour.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@mikem8093 Жыл бұрын

Great review

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@RebeccaRaven Жыл бұрын

Those nightstands are a good size! I'm always amazed by how small some of them are.

@RLTtizME Жыл бұрын

You are easily amazed.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Some are barely a shelf!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

You can scroll on by---you don't have to leave snarky comments like this. How does this improve anyone's day?

@RLTtizME Жыл бұрын

@@AZExpert Who are the poor saps that are the object of your unsolicited lecture?. Are they always free?

@lorrieleaver2447 Жыл бұрын

I was very impressed with your excellent video James. You always open my eyes to the possibilities of a non slider bus conversion and it’s ease of use. I like the older motorhomes as I feel that they were built better provided they have been cared for. I love the real stone throughout as it’s timeless and strong. Not a great deal of space in the bedroom but I’m a slim 5’2 😉 I have looked for the price however it’s not yet available. Thanks for the journey around the coach. My only complaint is that more motorhomes should embrace the future by installing solar panels in every space possible. It’s not just a gadget it’s the new way of life and provides more power and helps our climate crisis. See you soon I hope 🤞🏼 💕💫

@terrysmith2233 Жыл бұрын

With a 29 KW gen Set and an all electric coach why waste money on solar that will not run the ACS or the 4K watt plus or minus inverter. If you are so concerned with “saving the planet” that is going to be destroyed by nukes anyway, then buy a bicycle and carry a sleeping bag in your back pack. 😂🤣

@lorrieleaver2447 Жыл бұрын

@@terrysmith2233 It’s appalling to see the complete lack of respect for our planet. If everyone made the decision to follow the science rather then the misinformation we could stand a chance but as you clearly demonstrate your understanding is both plagiarism and complete lack of knowledge. Terry you might want to see the world as it was 50 plus years ago however it’s no longer a reality. Your remarks are useful to demonstrate why climate change is not a priority for people who follow politicians rather than science.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

If you don't like something that someone posts--it's ok to just scroll past. Your day will go on. And she is right--more solar panels are the way to go--who doesn't like free energy?

@terrysmith2233 Жыл бұрын

@@AZExpert not on an all electric Prevost.

@Sandra-Armstrong Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you showing your point-by-point process! Definitely helps to build my knowledge-base about things I need to look for.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jackbrown9182 Жыл бұрын

Yes ! Very nice !

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@jeffsteele1295 Жыл бұрын

I really liked the coach but would be better if it had those slide outs. I always love your videos thanks so much for sharing !

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Some people like them, some dont

@jjjohny_a5965 Ай бұрын

flawless bus ..i herd of campsites sayen no buses how could you turn that away?

@jeffpetri8177 Жыл бұрын

Nice bus

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@TinyHouseHomestead Жыл бұрын

It's a TINYBUS mannnnnn! Just like a TINYHOUSE! It's a TINYWORLD mannnnn! 😱🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

lol

@bigdanc.8429 Жыл бұрын

Why do so many people use and like Dicor since it shrinks, dries and cracks? Wouldn't folks be better off using AFCAT sealant cuz it doesn't shrink, dry and crack so easily?

@davidherring7287 Жыл бұрын

so do you know when prevost stopped making the 40’ers?

@PaiviProject Жыл бұрын

Hello. One day I hope we will be looking for 40 foot bus that we can covert. I am slightly frightened that you keep saying : rare. How rare are those to find ? I really like to see these busses to know what I like and do not. I also learn so much. Thanks 👍

@terrysmith2233 Жыл бұрын

Most the Prevost conversations were 40’ long intill they put in the inline 6 cylinder Series 60 Detroits. Then most were 40’ but there are quite a few 40’ers as I have had several. Watch out for the 2001 and newer Prevista that have the non riveted sidewalls that come unglued and are very expensive to replace, reseal, and repaint.

@Brian-os9qj Жыл бұрын

Beautiful as they get. The age shows NOT!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Class is pretty ageless as long as someone takes care of it

@1hasbeen531 Жыл бұрын

Pretty nice coach, except for the Mr. T gold decor.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Gold is back in

@davidgrenis638 Жыл бұрын

GOES TO SHOW THE COUNTRY COACH ISN'T THE ONLY ONE THAT MAKES REALLY NICE COACHES AND I DON'T KNOW IF VISIONS STILL IN BUSINESS WE KNOW COUNTRY COACH ISN'T

@terrysmith2233 Жыл бұрын

No, Vision is not still in Business. They only made a few coaches. I had one and they were built one at a time with a very small crew. Very few were built.

@rickbakker6603 Жыл бұрын

Very cool 😎

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@dancundiff3316 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you. I have asked for info about this coach!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dancundiff3316 Жыл бұрын

@@AZExpert The darn this was already sold!! Dang!!

@gtfg3800 Жыл бұрын

James. You've always extolled the virtues of bus chassis air. Why would they have used rooftop air units ?

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Basement and bus air have disadvantages too, on a short bus with limited basement bus air would take over half the basement storage

@PeterPedroA.Cintron-421Pc Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy I noticed it didn't have a washer and dryer it's a nice coach though

@renerodriguezjr3904 Жыл бұрын

great looking bus no idea they can be ordered shorter than 45

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Its uncommon

@michellebarlondsmith6243 Жыл бұрын

Niiiice.....

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@pierrejobin6113 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget with shoes off you are shorter.

@6582rg Жыл бұрын

I love it. I wish I knew the price. The rig’s not listed on their website.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

I don't think they have listed it yet but soon hopefully.

@georgecreel8542 7 ай бұрын

Reply back I like the 40 ft bus on this video.

@bill8582 Жыл бұрын

I have a question, have you ever looked over a 1993 Holiday Rambler Navigator, I've got a clean one spotted, it has a 180K on the odometer, few little things wrong but, they all do. What is your take on that particular model?

@rickl6697 Жыл бұрын

What is the shiny surfaces on the outside. Chrome, polished Aluminum, or polished Stainless? Thanks, incredibly good shape.

@jameshanks7037 Жыл бұрын

Did I miss the washer/dryer ?

@edwarddavis6022 Жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@deddie4645 Жыл бұрын

I'm think that 1 Radio antenna could be a 2 m 70 cm ham radio antenna....... LIKE,LIKE ,LIKE

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@tonyw3691 Жыл бұрын

James, how do I book an appointment? I have a 07 Dutch star, needs hvac thermostat upgrade, and roof checked/ repaired..

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Hi Tony! I'm not currently taking on any new jobs

@dodgeguyz Жыл бұрын

Not sure I would want a 40ft Prevo with no slides! A 45ft with no slides already feels tight!

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@TimothyMichaels Жыл бұрын

You prefer no slides because of maintenance or cost to repair?

@dbphillips1978 Жыл бұрын

Yes, also less chance of leaks. While I own a class c with 2 slides, that can still be used totally, even with the slides in. I'd love to own something like this, with no slides.

@krazzygranny7032 Жыл бұрын

yes also it removes the rigidity of the sides of the coach

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

All valid points here

@dmark2228 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I am wanting to know if you know anyone that works on Aladdin sys. ?

@deanh7190 Жыл бұрын

IF you are going to spray that crap on your roof, why not at least mask it off first. Looks bad but it wouldn't stop me from buying it lol. Would remove the Flexseal overspray.

@AZExpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)