Should You Buy A Pre-Owned Prevost Or A New Class A Motorhome?

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7 жыл бұрын

In this video you'll meet Steve Zeigler, the Director of Business Development for Prevost and we'll discuss many of the aspects of Prevost coaches that separate it from the pack as it relates to recreational motorhomes.
Topics in this video include: Safety, Availability of Service, Maintenance and of course, Technology.
Comments and opinions are welcomed.
And, for those of you who have been following Andy's search for a full size luxury motorhome, this video and the companion story at www.GadgetGuru.com will tell you why he chose a Marathon Prevost coach conversion over all the other motorhome companies he's researched during his search.
To read the story behind this story and to learn how this interview took place and why Andy chose a Prevost Marathon conversion, you can read the rest of the story at: www.gadgetguru.com/prevost-for...
There's more motorhome reviews and videos coming soon and the easiest way to be notified is by liking my Facebook page at: / thegadgetguru and of course you can Subscribe to my KZfaq channel here: / @thegadgetguru
The piano soundtrack in the closing sequence is provided with permission of David Attelan.

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@roryroberts3787 7 жыл бұрын

The gadget Guru is very thorough and informative, and I've been following the entire series re:" How do you learn to drive an RV". My one complaint is, (we know how intelligent and thorough you are), but I for one would like to hear everything the guest expert has to say. Otherwise why invite an expert to interview. I am on the borderline between buying a new "customized" Foretravel, a new "Custom" Newell" or a recent Used (Pre-owned certified) Prevost. Price points are about the same. I currently own a Newmar Mountain Aire, that was purchased new. It was what I could afford @ the time and it has served me well. I have not had a lot of repairs, other then those caused by me (hurrying or inexperience). If I decide against getting any of the three coaches mentioned here, I will get a New Newmar King Aire. The Only reason why I'm looking at the other three, is because I have more of an opportunity to get customized floor plan touches. Most of the top end class A dp's have accident avoidance systems tied into cruise control, brakes, and engine braking, the new ones will warn 1st then stop the coach if necessary. Three I know of have tubular steel frames that are part of the chasis. several have passive steering tag axles, and computer assisted steering. I realize you just purchased a Prevost and are proud (rightly so) about your unit, but you sound like a paid mouthpiece for them. Let get back to objectivity.....

@ZeebNinja 6 жыл бұрын

D- in interviewing skills

@dougrennick2212 7 жыл бұрын

If you interview people, let them talk,you are in there much to much,and make your questions short and to the point,and do not always interupt these people you are interviewing.

@goutvols103 6 жыл бұрын

It looks like the Prevost guy wishes this is one purchase that he regrets.

@Assassin1959 5 жыл бұрын

I mentioned to him the same a while back ago previous videos. He's pretty bad at it and I hope he gets better. Questions shouldn't be longer than the answers.

@dalehaggart407 6 жыл бұрын

I have been to the factory in St Claire back in the early to mid 90"s seeing them (the h3"s ) being made that was very impressive. Seeing the new what i call the working girls on you tube gives me a bad case of i wants. I drove a marathon xl in the mid 80"s with a slandered from Conasuer of Montreal that has gotten sum of Prevost promotional coaches back then. They have come a long way. Looking good Prevost.

@Mdydaf55 7 жыл бұрын

Andy. Thank you & Great job! your videos are of a great benefit to me and I'm sure many others. I just started watching and my first reaction is thank you for interviewing prevost. Your comments about how important the chassis is, is right on target and my favorite comment so far is regarding how the Prevost chassis do two million miles by Greyhound and how for the RV Market it's Overkill since most owners do far less mileage, which is exactly what I'm looking for. I'd certainly would rather have a product that's ten times better than it should be as opposed to ten times worse than it should be. the larger RV Market with all its quality problems is what I'm looking to avoid. I want Quality!

@TheGadgetGuru 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks HB! I have a car with a 490 HP engine and honestly, I don't think I've ever used half the power. But it's nice to know that it's built to exceed my needs. How's that for a comparison?

@Mdydaf55 7 жыл бұрын

Steve is very knowledgeable! Excellent job

@Mdydaf55 7 жыл бұрын

Yup. 490 hp or even 600 hp would come in handy however 1000 hp on a street legal vehicle would be unnecessary overkill. Quality construction & solid long-term reliability on a $2000000 vehicle is a whole other ball game

@TheGadgetGuru 7 жыл бұрын

HB, while I've only owned this Marathon for six weeks, I've logged 3,700 miles behind the wheel so far. I'll tell you that based on my brief experience, I'm loving the way it feels on the road!

@Mdydaf55 7 жыл бұрын

The Gadget Guru Great to hear. I've been waiting a long time to hear real life experience

@stevek4449 Жыл бұрын

Great video...assuming the reflection were accurate, when will Prevost start making tri-axle drive type coaches? It would look cool!!

@stevematthews684 6 жыл бұрын

First question "why a Prevost?" Because they have had an unrealistic monopoly forever. Well that has finally ended with REV Group signing Diamler-Benz for Setra bus shells. Competition will only make things better. And I would pick a MB Setra over Volvo's Prevost everytime, like I would pick a Paccar truck over a Volvo Freightliner. There are real differences underneath the skin.

@bobkoncius7381 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, thanks for creating the Newby series this series will do a great job in showing why Prevost over other makers. Unless you created it and share the link already can you explain, How to choose between a X-3 vs H3-45 and what are the differences between the two beyond the look and height of the chassis. Thanks for the great work as always!

@TheGadgetGuru 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! As a Newbie I still have more to learn before I can explain these differences or be one to give this type of advice, but I can share with you what I learned during my shopping process. I'll say upfront that the differences can fall under the category of personal preference and usage requirements. As stated just the exterior appearance is an obvious difference and the H3 is known to have taller bay spaces. However, with the newer X3 chassis, the height is similar to that of the H3 and both of the interiors offer high ceilings. To the potential purchaser, there are some differences that could assist in narrowing down choices during the selection process. Two that come to mind are the lower driving position of the H3 causes a separation between the cockpit and the living area along with additional stairs between the cockpit and living area and can have an effect on living space. Since the H3 can include up to four slides, while that is a welcomed addition to some and adds notable interior living area when parked, everything has trade-offs. Depending on the interior layout, since he additional slide mechanisms require space, they can take away interior usage/storage space. The various converters handle this differently and some are very creative in their designs and layouts. This is one reason why it's helpful to attend shows such as the annual Prevost-Stuff.com show as well as various rallies where you can tour models and meet with the converters to experience the differences yourself. However, when the coaches are on display at these shows it's typical for the slides to be extended to showcase the interior living areas. So, if you're seriously considering a specific coach, don't be shy in asking for a demonstration with the slides in. One factor some consider a downside of having slides on the passenger side is, that when extended, they can somewhat block the passenger side storage bays and you'll need to be careful not to bump your head when using these bays. The other downside is the passenger slides consume the recreational space and when the awnings are extended, as there's less shaded space. Yes, more Prevost related videos are coming soon so don't forget to subscribe to my KZfaq channel: kzfaq.info/love/4eseHiXksYJLHL3YqIEBeQ Whenever I do a video I publish the "story behind the story" and many times add details that weren't mentioned in the video. They can be found at: www.gadgetguru.com/motorhomes/ Finally, another way to keep up with my new stories is to simply Like us at Facebook at: facebook.com/TheGadgetGuru I have a busy shooting schedule over the next few weeks and more newbie videos are coming soon. Stay Tuned!

@bobkoncius7381 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the response. I delayed my response as I'm watching my 4rth of your videos all great.

@benjarvey1711 7 жыл бұрын

Is there ever going to a video tour of your coach uploading? Great video as usual though!

@TheGadgetGuru 7 жыл бұрын

I'm having some interior mods performed in a few weeks and I'll hold off on doing an interior video until the mods and some other items have been added. I do have some interior shots scattered around on www.Facebook.com/TheGadgetGuru and on www.GadgetGuru.com.

@ghburton 7 жыл бұрын

Great interview Andy! Keep up the good work.

@TheGadgetGuru 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! Don't be surprised if I stop by your location when I'm en route out West this Summer!

@ghburton 7 жыл бұрын

We'll be looking out for you.

@rodneynielsen1442 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, You got to actually interview the man! QUIT TALKING!

@richardtruitt4646 6 жыл бұрын

did he ever let the guest answer the question??? but really, is the prevost employee going to tell you to buy the other product.??? almost a click bait video.

@chuntley83 7 жыл бұрын

its cring worthy when it looks like your lecturing him on prevost and coaches. please let the guest talk more.

@Mdydaf55 7 жыл бұрын

chuntley83 disagree. Gadgetguru is very informative thorough and professional

@rehtracam 5 жыл бұрын

You have a great thing going. If you would just let your guests answer the question and its entirety without leading him in the answer it would be awesome. That's the whole idea about q and A's.

@michaelboyll9868 2 жыл бұрын

looking at getting a 1995 Prevost is there anything i should watch out for with an older model

@jayyoung4534 4 жыл бұрын

(Cont'd) Heck, I might just as well ask this question, too. Say I want to spend the summer at Furnace Creek Ranch & Inn in Death Valley, where summer weather can top 130 degrees, can the Prevost provide an accommodating interior atmosphere, both day and night, I might add?

@robsteal3887 4 жыл бұрын

You've got some great videos with very knowledgeable people but you never let them talk. Just ask questions then shut up and let the pro answer.

@mgabrysSF Жыл бұрын

Looking at the estimated lifespan (or greater) mentioned of 2m miles - and the avg driving miles coast to coast in the 48 states (around 3k) that's 666.666 trips. You may now throw devil horns. That's interesting that the DOT is allergic to driving assist, when planes have had autopilot and landing assist for decades (and they carry a lot more passengers than 50).

@MuellerSHAVEBAR 6 жыл бұрын

Way to much talking on your part Andy. Ask a question, which are good, and then be quiet.....please. Love your blog.

@darlenebrabant4332 7 жыл бұрын

He never said what the chassis?. Like he said even a used one you would have sell every thing you own , home , husband cars , your first born . Big bucks but so nice , some a little to Los Vegas or brothel like

@TheGadgetGuru 7 жыл бұрын

Prevost makes their own chassis. It's the same as the one on their commercial busses.

@davidgutierrez9123 5 жыл бұрын

Andy great content. However you are fixated in trying to impress your viewers with the knowledge you have. Albeit impressive , please stop interjecting your knowledge and allow the interviewie the opportunity to answer your question without your ongoing interruption. Your ongoing interjection is diminishing the value of your videos.

@frogmartin4128 5 жыл бұрын

Amen ! Andy loose lips sinks rv interviewers !! What a B

@jayyoung4534 4 жыл бұрын

Is this honey all weather? Say I live in upper Wyoming, where winters are fierce and rain seasons are other world, do I have the security of knowing my Prevost is up to the challenge of keeping me comfortable during these seasons?

@TheGadgetGuru 4 жыл бұрын

IMHO, I don't think there's a better insulated motorhome than a Prevost conversion.

@jayyoung4534 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGadgetGuru Happy to read that because up here in the Northwest that beauty would be tested for a comfortable winter. Thanks a ton!

@corypride 5 жыл бұрын

They say Sammy Davis Jr. had the same problem. Instead of interviewing the guest, you interview yourself. Quite incredible really. After a few moments I started skipping through to listen to the guest but almost every time I did that it was you yammering! With a subject this common you should have 10 times as many subscribers as you do. I couldn't make it through a single video without bailing!!!

@franciscovelez3324 6 жыл бұрын

Prevost don't use the new 600 horse power engine that's really a shame.

@TheGregWallace 5 жыл бұрын

Prevost needs to make a 25 or 30 foot version of these buses. They would sell like hotcakes. Most people can not afford these million dollar buses.

@TheGadgetGuru 5 жыл бұрын

Greg, I absolutely agree! With Prevost's factory service centers scattered around the USA and Canada, surely a quality mid sized motorhome would take the market like a storm.

@TheGregWallace 5 жыл бұрын

You got access to the man that can influence that decision. Tell him to get on it.