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2008 Prevost motorcoach conversions

"Coach shells that bring customers an unparalleled level of satisfaction .."

Prevost provide bus shells to several motorcoach conversion companies.  The coach converter starts with the empty shell and customizes it to meet the needs of the customer.   These coach conversions are often the highest priced motorhomes and usually contain luxurious interiors with beautiful decor, furniture and custom entertainment equipment.  

Prevost bus shells
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Prevost began in 1924 with a wooden coach body built by Eugene Prevost.  Today there are more than 10,000 of their coaches on North American roads. Prevost describe themselves as "a leading North American manufacturer of premium touring coaches and bus shells for high-end motorhomes and specialty conversions..
Prevost has its headquarters in Quebec, Canada and is owned by the Swedish companyVolvo Bus.  It says its corporate mission is to "design and build coach shells and passenger coaches that bring customers and unparalleled level of satisfaction.  We demand the best ..."

The 2 Prevost Bus Shells used by the conversion companies

The first we show (pictured below) is the H3-45 VIP.  This has a length of 45' overall with a width overall of 102" and height overall of 149".  The floor to ceiling height is 83".  The body construction - structure - is of stainless steel, with the outer shell of fiber composite. A truly beautiful coach as you can see:

Prevost H3-45 VIP bus shell

The XLII-Series (pictured below) are 40' and 45' coach shells with unique styling and stainless steel outer shells. These coaches have the same width overall (102") as the H3 shown above, but with an overall height of only 140". Despite this, the floor to ceiling height is greater - 86"  Whichever shell is used, the converters have the basis for very beautiful motorcoaches.

Prevost XLII-Series bus shell

   

Prevost motorcoach conversions

"Coach shells that bring customers an unparalleled level of satisfaction .."

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Glen Faraday :   I have a 2003 Prevost Country CoachVantare XLII - great coach. I have had not one problem at all. It's difficult to believe, but it's true. I had one coach before this, I'm not prepared to say the name because it was much less cost and therefore you can't really expect it to be of the same quality. Problems and more problems. But the Prevost is different. This is the way to go if you can afford it.

R. Kennedy :   Hope they begin including RedyTemp hot water circulators as a standard "Green Friendly" component. A couple we met had one in their coach and they loved it. Not having to wait for hot water was impressive. The install seems pretty straight forward and quick. They liked the fact that their water lasted a lot longer before having to refill.

maria :   please call me for quotes onshells of luxury coach buses

Ross TX :   Prevost is definitely number one for conversions. The traditionalists will always go with XL and the modernists with the H. Me? I'd settle for either.

TravlynWomyn :   The Country Coach Prevost is gorgeous. My son worked for Prevost in Indiana several years ago when they built two for Dolly Parton - one for her and another for her entourage. Some of the ones I've seen at the huge Tampa show have been a bit TOO frilly, but I sure like how the Prevost sets up. For now, I'll stick with my 2005 CrossRoads Cruiser fiver - it's paid for!

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