Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 22

Thread: Preparing to take the Plunge

Hybrid View

  1. #1

    Default Preparing to take the Plunge

    We wished we could have made the trip to TN for the rally. It sounded like it was going to be a great time.

    The wife and I have found a bus that we have made a deposit on and are going to look at in a couple of weeks. It is '97 Liberty Elegant Lady and we are very excited and apprehensive. This forum has helped a great deal in our education and we look forward to meeting all of you at a future event.

    I would appreciate any comments that anyone might have regarding the initial inspection of the bus. Keys to look for.........absolutely must haves...........and absolutely stay away froms.......... It is on the Liberty lot in Stuart, FL if that helps any.

    Thanks for all the help and support.
    __________________
    No bus yet club...........Looking and Learning
    Edit/Delete Message
    Tony and Jenny Conder
    Abilene, Texas
    - - - - - - - - - - -
    2008 Marathon D/S XLII
    2017 RAM 1500 4x4

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Lake Forest
    Posts
    2,486

    Default

    Aggies09,

    Jon Wehrenberg wrote a great article on pre-purchase inspections, which is listed in the articles section of the POG site.

    http://www.prevostownersgroup.com/pu...ntype=Articles

    Ray

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Pinehurst
    Posts
    950

    Default

    Whoop!

    Aggies,

    It is nice to have another Aggie on the website to take the abuse from those (not mentioning any names, but he knows who he is) who like to abuse anyone from Aggieland.

    I went to the Liberty website, but couldn't find a 97. Liberty makes a great product and has a very good reputation for supporting their product. Tell us a little more about the bus. Is it a 45 or 40 foot? Does it have bus air?

    Ray is right about Jon's list for looking the bus over even though the list is a little overwhelming. Ask Liberty for a PDI (pre delivery inspection) it should show the minor and major issues with the bus and the condition of tires and batteries which can easily run you $8k to replace. An inspection of the bus by a qualified mechanic/inspector is a good idea since it is hard to know everything to look for even with a checklist. You might want to give Tom Spirito a call and ask him for the name of an inspector (Tom is at Gulf Coast Funding which is a sponsor for the Prevost-Stuff website).

    In addition to the mechanical issues, be sure that you really like the interior and exterior of the bus. We spent a small fortune redoing the inside and repainting the exterior of our first bus. It is much easier to find one that you really like and there are plenty of them out there for sale.

    Good luck.

    Loc

    Loc - 2008 Marathon XLII - Houston

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Santa Barbara
    Posts
    3,177

    Default

    The Liberty Web site has about 32 used Coaches for sale right now. Loc is right, Browes a little while your at Liberty. Liberty is very good about taking the time to show new owners everything on their new coach and how it works. But just like any dealer, they won't tell you what you don't ask. So, Jon's article regarding purchasing is a must read.
    As far as support after purchasing from Liberty, they have been great for me.
    Gary & Lise Deinhard, 2003 Elegant Lady Liberty, Dbl slide

  5. #5

    Default more info

    Loc,

    Liberty has pulled the coach down on their website, but the bus can still be viewed at

    http://www.prevost-stuff.com/1997_li...evost_7053.htm

    Here is some of what I know at this point:
    The coach is 45' XL. Series 60 w/77k miles. Prevost OTR air, drivers air, 20 kW kohler gen, 24 volt computer logic electrical system, 4 cruiseairs 14k btu, 80,000 but webasto furnace, 2-2500 watt heart inverters, 4 8D gell cell batteries (house). Liberty says they rate the bus as a 9 in condition.

    Thanks for the input.
    Tony and Jenny Conder
    Abilene, Texas
    - - - - - - - - - - -
    2008 Marathon D/S XLII
    2017 RAM 1500 4x4

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Brooksville, Fl. & Franklin, N.C.
    Posts
    1,600

    Default

    Aggies09, Did you look at POG member Mike Anderson's 97 Liberty " For Sale ? " Another " 9 " Bus.

    99 Country Coach 45XL
    Jeep Liberty

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Jupiter
    Posts
    5

    Default Aggies09

    I don't often get the time to get on the site but I was reading thru it and came across this and had to reply, buying a conversion and being a first timer in the RV market, if I have that correct, can be unchartered territory for even a fairly educated buyer and this forum can help relieve some of that anxiety. With the companies that have come and gone thru the years it can make it even more of a challenge especially in the pre-owned market, my family has been in this business for 40 years now and I tell most all of my customers that I hope to be treated as well someday as our company treats its customers, be it they buy a new or pre-owned Liberty Coach or a pre-owned coach of any make we have. The coach you are looking at is a very nice unit and has systems on it that other companies are just starting to use today and I can personally assure you that neither the coach or my company will ever make you question your decision. It is our job to make sure you have a great experience, otherwise we as an industry risk loosing you from the entire market.
    Frank Konigseder
    Vice President/Co-Owner
    Liberty Coach, Inc.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    anytown
    Posts
    8,908

    Default

    At the risk of being accused of being a toady for Liberty I will chime in here and confirm that what Frank says is exactly right. As any Liberty owner will attest when things go wrong (if they go wrong) you can be assured of complete support.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Battle Ground, WA
    Posts
    851

    Default

    While one can argue the relative virtues of the various coach conversions, Franks willingness to show his presence in our midst is both refreshing and a testimony to his interest. I for one am appreciative of the effort and look forward to any future comments he may wish to make. Thankyou Mr. K.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Jasper
    Posts
    3,775

    Default

    Frank,

    The subject of Converters participating on the forum just came up at the round table discussion in Sevierville on Friday. Thank you very much for posting and I hope we hear more from you in the future.

    Kind of makes you want to buy a Liberty, huh boy's!

Similar Threads

  1. Officially took the Prevost Plunge...HELP?!?
    By GSwaim in forum NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 05-26-2010, 10:58 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •