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    Default Hate to ask this but----

    I guess I'll have to show my ignorance here but what the heck. I can't seem to get a straight answer to this question.

    What does the V as in XLV stand for?

    I have been told various answers from a few so I am coming to the experts for the straight skinny.

    Larry

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    I think it means that the coach is 45 feet long.

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    Larry, this has come up before.

    XLV is the Roman Numeral for 45, XL is 40.

    One can guess from that what the intent was.

    JIM

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    Larry, there are no stupid questions with regards to Prevost ownership. Your question was close, but no cigar.

    AJ is correct, the V is in fact the indicator that you are looking at a 45 ft. bus.

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    That is my understanding too.... that the "V" means it's 45 feet instead of 40.

    But I could very easily be wrong...... wouldn't even be the first time today

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    Show us what your looking at Larry, we'll help you spend your money!

    JIM

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    And to make things worse Larry, not all convertors use XLV in their naming scheme.

    For example the XLII models. This does not mean it is a 42' bus, it is the type of bus, a Non Rivet coach with a newer modified front cap. There are 40' and 45' XLII's out there. More of the 45' units are in the market than the 40' but they can be found.

    Keep asking, there are many more questions as well as answers.

    Gary S.

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    Larry:

    The V stands for Very ADDICTING !!!!!!! and Very FUN

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    I can't get the pictures downloaded--I'll figure it out sooner or later.
    I really don't need help spending money, I'm married. [hope that is PC].

    The answers here about the V is very much in keeping with what I have been told. A few folks said it denoted a 'type' of 45', that there could be an XL45 and XLV45.

    Thanks , Larry

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    XL, XLV, XLII, H340, H345, are all Prevost type designations. It all started with the Prevost LeMirage XL, a forty footer, which morphed into the XLV, a forty five footer.

    When the XLII came out I do not recall seeing a designation to denote a 40 or 45 footer.

    The H340 was actually 41 feet, and it also had a 45 foot version, the H345.

    If you really want to go deeper Prevost makes a conversion shell (which is what we all drive), an entertainer shell and a seated coach. All you have to decide is if you like stainless or the painted look, and if you like stainless you (or your budget) has to decide if it likes rivets or smooth sides.

    We won't go into variations of the windshields or powertrains.

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