Hello from Virginia!

[VASpartan]

Thanks so much Joe! This kind of input is why I came here and I am already stoke! Will try very hard to get to West Palm!

[GuysOnTheGo]

Mike,

I went through the entire process you're going through last year. I live only about 2 hours north of you in NOVA. After attending the Prevost show in WPB last Feb I decided to purchase a 2006 Country Coach XL2. I've learned A TON in the last 4 months since purchasing it and can share all of the lessons learned so far. All in all, I love it. Feel free to message me for my contact info if you'd like to chat and possibly see my bus.

Rich

[BadFitter]

Since you are trending toward a Country Coach, you are obviously very intelligent. Just kidding (sort of) as around 6 years ago we were in the same hunt. It really takes time to do a proper search and every bus you look at will increase you focus on what suits your needs and wants. Many esthetic things are reasonably addressable and something that you can initially live with and plan on upgrades. When it comes to the mechanical, electrical and safety aspects, those need to be corrected prior to extended use. Tires, for instance, can put you in the ditch on your first trip...

A comment on Country Coach models... All have good reputations and will deserve consideration. If you want a model that most closely compares to the newest buses, look carefully at the L-series Country Coach. They include integrated roof awnings so visually they resemble current conversions. They also utilize Crestron Controls, a system that is still in use today.

We certainly have enjoyed our 2006 Country Coach XLII (L-series). It is my hobby to make continuous improvements and upgrades along with routine maintenance. Our bus compares favorably to the new conversions, but a a fraction of the price.

[VASpartan]

That is super cool! I have seen enough photos and interiors to know that my wife and I have pretty simple tastes. We are very much wish that ads included photos with and without rope lighting (and whatever looks like rope lighting) - then again, perhaps photos don't do them justice. We have liked the CC's and Royale's that we have seen on photos and youtube. Different than production models we looked at previously, it's absolutely true that, if we've seen 100, no two are similar.

[VASpartan]

Rich,

That's great news that you are that close. I knew one of the things I needed to get to is where to service the chassis items and the house items. I think I saw Prevost Center in MD near DC. Not sure who handles the house stuff.

Thanks for reaching out! So far I have been drinking from the firehose and looking at everything I can online from Prevost-Stuff, mainly to see what we like aesthetically. Probably going to stop that for now and wait until Prevost Expo when I can "see" more and talk more about the chassis stuff that seems to be the priority to nail. I would love to make contact here in the next 2-3 months.

[georgiapeachinc]

I may have mentioned this to you already or someone else searching for a coach. After searching for many months I settled with buying a coach from Legacy Coach in Rockwell, Texas. Brandon the salesman and owner was committed to making us informed on the coach we bought more than he was interested in pushing a sale on us. He spent the entire day without interruptions going over the coach and a test ride with me. He is a seasoned traveler in many different makes and models of coaches. We were fortunate that Brandon used our coach for several camping trips and knew the owner personally. He kept no secrets on the condition of what we bought. I'm not buffing his character up. His company is dedicated to making sure your coach is in the best condition before it goes off the lot.
The day we showed up to take possession he insisted we camp out behind his building with full hook up. In the morning he answered all our questions, walked us through fresh water hook up, waste tank dumping, hooking up our toad and several other things.
He may not have the coach you are looking for but he is a wealth of knowledge.

Good Luck!

[VASpartan]

Really appreciate the reply and info! Thanks!