As a newbie Prevost owner myself, I'm not sure that I have a wealth of kowledge to pass on to you.

Personally, I just happen to like the more "classic bus" look of the XL stainless....

It was difficult enough trying to decide between 2 XLV's !!!

Anyway, we did look at a couple of H3-45's and, although they were beautiful busses, the ones we happend to see appeared to have less interior storage space than the XL's that we looked at. Probably not representative of all, since they're custom built.

Also, the height was someting that I personally didn't want to deal with, although I'm sure the actual difference is probably not a big deal. I've been told that the H's actually drive better in a cross wind than an XL, but that was second hand, I don't know that from personal experience.

Bottom line is, we never did find a bus we didn't like, so I'm sur you'll be happy no matter which modelyou choose.

Hope you enjoy your new bus no matter what you might choose!!