I"ve seen something on e-bay...advice please..

[Will Garner]

Viv,

I just want to add my Ditto to what Ray said earlier. A Prevost is just that, a Prevost. Little changes between them. Ray has some good thoughts on how to get you past your problem areas. Follow them.

As for mirrored ceilings, well Carole and I did not like them either. So did we run around the websites oh'ing and ah'ing over coaches with mirrored ceilings - no. Our first question about a potential coach, if we could not tell the answer from photos, was "Does the coach have a mirrored ceiling?" If the answer was yes, then we looked elsewhere.

We are also not into wine and cheese. We once were but had to give it up some time ago. So that meant we had no idea what we would do with the built in, glass front, cabinets for holding wine glasses. Scratch off that one too.

Bottom line, YOU MUST make a list of must have features as well as a list of absolutely don't want features. Anything not on or on the coach from either list is then what YOU must deal with from your budget. The other thing you might want to do is locate local resources for making modifications to your liking, and for performing maintenance on, your bought coach. Will the businesses you have used for mantenancing your previous RV's do work on a Prevost. It is worth asking the question, especially since I found out this year that Country Caoch's sole representative in NC does not feel they are "qualified" to work on a Prevost - even though what I needed work on was a Country Coach system not Prevost.

After reading this blog from its start I am beginning to understand where Steve Katz is coming from. Not that I agree with him but I do think he should give you your deposit back and move on down the road.

[dalej]

Viv,

It you talk to Steve and let him know that there is another bus on his site that would be a better fit for you, he might be willing to credit the 5k that has been paid.

[truk4u]

Remember guys, she was looking at an "H340", not an XL. That's probably why she was spooked at the ceiling height from the drivers seat and not being able to reach the bay doors when open.

At least I think it was a H340, so I expect incoming if it wasn't.

[garyde]

Hi Viv. I find your stories compelling. Your going to have to bite the bullit and buy a Coach. It seems like everytime you get close, you sabotage the deal. Just get it done.

[tdelorme]

Hi Viv. I find your stories compelling. Your going to have to bite the bullit and buy a Coach. It seems like everytime you get close, you sabotage the deal. Just get it done.

That really is good advice. I would add this: Forget about RV Trader, Prevost Trader and all the other classified papers and websites. Get with a reputable dealer, let them know your budget and what you are looking for and be prepared to do the deal when they call.

I would put my trust in any of the dealers that support POG, and would add Paul Davis at Mr. Oliver's in Texas. These folks haven't stayed in business year after year selling junk. They have stayed in business because they take care of their customers and if you pay a little more for a coach up front, it's money well spent.

[Journeyone144]

Yes Tom,
The bus in Pa is an H340...I know that very well now...
Because I never knew there could be such a huge difference in height of the busses until that day when I climbed up those steps in Pa..
Max did tell me it was 12' 8" when he saw my shocked expression...and I don't know how much lower an XL is...Never thought about it...always thought they were all the same...
I'd never seen any talk about height anywhere here on POG or at any Website until my own Post about it here...
Then several of you said you purposely looked elsewhere when you saw the height and the mirrored ceilings...you didn't like them..!! so you can imagine how that affected me...
What is the difference in height between the H340 and the XL..Now I need to know..
I just thought those numbers and letters were Prevost's ID of their busses...had no idea they revealed height and maybe other things...is there anything else those numbers are meant to tell us...I need to learn that if there is...
Merry Christmas ...Love Viv...

Remember guys, she was looking at an "H340", not an XL. That's probably why she was spooked at the ceiling height from the drivers seat and not being able to reach the bay doors when open.

At least I think it was a H340, so I expect incoming if it wasn't.

[Journeyone144]

Evening All,
Been over a month since I sent all the info I have between me and Steve Katz of Prevost Trader to the State Atty. General of Fl..and The Safety Motor Vehicle Dept..'
Finally received a letter back from them today..
They sent copies of my complaint to Steve Katz...and they were returned...Address not found...
Also Steve Katz's Website is still there but inactive in any way...
www.prevosttrader.com
I was hoping Dale, whose last name I can't remember but it was he who found Max Naylor...so I wonder if he could find an accurate address for Steve Katz in Florida..Everything is at a standstill unless I can give the State of Fl. a valid address to reach Steve...
I just wrote a very detailed explanation of all this but I was interrupted with company at the house and when I came back and finished the letter...I sent it with out making a copy of it and it disappeared, probably
because of the length of time I'd been away from the computer leaving my unfinished letter on my task bar...but the above explanins it all in brief...I need to produce a valid address for Steve Katz to get any further toward retrieving my deposit...
Thanks so much for listening ...
Warm Hugs Always Viv...

Yes Tom,
The bus in Pa is an H340...
I just thought those numbers and letters were Prevost's ID of their busses...had no idea they revealed height and maybe other things...is there anything else those numbers are meant to tell us...I need to learn that if there is...
Merry Christmas ...Love Viv...

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Here is a picture of a Dentist Steven Katz from New York that may have taken as early as 1984. It doesn't look a lot like this New York transplant now working "with "Prevost Trader".
Since the site states he worked in Naples, Fl there is a phone listed there for Steve Katz 239-261-7409. It seems like that name is very common in the Eastern part of the US. My bet is he owns the Prevosttrader.com site since he is listed as the 'Administrative and Technical Contact'. Scroll to bottom. Here is his information with addresses and fax. He has owned this site since 6-22-04 in the name of Naples Coach from Ft. Myers FL. If he owns Naples Coach or is misrepresenting himself as being licensed in the state I suggest you call the Florida Division of Motor Vehicles where they can verify if Steve Katz is licensed and if his representation on the Prevost Trader website is accurate.

My guess is there is 'Something Rotten in Denmark' and Steve is in the middle of theft investigations similar to what has happened to you Viv. This whole thing stinks! Think about it. You are following instructions from someone that has ripped you off for $5K, to drive to a remote area in PA. Then you are waiting for a call that never comes from this miscreant. Why didn't he just give you Max's phone number before you drove all the way from NJ? And why are you, an adult woman, exposing yourself to unbelievable danger?

Viv, quit fooling around with this guy and go to the source (State of Florida) and get the lowdown on Mr. Steve Katz. If you need help I am sure most of our POG members will help you. If you need my help give me a call. My info is listed on "Dale's Map". Simply put, stop exposing yourself to danger by driving around the country by yourself and listen to members here that are trying to help you and to your family. Don't make yourself a statistic. The authorities in Florida are your best bet right now. Calll them and listen to their advice. Most of all, quit following instructions from Mr. Steve Katz!!

Good Luck,

Darl

Hi Viv, maybe you meant Darl had some address information. Hope it is what you wanted!

JIM

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Viv, there are two addresses shown above. Send to both.

JIM

[Journeyone144]

Thank You Jim, and Dale..

I remembered Dale's Post but couldn't find it anymore...but now
I've sent this info to Hilda Hines in Fl..who is the person I've been communicating most with..
Also I've seen that Steve Katz Prevost Trader website seems to be active again...You can see busses there again..
Hugs Always Viv...

Viv, there are two addresses shown above. Send to both.

JIM