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H3 45 questions
I am still on my quest for a Prevost. We sold our Bluebird and a Prevost is a common next step. I saw a nie looking H3 45. I know very little about this model. Especially the construction. Is there an article somewhere so I can read about them. I have noticed that they are priced lower than the XLII units I do realize they are higher than other buses and the entering the unit may prove awkward. Is it because the bus does not have that Classic look but is a little ultra modern. But the more I looked it grew on me! Any comments appreciated.
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Feel free to contact me if you have some questions. I previously had an 85 PT36 and a 99 Lxi before getting my H3 Liberty.
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If you search on youtube for “DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREVOST XL2 AND H3” you will find a video with some info on that subject.
I own an H3-45, my first Prevost, and when I was searching for a Prevost, I was convinced I wanted a XL2. I ended up getting the H3 because it’s what was available at the time and checked all the other boxes for our needs. I’ve had the H3-45 for about 1.5 years and have no regrets. Actually I have 1 sort-of regret, it is currently for sale, to allow me to build a new house, and we miss it terribly. FYI, this is my coach: 2001 Vantare
I have never really noticed an issue getting in/out of the H3-45. Actually, in some ways it might be a little easier than an XL2, as you go up a few steps to a landing, then another step, so you sort of have a “break” in all those steps. Regardless, I can’t imagine a scenario where getting in is a problem. IMO, the fact that the first step can be very low to the ground and there is no need for external steps is a huge win for Prevost (maybe Wanderlodge does this too?).
The big advantage, IMO, for the H3 is the taller basement bays. It’s pretty amazing what you can fit in there.
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Actually the H’s are generally priced higher than the XL’s. Geo.
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The 2 main reasons we won’t/don’t own an H model are:
1) H model Height (13’+ is too high. When pulling our full height stacker trailer (13’6″) behind our XL (<12') we were limited to the routes we could take or risk damage to the trailer.2) H model Driver location. -
I fully agree with Don on the driver location in the H models. Every time I have sat in one my first thought is how separated I felt from the rest of the bus. It makes me feel like I should be getting paid to drive the bus for the passengers behind me…
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Kind of like the life long discussion or likes/dislikes of motor boaters and sail boaters.
I prefer the H because of the separation of the divers area. When stationary at a park/resort I am above and not looking at the the drivers area, making it feel less like all other class A’s. Plus I have the additional room in the storage bays and to some degree in the engine bay. Most like the look of the stainless steel sides. I do too, but having spent my life time running yachts I have polished enough stainless steel in my life. Different strokes for different folks.
X or H Can’t beat a Prevost
Chuck
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I see Chuck’s points also. If we were parked and sitting for longer periods of time, we might rethink our preference. But, we travel a lot and never stay more than two weeks in each location. We have also had stainless and teak on boats, but the stainless on a Prevost is far easier to take care of. And we love the look of rivets…
There is no wrong answer, it comes down to personal preference and how the bus will be used. Sort of like the slides/non-slides argument…
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Had an 2001 H345. Entrance door would not open as far as XLII. OTR air took up two bays. Less bay storage overall. All fiberglass, had chipping at bottom all around. Hated those cruise air units too. Four piece windshield.
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My experience is that the H’s have a lot more storage than say an XL2. I have had both and far prefer the H. I had Liberty’s with both cruise airs in one and roof airs on the last. I will never buy another coach with cruise airs..they are a pain in the ass to say the least. I also won’t buy a bus with bus air. Don’t need it or want the limitations that come with it in terms of number of slide outs. None of the newer ones have 4 piece windshields…they are only on the older models if that makes a difference to you.
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Interesting discussion. Our Bluebird had cruisairs and I did not like the loss of storage space. But they sure do cool well and quieter than roof airs. Roof units are disposable but easy to replace. We do not travel the backwoods so the 13 ft. height is no problem
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