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Most miles seen.
This kind of relates to a thread last week and also a conversation that a friend and I are having now.
What is the most miles that you have personally seen on a private Prevost Coach or entertainer? Do you know of any major engine or transmission rebuilds or replacements?
Thanks
Bill III
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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We did some work on Willy Nelson’s Prevost. I think it was a ’98 and we did the work in ’03 I believe. The bus had over 800,000 miles on it and was going strong. That bus is still on the road (saw picture from about 6 months ago) and being used by Willie’s son Lucas so it must be in the 2,000,000 mile range. I suspect there have been many repairs and replacements but it’s still on the road and still a great place to live and travel.
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I think Charlie Daniels 2 XL’s may be in the 2 million range, Jeff maintained them maybe he’ll jump in here.
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I think one of Charlie’s XL’s had an 8V92 in it as well.
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Yes 1 million miles is not uncommon….I have one here that just rolled the million mile mark…usually in the range of 900k the engine is replaced..
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Interesting stuff guys, thanks.
What is the ballpark replacement cost of both an 8V92 and a series 60?
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Great opportunity for American Fleet in Springfield Missouri to tell us the experiences they’ve had. Mileage and costs.
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The guy from American Fleet (Brian, I think) that was a member here moved on a few years ago. I’m not sure that anyone else ever joined. They also moved to a different location in Springfield, MO.
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When we had American Fleet replace our 8V92 the cost was about 1/2 the price of an in-chassis rebuild. I gave them the Prevost VIN number and they had a engine built and tested ready to be installed when I arrived. The engine was out the same day I arrived and they transferred a few parts from the old to the “new” and the engine was ready to be reinstalled the 2nd day. I think I paid around $13,000 but that was 10 years ago.
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Interesting…Thanks for the info Bill
If anyone ever needs Detroit service in the Northeast I highly recommend Leid Diesel in Newville, PA. Great old school shop and very fairly priced. 717-776-7725
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