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Used Prevost RV – Annual Maintenenance
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The fact that the sticks & staples DP will need the same maintenance is why I posed the question; salespeople really lose my respect when shoveling fear and doubt assuming I’m not going to dig; maybe enough people fall for it that’s why they do it.
I’m good with a wrench and have built a few engines during my life so the hands on maintenance doesn’t scare me and it’s good to hear about readily available parts from Prevost. I’ll be chatting with Clint (from here) this weekend about his buying and owning process and thanks to all of you I confirmed the RV show sales guys were full of…it.
I’m planning about 3-4yrs out to be ready to buy and figure it may take 18mos to find the right Prevost coach. Then I get to buy new tools! Super duty jack stands, super duty sockets and impact wrench and torque wrench. By that tiume we’ll have found a retirement home in TN, NC or SC if we go south or MT or CO if we go northwest. How’s that for choices?
Thanks again, folks!!!
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As a three time buyer my free advice is when you are ready to buy, understand that good, well maintained coaches are gone from the market quickly.
If you have scouted the ads you will see some coaches on there for a long time. They are either junk or overpriced.
I know it is a national sport to brag about how cheap something you purchased was, but to find exactly what you want in excellent condition is about as easy as picking fly shit out of pepper. If you plan to be a long term owner whatever amount you overspend is chump change compared to dealing with a coach poorly maintained or the grief of having to tolerate features you do not like or want.
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Thanks Jon I totally agree with you. I’m going to use that “picking fly crap out of pepper” line. Yes, this will be my one-and-done bus RV purchase for the long term…until I’m kaput. The best part is I’m in no rush and won’t have to finance so, when I find the right one, I won’t be hesitating to jump on it. Cash is king.
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You are definitely in the driver’s seat, especially with cash in hand. That puts you at the top of the list to get a seller’s attention.
Banks are adverse to financing what they consider and “old” RV, most never realizing the true value of a Prevost conversion, regardless of age.
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