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Senior Member
Nor'easters Club
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Mid-Hudson Valley NY, USA
Posts: 1,332
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Mixed Feelings
Selling my Dutch Star after 3 years to buy a used Prevost. I have to be honest, I love the Prevost, but its an '08 and I'm giving up 7 years age wise and getting into a coach that, although I have done my due diligence, I know very little about the systems. It's too late for advice, but I thought I'd share my insanity with my fellow IRV2 members. My coach is in the IRV2 classifieds at http://www.irv2.com/rvclassifieds/sh...?product=12902
- Ron
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2020 Newmar London Aire 4569
2019 Ford F150 Limited 450hp
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03-29-2018, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: British Columbia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVRon
Selling my Dutch Star after 3 years to buy a used Prevost. I have to be honest, I love the Prevost, but its an '08 and I'm giving up 7 years age wise and getting into a coach that, although I have done my due diligence, I know very little about the systems. It's too late for advice, but I thought I'd share my insanity with my fellow IRV2 members. My coach is in the IRV2 classifieds at http://www.irv2.com/rvclassifieds/sh...?product=12902
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I think many may well have mixed feelings, that's probably normal. Been there, didn't do that! 
Best of luck.
Peter
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03-29-2018, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member
Foretravel Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Home is Where WE PARK IT...
Posts: 6,054
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVRon
Selling my Dutch Star after 3 years to buy a used Prevost. I have to be honest, I love the Prevost, but its an '08 and I'm giving up 7 years age wise and getting into a coach that, although I have done my due diligence, I know very little about the systems. It's too late for advice, but I thought I'd share my insanity with my fellow IRV2 members. My coach is in the IRV2 classifieds at http://www.irv2.com/rvclassifieds/sh...?product=12902
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You are gonna really see the difference in quality vs assembly line construction..
Good Job..(and I'm jealous!.....kinda)
Stay in touch and PIC'S!!!!!
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Retired truckdriver,
'02 Foretravel... "This Shack will do"
being pushed by an '06 Scion xB
SKP's of Box Elder, South Dakota
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03-29-2018, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Roaring Gap, NC
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May I ask what led to this decision? Were you unhappy with the Dutch Star? Floor plan, etc.?
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Jeff & Tracie (Stella & Hoonah - the rescue mutts)
2018 Mountain Aire 4531
2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport
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03-29-2018, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Nor'easters Club
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Mid-Hudson Valley NY, USA
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Mixed Feelings
Funny you should ask! I do have some pictures....
I pick her up in 3 weeks!
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Ron & Kathy
2020 Newmar London Aire 4569
2019 Ford F150 Limited 450hp
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03-29-2018, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member
Nor'easters Club
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Mid-Hudson Valley NY, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jtrving
May I ask what led to this decision? Were you unhappy with the Dutch Star? Floor plan, etc.?
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Love my Dutch Star, Really! But, inside, outside and driving, this is a whole ‘nother level.
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2020 Newmar London Aire 4569
2019 Ford F150 Limited 450hp
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03-30-2018, 05:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ft. Myers, Fl.
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That's a beautiful coach Ron! A different world for sure.
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2016 Newmar DSDP 3736 Freightliner, HWH Active Air, Proteng fire suppression.
2021 Willys toad Proverbs 3: 5-6
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03-30-2018, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Greenbelt
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I would pick a 2008 Marathon Coach over a 2018 King Aire too.
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03-30-2018, 06:23 AM
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Senior Member
Nor'easters Club
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Mid-Hudson Valley NY, USA
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Mixed Feelings
Thanks guys! Found another pic.... 
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2020 Newmar London Aire 4569
2019 Ford F150 Limited 450hp
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03-30-2018, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Provost for sure
Rock star status
Congratulations
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03-30-2018, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member
Foretravel Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Home is Where WE PARK IT...
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And the difference is like climbing out of a Cadillac and stepping into a Rolls..
You will really like not only the fit/finish/features & driving characteristics..
The HVAC & water tank capacities are just awsum..
The downside is that they are THE "Full Meal Deal" with Dessert....in that.
They are heavy.
They are not as nimble nor as agile as most other coaches (same is true with the Newells and Foretravels)
The physical size and weight will limit you to some extent for camping options.
HOWEVER... with a toad...
"you can just go where you wanna go & do what you wanna do"!
Then return to your rubber tire'd abode to watch the sunsets... while enjoying your mixed adult beverage over ice!
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Retired truckdriver,
'02 Foretravel... "This Shack will do"
being pushed by an '06 Scion xB
SKP's of Box Elder, South Dakota
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03-30-2018, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Sedona, AZ
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Its a first world problem to be sure. If really worried and you can swing it, keep them both until you have hands on experience with the Prevost.
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2014 1/2 Thor Challenger 37KT
Sedona, AZ
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03-30-2018, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVRon
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Awesome paint job. Only reason for me to switch would be Newell or Prevost too. (at the right price)
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Terry & Sue
2024 Renegade Explorer
2023 Bronco OBX
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03-30-2018, 09:09 AM
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bnb1313@aol.com
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Western Montana on the Divide
Posts: 1,561
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Wow what an awesome rig. I'd be proud to run this down the road and would love to sit under the awnings enjoying my adult beverage while passer bys drool over my rig. Excellent choice.
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2008 Camelot 40 PDQ 4 slides ISL400 towing a 2020 1500 GMC Sierra Denali 4x4 Crewcab
Western MT in summer, AZ, NV in winter
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