Prevost to SOB

[hogdriver]

Do Prevost owners dry camp? Hopefully they don't buy million dollar RVs then park at Walmarts.

[John S.]

Yes, they do. I have dry camped with them though in my FT.

[FRasco]

I discarded the idea of a 10 year old Prevost or Newell, because while the chassis and engine are good for a million miles, you still need to deal with a 10 year old AC, generators, pipes, old wiring, etc. Unless you are a good handyman, make sure you get a good inspection.

[Steve Ownby]

Originally Posted by chaselady

We are going the other way, a SOB hopefully to a 98 Prevost 45ft Royal Coach. Fell in love with it when we test drove it. Wondering if anyone on this forum has any experience with this Prevost? We are trying to figure out the electrical requirements, 50 amp service, no onboard propane, dry camping hassles etc. We don't want to buy something that you have to run the generator all the time. Any info would be appreciated!

The Royal coaches were converted by the old Monaco Coach Corp. Monaco is currently owned by ASV who also owns American Coach and Fleetwood.


Steve Ownby
Full time since '07

[Ray,IN]

You may dry-camp with an all-electric coach if you spend the required money to install a correctly-sized solar system. I know a couple with a 2003 Newell doing that now.
No need to shy away from an older coach, just be sure to buy an extended service contract.