Evolution of the Prevost H series coach

Prevost is a coach manufacture that makes one of the most luxurious and comfortable motor coaches to ever hit the road in the US. In the video, I go over the evolution of one of their most successful model, the H series Coaches.
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[@wendellcrim8647]

Having spent time with the company sales reps, I learned the name is pronounced "Pray-vO" in homage to the French heritage of Quebec. In the mountain west, the 12 speed ZF transmission makes it a demon on mountain passes. But in a hilly town like Seattle or San Francisco the 12 has a horrible time getting away from traffic lights on steep hills.

[@scottsherry179]

There is NO BETTER coach out there than the Prevost H3-45! Thanks for the history lesson! As always, very informative! Safe travels.

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

This brings back a lot of memories. My old mother was the first female bus driver in North America to be accredited to operate a Prevost coach. She received a commendation from President Clinton upon her retirement.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Wow! Thanks for the comment. Respect and salute from me to your mother. She sounds like was a strong women! Thanks you for sharing!

[@danljohnston]

For those of us who will never driver or even ride in one of these awesome coaches, THANKS for starting this channel and "taking us along" with you. I have only ridden in a Van Hool 2 times, but find all these coaches fascinating.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks for your kind words Danny. Appreciate you taking the time to write.

[@_Jin_Kim_]

didn't know I needed to know history on a motorcoach but now I do haha

[@MotorcoachWorld]

LOL thanks Jin

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

I drove motor coaches when I lived in Whitehorse Yukon. I started in 1984 and I remenber very well when Holland American West Tours introduced the H5-60 to its Alaska operations in 1988. Prevost and Holland America did a test drive with one of the coaches in the winter of 1987 and they stopped at our yard for servicing and a warm place to park over night. The next day they let us take it out for a short drive and then they continued on their way to Anchorage Alaska. When they got theye the pronounced that the test was a resounding success. What they didn't take into account was that in the winter the riads up in the Yukon and Alaska are at the best as road crews would spend all summer fixing them. In the spring and summer the true nature of the the roads came out and beat the daylights out of these coaches with the frost heaves and broken pavement caused by the permafrost melting. It was so bad for them that they could not drive ghe speed limit so instead of the passengers getting coffee breaks where the could ge toff the coach. They were given coffee on board to help make up the time they would lose by jot going the speed limit. I remember following one one day in my brand new MCI 102 A3 C2 of which we had just bought 10 of., I had caught up to the same H5-60 for the 3rd time that day going to Beaver Creek Yukon. On a tour from Skagway to Anchorage. There are not alot of places to pass where we were so I took my time and waited for on of the few long straight peices of road to pass. When I pulled out to pass just 2 feet from the back end of her coach we hit a frost heave that was not there yhe week before and the trailer bounced into the lane I was trying to pass in. I immediately hit the breaks and backed off, she then slowed right down and waved me by. When we got to Beaver Creek she apologized and told me she was phoning he Safety supervisor to fill a report so I told I would like to speak to him as well. When she was done she handed me the phone and I told him that she had done absolutely nothing wrong and that it was just one of yhose things that no one is at blame for. That summer was not kind yo the H5-60s up there. 1 broke down at the US customs station and was there for 2 weeks blocking one of the lanes and another one caught fire at yhe top of the White Pass about 10 miles from Skagway. Needless to say they diid not survive up their fir many more Summers and were moved to Seattle and used there. These days I drive H3-45s gor an Alberta company doing scheduled line work between Edmonton , Calgary, Fort McMurray, Lethbridge and Grand Prairie. They are nice coaches but I am not a fan of the Volvo engines in them. I went 29 years of driving and was towed home once but with the Volvo's that is the only option now I have had to have the orginal coach for the trip towed back 4 times I've had 2 turbos fail one was on a coach that was just ove a year old, afuel linelet go and sprayed fuel all over the engine compartment, a split in a metal coolant hose and a total electronic failure in the engine management computer that shut the engine down as well as pretty much everything else in the coach. Bring back the old series 60s ir my favourite engine the Caterpillar C10s and C12s.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

I really enjoyed reading this! Thank you for taking the time to post it. Stories like these are the best thing for me when i release a video. You should like a guy with lot of expereience!

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

@@MotorcoachWorld glad you enjoyed the story. I started driving coach at 21up in Whitehorse. Doing tours from the Cruise ships at Skagway to Anchorage and through Fairbanks was our bread and butter as well as tours up to the Arctic to Inuvik NorthWest territories. In the winter I evdn drove over the Arctic ocean ice road to Tuktoyactuk fom Inuvik. In 1991 I moved to Alberta and drove tours through the Rocky monutians yo Vancouver as well as the Western United States as far south as Tucson Arizona. In Canada I drove as far East as Toronto and in the States as as far East and south as the Florida Keys. It has been a great career and I have seen the best Canada and the USA has to offer. These days I drive for a Company that does line runs in Alberta using Prevost H3-45s that carry 36 people in a bussiness class model. Im enjoying your vidios very much and look forward to more.

[@qwiklok]

It's interesting that 2 great Canadian companies , MCI and Prevost command the industry. They competed against each other.

[@westerlywinds5684]

I like both coaches, but Prevost is a little more powerfull uphill than say MCI, although I prefer the MCI interior and ride over Prevost. The Prevost flushing toilet is nicer too.

[@texasabbott]

The H3-45's from 2001-2009 are my favorite! Detroit Series 60 engine with B500's and Jacob brakes, dashboard that's easy to read, and both the durability and reliability are insane! There are seven H3-45's (all built in 2003) in our fleet that now have 2.5 million miles on them, all on their second engine (which had to be rebuilt). Even in a mixed MCI and Prevost fleet of coaches mostly built from 2012 to 2020, our agency hangs onto these older H3-45's simply because most of our drivers say they are still the "least likely to leave people stranded".

[@whatsindansgarage2542]

The 80s style background music is great. Keep it.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks for posting that. I glad you like the music.

[@MarquisRex]

I love the sci fi references/clips!

[@alblua]

Admittedly I've never given Prevost much attention, but this was a great video to learn more about the H series!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks Albert! Maybe one day you will get to drive one.

[@twyztdmynd]

Your photo of the H5-60 with the blue wavy lines is ex-Colonial Coach Lines (number 200) of Chicago. I had the pleasure of driving number 200 quite frequently. This bus actually worked awesome in downtown Chicago. With that turning rear axle, it wrapped around corners like a caterpillar. When I started (1999), they just had one (in which the owner claimed it was the first). Before I left Colonial, they owned three... Which the last two(210, 212) being acquired from Venture Tours on the East Coast (around 2002). One drawback to the one I drove, with the exhaust being on the driver's side, was it smoked like a son of a gun. You had to idle out of toll booths slowly otherwise you can wind up suffocating the toll booth worker.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Lol wow thanks for the comment. I really enjoyed reading that!

[@rogervondach1238]

Hello James, as a owner-operator as well as "just" operator I am very familiar with MCI and Prevost. Your comments are very informative and accurate. However, I have not heard you mention about the stainless steel construction on MCI and Prevost. This is a major plus when it comes to comparison with other brands. I remember when the first Setra came to North America and everybody was jumping on with both feet. But they disappeared just about overnight, mainly because of rust problems. It is also worth mentioning that Prevost offers the most luggage space of any Motor Coach, period.

[@ncoutlaw27703]

At the expo shows the reps pronounce it as “pray-vo”. I have heard both ways of saying it. Great video!!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Well said. Yes I've heard it both ways as well. Even the Prevost rep pronounced it Prevost.

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

It is actually pronounced Pre-vo .

[@donalddodson7365]

"You've got the MOST with a PreVOST, so you can GO like a PreVO ...." (No extra charge, thank you very much)

[@MotorcoachWorld]

@@donalddodson7365 LOL

[@billyjoejimbob56]

Parlez-vous Francais? Don't forget that Prevost Car origniated and continues to operate in French speaking Quebec. Most of us reserve the right to tell others how our family name should be pronounced. In the public domain, American english variants are tolerated... a Cathedral in Paris and its namesake University in Indiana come to mind!

[@Trainman11185]

I was lucky enough to get to ride an H5-60 in Victoria B.C. back in '99. It was a cool experience and didn't even know they existed until that day. It's been one of my favorite coaches ever since.

[@billyjoejimbob56]

Yes... the H5-60. I travelled to Banff in Alberta for a week long ski vacation around 1997. The shuttle bus that showed up to take a bunch of skiers from downtown Banfff to the slopes was an H5-60. Seemed then like an impossibly complex vehicle for the task, but the driver wasted no time wisking us to the slopes. Must have been one of the best running H5-60s ever!!!!

[@DJBiv788]

My company has H3-45s in certain terminals. Anytime I get a chance to possibly drive one I jump at it! It’s an excellent premier coach.

[@L-Taraval]

Thanks James! I've been in the industry since the late 80s and drove Prestiges and LeMirages. Our company got two of the earliest H3-40s in the early 90s. One had a stickshift, and the other had an Allison automatic. Great work on your videos!

[@catmandave5793]

After years of travel on Eagle tour busses through the 80’s , I was fortunate to experience the comfort and luxury touring on many custom Prevost coaches in the 90’s. The smooth ride and leveling ability when parked made for comfortable bunk sleeping over many miles. Great company making great products.

[@cdocker3070]

Le mirage xl ii was a beast yet elegant for it's time...miss them!!!!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

I had the chance to drive one back in the day. They are sturdy

[@reeve2222]

Peoria Charter? Ha! That's awesome, you might have driven to and from UIUC! Thank you for sparing me from the misery of Suburban Express! Love the channel.

[@BrentKiley]

I've been the Prevost factory and it is pretty impressive. They also (at least they used to, pretty sure they still do) do a lot of custom Tour Buses and they really impressive.

[@rlaboyne]

James, I was fortunate to work for Holland America/Westours/Grayline of Alaska. I picked up one new H5-60 at the Prevost Plant, then picked up my pax in Montreal and headed west. We finished in Seattle and then the coach was then shipped to Alaska via ship. Trying to get one of these up the steep ramp and then maneuver among the deck stantions to the securing point while the tug/tractors flew around me was not among my most fun H5-60 driving experiences. I have driven H5-60's up and down the Alaska Highway several times on special tours at the beginning and end of the Alaska Cruise Season, and these coaches were great for those tours. Pax liked the lounge in the back, but the restroom was on the wrong side to use most coach dump stations. You had to use the RV dumps and hope you didn't get caught! Great Channel. Thank You.

[@madrockxvx]

I was lucky enough to spend 3 summers on a music festival tour - almost every single bus was a Prevost (I saw a few *ancient* busses that weren't). The first year was on an H3-45 and it was amazing. The next two years we had an XLII and those were great too, but the H3 really won out due to the extra height imo. Nothing beats bigger bunks!

[@wgreenjr81]

I feel incredibly fortunate to have gotten a chance to actually drive the H5-60 in service for Gray Line of Seattle. By the time I was driving them (we had 3 with 2 of them running) they were getting very long in the tooth but it was an incredibly unique platform and a blast to drive. Due to the function of the rear steering trailer axel, you could take turns much tighter than a articulated transit bus for instance, but you had to think much more about what you were doing.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

I am definitely jealous! I would love to be able to drive one.

[@prevost8686]

I’ve only owned and driven H3-45 coaches. I consider them the Premium motorcoach on the market. The downside is that they are generally more costly to maintain than a MCI . It’s much more difficult to find used parts like side glass and bay doors that get torn up. MCI has had so much of the market for years that used parts are more readily available. Honestly, brand new Prevost coaches are troublesome but that’s due to all the electronics as well as the Tier IV emissions engines in them. Gone are the days of an old Series 60 Detroit that would just keep on running with basic maintenance . Still, in my useless opinion, a clean and chromed out H3-45 is absolutely the most gorgeous coach on the road.

[@wagnerbill]

Prevosts are a dream to drive!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

True statement!

[@ricoelgordolocosabor4173]

Being a Prevost fan for many years, this video was very informative and entertaining. Thanks for sharing!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks for your comment. Appreciate you taking the time to write.

[@adamfrbs9259]

Thanks for the history on Prevost, cool to learn. Been a fan of their RV chassis' for awhile. Top notch stuff.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words! Stay tuned for more!

[@dutchbrad8695]

I will be driving a H3-40 for a local college tomorrow. We have three of those coaches. Mid 90's models. Smooth and powerful. I like driving those better than the couple of much newer Temsa's we have (a 30 and 35 footer). Love this channel! Keep up the great work! I even visited Jim's Original a few weeks back because of your recommendation! YUM!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Oh nice! They are very nice rides. LOL Did you like it? What did you order?

[@dutchbrad8695]

@@MotorcoachWorld Jims Original was VERY good. I ordered a double cheeseburger, and a double hot dog with extra onions. Those peppers are HOT. Your method worked well - burger or dog, bite of pepper, and some french fries. YUM! I will be back!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

@@dutchbrad8695 Haha Awesome! I think you and I would get along pretty well if we ever met in real life! Glad you enjoyed it. I need to get myself back up there one of these days. Been a while!

[@berylwhite2983]

That was a super video. It was full of great information and it had great photos the have to be kind of hard to get together. The One-Shot that I think you should be most proud of is the flip where you were driving and I noticed that you had your little one strapped into a child seat correctly. I was very proud to see that you are that careful. Thanks again for all your time. And hard work! I can't wait to see you next KZbin.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks Beryl. Appreciate it man! Love reading your comments!

[@donalddodson7365]

Too funny: staying caffeinated while editing: it is your soothing voice and subtle humor ;-) Enjoy the content and production. Take care. Hoping spring has sprung and you can put away the tire chains for another year.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Hey Thanks Donald! You are too kind my friend!

[@luisurbieta8924]

Hi James, my name is Luis Urbieta and I love your content.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Hey Luis! Thanks man Appreciate it.

[@luisurbieta8924]

I know no motor coach is or will be perfect but, they move people. Will you show an MCI J4500 Charge?

[@fordcontour]

Excellent video as always! You have a way to get us sucked into adding more and more of your videos to our playlist!

[@marcandrehuberdeau3196]

That Prestige you show at 3:55, those were our colours when I joined «L'ESTRIE» in 1984. In 1986, L'ESTRIE became one division of Limocar and all coaches were those colors for many years. But I don't remember that we ever had a Prestige after I joined. Maybe this one was an older unit. What a trip down memory lane... I wonder if I can find someone who would remember. Enjoyed this video even more than the others if possible. Thanks

[@arturbercan]

Great information, thank you! Here's another idea, can you do a video on the setras and vanhool? I really like the styling of the 90's setras, and of course the S417

[@danielfontaine3955]

Thank you for the information on this Prevost model, inc.the "monstrosity ".I love your channel. Daniel.

[@albertl6963]

your a great person james - like the funny intro..

[@uncleenore]

Really well done. Lots of information and no bullshit. Sweet.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thank you for your comment and your compliment! Much appreciated sir!

[@mrAhollandjr]

Prevost coaches are the best!

[@brandonhurley9982]

I drive the X3-45 on pretty much a daily basis (Greyhound driver). These buses are smooth as glass and fun to drive! Can you do a video on them soon?

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Yes I will it to my to do list. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@SuperWorldRailFanProductions]

You're the man when it comes to these videos!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks!

[@Tina-ds3pp]

Thought I'd take another look at this video! Great information!

[@MJofLakelandX]

Prevost is pretty underrated in the transit landscape. The NovaBus transit coaches take a lot of queues from the H-series and everything about those buses surpasses New Flyer IMHO. Besides the bouncy ride with the smaller wheelbase, they exceed in every other category, so seeing them I have even more respect for the many Prevosts on the road than I do MCI in a way.

[@h5mind373]

Great video, and the music made me want to re-watch the movie, 'Mannequin'.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

LOL Thanks for the compliment! Ill have to check that movie out.

[@johnwright3710]

James, you are just teasing me by breaking out the "MCW" T-Shirt! Merch store! I also Liked the bus nut shout out, great way to start a video Setra style!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Haha I am working on getting my merch store setup. Once I get a supplier, I will definitely let you know!

[@iangriggs489]

I remember working on a couple H5-60 coaches back in 1990-91. I think they were Holland Lines owned. We worked on the A/C, but I remember thinking that 8V-92 would be fun to work on, crammed in there like that!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

LOL thats awesome. Is it true that you have to cut through some frame to take the engine out? I read many techs talking about this

[@iangriggs489]

@@MotorcoachWorld I didn't work on the engine, and it was a long time ago. That was at the beginning of my coach mechanic career. We all know that coaches are enough of a pain to work on in any case. Look how long it took MCI to put the swing out radiator in the J coach. Did you know that the MC6 had a swing out radiator? I worked on one of the Canadian 12V71 ones back in the 90s that was converted to a motor home. That swing radiator always stuck in my mind, after cussing all the fixed J radiators all these years.

[@josephbrenz5394]

This video is very informative, can you do MCI's history next?

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks for the comment! I will definitely add that to the list!

[@Shumi-kr3tc]

Excellent video!

[@RodneyProphete]

The X3-45 are awesome. I operate them on a daily basis "MTA NYCT Express". Just wish the steering wheel would give you more flexible positions.

[@mastersingleton]

Any coaches or trucks fitted with either a Cummings 855 or Detriot Diesel Series 60 engines are great performers as both of the engines are built like a tank and also a solid workhorse that are both low in maintenance and high in reliability. Both Cummings and Detriot Diesel are my favorite diesel engine manufacturers in the world.

[@hewhohasnoidentity4377]

There is a very strong second hand market for the Series 60 Detroit engines for use in class 8 trucks that don't need to go to California.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

I totally agree. I find the best combo on coaches is a Allison B500 with a Detroit 60. Very smooth ride.

[@ScottRothsroth0616]

At some point in the future can you make a video about Van Hool? As you said in the intro, “the big three in the U.S.”

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Yes! I will definitely do that! Its on my list

[@ScottRothsroth0616]

@@MotorcoachWorld Ok, thank you; have a great (rest of your) day.

[@elapie67]

Hello guys, I work for Prevost in Quebec. I sell parts. This historical review is pretty accurate but I'm not sure about the H3 based on the H5. I'm pretty sure H3-40 came before H5. Someone in the US bought an old H5-60 and made his own Motorhome with it. Pretty cool! Our customers say Prevost equals quality, reliability and comfort, and fun to drive.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks for commenting. It's nice to meet a Prevost employee. According to Wikipedia as well as Prevost website, the H5 was definitely built first. www.prevostcar.com/our-company/history-highlights

[@brianchamber]

James, another fine video. Just one question, and I am sure you did your research, however I am just questioning your statement that Prevost only holds about 15% of the US market as opposed to MCI's 60%. I would have assumed it was higher, considering all of the Prevosts that I see on the roads. Keep up the nice work!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Hey Brian. I was surprised with these stats too. I got it from several bus company owners.... So... It could be inaccurate.

[@stev8468]

great video

[@fisherbridgeproductions]

Nice videos James i work for Lamoille valley transportation located out Morrisville VT and we have 22 prevosts and 1 Vanhool CX35

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Nice! I would love to have more prevosts in our fleet! Appreciate the comment!

[@bwill357]

I’ve rode mostly all of these busses growing up and while traveling chartered with the marching band...

[@TonyLasagna]

Love Prevost coaches. Absolutely stunning inside, especially the motor homes + entertainment coaches. A lot of my NYC to Toronto trips were aboard some really swanky Prevost coaches. Just subbed on Patreon! Did 5 coffees a month. Also, shoot me a DM there - one of my clients (it’s a co-op and I am also looking at ownership!) is a coffee roaster and cafe - let me know what you like for coffee and I’ll FedEx you some!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Hey Tony. That sounds awesome! My email is [e-mail]. shoot me an email if you please!

[@TonyLasagna]

@@MotorcoachWorld sent!

[@Quadrille763]

Excellent

[@actemple3282]

Great job love your videos

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks Adam! Appreciate it man!

[@uioned]

Prevost are nice coaches driven all types of them and all types of MCIs. But at the end of the day nothing beats a MCI. But they both make nice coaches.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

MCI's are definitely less maintenance. Cheaper to own.

[@meme-ek2rf]

LOVE PREVOST COACH MY VERY BEST

[@stephenmims1431]

EXCELLENT JOB

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks Stephen! Much appreciated

[@brunohache268]

Love the Prevost.. Made in Canada!

[@MotorcoachWorld]

They are nice coaches!

[@farmguy2400]

They are made 15 mins away from me.

[@micaw7108]

Yep... locally, my company has only one Prevost coach that I'm aware of. Lots of older MCI coaches, like the 1998 MCI that I've been using on an out-of-town assignment for the last week.

[@BassmanII]

You overlooked the redesign of the wheelwells on the 2011 models up.

[@rasho9393]

I'm still fascinated with the diferent vision and work on coaches in the USA, totally something different with coaches over here in latinamerica

[@MotorcoachWorld]

I love learning about how this industry works in other countries! Im glad my video was informative. Thank you for the comment!

[@BassmanII]

The LeMirage XLII is the forerunner to the X3-45.

[@burlybair]

A note on Prevost: almost ALL Roadie buses are Prevost. With 8 sleeping roadies on board, they universally agree that the Prevost is the smoothest riding bus. 2nd place goes to the Golden Eagle. Could you do a segment on the Roadies?

[@MotorcoachWorld]

I don't know much about this topic, but i will add it to the list and do some research! Thanks Dale

[@jamesfearing9459]

The H560 , though poorly designed in many ways, had an interesting feature in its mid engine and dual drive axles. It seems to me with the right side access and the right engine, it could have made a spectacular RV coach. The improved balance of the mid engine and 8 driven wheels would have made a super rugged winter or poor road coach. Forget the extra trailer, of course.

[@prg66]

Worked as mechanic on both the Lemerage and the H3-40.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thats awesome. I bet you have all kinds of tech knowledge. Would love to pick your brain.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

The strange thing about the H5-60 are the drive axles. I had always thought they were double wheels, but nope. They are single wheels, just mounted inverted as if they were duallies. They had to mount single wheels to fit the engine and transmission. I always thought that was strange. I guess they wanted the look of a big beefy coach, with duallies, versus forward facing wheels that might make it look more feable? Another cool video with things I didnt know about Prevost.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Oh I did not know they were just single wheels! Wow i learned something! Thanks man!

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@MotorcoachWorld I only knew recently lol. You showed a pic in your vid about this blue, former Alaska one, from a youtube for sale video (the blue one with thin stripes). Its a LOOONG video, but one day I just watched the whole thing, and thats where (I think) he shows the engine, drive train ec. Also, next week, look out, that video I said, finally coming out! Legos and stuff...

[@MotorcoachWorld]

@@RipRoaringGarage lol nice Cant wait my friend! We need to meet in person one day!

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@MotorcoachWorld Well, if youre ever in the NYC area, let me know! And once I get my bus all set up, definately will stop by Peoria. Its not that far from Evansville IN where they do the classic bus parade. That would be something, going there and doing a crossover thing, with your classic GM and mine.

[@og_blue3925]

I’m surprised they only have 15% of the US market😳. This obviously doesn’t include the X series, it’s becoming real popular for transit companies (New York City), as well as Greyhounds new flagship coach. I guess this video was just about the H series

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Yeah I know. I was surprised to see those stats too. Maybe they are inaccurate?

[@mercuryblues226]

the storage compartments over the wheel in the h3-40-h341s were called pizza ovens

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Lol I think I can guess why. Haha thanks for sharing that.

[@Luscious3174]

And ironically in Europe articulated buses continue to operate - so that articulating mechanism can be made to not fail. I was a big fan of the H5-60 simply because seeing something that can carry 72 pax is a rarity, never mind conversions to motor homes. Now if we could get a double decker articulated monster... A guy can still dream LOL

[@straightpipediesel]

What happened was a company, Hubner, designed a computer controlled articulating joint for rear-engined buses. The electronics adjust locking and damping of the joint. A problem is failures are even worse: there were several accidents when the system failed and caused the bus to swerve off the road and crash.

[@franklowe1171]

How about a discussion on the evolution of coach power plants From those early days or...... Better yet....transmission evolution

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Great suggestion! I will add it to the list.

[@a1700zz]

Do a history of the earlier Champion and Prestige models

[@christophermarsh6983]

I can personally vouch for the 4 piece windshields tendency to leak. I have never seen a LeMirage without some sort of dashboard rust from leaky windshields.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

yes! Exactly! Ours leaked all the time!

[@4Geopiper]

Great videos. Was surprised that Prevost is in 3rd place behind VanHool!!! I like the Prevost but we only have 2. Big question I have for you is how do you get away with having your cell phone mounted on the front window like that???

[@MotorcoachWorld]

I know! I was surprised to see those stats as well!

[@earlgateman3755]

In the early '80s I thought the Prevosts were "tinny" and not as robust as MCI. They had a mess of line shafts and belts running everywhere in the engine compartment. I'm not sure it's true, but they used to say those wrap around side windows were actually the same size/shape as the windshields.

[@captain.john.]

I never got to drive a Prevost. Only Setra, Vanhool and my favorite, MCI.

[@texasabbott]

I thought MCI was the only game in town. The H3-45's are huge hulks, a bit taller than the J4500. You have to give them a try, especially one with a 12.7L Detroit-Allison powertrain. Those have shorter final drive ratios and they accelerate very quickly. The ride is also impressive. I have no trouble with them going around corners, the mirrors are fantastic but you have to watch for bridge height limitations. Some drivers still prefer the road feel and the handling of the J4500.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@texasabbott Nothing can compare to the MC9. They were so smooth, and maybe not as quick although the DDEC ones were quick. They had a certain feel to them, and even many of my passengers liked them more than the D4000, although nowadays, those were still are up there. If I had the space id be getting one of each lol just because.... Im nuts

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Never say never ;)

[@dee93-o7y]

Hey could you tell us what the bus in the movie Speed was? Lol that's my favorite movie since I was a kid and I've seen some of the busses around in major cities but I never knew what they were.

[@ramon186]

How you doing brother. That’s so cool that you add me in your video. I will send you an email soon. 👍🏿Ramon.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Hey got your email. I will reply. It's good to hear from you!

[@happilyham6769]

imo the best looking coach is the first gen H3-45. Square headlights and black bumpers.

[@mcibus2000]

So many do you have in your company? Also can you do a vid on your company as to how many coaches you have and models. Thanks

[@MotorcoachWorld]

We have 60 buses in our fleet. I actually did a video on this. Check out my very first one

[@dalehaggart407]

It's pronounced Pravo' ,it's fronsay (French) !!! The h3-41 was came into play because people wanted a automatic and they need a foot longer to get got it in with the s 60 engine .Eagle had a harder time they had to raise the floor over the engine to fit it in.I have talk with them too I was at the factory in the early 90's just after they they expanded. Seeing the h3's frame being made to seeing the roof being stretched on , to seeing entertainer coaches being made it is some thing to see when you a BUS GUY!!! I all saw the articulated coaches at Ill deleann ( i hope i spelled that proper ), having my coach ac being worked on there . Seeing the new coaches give me a bad case of i wants. We got our Marathon xl ( They only made 3 years )in Montreal .

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Thanks for the comment Dale!

[@kingjames8283]

Well I've driven a couple MCI's in my 38 commercial driving years to date and recently had a chance to experience a fleet of various coach models. From the outside looking in, I have always liked the looks of the Prevost's but after riding on several models from MCI, Prevost, Vanhool, and Septa, my butt cheeks prefer Vanhool's. The Prevost coaches ride like trucks (log-wagons) with a harsh ride where as the Vanhool's have a very smooth and cushioned ride like a Mercedes Benz. Granted I have not to my knowledge ridden any Volvo built Prevost's but in trucking, the Volvo trucks are the best riding and smoothest trucks in the industry. I hope much of the technology and designs of Volvo Trucks North America makes it into Prevost coaches. Vanhool coaches due to their undercarriage design and airbag placement are the smoothest riding coaches in the bus/coach industry hands down. My favorite all time coach is the 2007 Vanhool C2045 with 500Hp Detroit S60 engine and 12-speed ZF Freedomline AMT transmission. They ain't pretty to look at but they drive like a dream.

[@philipstreechon4523]

Did the side panels fall of of them or was it MCI

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Lol I'm not sure. I'll have to look into that

[@randyscott1496]

The reason why Prevost went from 40 to 41 feet like everybody else is because allison had to redesign the transmission which resulted in it being one foot longer. Prevost rides like a Cadillac. MCI rides like a 5 ton truck with seats.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Oh! Great information Randy! Appreciate that!

[@adriandelotz8676]

I Laughed so hard at 5:42 hahaha

[@EpicThe112]

If the company ordered H3-41 back is the same as a H3-45 2010 onwards but front is the older H3-45 pre 2009-2010 redesign

[@JLR-z8u]

So what’s the best coach manufacturer. Prevost, MCI, Van hool or Volvo?

[@MotorcoachWorld]

That is a loaded question! Worthy of a video maybe. They all have their strong Points.

[@JLR-z8u]

@@MotorcoachWorld that’s awesome! Im definitely interested in learning their pros and cons.

[@Dannny29]

Hey James! Another great video on my #1 favorite coach to work on and drive! Is there a reason Peoria Charters only has the 1 lone Prevost in the fleet? Why not buy another or gotten an MCI?

[@MotorcoachWorld]

We are starting to get back in to them. We used to have about 20 of them in our fleet. They started to get old and we slowly phased them out. MCI's are cheaper to buy. Prevost's are more high maintenance in compared to MCI. So we stuck to MCI!

[@luctessier2215]

If you could pick between MCI E4500 or Prevost XLII or H,which would you pick?

[@MotorcoachWorld]

LOL great question. I would have to go with the Prevost. The E model had too many issues and needed some more R&D before they released it.

[@jamallhayden2512]

Can you do the evolution of mci d4500 series?

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Hey Jamall! I will add that to my list!

[@12review96]

So when is the give away for that prevost motor home?

[@RipRoaringGarage]

I'll do a giveway lol, but its an MCI E4500 motorhome.

[@MotorcoachWorld]

LOL I want to know too!

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@MotorcoachWorld It will make sense next week lol, but I think I might do that giveaway...but it is an E4500 and it is a motorhome.

[@stuew6]

What about Trailer use With Greyhound Buses

[@blnmadisonbm]

👍

[@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154]

A well set up bus on a straight and level highway will travel over a mile with no steering input.

[@llewellynburgess8034]

Hi how much for a tee shirt i wud a like 1 to use in Belize when we start back to wrk we r close down over a year no tour because of covid19

[@MotorcoachWorld]

Once i get my merch store setup I will send you one! Thanks for your comment!