This Is Why Prevost Bus Conversions Are Sought After

Today I am at Premium Coach Group in Gilbert, Arizona inspecting a wonderfully vintage 1992 Country Coach Prevost Bus Conversion on a XL Chassis. I really had a difficult time not calling it a 1999 because it just looked so good. Of course we'll take a look at the roof, but I will also show the inside and a few other features. I cannot deny that I really liked this vintage Bus conversion. My favorite part is seeing how the previous owner(s) did maintain the unit and how durable these buses can be if cared for.
Thanks for watching!
Premium Coach Group
378 S Hamilton Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85233
[phone]
premiumcoachgroup.com

[@user-ob5nk3ss1p]

OMG, every time you stand so close to the side, I all most have a heart attack. When I get up there, I am crawling most of the time.

[@AZExpert]

It's not a bad idea if you are unsure

[@cjhoward409]

Toured Dolly Parton’s 1994 Prevost coach bus. They’re timeless. Excellent !!

[@AZExpert]

I heard you can stay in it now

[@cjhoward409]

@@AZExpert Hmmmm. Well, everything was roped off so nobody could sit on the couch or her bed … 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@leonawilliams6599]

Country Coach was top in the industry building solid beautiful Coaches

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@gavinkeller183]

For the age and mileage that is a beautiful coach. It’s nice to see when people take care of their stuff

[@AZExpert]

I think so too Gavin

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

My Uncle love non slides. They are less headaches.

[@NoelBarlau]

Great timing! I've been binge-watching "vintage" Prevost videos the last few days. Someday I'm going to be in the right place at the right time and one of these will follow me home. Figures that this is a 1992, I have my 30 year high school reunion coming up this summer.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! Has it been that long? mine is 95

[@NoelBarlau]

@@AZExpert Indeed it has. Time plays dirty, seeming to accelerate the older you get - it's as if my 20 year reunion were just a few years ago from my perspective. All I know is that the next time you get as genuinely excited about a bus conversion as you were about the American Carriage one about a year ago, I'm buying it. I still feel like I missed the boat on that one...

[@bill8582]

You sound just like me, I have been looking almost every day for that proverbial Prevost needle in a hay stack, some day I hope to have that "this is the one" feeling. Myself, I am looking for a forever bus, as I am already 60, I need one to be a well taken of unit, that's not to say that I have any fantasies that I will never have to work on it, or throw money at it, but something solid with a documented history, not over the top, but not too modest either, something in between.

[@larrymiller8210]

I have a 19 year old Winnebago 36 ft class A great shape, and I keep it great shape. Is all about watching you how to take care of them.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@leonawilliams6599]

Very nice coach i love the inside lay out colors to i worked for country coach in 1994 95

[@AZExpert]

I bet you have some stories!

[@aaronearl4425]

I always appreciate the 'recommend'. Vehicles of any kind keep getting more and more expensive to maintain. Love your videos, learning a lot of maintenance things to keep an eye on.

[@zr1sparky1]

James! Your outtakes always get me laughing out loud!

[@AZExpert]

:) Glad you enjoy them

[@AZExpert]

1999

[@bobellis1022]

I love this coach! About the only thing I would change is I would replace the couch with theater seating and install a combo W/D. Thanks James for another great video!

[@AZExpert]

If you don't need extra sleeping space, why not?

[@carmencolon3520]

I do appreciate your time sharing with us this amazing rvs. Thanks 😊

[@AZExpert]

You're welcome Carmen

[@brianrussell9419]

My dad converted a 1952 Prevost bus into an RV that we had many good times back in the early ‘70s, mostly in the FLA Keys

[@AZExpert]

Super cool!!

[@shelleyclarke9325]

I hope you can appreciate how long I was holding my breath as you walked around on the roof. Scary!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Darn nice CC Prevost! Thanks James! Always enjoy these tours!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@SpykersB]

Nice to see! 30 yrs thats amazing. That coach was loved. I would just get the captain chairs recovered in a nice matching beige leather and different couch hide-away, n she be perfect for me. (Couch needs to match the captain chairs, lol). Love, love the exteriour! And no slide maintence! 🍻

[@AZExpert]

Slides are a pain for sure

[@wxseth]

Great Video! Love these older buses..we have an 87 Liberty ;)

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@philw7174]

Nice James. Thank you for the tour. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@philipk917]

I love it as well! I'd add a Banquette for an eating area. 🧡🧡🧡

[@glennenglert6661]

Love your channel new coach owner and learning every time I watch your video Thanks!!!!!

[@AZExpert]

Great to hear Glenn!

[@deltabravo1257]

Thanks for the tour! That era most likely had Heart Interface inverters originally. I worked for Heart back then. Heart supplied inverters to all the big coach manufacturers in Oregon: Beaver, Safari, Monaco, CC and Marathon.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the info!

[@HandymanKurt]

I have just acquired a '96 Safari with an original Heart inverter. Any maintenance tips?

[@robertborchert932]

Indeed! My good friend's Prevost Country Coach has dual Heart inverters. Country Coach was ahead of their time, having no compressed gas systems aboard, everything electric, and a large battery bay. I knew Heart inverters well, in the fire service, we used plenty of them on various ambulances, apparatus, and command buses. If you needed plenty of power, the Heart units were the way to go! The generator on these coaches is midship, in an isolated compartment, with the cooling air ducted below. With the generator in operation, it is quieter than a single rooftop AC, with the Cruise Air units all live!

[@ernieb3626]

lol great video thanks for the outtakes at the end.. When I hopefully move from motorhome to a bus I will be calling on you im sure. thanks again

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Ernie

[@jeffbienvenu9937]

Thanks for sharing this beauty. Almost as nice as my 1992 Winnebago Adventurer...lol Certainly the next owner is getting a classic. I hope they care and love it as much as the previous owners did.

[@AZExpert]

You bet!

[@Brian-os9qj]

Agree with the vintage taste and usefulness

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@dth2brny121]

Nicely done Prevost!

[@timaz1066]

I got rid of my "attack fan" in my Monaco Dynasty and put in a fantastic fan also. Nice coach.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@NasserAlhameli]

Country Coach are the best among all of them in my opinion

[@robertburgess6100]

Very cool old bus! And in very good shape for it's age.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

That 8V92 😍 straight pipe it and hit the Jake BRRRRRRAAAAAAAPPPPP 😂😂

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@nathanurick8320]

These are just so cool, even though it’s way way too much wood it works.

[@nigel0434]

My 1995 Foretravel similar and runs great

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Drove a '78 Prevost in San Diego, it was brand new and beautiful.

[@AZExpert]

Awesome!

[@jeffpflugrath8607]

Another outstanding video!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@genehart261]

Prevost or Bluebird, built to last! Buy for $100k, put 50 away for incidentals and drive it for the rest of your life!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@LayloNewt]

Really nice solid coach

[@AZExpert]

Glad you think so!

[@bill8582]

I like this one, and my wife and I got together in 1992. I wish that they would have put booths in more of these than they did, I like a booth over the pull out table and chairs, and a booth can be made into another bed. Nice modest coach, great for a beginner or entry level customer.

[@haroldconover5221]

Very nice rv

[@AZExpert]

It sure is!

[@douglasbrown6458]

What a beautiful bus.

[@AZExpert]

It sure is!

[@renerodriguezjr3904]

great coach thanks for the video, true this bus is far superior than a foam wooden shoe box on a skate board .

[@jeromehebert3184]

that is a really nice one

[@scootosan]

Sweet land yacht....

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@PaiviProject]

Hey I thought that was great. The bus was overall in pretty good shape and totally livable. Thanks 👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@pierrejobin6113]

Nice!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@gerardplank3780]

Your knowledge base is just amazing, how many years have you been in the RV industry?

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

Very nice bus

[@AZExpert]

It sure is!

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

Gut it. Start over. Two Chase loungers each side of bus lots of pillows. L shaped kitchen with removable L Baby blue metal cupboards and drawers, farm depth sink ( like farm houses have out of 1940s) electric stove Removal to store washer/ dryer combo. Clawfoot tub separate from toilet and sink 1906 Wrought iron bed frame ( which i have) Loads of storage underneath the bed Cant forget to include my 1906 Treadle sewing machine which works The valances are ugh. Require sheer curtains different colors like bohemian style Yes, of course i am a woman 😂😂😂😂😂

[@nomehdrider]

Enjoy your videos

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@ajdahun]

8V-92 Detroit, a 2 stroke, 736 cubic inch supercharged, and from what little I saw, twin turbo as well, diesel engine

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@RustySax1949]

@ajdahun - The 8V92T Detroit has a single turbocharger - my coach has the same engine.

[@dth2brny121]

736 ci = 12.1 liters

[@RustySax1949]

Well now, James, this is really interesting. How would you compare this 1992 Prevost Country Coach to your 2001 Beaver Patriot? My first thought is Prevost's stainless steel chassis and superstructure framing compared to Beaver's fiberglass box on a ladder-frame steel chassis. Aluminum roof vs a fiberglass one. These are just a couple of things I've picked up on watching the videos of your coach and this particular bus conversion. What about the interior workmanship - equal? Innovations for the time period - equal? These are thought provoking questions for you, appreciate some insight since I'm in the market for a diesel pusher.

[@johnr5545]

Nice job god bless

[@AZExpert]

Thank you

[@Proaman-js2qv]

Sweet rig. That Detroit diesel is sought after in the commercial world, no emissions garbage.. ie DEF.

[@AZExpert]

Truth

[@goththicus]

Nice coach for its age.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@HotRodDave]

I like it

[@ThePeopleVerse]

That could easily be mistaken for a 2010 or newer coach and just a couple of changes inside and I would definitely be on the road and proudly so ... Nice walk-thru ...

[@AZExpert]

Totally agree

[@user-cc1zh7jt4e]

What do you think of 2011 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Thinking of purchasing

[@adamdavis2760]

Would you ever use Flex Seal on the roof? I have used it on my shed when i redid the roof and i havent had any issues for 5 years now...I was thinking it might work good on those seams if they needed to be redone

[@makeitpay8241]

i use gutter seal on the roof of my semi trailer

[@theresasalazar5822]

Nice 😊

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@raymondgross6419]

Nice

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@davelarson5672]

I just talked to Jay and sale is pending. Keep these inspections going. I check their website and will find me a good unit.

[@AZExpert]

Good deal!

[@johnnylightning1491]

I really liked the woodwork but the mirrors, not so much. I would have loved to have bought one of those coaches but my wife didn't want something that old and I'm thinking that any chassis repairs would be very expensive. Thanks for the tour.

[@AZExpert]

Repairs are always expensive, no matter what the year--just hurts more when it's a new coach.

[@kaspar_1982]

my biggest objection to these behemoths is cost and complexity of ownership rather than cost of purchase, i live off grid on the LATV BLM for the 6 months of winter and would need a gigantic solar set up rather than running a huge generator at all times and the battery capacity needed? forgetaboutit. a school bus or smaller trailer like my 22 ft seems the best option out here. but its nice to dream.

[@cwshumate914]

Just curious...would you have recommended the roof ACs or replacing the basement ACs?

[@AZExpert]

Basement ACs are easier to work on and replace for certain

[@thewiseguy3529]

Front bumper got pushed in Good thing it has one. Mine is fiberglass. That would total mine.

[@AZExpert]

Metal is definitely sturdier

[@thewiseguy3529]

@@AZExpert the metal does little good under the fiberglass unless you're having a head-on collision. Reminds of the front of a Corvette.

[@cullenmiller8170]

I looked at a view of those and I always hated the central bathroom with Country Coach. None of the ones I had found were that nice either. I wanted to be pre emission engine, but was trying to stay away from the old DDEC 2 that’s obsolete. After 1995 they went to Series 60 engine.

[@makeitpay8241]

the DDEC 2 can be converted to a DDEC 4, there is a kit available.

[@hjc5458]

Where did you get that ladder from? Great video.

[@James5127]

You can order similar ones on Amazon or pick one up at Harbor Freight.

[@Gordie_Howe_Hat_Trick]

Nice coach and had aged well.

[@AZExpert]

I think so too!

[@Zenmartian]

I might have missed it, but how long was this one ?

[@ralphballtrip2214]

I got around 100 $150,000😮 who do you recommend thank you for all your videos KY

[@stevest.martin3940]

I such a big fan of Country Coach and if I was able to pay for the upkeep on a diesel coach I’d have a CC and not a Tiffin gas coach.

[@AZExpert]

Tiffin is a great coach too

[@tomandmissynortham9683]

Good looking rig for a 1999.. LOL !!!

[@AZExpert]

Absolutely

[@johngriffith7315]

Andrew Steele reviewed a comparable Coach to this that was a ‘94, and asking price was 89,900.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@timbaxley383]

I quit Andrew after his "April Fools" joke. Live & learn...

[@lukedrive2869]

Hi great video, really enjoyed it. May I ask how much money a rv would cost please? I understand if you’re not allowed to say and my apologies if so. Regards Luke uk

[@AZExpert]

For this unit you would have to ask the dealer, I don't sell them. For any motorhome? There is a HUGE range of prices

[@fastcoffee9878]

Wow I would not hesitate to snap this up if my budget was big enough. But I at least feel better about my 97 Beaver because my commode is enclosed on its own vs. being in full view with the Prevost

[@AZExpert]

Always good to have a commode closet

[@nelliehagen5267]

@@AZExpert I myself like the commode in the bathroom area 🚽

[@fw1421]

What a beautiful bus. What would a 30 year old Prevost coach sell for?

[@AZExpert]

It really depends on the condition

[@James-wd2uu]

Thought i heard in the refrigerator video that frost is indicative of a bad door seal do you thunk that is something to worry about in this case? Or is it an excess amount of frost to look for(you may have said exactly that and I dont remember)

[@AZExpert]

It is an indication

[@thelandofmisteroz]

How much would a similar spec/year cost to purchase?

[@hubertasselin8880]

If anyone has to buy a brand new one go for the super clear-coat option and the clear-coat will have a lot less chances to peel off. It's quite an expensive option but you better pay more on3 time than have to pay 2,3 maybe even 4 times to have it redone. They can easily reach a million miles if taken care of

[@alowe338]

No solar?

[@nobodystalkin1]

Do you provide inspection pictures as well to your clients, so they don’t have to go look for themselves?

[@AZExpert]

yes, on new dealer clients I will put a portfolio of photos together

[@calvinlogan3668]

Why are you not concerned with 110Vac cable clamp screws into roof??? Seems to me like that would be a leak waiting to happen!

[@AZExpert]

Everything is a leak waiting to happen. That's why I advocate inspecting your roof often and getting things installed properly

[@anthonyking4512]

Wonder how much those like that cost?

[@PrevostNewbie]

I didn't think Country Coach installed Cruise Airs

[@slayer66thfc]

So it's a 99? Got it!

[@AZExpert]

LOL

[@harrystone8847]

Holy cow. How many belts were on that engine???????

[@AZExpert]

47

[@harrystone8847]

@@AZExpert You funny.

[@lolawalsh9187]

What about mechanic issues? Aren't they super expensive to do any repairs?

[@tomedgar4375]

Less expensive than dealing with the EPA emissions nonsense, as long as fluids were changed regularly, I would not hesitate to buy this coach

[@AZExpert]

All RV's are expensive to repair

[@johngriffith7315]

What is the approximate value on a coach like this?

[@AZExpert]

I don't sell them, you could call the dealer or google

[@zr1sparky1]

Why does the furrian have two electrical feeds?

[@williamlapene3577]

maybe heatpump supply power line.....

[@billcaudill5985]

What does this coach go for?

[@AZExpert]

I dont sell them but you can contact the dealer or google

[@kb6lcw99]

Wahoo

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@6582rg]

I had no idea Detroit made 2-strokes back then.

[@markbond6196]

Yes. They went to the 4 stroke 60 series in 95.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the answer!

[@RustySax1949]

@@AZExpert - The two-stroke Detroits first came out in 1938, the 6-71s. The 92 series two-strokes joined the family in the early 1980s. They were the workhorse of the bus industry for 57 years until the Series 60s were introduced in 1995.

[@garyag45]

👍👍👍🇺🇸🦅😎

[@robertI153]

Where is the roughness?

[@deddie4645]

Ya 1 st

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@edriley1516]

Pray-voe or Pree-vost?

[@AZExpert]

Either way-- I use both to trigger as many people as I can

[@dth2brny121]

Since it is French it's either PRAY-voh or, as they would say in the Midwest (I bet...), PREE-voh. Lol

[@051TEFFY]

I'm not going to listen to this inspection any more but I'm curious as to how many times you told us that this a 30 YEAR old coach like we can't remember it longer then 3 minutes.

[@AZExpert]

Well thanks for watching the partial inspection on this 30 year old coach, Robert! :)

[@shnobi24]

They don't make them like this anymore.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@dianewolfe3056]

What happened to Carefree of Colorado they must have gone out of business.

[@SpykersB]

Huh? Awnings?

[@AZExpert]

No they havent

[@meangrandma1630]

This unit looks like it went through a tornado

[@AZExpert]

How So?

[@troyfowler5177]

First!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@victorfontaine4943]

I can’t believe they still want low-mid 6 figures for those things. A 25 year old vehicle is still gonna have 25 year old problems no matter how nice the paint job is. The same goes for everything else for that matter…

[@AZExpert]

These are made to handle a million miles

[@victorfontaine4943]

@@AZExpert Yeah the engine will but not the rest of it. All it takes is one complicated electrical problem to set you back $6k. You fix that THEN SOMETHING ELSE GOES DOWN… CAT, Cummins or Detroit is all the same to me😉