What Did I Find Inspecting a Prevost Bus Conversion Roof?

[@mikeallensonntag]

Thanks for explaining how these slide outs work. I really enjoy learning about how things work and are made in the rv world. This looks like one of the best slide out workings and construction to me. Everyone should be building them like this.

[@dkevinwalker]

Thank you, for demonstrating what a proper roof inspection should look like. It’s clearly worth the time.

[@AZExpert]

you're welcome

[@dennisconnor4368]

Sir,you are really knowledgeable and I enjoy your insight.

[@AZExpert]

I appreciate that

[@frugalmurse]

Beard looks good!

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@jpbassseniorbasssenior323]

Even if I didn’t own a RV ur experience an knowledge of all these components is so valuable thank you brother ☺️👍good job

[@AZExpert]

So nice of you, thank you

[@badgerpa9]

Nice bus. Stay safe and healthy and thanks for the video.

[@AZExpert]

you too, thanks

[@RVingwithAndrewSteele]

That's a beautiful coach!

[@AZExpert]

It sure is! Thanks!

[@hjc5458]

that cracking at the roof and endcap reminds me of when a person bonds a fiberglass hood scoop to a steel hood. They seem to always crack due to expansion & contraction of the two materials at different rates.

[@AZExpert]

I think you are correct, these roofs painted black can get very hot in summer.

[@cwshumate914]

It's good to know that those vent covers are still okay. I thought $$$ immediately when I saw those cracks.

[@AZExpert]

I'd seal them and wait until the vent motor or interior failed and then replace the whole thing as one.

[@microwavedsoda]

wow, what a beautiful coach

[@AZExpert]

We agree!

[@kenj.8897]

What can we do as viewers to help you get a camera that you don't have to hold like you do? I think we all are concerned about your safety while climbing. I'm sure out of all your subscribers 10% of them would be willing to give $2 a piece, that would be $3,000 to get you set up with a head camera I would think. Great video as always

[@AZExpert]

I really appreciate that. I have tried different setups, but have found the phone still to be the best for me. I have lost too many videos with other gear because the sound failed, or the camera quit, or never started recording.

[@ronniecardy]

Beautiful coach

[@AZExpert]

It sure is

[@jamespavlinik6481]

Great video apart from all the other "glamor and glitz" conversion videos that are on you tube of these high dollar coaches. Not too many folks that can afford a coach of this caliber are really interested in walking on the roof, but I found it quite informative, especially the caution on the window slide pins!! When my "numbers" come in, I will know what to look for in a Prevost conversion......but then again, I'll just hire you to do the inspection...... Keep up the great videos.

[@sanfranciscobay]

Are there large rods in the body that extend into those cups on the slide outs when the slide outs are in?

[@AZExpert]

yes, lock pins that extend about 2 inches

[@LayloNewt]

Thanks for another awesome video

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Good guess would be 500,000$! Nice coach.

[@badgerpa9]

They do not give the price online but it is sold. Not sure what country you are from but US dollars are always the dollar sign first, chinese often get it backwards and public school I guess did not teach this either in some places.

[@AZExpert]

I don't always get told the price but he got it right!

[@veryinterested2382]

I see you put on some facial hair. Now you are a proper RV Tech. You the man :-)

[@AZExpert]

thank you, I tend to grow it out to see how it's doing periodically, it will be gone soon.

[@KevinCoop1]

James, The beard is coming in nicely!

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@donoien3059]

I didn't see any air conditioners on the roof. Is there another type of cooling system?

[@nathandrake7]

@Don Olien. Yes there is. Most Prevost conversions use Dometic Cruise Airs. They are a split system. Compressors and condensers outside in a bay and or behind the front bumper, indoor coils ducts and fans indoors, just like a house.

[@LayloNewt]

OTR or Bus Air Located PS compartment Grated door 3rd one back fro entry door

[@AZExpert]

This Liberty coach uses CruisAir heat pumps, they are like small split home A/C's so there is no hole in the roof to leak and can be much more quiet inside when running. It also has the Bus/Over the Road engine A/C

[@janebray9392]

I never really thought about how the "other half" live...a whole bus...to themselves!!😲 what is it called? We go camping..but what is it called to go in one of these? I guess they have their own rv parks? I just never thought about it much🤔🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

[@LayloNewt]

Glamping Yes do a whole lot of resorts LOL

[@AZExpert]

I have a teardrop as my main RV, it is very simple.

[@Graygeezer]

And the Prevost engineer said to the designers, you know, someday James will inspect a coach of this model. Let’s have some fun and hide the galley switch from him! Heee Heee!

[@badgerpa9]

It would be a Liberty Coach engineer in your story, the bus is an empty shell when the conversion companies build them. If you have never seen what the bus comes like to a conversion company watch the Marathon bus videos they show the bus from when it arrives from Canada till it is completed and owner takes the bus.

[@AZExpert]

yes, power doors are fun and cool, but I find simple is always better with common functions.

[@ArcticEngineerNP]

What type of roof sealant would you recommend patching with on this one? Is more silicone the only option? Seems kind of disappointing that urethane wasn't used for a more permanent seal.

[@AZExpert]

unfortunately, nothing really sticks to silicone but silicone, so you'd have to wire brush or sand the old sealant off before using new.

[@PaulSter]

Eagle Eyes my friend. You have eagle eyes!

[@AZExpert]

thank you but I miss so much too

[@PaulSter]

@@AZExpert "that is to be human"!

[@6582rg]

Seems like the best way to prolong the life of the paint on those high end rigs would be a ceramic coating once every five years or so. Would that work well?

[@jerryvandyke9216]

Ceramic coating is amazing ,but finding a good applicator is the problem ,check several motor homes that they have done. I had my Prevost done and it looks fantastic 😎🇨🇦

[@AZExpert]

Great point! I agree

[@escapetoparadise2226]

Are you still at Premium Coach? Got any info on that 06 Royal Monaco? Saw Brian’s vid looked kinda beat up... Thanks

[@AZExpert]

I personally like that bus. I think the only thing I remember being an issue is the valance by the passenger seat. I like Royale conversions.

[@escapetoparadise2226]

@@AZExpert it looked pretty dirty and laminate falling apart. Was hoping that was just age showing and not the last owner just not taking care of it. Thanks for reply.

[@Fireflyyhill]

XM antenna is probably not factory it’s for the boom box most would use a exterior XM antenna IMO.

[@moegeek]

It would be my luck that I would close the awning, and the vibration would be just enough to knock the ladder down...

[@sanfranciscobay]

And everyone at the Shop has gone home for the night, and your cell phone is on the ground level.

[@AZExpert]

Those are my concerns too

[@ynAMe6Aj]

Is it tubular framing or monocoque?

[@AZExpert]

monocoque as far as I understand

[@Yukonjackman1]

Nice video and beard lol

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@wendyvincent9208]

I called your business. It says your shut down due to covid. I got some questions. Got another number I can call?

[@AZExpert]

Sorry, that business in Yuma is a different one with the same name. I am currently overbooked and would not be able to take on work unfortunately.