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Classics Never Age: 1997 Featherlite Prevost XL UPGRADED!!!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ย. 2024
  • I made it back to Sewell Motor Coach in Harrodsburg, Kentucky again to help Doug Sewell and his crew catch up with some inspections and work due to a very busy summer. This is a 1997 Vantare Featherlite on a Prevost XL bus chassis that has been well maintained and recently re-modeled to a more unique floorplan that suited the needs of the former owner. But it was also done to a high degree of quality that did not overly personalize it or damage the original charm of the highest luxury available at the time. I am really seeing the value in these older units and suspect they will becoming more and more popular as new highend motorhomes and coaches keep increasing prices without increasing quality and reliability. I was happy to do the inspection and really did not find much wrong. I was also pleased to be able to share the unit with you.
    Thanks for watching!!
    If interested please contact:
    www.sewellmotorcoach.com
    or
    (859) 470-8119.
    .
    Sewell Motor Coach
    2118 DANVILLE RD | HARRODSBURG, KY 40330

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  • @ericuber1651
    @ericuber1651 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    The communication port is for Starlink.

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Nailed it !!!!

  • @Thuddster
    @Thuddster หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What an excellent, exceptional coach! The price for what you get is just blowing my mind. I'd drop another 50 to 75k into it, for an updated lithium-solar package, change out the bunks for an office space, put a big screen televator in the bedroom where you suggest, have the belts and all rubber refreshed, have the suspension bushings and such re-done/updated, and perhaps re-coat the roof. Then tour the continent for the next 5 years...what a dream! 😊
    You are an excellent presenter, well-done sir!

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!!

  • @dennissprague5172
    @dennissprague5172 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    James does a great job of presenting Features, Benefits. He really knows his stuff

  • @MsMaddog998
    @MsMaddog998 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Beautiful coach! You are telling the truth on Rv parks. I have a 99 and we stayed at Hilton Head Island Motor Coach Resort, If your coach looks clean no issues.

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is awesome!

  • @kevinbarry71
    @kevinbarry71 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like this design. Always amazes me how many people who buy motorhomes seem to be against the idea of windows that you can see through and let light in

  • @user-vv3ym9in5x
    @user-vv3ym9in5x 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The previous owner races at the same track i do. They are not afraid of dropping some $$$$. Very meticulous people, they keep everything very neat and tidy.

  • @davidhannan2023
    @davidhannan2023 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Doug was right, he said you would do a great job on the video and you nailed it, phenomenal video… thank you!

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I never really know what to say but end up saying way too much! :)

  • @davidstein606
    @davidstein606 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful upgrade

  • @h5mind373
    @h5mind373 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'd love this for my son's concert tour, but as the star he would have the bedroom while while Dad has to sleep in a bunk, lol.

  • @NoelBarlau
    @NoelBarlau หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy moly, someone spent some serious cheddar on that renovation. Good on them for saving the old parts so the next owner can use them if they choose to. That's a heck of a lot of machine for the money, and it'll be running down the road another 30 years easy if the next owner takes care of it. I found myself craning my neck trying to get a few glimpses of that Navigator next door. The '06 was the last year before they went to the taller ceilings in '07 but the outdoor proportions of the '06 has always been appealing to me.

  • @PaulSter
    @PaulSter หลายเดือนก่อน

    James, it's been years since we spoke (Paul, in Austin. I asked you about a potential business gig). Just want to congratulate you on the progress of your channel, and of your video skills.
    Your excellent work and expertise in the industry goes without saying!
    Great video. Give me a riveted, non-slide, DD Series 60, and I'm good to go! All, and more, than I could ever wish for!

  • @tomfisher8201
    @tomfisher8201 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 1995 H3-40 Prevost with Over The Road air conditioning. The converter was FeatherLite but the designer was Vantare.

  • @GaryBoyd02
    @GaryBoyd02 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have to check if that is a 96 or 97 chassis. 97 first year for IFS. If it does have IFS you want to make sure the control arms have the bushing (larger) update Prevost did finally in 99 or 2000 as the originals didn't stand up very well.

  • @i700plus
    @i700plus หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That cable is for a Gen 2 Starlink Antenna, It likely led to the router side which provided power and data over that cable to the antenna on the roof.

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep, great answer!!!

    • @linuxkidd
      @linuxkidd หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very close.. it's actually for the flat high performance Starlink dish. :)

  • @daviscrt
    @daviscrt หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job of showing and explaining everything in the coach. Don

  • @hayyarbrough
    @hayyarbrough หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love it...wow

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! 😊

  • @TimothyMichaels
    @TimothyMichaels หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just wow 😍

  • @RedgieKeller
    @RedgieKeller หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great looking bus ! I would be all for it , but my wife likes the slide outs . Someone will get a good coach and decent price!

  • @mikey55328
    @mikey55328 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Coach !! Great video love the design

  • @Sewellmotorcoach
    @Sewellmotorcoach หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sold!!

  • @LPVPisFr33
    @LPVPisFr33 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Did he say he's selling it $169 000?!?! If so that's a steal right there.

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think so too

    • @RedgieKeller
      @RedgieKeller หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AZExpert James , was the mileage mentioned ?

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@RedgieKeller 169k

  • @rustydusty1111
    @rustydusty1111 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That front cable must be Starlink! 😊

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are right!

  • @Easyrecliner
    @Easyrecliner หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! 8 of those big batteries! Probably 1000 lbs total just in batteries.

  • @timmysrvlife
    @timmysrvlife หลายเดือนก่อน

    24:21 That's for Starlink.

  • @RamblinRoadies
    @RamblinRoadies หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice coach.

  • @Gadget0343
    @Gadget0343 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like a StarLink connector.

  • @wornoutwrench8128
    @wornoutwrench8128 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice. I personally am not a fan of all the mirrored surfaces especially the ceilings. Don't know what it is but I just find it to be too much for me.
    I know, I know, it is to give the illusion of more space just not for me.
    But I do like lots of other things about this bus, mind you I would have to pull the bunks out and put the washer back in to make it work for me.
    And the stripper window from the shower to the bedroom, weird!
    Good price for what you are getting. ($231K CDN)
    I would love to see what Doug's version of a Lemon is...

  • @lowbudgetbob1155
    @lowbudgetbob1155 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never realized they had campgrounds for snobs... That drive system for the fan and air conditioning compressor is the craziest thing I've seen. Makes no sense to have that hinged system with small air bags to tension the belts. If you blow a bag or air line, what prevents it from throwing those belts when all the slack hits and the engine is at operating rpm? I worked on school buses for 20+ years and any time a belt came loose on a fan drive all sorts of issues happened almost instantly. Really weird setup.

  • @brianreimer380
    @brianreimer380 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like you to show the shore connection bay. Water, sewer, power, etc on every coach.

  • @jdougie64
    @jdougie64 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would be a good buy

  • @thyhangman
    @thyhangman หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is really nice! Does Doug have lifts or a pit to get chassis, suspension and steering inspection and would you do those also? Great stuff James!

  • @lukeholler4364
    @lukeholler4364 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Motorhomes = " MONEY PITS "

  • @hhazelhoff1363
    @hhazelhoff1363 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s a decent price, will the price increase when you take it for a test drive and the mileage goes up 😅

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      One thing I always forget to say is that unlike newer RVs, these have reached pretty much the floor of value so in 4 years it will likely still go for $155k as long as it was cared for.

    • @hhazelhoff1363
      @hhazelhoff1363 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AZExpert I appreciate the feed back, I was just joking around, when he said a dollar a mile. I figured let’s put some miles on her and make some money. But you’re right. They are done depreciating.

  • @BERTRAND85O
    @BERTRAND85O หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want..

  • @dennisreynolds6915
    @dennisreynolds6915 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is this already sold? Checked the site and it's not showing. Interested

  • @hollandbuzzard1039
    @hollandbuzzard1039 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am guessing it could be a Qualcomm antenna mount..

  • @JosephWebb
    @JosephWebb 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Starlink cable

  • @munkandbear2818
    @munkandbear2818 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is a great coach if you are doing a lot of traveling but if you stay for long periods in the same place not having slideouts would make this coach aggravating and cramped

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍

  • @cody.the.collector
    @cody.the.collector หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just short of lithium. You could plug in a liberty style lithium package with a full rack of solar with a giant quad awning package and be set up.

    • @BrianSmith-yn2zg
      @BrianSmith-yn2zg หลายเดือนก่อน

      But there is no room for solar on that crowded roof. 🤣🤣 Sarcasm.

  • @georgecreel8542
    @georgecreel8542 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much money It is this what I have been loveing for

  • @user-bu6gz8nl7i
    @user-bu6gz8nl7i หลายเดือนก่อน

    What should an owner expect in annual maintenance costs for these Prevost conversions? Annual maintenance for the engine, transmission, etc. and also the coach?

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      As a fleet vehicle these buses have fairly reasonably priced and accessible parts, but normal maintenance is also reasonable as they are designed as a working fleet vehicle so cost is very similar to an average diesel RV. It's the complicated interior converter features that really are expensive, especially the slides so this would be much cheaper than most luxury RVs and entry level RVs.

    • @user-bu6gz8nl7i
      @user-bu6gz8nl7i หลายเดือนก่อน

      James, I appreciate the quick response. What I’m looking for is what the actual range of cost I should expect. Is reasonable $1k-$2k? Separately, what is the expected MPG for the Series 60? Thank you, as a long-time viewer I greatly appreciate your videos and authentic RV service expertise.

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-bu6gz8nl7i I would not be able to give a good estimate but that seems high unless you are driving 25k miles a year

  • @contactmiller
    @contactmiller หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well, just tell time it's a 2028, how would anyone ever know?

  • @georgecreel8542
    @georgecreel8542 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much money

  • @Technocrat.
    @Technocrat. หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are those belts supposed to be so lose?

    • @Stubones999
      @Stubones999 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nope

    • @AZExpert
      @AZExpert  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The PTO belts can be loose for sure after sitting they are tightened by an air bag but likely could use some new ones.

    • @Technocrat.
      @Technocrat. หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AZExpert loosely goosey

    • @dougnorton5143
      @dougnorton5143 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Belts are tensioned by air pressure.

  • @livinglifeontheedgechaos.1957
    @livinglifeontheedgechaos.1957 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My lord. I'd sell what's left of my soul for that

  • @davidgrenis638
    @davidgrenis638 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    IT'S NOT LED IF IT'S ONLY BLUE ALL MODERN LEDS YOU CAN CHANGE THE COLOR ON THEM

  • @homeslice1269
    @homeslice1269 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are why you can't go to the ATM machine without being followed and robbed, we have to call them out.

    • @Gravitatis
      @Gravitatis หลายเดือนก่อน

      call out deez

  • @justinz3
    @justinz3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1st