We purchased our 2000 Prevost Marathon #0650 in May 2018 and picked it up in Coburg, Oregon at the Marathon Headquarters the beginning of September 2018. You are probably thinking why the heck we switched from a 2016 motorhome to a 2000 Marathon! Over the last 2 years we learned quite a lot about the motorhome lifestyle and about the brands out there that were very popular and reliable, and MOST importantly, the safest for extensive travel. They have a steel surround frame, not just a frame sitting on a chassis, which was something we really liked.

After much deliberation and searching, we came across this coach that was affordable and lovingly maintained. Bus conversions can obviously be very expensive and we knew we could not afford one unless it was at least 15 years old. The great thing about these bus conversions, if you choose the right one, is that they can truly last a lifetime if well maintained. They were made to drive 2 million miles and most only have anywhere from 20,000 to a couple hundred thousand miles, which is nothing!

We could not be happier with our purchase and would recommend a bus conversion to anyone looking for a “Class A” coach option. Many Prevost owners had told us that if we ever drove one, we would buy it……they were right! The drivability is the difference between driving an entry level car and a luxury sedan. There is little to no draft from semis and wind is also less of a factor. The luxury interior is also a plus 😍