25 January
Marathon Coach #1366 — dubbed the American Flag Coach — is the epitome of Marathon’s artistic talent. It’s an example of what happens when an ambitious owner puts his vision into the hands of Marathon’s designers, painters and engineers. Graphic Artist Sara Fideler was presented a challenge with this coach: to emulate the owner’s…
24 January
Marathon coach owner Kurt Busch was named the winner of the National Motorsports Press Association Pocono Spirit Award for 2022. Established in 1992, this award recognizes those who have overcome illness and adversity to return to racing, and also honors their achievements and sportsmanship. Busch suffered a season ending injury at Pocono Raceway in July,…
23 January
Mal is at Motorcoach Country Club in Indio California and braving the wind to give you all a tour of this amazing RV park. Motorcoach Country Club is one of the top RV parks in the nation. Lush, green, and beautiful, this park was built in early 2000 and filled with amazing private casitas, outdoor…
20 January
Marathon often does private events for coach owners and fellow RVers at the luxury resorts around the country! We’re doing a virtual wine tasting on Tuesday the 24th and we have chosen to feature these two lovely wines from J. Scott Cellars in Rogue Valley, Oregon. ORI customers keep an eye on your inbox for…
18 January
The attention to detail that Marathon designers put into coaches is sometimes unseen or overlooked, but it’s the end result of these small, seemingly insignificant details that elevate Marathon coaches to the next level. Yes, these elements are time intensive, but Marathon is proud to invest the time and energy into the little things that…
16 January
Mal goes on a quick tour around one of his favorites, coach #1257, which is currently on consignment. Coach #1257 sits on Marathon’s double lot down at ORI’s Motorcoach Country Club. This 2018 X3 double-slide has an outstanding paint design and only 43K miles. Beautiful tile work changes to carpet in the spacious bedroom and…
11 January
Grand Prairie, Texas
Started with Marathon: May 2022
A family man who loves steak and the color blue, Tim Riley is the new service manager at Marathon Coach Texas. After spending 45 years in the automotive and real estate industries, this affable Texan was drawn to Marathon for the opportunity to enjoy…
9 January
Mal is back and going around the Marathon Factory floor to take a sneak peek at four coaches. Coach #1356 is on consignment and Dave Bash is doing an inspection on this marvelous conversion and Mal will be back in a later episode to do a full walkthrough. He also takes a look at #1363,…
3 January
Happy New Year! Join Mal in this episode of “Marathon Mondays with Mal” for a quick tour of the Marathon Coach production floor. In this episode, Mal showcases the ultra-luxury motor coaches in various stages of production and discusses the importance of proper wiring in their construction. He also gives updates on his recent illness…
28 December
The value that the Marathon family places on the men and women who have served our country is clear, often revealing itself at events and rallies when we visit historic monuments and honor the sacrifice of others. That respect is also evident on the production floor at Marathon Coach, and the reason we are proud…
26 December
A very Merry Christmas from Mal and the whole Marathon team. In this pre-recorded episode, Mal shows a behind the scenes look at the decorating of the 2022 Calendar Christmas coach. Marketing puts a lot of work into the décor, from choosing a theme to ensure every part of the coach is festive and bright!
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21 December
The backbone of any great company is its people. At Marathon Coach, thousands of combined years of industry expertise form the thoughtful design and expert construction that transforms the Prevost chassis into a beautiful, durable and versatile living space. We firmly believe that the quality of our people directly equates to the quality of our…
20 December
Take a walk on the wild side with Custom Coach #1362. With a textured steel design beneath a smoking red and orange blaze, custom coach #1362 features one of the hottest and wildest paint designs on the road. Coach #1362, a 2023 H3-45 double-slide, has a stunning charcoal and red color theme from the blazing…
14 December
Marathon Custom Luxury Coaches Focus on YOU One of the core philosophies at Marathon Coach is our belief in proper engineering and design, rather than building “on the fly,” as others in the industry may do. Going beyond colors and patterns, Marathon joins you on an incomparable journey – one in which your dream coach…
5 December
In this pre-recorded episode, Mal takes you into the Sofa Palace, where the magic of upholstery happens. Marathon boasts an in-house upholstery department which allows the company to create truly custom coaches and amazing remodels. Mal talks about the details and hard work that goes into each piece and shows several finished elements for coach…
29 November
Randy and Dawn are in Oregon at the Marathon Coach World Headquarters to show off a Coach #1362, a custom H3-45 that has recently been finished. A beautiful black and white interior with zebra print elements, this coach boasts a large galley and lots of storage. Bunk beds can be closed off with a sliding…
24 November
Mal answers some quality questions from viewers as he goes around the far side of the facility looking at coaches. Taking viewers past several in-progress coaches and explaining why we remove the slides as we build, Mal goes into a brand-new Prevost X3 double-slide shell that just arrived from Quebec. He also gives a peak…
24 November
Mal is back at the mothership with brand new and beautiful Coach #1364. Coach #1364 is a recently finished H3, quad-slide with blackout tires. The paint was designed by Graphic Artist Sara Fideler and, though it can’t be seen on the video, the black paint sparkles in the sunlight. Indirect lighting on the front steps…
14 November
Mal goes on a journey around Outdoor Resort Indio on Veteran’s Day to show how the community celebrates on this special episode of Marathon Mondays with Mal. Outdoor Resort Indio, or ORI, deeply appreciates our veterans and is preparing for their annual Veteran’s Day Celebration. On the drive to the clubhouse, Mal points out a…
10 November
Randy and Dawn are ready to leave Hearthside Grove for the season. Join them as they go through their pre-departure checklist and back out of their lot. Slides in, sewage dumping and unplugging the electrical are just a few of the step taken to prepare a coach for a new adventure. Despite their size, these…
7 November
Mal revisits Coach #1226, which is in service undergoing a complete remodel. Engineering, Service, and Design all come together to redo the corporate coach for its new owners. This late model no-slide is being reimagined as a unique learning space with an instructors desk and room for students in what would usually be the salon.…
31 October
Mal presents pre-owned Coach #1176, an H3-45 triple-slide, filled with space and luxurious amenities for the adventurous traveler. With corvette-style tail lights, a curbside BBQ slide-out and a large bay TV, #1176 is ready for all your outdoor needs. The two salon slides create a large floorspace for entertainment and conversation, and even when all…
24 October
Marathon’s paint department creates unique, strong and dynamic designs that reflect the personality of the owners who have purchased a custom coach. You will never see two Marathon coaches with exactly the same paint design. Even the owners of #1370, who love the paint of their current coach, have made small changes to the design…
17 October
Mal discusses Marathon Coach’s artistry and talent in the paint department on this busy Monday at Marathon headquarters. Mal walks across the production floor, pointing out details on cabinets and places of interest on his way to the paint department where coach #1370 is being prepped for paint. Mal spends some time wandering the paint…
10 October
In this episode of Marathon Mondays, Mal goes on a journey through hard surfaces to talk about building countertops and reimagining a coach in the service department. Mal speaks with some craftspeople while they work on a no-drip sink made of Corian. They briefly explain how many pieces it takes to build a countertop and…
5 October
Open Up New Worlds with Your Marathon Coach
Dry camping – that is, camping done without water, sewer or electrical hookups – is not as difficult as you may think, and can significantly broaden your travel options. You can rest assured that your Marathon coach is…
28 September
In his capacity as Head of Timing and Scoring for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Eloy Gutierrez is a celebrity in the racing world. It’s his innovative spirit, after all, that to this day enables both live audiences and TV viewers alike to…
26 September
“American Flag” Coach #1366 is ready to take flight for its owners and Mal is sneaking in a full tour before they take possession of their very custom coach. When Coach #1366 arrived as a blank shell, very few could have imagined what it would become. Custom designed with the owners by our team, this…
21 September
Marathon Coach Club’s 2022 “Terrific Tucson” rally, held April 4-10 at Tucson Lazydays KOA Resort, lived up to its name. The 78 who attended enjoyed beautiful weather, distinct desert landscapes, and wonderful food, from Texas-style barbecue at the Resort’s BBQ Rush restaurant, to an Argentinian…
13 September
The bays in X3 and H3 coaches are truly beyond compare, both having numerous customization options depending on which chassis you like best. Mal shows off the bays of two coaches, H3 Coach #1362 and X3 Coach #1366, and talks about the differences and features you can add to both. Coach #1362 has taller bays…