Craftsmanship Chronicles

A look inside the design and build process that defines Marathon Coach. Explore the craftsmanship, materials, and engineering behind every coach, with stories from the people who build them.

Craftsmanship Chronicles

Marathon Coach Texas is Committed to You

People say there's nothing like service with a smile, and that's exactly what you can expect at our Grand Prairie location, located between Dallas and Fort Wort...

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Marathon Coach Oregon: Headquarters and Factory

The world's largest luxury bus converter, both in numbers produced and facility size, Marathon Coach takes pride in our workmanship, craftspeople and clients. S...

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Giddy-Up: Increasing Your Horsepower with Prevost's New Electric Cooling Package

All new Prevost shells provide the power and performance of 60 additional horsepower.Prevost's new beltless fan technology increases the driving horsepower avai...

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10 Things to Consider when Choosing a Luxury Coach

The modern road trip provides a sense of adventure and ease from journey to destination, but choosing the right luxury RV is key. Whether you're purchasing your...

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Marathon Coach: Best Handling and Drivability in a Luxury RV

Hear it first-hand from the owners: for the best performance and drivability in a luxury RV, look no further than a Marathon Coach bus conversion. Meet Milo and...

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Luxury RV Finishing Touches: XPEL ULTIMATE Protection Film

Perhaps nothing reveals attention to detail on a luxury RV so much as the finishing touches. In this mesmerizing video, watch Marathon Coach craftsman Rick Kitz...

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The Luxury RV Kitchen Dream Center from Marathon Coach

Join Marathon Coach Engineering Manager Jay Graham for a tour of the new luxury RV Kitchen Dream Center, which is now standard in several of Marathon's updated ...

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Luxury RV Window Treatments and Valances from Marathon Coach

Did you know that every valance in a Marathon coach is individually hand-scribed in construction as well as installation? To wrap many parts, patterned pieces m...

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Spectacular Ceilings

Did you know that each Marathon coach ceiling treatment - from template, scribe work, and fitting to upholstery wrap, lighting and final install - requires more...

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Marathon’s Custom Designer Sofas

Did you know that a skilled team of Marathon craftspeople custom builds each sofa for every luxury coach from scratch? Marathon Coach provides its valued custom...

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Custom Design the Luxury Coach of Your Dreams

Imagine enjoying the comfort of a luxury home away from home, designed the way you want it, on your schedule. If you have ever had a custom home built, you know...

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Brighten Up Your Marathon with the Lighting Upgrades

Don't let dreary days slow down your travels. Whether you find yourself in darkness, rain or fog, you can brighten your motorcoach with the newest lighting tech...

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Crestron: Robust, High Technology for Your Marathon Coach

Marathon might not come to mind when thinking of high-tech medical facilities, stadiums and military applications, but it should. These same Crestron systems us...

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Air Pocket Doors Do More Than Add Charm and Maximize Space

Join Engineering Manager Jay Graham for a quick talk about air pocket doors and how they enhance the Marathon experience. Air pocket doors do more than add char...

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The First Superbath Floorplan Rolls Off Line

A Heady Combination Defines Marathon Show Coach #1296Built on a quad-slide H3-45 chassis, Marathon Show Coach #1296 features the Jackson Hole floorplan. Revolut...

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Marking Milestones: The Technological Marvel of XPEL Protective Film

No matter how or when Marathon coach owners acquire their coaches, most want to protect their investment. It's because of this that Marathon uses XPEL ULTIMATE ...

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Set Your Shades in Motion! Lutron Shades: Quiet Motorization with Style

Rolling or stationary, a luxury vacation home with a view isn't enough if it doesn't come with the serenity expected of a long, luxurious vacation. Lutron craft...

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Enhance Your Luxury Coach Experience with the Marathon Coach Voice Control Upgrade

Imagine a collaboration between engineer and coach owner that customizes the luxury RV environment in ways only previously imagined.The next generation of smart...

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Design with Purpose: Cutting Edge CNC Routing Machine Arrives at the World Headquarters

The origin of extraordinary comes down to the details. Aside from hiring the finest craftspeople and the most knowledgeable and adventurous engineers, we reimag...

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See the Difference: Superior Electronics in a Luxury Coach

An electrical system in a luxury coach as robust and reliable as this one doesn't happen by accident.For Marathon's team of 12 plus engineers and 24 electrician...

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A service testimonial from new coach owners

We're pleased to share a testimonial from the new coach owners of Marathon Coach #1263 to Marathon Oregon Service Manager Chris Welch:Dear Chris,We would like t...

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Cabinetry: Circle of Family

Be Prepared for PerfectionMarrying advanced technology and old-world craftsmanship, Marathon creates cabinetry second to none. Every cut, corner and curve has a...

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Exceptional Handling and Drivability

Experience the ExtraordinaryWe hear it all the time: Once you drive a Marathon, you'll find nothing else compares. Come in, take a test drive. You'll find it's ...

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Questions and Answers with Mike Wilson

Time with Marathon: 29 years, started June of 1988.For Marathon Coach employee Mike Wilson, affectionately referred to as "Big Mike," there's more to hunting th...

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Storage Bays Reimagined - Redesigned to Make an Extraordinary Impression

Storage bays are known to be utilitarian, spaces for anything and everything needed for a cross-country adventure. To want anything more seemed an aesthetic fan...

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Passionate About Design:

Final Flourishes Handpicked with Impeccable TasteA jewel box filled with items meticulously hand-selected by Marathon's in-house design experts, whether a coach...

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DESIGNER TRIVIA

Scale is the most challenging part of the search as most home décor accessories and lamps are made quite large for today's architecture, i.e., vaulted ceilings...

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Revisiting Tech Marvel Marathon Custom Coach #1213

Already an impressive combination of advanced technology and sophisticated design, Marathon Show Coach #1213 soon evolved into a true tech marvel. Acquired upon...

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Marathon Show Coach #1274 is Daily Routine Reimagined

The owners of Marathon Show Coach #1274 were looking for something 100% luxe, yet casual enough to make their guests feel completely at home. Their H3-45 featur...

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Marathon Cabinetry: Marrying advanced technology and old-world craftsmanship

Marrying advanced technology and old-world craftsmanship, Marathon creates cabinetry second to none. Every cut, corner and curve has a reason and a story. With ...

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Exceptional Handling and Drivability

We hear it all the time: Once you drive a Marathon, you'll find nothing else compares. Come in, take a test drive. You'll find it's easier to handle and the rid...

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You're relaxing on an individually manufactured mattress from Slumber Ease Mattress Factory

Here at Marathon, we take our client's rest and relaxation quite seriously. That's why we choose Slumber Ease Mattress Factory to create the ideal mattresses fo...

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We Choose Valid

At Marathon, we're passionate about providing the best coaching experience possible. This is one reason why we choose Valid Manufacturing's Trueline Leveling Sy...

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The competition gets hot at Marathon’s annual chili cook-off

Thursday, November 19, marked Marathon's annual chili cook-off and the competition was hot! With eight judges, 12 chilies and over a hundred enthusiasts ready t...

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Paint Process to Production Floor - Show Coach 1225 (Video)

When it comes to exterior paint design, it takes more than state-of-the-art equipment and the industry's top materials. It also takes expertise. With over 280 y...

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Show Coach 1219 Time Lapse Paint Process

We wanted to show the hard work of our Paint Department and provide a glimpse of Show Coach 1219, so we created this little number with time lapse. That's three...