How-To Videos

In this quick How-To, Jay Graham introduces the cockpit’s individual blind switches, located to the left of the steering wheel in the new H3. He explains the dual functionality of the shades: the center switches control the windshield sunshades, which include a ten-inch solid portion for optimal sun blocking, while the outer switches…

The new Prevost H3-45 chassis has allowed us to redesign the 2024 Marathon Coach H3-45 and add several new enhancements. In this video, Jay Graham, Marathon’s director of product development, shows where some of the ports and controls have been relocated to on the new model.

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The new Prevost H3-45 chassis has allowed us to redesign the 2024 Marathon Coach H3-45 center console and add several new enhancements. In this video, Jay Graham, Marathon’s director of product development, demonstrates the new center console and the many convenient features it offers Marathon owners.

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The new Prevost H3-45 chassis has allowed us to redesign the 2024 Marathon Coach H3-45 and add several new enhancements. In this video, Jay Graham, Marathon’s director of product development, demonstrates the new vanity mirrors for the driver and co-pilot.

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Join Dave Bash from Marathon Coach as he walks you through the efficient light control system in your luxury coach. Discover how to effortlessly dim your coach's interior lights, from the galley to the bedroom, for a tailored ambiance. Dive deeper as Dave introduces the switch groups, showcasing how to achieve optimal lighting with just…

The new Prevost H3-45 chassis has allowed us to redesign the 2024 Marathon Coach H3-45 dash and add several new enhancements. In this video, Dave Dolby, Marathon’s audio/video designer, demonstrates the new large-screen “infotainment” system and the many convenient features it offers Marathon owners. Find new and pre-owned luxury motorhomes for sale at https://www.marathoncoach.com

Dave Bash demonstrates how to use the heated floors in your luxury motorcoach. Find new and pre-owned luxury motorhomes for sale at http://www.marathoncoach.com. Many of our customers love their heated floors. Because Marathon’s heated floors are electric based, they’re strong enough to gently heat your entire coach. The temperature is easily adjusted at the touch of a button, and other controls are just as user friendly. At Marathon, we specialize in luxury motorhomes, including custom luxury RV sales. See our full inventory at http://www.marathoncoach.com/inventory.

Dave Bash shows you how to use the passenger seat foot rest in two different coaches. Find new and pre-owned luxury motorhomes for sale at http://www.marathoncoach.com . Buttons located on the right, lower side of the passenger seat cause a footrest to slide out over the stairs, which is the newer version of the co-pilot footrest. Some older coaches have a special footrest that can move at different angles for comfort. In addition, Dave will show you the stair air-slide cover, a popular feature for pet owners.

Marathon’s Sales/Service Support Technician Dave Bash shows how to use the satellite system controls in your coach in this video tutorial. Marathon Coach is continually searching for the latest and best technology, and we want to make sure our clients are comfortable working with our advanced technology and innovation. In this latest Marathon Coach How-To video, get the scoop from Dave Bash on how to operate the top model HDTVs and how to manage multiple satellite experiences between the three receivers.

The best feature of the facing dinette seats and table is the ability to extend them using custom made additional seating and a matching leaf. Follow Dave Bash as he leads you through the steps to add seat extensions and the leaf to a dinette on a coach in for renovations. Designed with ease and function in mind, installing the additional seating takes only moments and is incredibly secure. These strong, yet lightweight seats, easily fit two adults on each side after the extensions are added.

A great feature in Marathon coaches is the ability to easily change out fuses for the LED lights. Dave Bash talks about how to find the electrical panel and where the fuses for the LED lighting are. When an LED light is out in the coach, the corresponding five-amp fuse will have an indicator light so you know exactly which one needs to be replaced. Marathon coaches are designed to be accessible so switching out the faulty fuse is quick and easy.

It’s a busy day at Marathon Coach World Headquarters and Mal walks around the production facility to give a sneak peak of upcoming projects. Mal shows how Marathon coaches 1382, 1383 and 1384 are all in various stages of painting and talks about how they will be ready to build in the next few weeks.…

Mal takes a look at new consignment Coach 1317. An X3 double-slide with a beachy, bright feel, this coach has a ton of natural light. Tooled leather seats, a wood and tile floor, and an art door that hides the secondary water closet are just a few features that bring out the personality of 1317.…

Join Mal as he drives a classic consignment coach around the Coburg facility.  Marathon Coach 0440 is a meticulously maintained Prevost conversion from 1998. Roomy with plenty of natural light, this no-slide X3 has fun features not seen in modern coaches. A lazy-susan hanger bar in the large bedroom closet functions as if it were…

Join Mal in this special Memorial Day episode of Marathon Mondays with Mal as he takes you on a tour of a pre-owned 2003 Marathon XL2 single-slide motor coach. This fresh inventory, Coach 0791, showcases the style and features of this 20-year-old Marathon. Explore the spacious interior, including two jackknife sofas that provide comfortable sleeping…

Mal discusses how the auditing team goes over coaches before delivery in this latest episode of Marathon Mondays with Mal.  Marathon Coach 1365 spends time with our quality assurance team being reviewed for quality control and final touches before delivery. Green dots mark places Marathon’s builders need to revisit after the intensive review reaches completion.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Join Mal and Dave Bash as they show-off Coach 1287’s quad-slide function. Dave explains how to extend the four slides and the process required to extend safely and securely. It’s really an engineering marvel! See the specialized drop floor in action and realize just how easy all the slides are to use. The added space…

Let’s take a look at new consignment Coach 1207! Filled with silver and grey hues, this hot-off Interstate-5, 2014 double-slide has arrived for consignment at Marathon Coach World Headquarters in Coburg, OR. Hardwood floors extending into a carpeted bedroom with a hidden TV are just some of the luxuries this consignment has to offer. From…

Delivery specialist and co-host Dave Bash joins Mal in 2022 Marathon Coach 1358 for part two of this informative series, where the pair discuss Marathon’s delivery process. Marathon takes great pride in proper delivery, where the customer gets familiarized with their new purchase. Listen in as Mal and Dave talk about the learning curve on…

Join Marathon’s Pete Sutton and Mal Williams for a tutorial on how to make the perfect Spanish Coffee. At Marathon Coach, the luxury RV lifestyle is not only important to the clients, but the people who work there. Watch as Pete and Mal discuss the essential ingredients and optimal preparation for a Spanish Coffee that’s…

Follow Dawn through a beautiful 2017 Marathon and get the answers to some FAQs about luxury coaches in this informative episode. Ep.129 of Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach explores some frequently-asked questions from the myriad people they meet on their adventures. For example: how do the midship bunks convert to a wardrobe? Can the…

Pulling the slides in after it’s been raining can bring water into your coach. Join Dave Bash for a tutorial on how to avoid this common problem using Marathon’s state-of-the-art engineering. After a hard or lengthy rainfall, water can collect atop your slide-outs and get inside the coach when the slides are pulled in. Find…

Service Support Tech Dave Bash is back with a How-To video tutorial about operating the blinds on a Marathon coach. Step inside a brand new Marathon coach with Dave Bash as he goes over the three easy and convenient methods to control the shades: the “hard buttons” on a panel in the salon; the Crestron system on the iPad; and the controls from the dashboard monitor. See how the engineering and design of a Marathon combine to make these luxury bus conversions amazingly simple to operate and enjoy.

Discover how easy it is to use the air compressor on a Marathon coach in this informative how-to video from Dave Bash, Marathon Coach’s Service Support Tech. Find out how to locate the air check valve and fill the tires for your luxury coach, tow vehicle, golf cart or anything else that needs air along…

Hot summer evenings were made for sunsets and margaritas. Although it’s easy to chase down the best sunsets while on the road, it’s not always as simple to find a truly beautiful margarita mix. However, with readily available ingredients and a few minutes of prep time (and a little longer in cook time), you can…

Join Randy and Dawn at the World Headquarters in Coburg, Oregon, as they deliver 2022 Marathon Coach 1347 to its new owners. Delivering a luxury coach is different at Marathon. Listen in as Randy and Dawn explain a bit of the delivery process, where they meet with the buyer and make sure everything is ready.…

When driving a Marathon Prevost for the first time, many people express surprise at the smoothness of the ride and the simplicity of the operation. In fact, driving a luxury bus conversion is frequently compared to the feel of driving a luxury sedan. The quality of Marathon’s assembly and finish of the housing ensures there…

See Marathon Coach #1083 getting a pre-delivery inspection On Martin Luther King Day at MCC in Indio, California. From the lovely climes of Motorcoach Country Club in Indio, get a unique view of a Marathon with all the bays open and the slides and awnings out, as the coach gets a thorough pre-delivery inspection. See…

I think one of the best training aids on the market today is the Swingyde, a lightweight golf training aid designed to correct swing positions. I like the versatility, as you can use it at home or while you practice. Most amateurs – myself included – have a hard time with the correct hinge…

Dimmable lights Nearly all lights on a Marathon are dimmable and there are two ways to make the changes: Using the Crestron controller, open to LIGHTS, pick your room and lights, then choose between OFF, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. To dim the lights using the switch groups on the walls, press and hold the…

Recognizing that our clients are audio/video aficionados, when it comes to entertainment, Marathon Coach is continually searching for the latest and best technology. This is why we equip all new coaches with top model HDTVs as well as offer multiple satellite experiences between the three receivers. Providers like Dish Network and DirecTV offer UHD receivers…

Find out how to revive the house batteries on your Marathon in this quick video hosted by Marathon Coach Sales/Service Support Technician Dave Bash. Those who live the luxury motorcoach lifestyle know that the house battery system can shut down upon occasion, whether it’s because the coach wasn’t plugged in properly or something else. When it comes to the engine battery system, we have Marathon’s patented jump-start button on the side dash (see Dave’s jump-start video in the link below). But what do you do when you need to reverse the process from chassis to house?

Marathon’s patented Freedom Plus is an automated sewer hose system that couldn’t be easier to operate. This innovative system features push-button controls, which open a drop door that dispenses the sewer hose as well as the shore cord to the appropriate drain receptacles and shore power hookup so you minimize interaction with both. Marathon’s engineers…

The Prevost X model chassis, long-appreciated for its classic style and dependable, quiet ride, is front-and-center in ep.236 of Marathon Mondays with Mal. Watch as Mal drives in with a well-maintained 2005 Prevost Marathon XLII double-slide with under 100,000 miles on its Detroit Diesel engine. Next, see a gorgeous paint job on a newer Marathon…

Join Randy and Dawn for Part 2 of the luxury RV tour of Marathon Coach 1131 – an exploration of the exterior bays. From Hearthside Grove in Petoskey, Michigan, Randy and Dawn continue their tour of this 2009 triple-slide luxury RV, built on the Prevost H3-45 chassis. See a wealth of unique features, including: a…

Get a crash course from Randy and Dawn in the operation of a Marathon luxury RV’s iPad controls. In this informative episode, see just how much power is at your fingertips with Marathon’s iPad controls. Get a visual demonstration of how you can control the coach’s awnings, shades, lighting, temperature and audio/visual from one source that is both versatile and easy to use. And with mounted iPads in the salon, bedroom and external bay, controlling the features of your coach has never been more convenient.

Have Peace of Mind with Marathon’s Jump-Start System

The jump-start feature was designed to combine the charged house batteries with the depleted chassis batteries, so you can jump-start your chassis batteries internally, without the hassle of jumper…

Even when not in use, maintaining your Marathon is important. If it’s been a while since you’ve taken a road trip, the water in your P-traps – the U-shaped pipes under your sinks – can evaporate. It’s not fun being greeted by…

Although rinsing your black and gray tanks may not be the most glamorous aspect of luxury RV living, it is crucial to living the good life. Maintaining these tanks will help prevent unpleasant odors while warding off other possible issues – and…

Having arrived at Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort in South Carolina, Randy washes 2021 Marathon Coach 1325 with a little help from a friend. Dawn and Randy discover how easy it can be – with the right tools and products – to wash your Marathon without the time lag and expense of calling a professional…

Randy and Dawn are packing up Marathon Coach 1201 and heading south in this beautiful luxury RV to Hilton Head Island. The cold weather has arrived in Michigan and that means, like so many others in the luxury lifestyle, Randy and Dawn are headed south to warmer climes. Get a glimpse of their departure checklist…

Leaving your Marathon for an extended period of time? See this short but informative video on how to keep a water seal in the P-traps beneath your sinks so that bad smells don’t ruin your return. Find new and pre-owned luxury motorhomes for sale at http://www.marathoncoach.com. Join Marathon Coach Sales/Service Support Technician and luxury RV guru Dave Bash as he discusses some basics of luxury RV plumbing, how bad smells can happen and most importantly, how to avoid them.

Join Marathon Coach Sales/Service Support Technician Dave Bash for another useful how-to video – this time, about using the rinse valves to keep your black and grey tanks clean. Enjoy this informative video as Dave gives a tutorial on how the rinse valves work. See where the valves are located on your Marathon and how they connect to a handy sprayer that automates what could otherwise be a dirty job. From there, Dave has tips on two effective ways to use the rinse valves.

Join Marathon Coach Sales/Service Support Technician and luxury RV guru Dave Bash for an informative talk about using the jump-start system in your Marathon. Find new and pre-owned luxury motorhomes for sale at http://www.marathoncoach.com. As Dave explains, in any Marathon Coach there are chassis batteries that start the engine and “house” batteries that run everything else in the coach. Get a quick lesson from Dave on the difference between a 12- and 24-volt system; then find out how the jump-start button in the dash engages a heavy-duty relay that allows the house batteries to connect to the chassis batteries to start the engine.

It’s a battle for bragging rights as Randy and Dawn settle a bet over how long it takes a Prevost Marathon luxury RV slide-out to fully retract. Ep.67 answers several questions: Why is it a good idea to have the front door ajar when the slide-outs are retracting? Can you still get to the refrigerator…

Enjoy yet another informative How-To video with luxury RV guru Dave Bash. In this episode, learn how to operate Marathon’s patented Freedom Plus sewer hose system. Marathon’s exclusive and easy-to-use automated sewer hose system features push-button controls, which open a drop door that dispenses the sewer hose as well as the shore cord to the appropriate drain receptacles and shore power hookup so that interaction with both is minimized. Marathon’s engineers designed this exclusive plumbing bay to not only improve the reliability of the system, but to also make it as convenient for coach owners to operate as possible. Enjoy this innovative system, and keep checking back to this playlist for more informative video tutorials with Dave Bash.

Get some tips from Randy and Dawn about staying comfortable in a luxury coach in this informative episode. Filming from premier luxury RV resort Hearthside Grove in Petoskey, Michigan, Randy and Dawn step into Marathon Show Coach 1201 to offer some tips and tricks for keeping cool in a Marathon coach. Listen in as Randy…

Marathon Coach #1314 has been sold, and Mal, along with co-host Dave Bash, discuss customizations and the process of learning how to use your luxury RV. Follow Mal and Dave on a walkthrough of Show Coach #1314, a 2020 double-slide luxury coach built on the Prevost H3 chassis. Get a close look at the artistry…

Travel changes us, changes the way we look at the world, even if it’s just our corner of it. Digital and phone cameras alike offer an avenue to capture these moments, to share them and to relive them over and over again.…

With only 35,000 miles on the engine, pre-owned Marathon Show Coach #1240 is a luxury RV with incredible value. From the exterior bay slide-outs to the mosaic tile in the shower, every last detail of Show Coach #1240 – built on the Prevost X3 chassis – exudes ease and elegance. Enjoy a floorplan that includes…

Randy and Dawn prep Marathon Coach 1201 and take it on the road to Michigan. With restrictions lifted in Michigan, Randy and Dawn travel by air from Grand Rapids to Marathon Coach in San Antonio, Florida, to pick up Show Coach 1201 and drive it back north to Hearthside Grove. Get updates from their travels…

With stay-at-home restrictions lifting in Michigan, Randy and Dawn are preparing to get back on the road. Get the inside scoop on Randy and Dawn’s travel plans, including a trip to Florida to pick up Show Coach 1201, as well as some of Randy’s tools for the road in this informative episode. Find out why…

As travel in Michigan remains restricted, Randy and Dawn offer this informative video on how to properly wash your luxury RV. Whether you are sheltered in place or getting ready to hit the road again, there’s no time like the present to wash your luxury coach. In ep.48, narrated by Randy, get procedures from the…

Get some invaluable instruction on proper luxury coach washing procedures with Marathon’s Sales/Service Support Liaison and luxury RV guru Dave Bash. Find new and pre-owned luxury motorhomes for sale at http://www.marathoncoach.com. In this informative video, get a lesson from the pros on how to prep, drop, wash and dry your luxury RV with spotless and scratch-free results. Narrated by Dave Bash – one of the most knowledgeable and experienced drivers of the Prevost bus conversion – this video offers step-by-step instructions, product suggestions and excellent tips for worry-free cleansing. From washing surfaces in the correct order, to finding the proper leveling for your coach to drain, to using microfiber wash mitts to protect your paint, Dave covers all the bases and leaves no surface unscrubbed.

Watch Mal and co-host Dave Bash drive a pre-owned Prevost – Marathon Coach #1266 – and discuss reliability, great service and a quiet ride. Get an illustrative look at the drivability, maneuverability and smoothness of a Prevost as Marathon Coach #1266 gets test driven on the narrow roads of Coburg, Oregon, where the World Headquarters…

If you find yourself desiring a quality haircut or perhaps a dash of fresh color while spending quality time with your luxury RV at Camp Marathon Oregon, Reflections Salon is the place to go. Approximately one mile from the Marathon Coach World Headquarters, there’s a reason this establishment is continually named one of Eugene area’s…

Randy and Dawn are packing up their luxury RV (Marathon Coach 1177) and heading south for more adventures in warmer climates. The summer season is over and Randy and Dawn are leaving Hearthside Grove in Petoskey, Michigan, and heading south for the winter months. That means it’s time to pack up, disconnect the sewer, flush…

See a quick yet informative unboxing of the two black crates that come prepared in the underbelly of every one of Marathon’s new luxury coaches. Louis Pasteur once famously said: “Fortune favors the prepared mind.” Marathon Coach agrees! That’s why the owners of every new Marathon will find two large black boxes in the bays,…

Mal shows off a couple of the sleek systems that come standard in every new luxury RV manufactured by Marathon Coach. In episode 129, Mal jumps into brand-new Marathon Show Coach #1306 and examines Marathon’s patented TechLink system and Marathon’s patented Freedom Plus (sewer hose) system, both standard in all new Marathons. Find out just…

Marathon’s bunks-to-wardrobe feature adds value and versatility to your luxury RV. In episode 121, join Mal inside Marathon Show Coach #1297 as he shows off the bunks-to-wardrobe feature available in select Marathon coaches. Watch as Mal shows off the pocket doors that close off the bunks/wardrobe, water closet and midship hallway, allowing for added clearance…

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 technology.

When you upgrade your headlights from halogen bulbs to new generation Xenon, you…

If you’re considering a coach remodel, Marathon is here to help. Marathon Coach works with a wide variety of the finest hardwood flooring materials to match the best wood with the perfect coach interior. When considering which flooring material to use,…

The only thing better than a luxury RV video is a bonus RV video! In this live bonus footage of Episode 99, Mal finds Sales/Service Support Technician, driver extraordinaire, and co-host Dave Bash on the production floor and the two discuss tips for driving safety. Also, walk with Mal around beautiful Certified Pre-Owned Marathon Coach…

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

The next generation of smart coaches focuses on making life on the road even easier. A standard feature beginning with Marathon Coach #1294,…

Learn just how easy of a “balancing act” leveling your luxury coach can be! Stay on an even keel with Mal as he hops into Marathon Show Coach #1251 and shows off the Valid Trueline Leveling System. Listen in as Mal explains how the superiority of the Valid system rests in its two sensors —…

Elegance in the a.m.: An early morning drive on luxury motorhome Marathon Coach #1288. What says “good morning” even better than the smell of coffee? For Mal, it’s the purr of the Volvo D-13 engine on Marathon Show Coach #1288. Take a ride with Mal and motorhome-jack-of-all-trades Dave Bash, as they have an informative discussion…

This is a Facebook Live Encore Presentation of Marathon Mondays with Mal: Episode 70 – A tour of Marathon Coach #1124

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24/7 Technical Support for Peace of Mind

With Prevost Action Service System™ (PASS™), you have 24/7 access to immediate call center assistance. PASS offers many services, including finding the nearest qualified road service, securing emergency maintenance assistance and towing, scheduling emergency…

A tour of Beautiful Marathon Coach # 1257. Everyone’s favorite, Dave Bash, takes us on a tour of the X3 double slide luxury RV. We see everything from the engine compartment to the plumbing bay. Then we head inside the coach for a thorough tour from the cockpit to the bedroom. Marathon Coach # 1257…

Enabling the multitudes of automated features in a luxury RV requires a great deal of power. Inside every Marathon coach lies an impressive display of power. Step with Mal and the incomparable Dave Bash through Marathon Show Coaches #1275 and #1273, as Dave explains how battery power is configured throughout a luxury coach. Warning: High-voltage…

Another illuminating glimpse at some of the functions of a luxury motorhome. Team up with Mal and – back by popular demand – luxury RV guru Dave Bash, as they take a look at a few of the external features of Marathon Show Coach #1257. Dave walks Mal through the safe and proper extraction and…

Get hooked up: A useful guide to entry and exit procedures in a luxury coach. Jump into Show Coach #1261 with Mal as he gets all the tips and tricks from Dave Bash about plugging in and using the features on a luxury coach. These include: safe usage of shore power, attaching the hoses, levelling…

Come along with Marathon as we hit the road with one of the most experienced drivers of the Prevost chassis – Dave Bash. In this video, we highlight some of the features that make the Prevost chassis the solid foundation of the best luxury RV on the road.

Watch as we discuss drivability and safety…

We all know good routine coach maintenance is important. Some items on the list bring you back to visit the Marathon family, while others are simple and breezy for our do-it-yourselfers. Watch the video to see how to properly flush the air tank. Our goal is to make life in an innovative and tech-advanced motorcoach…

If you find yourself visiting Marathon Coach Oregon and you’re not sure where to take your dog for care, grooming or a good meal, don’t hesitate to ask the Service Department Office Manager Angie Petroff to suggest local pet groomers, veterinarians, pet supply stores and parks or directions for scenic walks, bike rides or other…

Unsure how your HVAC system works? Learn how to stay comfortable as Al shows you how to easily operate your HVAC system.

This week’s how-to blog is aimed at illuminating users about adjusting your lighting simply and beautifully.

Ever wonder about how to best work your coach’s HVAC unit? Wonder no more with this easy-to-follow

Whether you’re looking to drink more water or simply want to impress guests with an unforgettable, yet healthy drink, infused water puts true excitement back in hydration. Not only is it a delicious alternative to sugar laden drinks, it’s easy to fix and can make for an impressive presentation.

Preparation can often be as easy…