The Coach Lifestyle

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MARATHON MONDAYS WITH MAL

Checking all the Boxes: Custom Coach #1038. MMwM Ep.248

In this prerecorded episode of Marathon Mondays with Mal, see why Marathon’s newest consignment – Custom Coach #1038 – checks all the boxes. A 2007 model custom-built on the Prevost XLII chassis and with only 50,000 miles on its Detroit Diesel engine, Marathon Coach #1038 has been extremely well-maintained and offers incredible value. The unique S-curve of the floorplan provides excellent separation of space and privacy for the master suite, while the split galley and extendable booth dinette are favorites …

Pre-owned Luxury Motorhome Sneak Peek (0847). MMwM Ep.247

Brand new on the Marathon lot, Custom Coach #0847 is a beautiful pre-owned luxury motorhome built in 2004 – get …

Marathon Coach Luxury RV Factory Floor Tour. MMwM Ep.246

Enjoy this luxury RV tour of Marathon Coach’s factory floor on a busy Monday morning just before the Thanksgiving weekend. …

From ORI: XLII Double Slide Luxury Coach (1083). MMwM Ep.245

Enjoy this walkthrough of freshly-consigned Marathon Coach #1083 from ORI luxury RV resort in Indio, California. Built on the Prevost …

New & Pre-Owned Marathons in Indio (1347, 1212). MMwM Ep.244

From Marathon’s double lot at Motorcoach Country Club in Indio, California, Mal displays 2022 Show Coach #1347 and consigned Coach …

Luxury Walkthrough: 2022 Marathon Coach #1348. MMwM Ep.243

Join Mal for a walkthrough of Marathon’s newest luxury RV – 2022 Marathon Show Coach #1348. This incomparable luxury coach …

The Latest in Luxury RVs from Marathon. MMwM Ep.242

Get the latest scoop on the latest luxury RVs as Mal tours the factory floor on a busy Monday at …

2022 Marathon Coach #1347: Full Walkthrough. MMwM Ep.241

After the teaser last week, get the full walkthrough of 2022 Marathon Coach #1347 in ep.241. Fresh off the production …

Sneak Peek: 2022 Luxury RV Bus Conversion (1347). MMwM Ep.240

In ep.240, Mal offers a sneak peek of 2022 Marathon Coach #1347, the next luxury bus conversion off the production …

Luxury RV Factory Floor Tour + Service Dept. MMwM Ep.239

Undeterred by the Facebook outage Monday, Mal gives an impromptu factory floor tour of some of Marathon’s newest coaches as …

RANDY, DAWN AND A MARATHON COACH

Thanksgiving Wishes and Upcoming Luxury RV Events. Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.119

Enjoy Randy and Dawn’s best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving – and learn about some upcoming luxury RV events along the way. From their home in Douglas, Michigan, the adventuring couple explain what they are thankful for – their family, their family of clients and friends and their family at Marathon Coach. Stick around to hear about upcoming events, including a New Year’s Eve bash in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and displaying two Marathons at the 2022 Tampa SuperShow. From …

Luxury Delivered! Show Coach #1346. Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.118

Randy and Dawn have delivered 2022 Marathon Show Coach #1346, which was sold before it even came off the production …

Sneak Peek: 2018 Quad Slide Luxury RV (1268). Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.117

See it here for the first time: 2018 Marathon Coach #1268, a quad-slide built on the Prevost H3 chassis, is …

2012 Luxury RV Consignment (1201). Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.116

Get a fresh look at Marathon Coach #1201, upgraded currently residing at Marathon Coach Florida in San Antonio. Currently on …

Marathon Coach Texas (Grand Prairie). Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.115

Join Randy and Dawn in Grand Prairie, Texas, as they visit Marathon Coach location there. Get the scoop on some …

2007 XLII Luxury RV Walkthrough (1053). Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.114

In ep.114, get a walkthrough of 2007 Marathon Coach #1053 from Marathon’s Texas facility. Follow Randy and Dawn through this …

Fall colors + Heading South in #1131. Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.113

Enjoy this bittersweet farewell to northern Michigan, as Randy and Dawn are heading South for the winter season in Marathon …

Get Ready: Upcoming Luxury RV Events. Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.112

From their home in northern Michigan, Randy and Dawn discuss upcoming luxury RV events as they get ready to head …

Late Summer Fun in Northern Michigan. Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.111

Join Dawn and Randy for some luxury coach lifestyle and end-of-summer fun in northern Michigan. See how Dawn likes to …

2009 Triple-Slide Luxury RV Tour Pt.3 (1131). Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.109

Check in with Marathon Coach #1131, a 2009 triple-slide luxury RV built on the Prevost H3 chassis. Find out why …

MARATHON EXCLUSIVE WITH KASEY HESS

Kasey Hess Talks Luxury at VIR SpeedTour w/Show Coach #1325

Marathon Show Coach #1325 is on display in this interview with Marathon’s Kasey Hess, aired during SVRA’s coverage of the 2021 VIR SpeedTour. As Marathon’s Director of Motorsports, Kasey Hess is well aware of the strong connection between racing and the luxury coach lifestyle. Enjoy this interview from the SVRA production team as Kasey talks about the Prevost chassis, the amount of labor that goes into each unique build and, of course, the specifics of Marathon Coach #1325, a 2021 …

Industry First Luxury RV Built on the New Prevost X3 Chassis

Explore the industry’s very first luxury RV built on the brand new X3 chassis in this Kasey Hess exclusive interview …

“The King” of NASCAR Richard Petty and his Luxury Coach

Tune in for yet another Marathon exclusive interview with Kasey Hess, as he joins Richard Petty – dubbed “The King” …

Actor Tom Berenger and his First Marathon Luxury Coach

In another Kasey Hess exclusive video, veteran actor Tom Berenger discusses his first luxury coach made by Marathon. Kasey Hess …

Catching Up with Chase Elliott in His Custom Luxury Coach

From the cozy confines of his custom luxury coach, Chase Elliott sits down with Kasey Hess from Marathon Coach to …

HOBBIES AND ADVENTURE

Marathon/Skip Barber Racing School Mini Rallies

Have you ever thought of trying a racing school for fun? Now is your chance to do it with friends and have a great time on and off the track! Marathon is pleased to announce that we are going to have two mini-rally racing school events with the Skip Barber School in 2022 and I’ll be participating. The first event will be at historic Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida January 25-28, 2022 (the racing school is two …

Chase Elliott Gears Up for Final Four Showdown at Phoenix

Marathon owner Chase Elliott, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, has reached the 2021 season finale and is looking for …

Kurt Busch wins Quaker State 400 at Atlanta

Congratulations to Marathon coach owner Kurt Busch, who outpaced younger brother Kyle at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday for his …

Road Trip to Michigan in 1265! Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.99

Randy and Dawn are hooking up their Tahoe to Marathon Coach #1265 and heading out on the road to Michigan. …

Golf and a Marathon – Your “A” Game for Fun and Exploration

East of Marathon Coach Oregon lies rugged terrain overflowing with sagebrush, native conifers, buckwheat and goat caddies. Yes – goat …

Whale Watching At the “Best U.S. Harbor”: Depoe Bay, Oregon

At just a touch more than 100 miles from Marathon Coach Oregon, Depoe Bay makes for a great day trip …

Mariah Carey takes Marathon Coach #1255 on a holiday adventure

Singer-songwriter and global icon Mariah Carey, also known as “The Queen of Christmas,” has switched the mode of transportation of …

Chase Elliott takes home NMPA Most Popular Driver Award

Adding to his hardware collection for 2020, Marathon coach owner Chase Elliott amassed the most votes for the National Motorsports …

Jimmie Johnson earns Bill France Award of Excellence

Just one week after the close of his final season as a full-time NASCAR driver, Marathon coach owner Jimmie Johnson …

Marathon Coach Presents 2021 Tillamook Air Museum Mini-Doc

Marathon Coach is pleased to present a short documentary film about the Tillamook Air Museum, a unique aviation museum just …

BEHIND THE SCENES

Chase Elliott is NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver for 2021

Congratulations to Marathon coach owner Chase Elliott, who once again has claimed the National Motorsports Press Association’s Most Popular Driver Award. The 2021 season represents the fourth consecutive year that Chase has won this award, which is based completely on fan voting. Including his two awards from the Xfinity Series in both 2014 and 2015, Chase now has an impressive total of six Most Popular Driver awards over the course of his NASCAR career. Chase accepted the award Thursday night …

Kasey Hess Talks Luxury at VIR SpeedTour w/Show Coach #1325

Marathon Show Coach #1325 is on display in this interview with Marathon’s Kasey Hess, aired during SVRA’s coverage of the …

Chase Elliott wins at Road America on Independence Day

Congratulations to Marathon owner Chase Elliott, who continues his extraordinary success on road courses with a win at the Jockey …

Chase Elliot wins Texas Grand Prix at COTA

Congratulations to Marathon coach owner Chase Elliott on winning the Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in …

2021 Marathon Coach Charlotte NASCAR Rally

October 6-10, 2021 Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC Rally Packages: $3,295 Luxury Suite per couple – Space is very limited! $1,295 Grandstand seating per …

From Blind Date to Happily Ever After: A Love Story

Coach Owner Spotlight This is a love story – a love story so epic and quintessential that only a leading man …

Marathon Coach Luxury RV Service Spotlight: Collin Dietz

The Marathon Coach Luxury RV Service Spotlight focuses on Collin Dietz. For a consummate example of the talent and dedication …

Luxury RVing into 2021: A Message from the President

In this video message, Marathon Coach President and CEO Steve Schoellhorn talks about a breakout year for luxury RVing and …

Mariah Carey takes Marathon Coach #1255 on a holiday adventure

Singer-songwriter and global icon Mariah Carey, also known as “The Queen of Christmas,” has switched the mode of transportation of …

Kevin Harvick Named 2020 Richard Petty Driver of the Year

Marathon Coach owner Kevin Harvick has been named Richard Petty Driver of the Year for 2020, the National Motorsports Press …

THE MARATIME MAGAZINE

Tech Tips: Common Marathon Coach Features You May Have Overlooked

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 light of your choice. After three seconds, the lights will begin to dim. Release the button when you get to the desired level. To go back to the …

How to Use the Satellite System Controls

Recognizing that our clients are audio/video aficionados, when it comes to entertainment, Marathon Coach is continually searching for the latest …

Marathon/Skip Barber Racing School Mini Rallies

Have you ever thought of trying a racing school for fun? Now is your chance to do it with …

How to Revive the House Batteries

Those who live the luxury motorcoach lifestyle know that the house battery system can shut down upon occasion, whether it’s …

An Epic Remodel Journey

When Murray and Nathalie Sielski embarked on their Prevost conversion journey, the Canada-based couple had a plan. “For my 40th birthday, …

How to Use the Freedom Plus Sewer Hose System

Marathon’s patented Freedom Plus is an automated sewer hose system that couldn’t be easier to operate. This innovative system features …

Photo Contest Winners!

The votes have been tallied and the winners of the Marathon Coach “Show Us Your Best” Photo Contest/Exhibit have been …

Divots With Dennis

By Dennis McBride Swinging into Summer If you are a die–hard golfer, then you want to play at just about any given …

Hitting the Links in Luxury

Steps from your favorite fairway is a luxury home designed by our own team of creative and knowledgeable engineers and …

10 More Hidden Features of a Marathon Coach

Luxury RVs dotting the highways and byways of North America may look similar from the outside, but it’s often what’s …

HOW-TO’S

Tech Tips: Common Marathon Coach Features You May Have Overlooked

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 light of your choice. After three seconds, the lights will begin to dim. Release the button when you get to the desired level. To go back to the …

How to Revive the House Batteries

Those who live the luxury motorcoach lifestyle know that the house battery system can shut down upon occasion, whether it’s …

How to Use the Freedom Plus Sewer Hose System

Marathon’s patented Freedom Plus is an automated sewer hose system that couldn’t be easier to operate. This innovative system features …

Luxury RV Controls at Your Fingertips. Randy, Dawn and a Marathon Coach Ep.93

Get a crash course from Randy and Dawn in the operation of a Marathon luxury RV’s iPad controls. In this …

How to: Use Marathon’s Jump-Start System

Have Peace of Mind with Marathon’s Jump-Start System The jump-start feature was designed to combine the charged house batteries with the …

Marathon How to: Keep Bad Smells at Bay

Even when not in use, maintaining your Marathon is important. If it’s been a while since you’ve taken a road …

Marathon How-To: Rinse Your Holding Tanks

Although rinsing your black and gray tanks may not be the most glamorous aspect of luxury RV living, it is …

Marathon Coach How-To: Keeping Bad Smells at Bay

Leaving your Marathon for an extended period of time? See this short but informative video on how to keep a …

Marathon Coach How-To: Using the Rinse Valves

Join Marathon Coach Sales/Service Support Technician Dave Bash for another useful how-to video – this time, about using the rinse …

Marathon Coach How-To: Using The Jump-Start System

Join Marathon Coach Sales/Service Support Technician and luxury RV guru Dave Bash for an informative talk about using the jump-start …

FOOD

Luxury RV Lifestyle: Alice and Gary on Burgers

While visiting Camp Sherman in search of the luxury RV lifestyle, we visited with Marathon coach owners Gary and Alice Nelson at the Camp Sherman Store and Fly Shop. Surrounded by towering trees and mere steps from the Metolius River, the store has been the hub of this community for over 90 years. Roger White, the store’s proprietor, carries rods, accessories, gourmet foods, tea steepers, t-shirts, mugs, ice cream, soap, soda and just about everything you knew you needed and …