Marathon Coach Driver Dave Bash has worked in the motorhome industry 25 years and has been with the company for 18. \u201cI came here because the quality was better than anything else I\u2019d seen, and it still is,\u201d explained Dave. Aside from delivering coaches to Marathon\u2019s facilities in Florida and Texas, to new owners throughout the country, to event sites, etc., Dave also educates new owners on the finer points of owning a Marathon, including parking and set up, driving and everyday luxury RV life.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of my favorite features of our coaches is their drivability,\u201d Dave said. \u201cThey drive better than anything else out there. We have a lot of customers who trade in fiberglass coaches after driving one of ours. Before the test drive, they didn\u2019t know this kind of ride existed in a motorhome. It\u2019s just very, very smooth, as if you\u2019re in a Lincoln or a Cadillac. One of the things I like about the chassis and the drivability is that the airbags for the air suspension compensate as you turn corners.\u201d For generations, professional drivers have celebrated Prevost coaches for their unmatched drivability, precise and secure dynamic qualities, and superior ride characteristics. Prevost is, quite simply, the coach preferred by those who drive for a living.<\/p>\n
Ergonomically Friendly Driver\u2019s Environment<\/strong> Optimal Control<\/strong>
\nEmploying a sophisticated \u201cmultiplexed\u201d architecture, the Prevost driver\u2019s environment provides the kind of long-distance comfort and fatigue-free operation that makes an all-day journey a pleasure. “Marathons has driver-side, passenger-side and rear-facing cameras, which provide many benefits to the driver, such as additional visibility and back-up safety assistance,\u201d said Marathon Coach Sales Consultant Mal Williams. \u201cThere\u2019s great visibility, not just because of the cameras, but also due to the precisely placed mirrors and oversized windows.\u201d Prevost places frequently used controls such as cruise control, shifting, engine braking, horn actuation and electric sun visor adjustment on the steering wheel for easier driver access. A pneumatic steering column and ergonomically angled steering wheel ensure that all gauges and indicators are easily readable regardless of driver and steering-wheel position. The result is a driver\u2019s environment designed to optimize intuitive operation, safety and comfort.<\/p>\n
\nPrevost\u2019s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) electronically compares performance models to actual vehicle movement, ready to provide instant intervention in an emergency maneuver to help a driver maintain control. ESP helps keep the vehicle in proper alignment and reduces any tendency to slide. It also provides improved stability \u2014 a safety advantage in high-friction conditions involving curves or sudden steering directional changes.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.marathoncoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/air-bag.jpg\")
<\/a>Exceptional Handling<\/strong>
\n\u201cEveryone told me, whatever you do, don\u2019t drive a Marathon, because once you drive one of these, you\u2019re doomed; you\u2019re going to get one no matter what,\u201d said Deborah Finney, a Marathon coach owner since 1993. Prevost\u2019s independent suspension includes precisely sized and tuned stabilizer bars on not only the front, but also the drive-axles. This design, engineered to complement the ZF Servocom\u00ae power steering, provides exceptional directional stability, confidence-inspiring road feel and best-in-class handling precision.<\/p>\n