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Coach vs. Bus identification

Yahoo Message Number: 76900
This is no big thing and may seem trite to some of you. I just want to be up to date with the most popular terminology to avoid being thought of as "old school".
Recently I have read posts on this forum from folks who describe their "Type A" (previously identified as "Class A") motorized recreational vehicle as their "Bus".
I have always refered to it as a "Motor Coach". Is "Bus" the proper "new wave" term to describe our vehicles? Have I been wrong all along? I always thought that a bus is a passenger carrying vehicle charging fares to provide transportation for people and baggage to their destinations. "Greyhound Bus" comes to mind. They generally embark and disembark from "bus stations". I believe that most people would agree to that definition.
I never took a "bus ride" in my Country Coach. How did bus creep into the lexicon? It is not going to shake the earth either way. But, what do you think?

Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure, 30226

Re: Coach vs. Bus identification

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Yahoo Message Number: 76902
Daron,

When I had a gasser it was the "RV". Now that I have a Country "Coach", it's the Coach.

I agree that a bus is a Trailways or Greyhound.

Just my .02

Luck,
Bob

2001 Affinity 42'

Re: Coach vs. Bus identification

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 76903
A Prevost, MCM, EAGLE, etc in my mind are buses. Newell's , American Eagle, Affinities, Magnas, Executives, Dynasties, King Aires, Dutch Stars, etc.are coaches. A RV bus is a converted commercial bus, a coach is a ground to roof one purpose designed RV modeled unto itself. Not adapted but uniquely designed to be an RV with no compromises if the designer chooses. A coach can be better in function than a bus, look at Newell, Affinity or Signature for instance. A bus has its advantages, such as stainless steel chassis with very current update chassis and drive trains of the future, finish and materials. Each has their strengths and negative short comings. Take the entrance on a Prevost with those terribly awkward steps, or fit and finish of A Monaco product. But we love them all in one form or another and we have a choice in our selection , .
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

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Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 76916
Not sure either since a coach, I.e., stagecoach, was the term for a vehicle to carry people. When the horse was replace by an engine, you get a Motorcoach. Most private lines consider themselves a Motorcoach and we all know what MCI stands for

John D.

2007 Rhapsody R007

Re: Coach vs. Bus identification

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 76918
Prevost and other similar shells have always been referred to as bus conversions when they have been converted to coaches. The term "Bus" has been used when referring to them.

Many have adopted the term " Bus" when referring to their coaches because they are big and look like a bus.

I like using " Coach" and do not see any reason why you can't call it what you want.

Chuck Penque

03 Intrigue 11673

Re: Coach vs. Bus identification

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Yahoo Message Number: 76928
Buses are built with full monocoque construction (full structural shell), while Country Coaches are built with semi-monocoque construction (partial structural shell up to the beltline. CC's are not buses per se.

Mark H.

2003 CC Allure
#30895

Re: Coach vs. Bus identification

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 76929
Well, our Country COACH is built on a Gillig BUS chassis. So we call it a RV, Rig, Motorhome, Coach, or Bus. Unfortunately whatever name is applied it is still just an old, non-slide, diesel guzzling, cash sucking, but fine recreational vehicle that we have enjoyed for 10 years.

Dean

95 Magna 5280

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Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 76948
Thanks for all the responses.

So I guess I am still OK when I say my "Coach".
But, I liked the response that all the terms are based on personal preference and all are OK.
I do not feel outdated now...... At least that way! Daron
 

Re: Coach vs. Bus identification

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 76966
Daron, you got it right, you can call it whatever you want as long as you don't call it a "Mobilehome". That is similar to cyclists (bicyclists) being called "bikers" or runners being called "joggers". But in the long run, what difference does it make, and who cares.
R. D. Vandeslice

Sob (actually a Bus, like in Allegro Bus) Prior 5 1/2 year Allure owner