Floor plan
Single Slide
Classic single street-side slide layout with a rear master, full bath, and forward living/galley
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2008 Featherlite Coaches
2008 Featherlite Vantaré XLII for Sale
We don't sell this from a lot. RVBrokers is a buyer's agent, so we help you find, price, and negotiate this model wherever it is, and line up an inspection before you pay.
The classic Detroit-Diesel Vantaré on Prevost's XLII shell — a pre-owned luxury-coach staple.
The Vantaré XLII is Featherlite's coach on the earlier Prevost XLII bus platform, and it is the model you will find most of on the pre-owned luxury market. Built largely through the late 1990s and 2000s, these coaches paired a Detroit Diesel Series 60 — typically rated around 500–515 horsepower — with an Allison automatic on Prevost's proven XLII chassis, then layered Featherlite's hand-built custom interior on top: hardwood and granite finishes, walk-in wardrobes, full galleys, and single- or double-slide layouts. Because they have depreciated hard from their original seven-figure stickers, a clean XLII is the most attainable way into a real Featherlite, often landing in the mid-to-high six figures or less. The honest trade-offs are age-related: older house systems, the older Detroit Diesel drivetrain, and the same big-bus service realities as any Prevost. For a buyer who wants genuine Vantaré craftsmanship at a fraction of new-coach money, a well-kept XLII is a smart, characterful find.
Looking for a Featherlite Vantaré XLII for sale?
You're in the right place. We don't sell the Vantaré XLII off a lot — we work for you, find the cleanest one on the market new or used, inspect it, and negotiate it. Below is everything you need to know before you shop: the real specs, every floor plan, the photos, what it tends to sell for, and a straight read on what owners love and what they grumble about.
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Vantaré XLII — inside & out
Specs
Vantaré XLII specifications
Length45'
Sleeps2 – 4
Bathrooms1 (full bath; granite finishes on many builds)
ChassisPrevost XLII (tag axle)
EngineDetroit Diesel Series 60, ~500–515 HP
TransmissionAllison 6-speed Automatic
GeneratorOnboard diesel generator (typically Powertech/Onan)
StorageFull pass-through underfloor bays
Specs reflect the 2008 model year and can vary by floor plan and options.
Floor plans
2 Vantaré XLII floor plans
Tap any diagram to see the full layout. The floor plan you choose changes the sleeping setup, bath, and storage — it's the single biggest decision on this coach.
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Double Slide
Two street-side slides opening up the mid-coach living and galley area for a roomier feel
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What buyers love and what to watch
What buyers love
- The most attainable way into a genuine Featherlite, well below new-coach money.
- Proven Prevost XLII chassis and durable Detroit Diesel drivetrain.
- Hand-built custom interiors that still feel a clear notch above production motorhomes.
What to watch
- Discontinued platform — pre-owned only, so you buy the specific coach, not a current model.
- Older house systems and an older drivetrain; inspect slides, leveling, and electronics carefully.
- Still a 45-foot Prevost bus — expect Prevost-network service, coach tires, and a real ownership budget.
Notable features
- Hand-built custom Vantaré interior with hardwood cabinetry and granite finishes
- Detroit Diesel Series 60 power on the proven Prevost XLII chassis
- Single- or double-slide layouts with king or queen master and full galley
- Walk-in wardrobe and residential-style appointments on many builds
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Questions
Featherlite Vantaré XLII — buyer FAQs
How much does a Featherlite Vantaré XLII cost?
Typically $250,000–$400,000 used (discontinued platform — pre-owned market only). Price swings hard on year, mileage, slide count, and condition, so treat that as a starting point — tell us the exact coach you're eyeing and we'll get you the real number.
Is the Vantaré XLII gas or diesel?
Diesel. It runs a Detroit Diesel Series 60, ~500–515 HP on a Prevost XLII (tag axle) chassis.
How big is the Vantaré XLII?
It's 45' long and sleeps 2 – 4. There are 2 floor plans to choose from.
Should I get a used Vantaré XLII inspected before I buy?
Yes — every time. Our independent inspectors check the roof, slides, levelers, and chassis before money moves, and our buyer's agents use anything they find to negotiate the price down.
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Tell us the floor plan and budget you want. We'll hunt the best one for sale, inspect it, and negotiate it — entirely on your side.