Volume XIV
14th Edition
Hello friends, the days are still warm but the nights are getting pretty crisp in the
Northwest. We have had a nice dry warm summer, I for one am not ready for the
weather to change.
We have had a busy summer here at Country Coach, the word is spreading that we
are open and that we have the best service techs to take care of your motorhome. Our
website, countrycoach.com, receives over 11,000 visits per month. Thank you to all you
loyal Country Coach owners and supporters for keeping us in your headlights. Thank
you for bringing your service, repair and upgrade work to our shop, and for looking to
Country Coach when you are in the market to buy a first class motor home.
We are doing some repair and upgrades to our facility as well. A fresh coat of
paint to the office structure and some roof repairs to some of the buildings are in process. Many maintenance items were deferred by the old company and then were never
done due to the bankruptcy. Eventually we will have everything shipshape.
Everyone here is excited about the 2015 Allure prototype. We have shared some
of our plans with those of you who visited our facility this summer. It will be 45 ft. on
our own 500 HP, Dynomax chassis with four slides; we are doing the very popular bath
and a half, front kitchen, expansive living room with 55 inch TV and surround sound.
Projected completion date should be late spring 2015. Our intention is to build a production run of twenty five of this model after the considerable testing and certification work
is done. We decided on the Allure for several reasons, one is that we have all new molds
completed for a fresh new look and it falls about the mid price point of our product lineup. We will then add other models and lengths as we
increase production. Remember, winter is a good time
to bring your coach in for those needed repairs and exciting upgrades that keep your motorhome looking and
running like new. Until we meet again have fun and
travel safe.
Excellence by Design
Ron Lee
President/CEO
Country Coach Corporation
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President’s Welcome
Message from David Hyde in Sales
2006 Magna 45’
#6639M
Just in! A 2006 45’ Magna with a Rembrandt floorplan.
Great amenities inside and out with an exterior entertainment
center. Double electric patio awning package, 400 watt solar
panels and front A/C on inverter. Powered by a 525 HP CAT
and also has the PTS 12kw generator. Inside you will find
light cherry wood cabinets, full tile galley/bath and living
room, radiant floor heat, king bed and additional 37” TV in
the living room. Only 32K miles on this gem! The radiator
has been upgraded and recently a wet spline kit was added.
The tires are 2013 and 2014 and the batteries are new. All 4
TVs have been upgraded to Samsung HD. This coach has
been through the shop and is ready for sale. For more information, contact your Country Coach Sales Team.
2006 Allure 34’
#31384
A one of a kind opportunity has just appeared at Country
Coach! It’s a 2006 34’ Allure with an Alder Lake floor
plan. It has 3 slides and a 400 HP CAT Engine. Low
miles and beautiful colors. This coach has great livability
and storage, and will easily get you to any park in the
country. Very comfortable living in a small efficient
coach. Updates include 2013 batteries, 2014 tires, new
radiator, new wet spline kit and more. The coach has
been through the shop and is ready for a new owner.
Come by and view the coach or contact your Country
Coach Sales Team.
2008 Magna 45’
#6859M
Limited edition 2008 45’ Magna with a Rembrandt floorplan has arrived! Powered by a 600 HP Cummins this
coach has everything you’re looking for. Outside entertainment center, dishwasher and power adjustable king
bed. Yes, it has all of that and more! TracStar Satellite
with Samsung 42” TV, central vacuum system, interior
décor kit, SmarTire II and Garmin GPS navigation system. Also has the double electric patio awning package
and Girard electric window awnings. This limited edition has no limits! Drop by and see it or call your Country Coach Sales Team for more information.
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Consignment Sales
Message from David Hyde in Sales
What a terrific summer we’ve had here in Oregon! The weather has been extremely hot and so have sales! Going into the season, we had dropped prices on
some of the coaches, did some additional advertising and had in place the nicest inventory of coaches since I’ve been here. All of that added up to record sales for
the season and although our weather is starting to cool I don’t see any drop in sales
activity and if anything demand might be stronger. We’ve been selling coaches before we can place them on our website and my biggest challenge for now is to continue to keep pace with this strong demand and find the quality coaches out there
to replace them. By the end of this week, we will have an ‘09 Magna 45’ Vivaldi
floorplan, an ‘08 Magna 45’ Rembrandt floorplan, a ‘06 Magna 45’ Rembrandt
floorplan, and a ‘06 36’ Inspire that hopefully we will have on our website by next
week. Also I believe we will have coming soon a ‘08 Allure 43’ Founders Edition.
All of these coaches will be a great addition to our current inventory. I’m still
looking for Intrigues and Siskiyou Summit Allures so if you’re thinking of selling,
give us a call because the market is hot right now! Also those of you who are just
looking at our website and not finding what you are looking for to purchase,
remember we have a large selection of coaches that are not on the website but are
available for sale. Just give me a call and there’s a great chance I can find you
what you’re looking for.
This is the best time of year to be in the Willamette Valley. Great
football, salmon fishing is red hot, the weather is usually warm and
the trees are starting to turn. Soon we will start seeing the snowbirds
coming through and that’s always a great time of year as well. We
get to enjoy the humor of a lot of our friends to the North. Hope everyone has a great fall season and as always if you are in the area,
please stop by and say hello we enjoy
hearing all your stories and we get a
chance to share with you the exciting
things happening at Country Coach!
David Hyde,
Sales Department
sales1@countrycoach.com
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Consignment Sales
Victor and Eileen Marx
Victor and Eileen are the owners of a
2002 Country Coach Magna. We got a
chance to meet this inspirational family,
while they were recently visiting Country
Coach.
Victor Marx is an expert martial artist, former U.S. Marine, filmmaker and a sought
after speaker. Because of Victor’s busy speaking schedule, traveling by
coach is a must for keeping the family together. They were very excited
to be traveling to Idaho on their way to Washington, DC.
Victor is the founding Director of the non-profit organization, All Things
Possible, which works on a global scale to free children from abuse and
the effects of its trauma. As an advocate and agent for the rescue and restoration of victimized children, Victor sheds a light on the silent epidemic
of child abuse and reaches out to abused and wounded youth with his
message of hope.
Victor himself, survived and overcame a childhood wrought with unspeakable abuse and heartache. Now he shares his own journey from
child abuse victim and troubled youth, to Marine, martial artist and ultimately advocate with groups across the country. His story crosses all boundaries, providing inspiration and encouragement to audiences including incarcerated youth, military
personnel, NFL players, corporations, faith
groups, high schools and universities.
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Owner Spotlight
Victor brings a message of hope and redemption to the front lines of the
hurting and disenfranchised, speaking most frequently to incarcerated
youth as well as children in the foster care
system.
Best known for being the “Fastest Gun Disarm Man,” he holds the world record for this
amazing feat that has been seen by over 16
million people worldwide on YouTube; Victor
is considered a master of martial arts. He has
held this title for several years and proudly
displays it on the side of their Country Coach.
Drawing from his half a century of fascinating life experiences, he uses
humor and real-life transparency to captivate and engage his audience. He
shares insights and life-changing takeaways on leadership and overcoming life’s greatest challenges, including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He is able to speak of these issues because of his own struggles
and his ability to overcome some of life’s impossible situations. He has
been an interior tactics instructor as well as a speaker and inspirational
mentor to many who serve or have served with some of the most elite
military personnel in the special operations forces community.
Victor’s life story has been chronicled in his autobiography, “The Victor
Marx Story” and in a documentary film of the same title. His life is
marked by a relentless dedication to the protection of children of all ages
and to the healing that is possible for abuse and trauma survivors.
Victor recognizes that all of this would not be possible without his faith
and belief that with God, All Things Are Possible.
Victor resides in Southern California with his wife and five children.
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Owner Spotlight
Maria is perfect at the front desk—
multi tasking to the max! Kevin is the
perfect definition of customer service.
He was a comforting contact via email
months ago. His demeanor is full of
caring, his knowledge is outstanding,
his explanations are clear and concise
and he is straight forward in sharing.
Bryan is outstanding in his knowledge,
mechanical ability and his ability to
share his knowledge and provide us
with a feeling of “I’ve got this”. He is
extremely valuable to Country Coach.
He came in early on day two (so we
could leave on schedule) Wow! That
just doesn’t happen anymore! Greg
was a voice of comfort when we were
stuck in B.C. Our hydraulic fan’s seal
blew creating a smoky (pre-fire) mess
in the back of our coach. We were
towed to a truck service center who
really didn’t want us there and refused
to assist us in locating a replacement.
Greg from the first call helped us to
understand what we needed to do in
order to track down the part. He took
multiple calls from us, searched diligently for the part and provided hope
for us. We know where ever we are
there is a lifeline at Country Coach who
will do everything possible to help us
get back on the road. Thanks Country
Coach for all you have done for us. We
feel confident that our 2006 Inspire is in
great condition because of your care,
knowledge and experts providing the
best service ever!!!
John installed our hydralift—
excellent service, attention to detail.
Great job, John.
Kelly Campion
Arthur & Sharon Simpson
Gary & Julia Kirby
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So glad you guys are back in
business!
Bruce Wald
We had a lot of issues resolved in
one stop!
Sherri Bartosz
Second time back!
Just as
great as before! The staff is awesome! Zack, our tech, was just the
best and kept us informed everyday.
They take pride in what they are doing. Ron Lee is always the best!
Zack—great personality and talent.
We’ll be back.
Bernie and Dan Clapp
Very glad to discover you’re back up
and running. Great! Impressed with
knowledge and professionalism of
the crews—and Daniel especially.
Thanks so much.
Bruce and Lynda Davis
Excellent service. We had paint work
done and several other service items.
Kevin, Zach and Daniel were very
helpful. Would certainly come back if
needed.
Testimonials
We RVers are always quick to complain when we don’t get the quality of
service when it is praise worthy.
competent enough to find and fix.
That issue now seems to be resolved.
On July 6 through July 10 my wife and I
took our coach to your workshop for
some repairs. During that period I met
you in the hallway and we visited
briefly. During that visit I mentioned to
you how happy I am that you have reactivated the CC repair facility. We have
had several disappointments when attempting to get repairs made to our
coach during the past ten years. Those
disappointments even apply to all of
the times we attempted to get repairs
made at the old CC repair facility.
Although we avoided returning to CC
since it reopened under your management we are now very happy that
we finally decided to return. As previously mentioned we were very
happy with John Emanuel’s oversight of our repairs, but we know he
relied on other technicians to assist
with some of the repairs. We were
advised that Eric Wolf worked on the
front axle and Daniel Emanuel installed the new window blinds and
reprogrammed the electric window
awnings. We hope that you will pass
on to all of them that we recognize
the quality of their work and we appreciate the attitude they displayed
during our visit.
We were very hesitant to return to CC
because of the poor service we received from the old CC repair facility
and only returned because we had an
inherent issue with the front axle alignment that we were advised could only
be addressed by your specialized repair facility.
Along with the front axle issue we had
several other issues that were addressed by your shop personnel. The
lead technician assigned to us during
our recent visit was John Emanuel. We
were very happy with John’s attitude
and the way John led the efforts to address our issues. John did some of the
repairs himself and one of the issues
he addressed was a leaky chassis air
conditioning system which we had
repeatedly attempted to have repaired
at other shops that didn’t
seem
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Johnny & Barbara Thomley
Thank you so much for your help—
your tech was right on with his advice and we are now enjoying our
holiday. The fix took all of 6 minutes
best $25 we ever spent we will surely
ask for your advice again.
Pamela Lupasko
Always excellent service!! We appreciate you all!
Ernie and Bev Weatherspoon
Testimonials
Business Update
from Sandy in our
Accounting Department
Fall Has Arrived
Fall has officially arrived and Country Coach Corporation is still very busy.
Our Service Department has several large projects in progress, including
many upgrades, and our service / repair schedule continues to remain very
full.
Thank you to our loyal customers for your continued support! We enjoy
visiting with all of you while Doug Beaudry and his top notch Service Technicians provide quality maintenance, repair and upgrade services on your
motor coach.
Our Consignment Sales Department continues to experience great success in selling coaches . We are currently seeking additional quality preowned coaches to add to our current availability list, so please pass the
word!
We are all very excited about our current Prototype Project and hope you
are as well! We are confident that this prototype will be the first in a new
line of motor coaches that anyone would be very proud to own.
We are currently in the process of selecting new Country Coach apparel
and logo items for you to choose from, as well as replenishing our stock of
your favorite items. Be sure to view our Apparel & Logo Online Store available through our website and watch for the new items!
We take great pride in who we are and what we have to offer Country
Coach owners as well as motorhome owners of all brands.
Have a safe & enjoyable autumn and we hope to see you very soon!
Sandra Hart
Accounting Manager
Country Coach Corporation
Visit our website to see current projects & read our customers testimonials www.countrycoach.com
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Accounting
HAVE YOU EVER
CONSIDERED RUNNING YOUR
BUSINESS ON THE ROAD?
The next time you check into a campground, look around and try to guess which
of your fellow campers are on a temporary vacation and which lucky folks are on a
permanent road trip. Chances are, you’ll be neighbours with at least one or two
“location independent entrepreneurs,” smart folks who earn their income working from
their home, wherever they park it.
Improving electronic communications has helped both high- and low-tech RV
entrepreneurs, making it easier for them to stay in touch with customers and
suppliers. It's been particularly helpful for RVers who own businesses in fixed locations that they operate in absentee fashion.
With just an internet connection and a laptop computer, business savvy full-time
RVers can operate a home-based business anywhere from the shores of Key West to
sandy beaches of the West Coast. Today, many younger RVers aren’t waiting until retirement to fulfil their travel dreams. These free spirits are taking their small businesses on the road and changing their office view as often as they please. An endless
variety of businesses can be operated from the comfort of an RV. Perhaps one of the
greatest rewards is being able to change your office view as often as you wish in order to work from stunning destinations like the Rocky Mountains or the California
coast.
Before attempting to implement any business idea, it’s highly advisable to seek
a few professional opinions from others who are leading similar lifestyles. Find out
how seasoned RVing entrepreneurs earn money on the road by joining RVing
discussion forums at websites such as escapees.com and RV.net. Study business
books like Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership (daveramsey.com), and then make an appointment at a local Small Business Development Center (sbdc.org) for specific help
implementing your plan. SBDC centers can be found across the country and are a
program of the Small Business Administration. Their experienced business advisers
help all types of entrepreneurs launch new businesses.
And please remember to get out and enjoy all of those reasons that you wanted
to work from the road in the first place!
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Accounting
Ring, Ring, Ring!
CCC Call Report
After finishing the third quarter of this year, there were 5,059 calls tallied. With 1381 calls going to House Parts and 1301 calls going to
Chassis Parts, it makes for a very busy parts department. Tech support
received 1305 calls this quarter while 620 calls were made to the service
department for appointments. Sales had 452 calls during the 12 weeks.
There were 164 emails logged in requesting information.
You may have noticed that we have a new receptionist. Maria is moving
from her receptionist position to the sales support position left by Tonya.
Tonya is leaving to stay at home full time with her family. Please be
patient as we train for these new jobs.
Thanks again for your patience.
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Accounting
Employee Spotlight
Sandy Hart
Accounting
Sandra Hart began working for Country Coach Corporation in May of
2011. Sandy brings with her over 25 years of accounting experience, 10 of
which are in the automotive sales & service industry. Sandy is a Certified
Bookkeeper and a fully accredited member of The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers.
Sandy started her accounting history in 1991 as a bookkeeper for a small
non-profit organization; from there she spent over 12 years as Bookkeeper &
Office Manager for a large regional landscaping company where she became
very proficient with QuickBooks. She furthered her career as an Accounting
Manager for a large multi-state emergency vehicle firm for over 5 years while
also providing part-time accounting set-up and services for two national automotive service & repair chain stores.
Sandy has become a valuable member of our management team in many
ways. Sandy provides daily accounting reports that allow us to manage our
cash, assets and expenses in order to provide outstanding service to our customers. Her office management experience has provided us with an employee
that we can count on, she has the ability and willingness to step in and help in
any of our other administrative positions if needed. Sandy is also called upon
to help with other non-accounting things
like frozen computers, jammed copy machines, software installation, website updates as well as DMV documentation and
research.
Sandy is taking on additional accounting tasks as the company increases
its customer service, sales, and now the
prototyping of a new Country Coach Allure motorhome. Going forward, the company depends on Sandy’s accounting
skills and experience to form the backbone for growth into the future.
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Employee Spotlight
Replacing A/C Filters
By Gregg Bootes
Tech Support
Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Filters
Filter maintenance on your roof top air conditioner or heat pump is extremely important for proper operation and to extend the life of the unit. A dirty intake filter will restrict air flow causing decreased cooling
ability, buildup of debris on the evaporation coil, and excess wear and tear on the other components of the roof
top unit. Dometic Corporation (Duo-Therm) and RVP (Coleman) both recommend checking and cleaning the
air intake filters every 2 to 4 weeks of operation in order to keep the system cooling at peak efficiency. If you
are in a high dust environment, checking every week may be necessary to keep the filter clean and debris free.
Most new units use a foam or mesh style filter medium that can be blown out with air or cleaned with
soap and water. Always allow the filter to completely dry, as a wet filter will attract more dust and clog easier.
Replace filter material every other year or if it becomes dry and brittle before that time. Filter material is normally cut to fit, so be sure to purchase enough to do the job and completely cover the intake grill without any
gaps for unfiltered air to enter the intake plenum. Country Coach’s parts department would be happy to assist
you with replacement filter material when you find it necessary to do so.
On most 90’s and early 2000 coaches filter replacement is easy, remove the intake grill assembly from
the ceiling interior plenum, remove and clean the filter, and then reinstall the intake grill.
COLEMAN / RVP
DOMETIC / DUO THERM
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Tech/Service
Replacing A/C Filters
(continued)
On newer 2000 coaches access to the intake plenum is a little more difficult on some models due to decorative
ceiling covers that hide the intake/output ducts and contain additional lighting for the interior living area.
These decorative panels have removable sections that allow easy access to the plenums and filter assemblies.
The first thing to know is how to determine the location of the panel section that comes off to gain access to
the plenum. Looking at and feeling for the ducts that are between the panel and ceiling will give you an indication of where to start looking. Output ducts have a deflector that is part of the duct and intake ducts do not. If
you look into the intake duct at an angle, you should see the Coleman plenum cover (pictured earlier).
OUTPUT DUCT WITH DEFLECTOR
INTAKE DUCT NO DEFLECTOR
COLEMAN INTAKE PLENUM
Once you have located the correct duct and can visually see the intake plenum it’s time to look
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Tech/Service
Replacing A/C Filters
(continued)
at the decorative panel to determine what to remove to gain access to the filter. The pieces to remove are almost always a section covered with leather or pieces of wood trim that will be hiding screws. The panel should
be directly below the area observed that has the intake plenum cover and will need to be gently removed.
Pieces are secured with high strength Velcro or a metal spring clip. The pieces should have some give to them;
so if they feel really secure you are probably not on the right piece. Panels attached with screws normally have
4 screws holding the panel section in a diamond pattern.
Once the section is removed you should see the intake plenum cover and can then remove the filter access section to clean the filter.
There are several other panel designs not pictured but using the information supplied in this article should allow you to find, disassemble, and clean the AC filters in your coach as needed.
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Tech/Service
The Pacbrake exhaust brake on my 2000 Intrigue occasionally sticks
on, what steps should I take to correct the problem?
A sticking exhaust brake can be caused by a variety of problems including a
weakened return spring, sticking pneumatic cylinder, ‘butterfly spindle seizure,
carbonization, distorted butterfly plate or it could also be an electrical problem
such as a sticking relay or poor ground. I would start my diagnosis by gaining access to the exhaust brake, then, with the ignition switch in the off position, and ensuring that the engine has cooled sufficiently to avoid skin burns, remove the clevis
pin (see ‘A’ on drawing) that attaches the pneumatic cylinder to the ‘butterfly spindle’. This spindle is attached to a round disc (butterfly) inside the exhaust brake
housing that blocks off air flow from the engine exhaust system in the engaged position. Now manually engage the exhaust brake butterfly and check for smooth operation throughout its full travel. If any significant resistance is observed during
this procedure, then apply a high temperature synthetic lubricant such as
PACBRAKE part# 18037 to the locations shown at points ‘B’ on the drawing, and
cycle the butterfly spindle several times to work the lubricant in. If this does not
correct the resistance, or if the butterfly spindle sticks in the fully engaged position, the exhaust brake assembly must be removed for further inspection, cleaning,
and possible replacement. A butterfly plate that is stiff, distorted, or touches the interior surface of the exhaust brake housing in the fully engaged position will necessitate replacement of the complete assembly. To check the pneumatic cylinder, reconnect it to the butterfly spindle using the clevis pin removed earlier, then with
your hands at a safe distance from the assembly, have an assistant cycle the ignition switch on and off a few times to actuate the exhaust
brake. Assuming that the air system is fully pressurized,
the pneumatic cylinder should extend and retract with a
sharp snap. A cylinder that seems to drag during this test
may benefit from lubrication both to the rod while in the
extended position, and to the piston by placing a few
drops inside the air port once the valve has been removed.
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Tech/Service
The Pacbrake exhaust brake on my 2000 Intrigue occasionally sticks
on, what steps should I take to correct the problem? (continued)
A cylinder that snaps out but is somewhat lazy on the return stroke may indicate a
defective rapid exhaust valve (see ‘C’ on drawing), or a weak internal return spring
which will necessitate replacement of the cylinder at minimum, but preferably the
complete exhaust brake assembly depending on its condition. If everything checks
out mechanically, then with the ignition turned on and engine not running, check
the voltage at the power wire to the exhaust brake pneumatic solenoid valve (see
‘D’ on drawing) that is located at the forward end of the bed deck engine access
opening. With the headlights turned on, and dash gauge illumination set to full
brightness, the voltage measurement at this wire should be less than 0.5volts DC. If
higher, then add a 1amp diode to the ground wire for the exhaust brake warning
light on the dash (see ‘E’ on drawing). The stripe on the diode (cathode) must be
directed towards the ground (away from the warning light), and the above test
should be repeated after installation to verify that the voltage is now within specifications. Additionally, the exhaust brake relay should be replaced as a matter of
course when any problems with this system arise. To access the relay, remove the
cover from the Allison VIM (Vehicle Interface Module), which is a black plastic
enclosure approximately 9” square, and 3” deep, and mounted on the ceiling of the
steering compartment. This cover will be retained by nine small metric hex head
bolts. With the cover removed to reveal six Bosch relays and two fuses, locate the
relay that is identified as SFO2 on the circuit board and replace it with a similar
12volt, single pole, double throw relay. These relays are readily available at almost
all car parts stores and are typically used during the
installation of accessory fog or driving lamps. Most
come with a mounting tab that should be cut off in
this application due to the close proximity of the
relay to the enclosures cover.
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Tech/Service
The Pacbrake exhaust brake on my 2000 Intrigue occasionally sticks
on, what steps should I take to correct the problem? (continued)
Should the exhaust brake continue to stick, and no problems can be located with
the electrical and pneumatic control circuit, then the exhaust brake assembly
should be replaced. The exhaust brake is designed for frequent cycling during daily
transit and can develop problems - such as a stiff or seized butterfly plate - with infrequent usage as is commonplace on a motorhome. Starting the engine and then
subsequently stopping it before it has reached normal operational temperature will
amplify the problem, particularly in humid conditions where moisture is developed
within the engine and exhaust system at initial startup. To avoid problems with this
system following periods of extended inactivity, lubricate all moving parts of the
exhaust brake assembly (see ‘B’ on drawing) every four
months and periodically start your engine, allow it to
reach full operating temperature, then with the engine not
running, cycle the ignition switch from off to on several
times to actuate the exhaust brake. If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment with Country
Coach, please call me at 541-234-2167 or email me at
tech2@countrycoach.com.
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Tech/Service
Service Department
Headlight Restoration
Headlight Restoration is a great way to update the look of your
coach while improving visibility. This discoloration is caused by
UV exposure. Call 541-234-2167 now to schedule a service appointment with our Service Department and find out about other
upgrades to improve the look and functionality of your coach.
Before
During
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After
Tech/Service
Service Department
Slide Room Experts
There is no RV service center that is better equipped or has
more knowledge with Country Coach slide room repair than
Country Coach Corporation!
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Tech/Service
Company Improvements
And Maintenance
Before...
The main building here at Country
Coach was getting a little worn after
many years. Ron has been repairing and
remodeling the buildings. The front trim
was all replaced and repaired. And a
fresh coat of paint really makes the place
look great!
After...
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Looking Good!
What is new at the Country Coach Apparel Shop?
Clearance SALE!!!
Men’s Tri Mountain Jackets
ff
o
%
50
Originally $40.00 ea
Now only $20.00 ea
Don’t miss the huge savings on these Tri Mountain Panorama Jackets with our Country Coach
logo. They are beautifully tailored with a shell constructed of water-resistant polyester and
cotton blended fabric. Designed with a hood that may be easily concealed in the collar, along
with reinforced double needle stitched seams, to ensure strength and durability.
Limited availability of sizes and colors:
Mens Tri Mountain Jacket in Navy
Blue (Shown here) Available only in
small, 3XL and 4XL.
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Mens Tri Mountain Jacket in Khaki
(Shown here) Available only in small,
medium, 3XL and 4XL. This jacket
also available in Black (Not shown)
small size only.
Apparel
Catching Up with the Clubs…Where in the World are They?
Each newsletter, we like to catch up on what is happening with all of our area Country
Coach clubs. If you do not belong to a club, call these fine folks and join! You will love
the friends you make and the fun you will have! Just read all about the fun clubs have in
the Club Spotlight feature.
Rocky Mountain Country Coachers
Vern Weldy
(480) 595-9580
vweldy@aol.com,
www.rmccoachers.com
Country Coach Country Cousins
Jim Ferguson, Winter Springs, FL
(407) 376-3909
Jfwsfl@earthlink.net
Country Coach Heartlanders
Joe Rossi
(330) 770-2612
joesephrossi@att.net
Southeast Country Coachers
Janet Sanders
(205) 914-6149
secountrycoach@gmail.com
Southeastcountrycoachers.blogspot.com
Country Coach Nor’easters
Ed Geswell, Hanover, MA
(781) 727-2006
ejgjr@verizon.net
www.ccnoreasters.com
Southwest Country Coachers
Stan Wright, Monarch Beach, CA
(949) 636-8748
presstan@swccers.com
www.swccers.com
Country Coach Texans
Rod Reames
(512) 257-7503, (512) 914-1882
r0938@aol.com
www.cctexans.com
Country Coach Friends Incorporated
John Malabicky, Chino, CA
(951) 675-6252
cruznboozn@yahoo.com
www.countrycoachfriendsincorporated.com
countrycoachfriendsincorporated@yahoo.com
Florida Coast Alongs
Tim Tyler, Clearwater, FL
(727) 744-9900
lttyler@gmail.com
Country Coach International
Lee Zaborowski
(515) 708-3391
club@countrycoachclub.com
www.countrycoachclub.com
Northwest Country Coachers
Frank Suttell
(360) 876-1197
fdsuttell@gmail.com
www.nwccers.org
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Clubs/Rallies
2014 Rallies
FMCA Area Rally
Eastern Area Rally
September 24th - 28th, 2014
Asheville, NC
FMCA Area Rally
South Central Area Rally
October 1st - 5th, 2014
Southwest Country Coachers
Octoberfest in The Vines
October 27th - 31st, 2014
Wine Country RV
Paso Robles, CA
Country Coach International
November 4th - 9th, 2014
ABC Campground
Branson, MO
Florida Coast Alongs
Pumpkin Festival
October 10th - 13th, 2014
Bradenton, FL
Northwest CCers
Thanksgiving Rally
Nov 26th - 29th, 2014
Fairview, WA
Country Coach Texans
October 15th - 19th, 2014
Mineola Civic Center
Mineola, TX
Country Coach Cousins
Fall RV Rally 2014
October 22nd - 25th, 2014
Windmere Cove
Langston, AL
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Florida Coast Alongs
Racing into the Holidays
December 5th - 7th, 2014
Sebring, FL
Clubs/Rallies
2015 Rallies
FMCA Rally
Western Area Rally
January 7th - 11th, 2015
Indio, CA
FMCA Rally
Northwest Area Rally
June 25th - 28th, 2015
North Bend, OR
SWCCers
Super Bowl Rally
January 30th - February 2nd, 2015
Rancho California RV Resort
Aguanga, CA
SWCCers
June 7th - 11th, 2015
Chula Vista RV Resort
Chula Vista, CA
FMCA Rally
Southeast Area Rally
February 11th - 14th, 2015
Sarasota, FL
FMCA Rally
Northeast Area Rally
July 8th - 12th, 2015
Champlain Valley Expo
Essex Junction, VT
Rocky Mountain CCers
March Rally / Annual Meeting
March 18th - 21st, 2015
Yuma, AZ
CC Heartlanders
Pre Rally
July 20th - 25th, 2015
Shipshewana, WI
FMCA Rally
INTO (International) Area Rally
April 26th - 30th, 2015
Shreveport, LA
CCI
July 29th - August 1st, 2015
Madison, WI
FMCA Rally
Great Lakes Area Rally
June 2nd - 7th, 2015
Goshen, IN
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Club News
We welcome Joseph Rossi as the new President of Country Coach Heartlanders.
He will be taking over for Bob Harbrecht. Country Coach Heartlanders is one of nine
Country Coach regional coach clubs.
We would also like to welcome Sharon Brandt as the new Secretary for the Rocky
Mountain CCers.
For more information on clubs and their rallies, check out pages 24 - 25.
New Association-paid Benefit: FMCAssist
Your FMCA membership has become more valuable…FMCA’s Governing Board has
approved the reinstatement of FMCAssist as an association-paid benefit. Effective
Oct. 1, this medical evacuation/repatriation and emergency medical reunion benefit is
included as a portion of your annual dues. Highlights of FMCAssist include:
emergency evacuation/repatriation
emergency medical reunion
return of mortal remains
return of dependents
RV/vehicle return (limited to North America)
pet return.
FMCAssist coverage is available to members worldwide as long as you are more than
100 miles from home. You can be traveling in a motorhome, car, plane, ship, or motorcycle to be eligible for this benefit. If you are a full-time RVer, you are always considered 100 miles from home. Some exclusions and limitation amounts pertain to this
benefit. What do you need to do to enroll in this program? Absolutely nothing! As long
as you continue to keep your FMCA dues current, and as long as FMCA continues to
provide this program as a benefit, you will be covered. To arrange for services, call
877-202-4176.
Country Coach Corporation has free memberships to FMCA for Country Coach
owners who are interested in joining FMCA and other Country Coach regional clubs.
In order to join one of the nine Country Coach regional clubs or two international
clubs, members must first be a member of FMCA. Call Maria at 541-234-2167 or
email at tonyab@countrycoach.com to get your free annual membership courtesy of
Country Coach Corporation.
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Clubs/Rallies
Club News
Country Coach Friends Raises $19,000 for Charity
JUNCTION CITY, OR — For Country Coach Friends Inc., an international chapter of Family Motor Coach Association
(FMCA), giving back within the communities where club rallies are held is just part of what makes belonging to this motorcoach owners club special.
With just 36 coaches in attendance at its Fourth Annual Friendship Rally, held August 4—8, this generous
group gave $8,565 to benefit two great food banks in the Junction City and Harrisburg area where all Country
Coaches were built. God’s Storehouse in Harrisburg, and Junction City Local Aid will each receive $4,282.50.
At the 2014 Friendship Rally charity auction, Ron Lee, owner of Country Coach Corporation, autographed a Vern Meighen-engineered Country Coach covered wagon that Meighen had jokingly called the 2014
Country Coach Allure. Meighen, a lifetime club member, built several
dozen covered wagons in his wood shop several years ago as rally centerpieces.
When approached to sell the centerpieces to benefit charity fundraising
efforts that year, he said, “Do you think anyone would pay money for
them?” Indeed! Those wagons have raised thousands of dollars for rally
charities over the past several years. The one sold at the 2014 event sold
twice during the auction. Lee was the first buyer who then gifted it back
to Meighen. Members often donate their prized wagon and let it be auctioned for the rally charity, the news release noted.
Vern Meighen, Lifetime CCFI Member,
Gift baskets with Oregon wines, handmade quilts, interior décor, free ser- Ron Lee, President/Owner, Country
vice certificates to local RV-related businesses, Country Coach logo ap- Coach Corporation.
parel, free stays at luxury RV resorts were just a few of the many items
donated by rally attendees.
Earlier in 2014 at the Country Coach Friends Spring Rally in Beaux Bridge, La., $10,435 was raised for
Wounded Warriors.
Country Coach Friends Incorporated was founded on friendship with 42 motorcoach owners signing up at the
initial rally in 2011. It now numbers over 300 coach families and growing. Members hale from coast-to-coast.
Rallies offer that quality experience people remember from pre-Country Coach manufacturer’s closure, only
now by necessity on a smaller scale. Member benefits include discounts nationwide on services, parts, resort
stays and more. A robust list of benefits from Family Motor Coach Association are enjoyed by CCFI members, too, as all CCFI members also maintain a membership in FMCA.
Membership and rallies are open to owners of all brands of qualifying motorhomes. For club information, to
sign up to receive its monthly e-news, or to join this fun-loving, steadily growing motorhome owners club,
visit www.CountryCoachFriendsIncorporated.com or call Past President Jerry OConnor at 775.742.4627.
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Club Spotlight
Country Coach was the host for both of
our international Country Coach travel
clubs this past August. CCI joined us as
part of their poker run stops on August
4th. They rallied at Seven Feathers in Canyonville, OR for their
“Northwest Adventures” rally. During their factory
day, they were
treated to a wonderful lunch catered by one of
our local favorites, Tom Slagle from
Boss Hawgs Catering. Great food
along with a talk from Ron Lee who
presented the plans for the 2015 Allure prototype. The afternoon also
included new information from Dave
D i a m o n d , J a s o n G ro s h o n g
(Engineering Manager) and David
Hyde (Sales Manager). The Apparel
Department also sponsored a huge
discounted sale of shirts and jackets
and everyone seemed to walk away
with a new Country Coach jacket or
shirt.
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Club Spotlight
On August 8, Country Coach Friends
Inc. visited the factory as part of their 4th
Annual CCFI Reunion Rally held in
Albany, OR. During their week long
rally, Country Coach joined them for seminars and discussion groups and also hosted an
entertaining evening of card bingo with Country
Coach logo prizes as well as cash
prizes. During their factory day
visit, CCFI members enjoyed a
wonderful
lunch catered
again by Boss
Hawgs Catering. They were
also informed of the upcoming 2015 Allure prototype
plans. It was a great time to see some old friends!
Jason Groshong, Engineering
Manager addresses the crowd
CCFI President
John Malabicky
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Clubs/Rallies
What is happening in Junction City, OR?
Coming to Junction City to pick up parts or have an appointment scheduled for
service? Why not check out the local events around town while you are here? We
will be featuring upcoming local events in future editions. You may also want to
check out the upcoming rallies (pages 24-25) for other ideas about your travel
plans.
Go Hit the Greens!
Junction City and the surrounding
areas are home to many great golf courses and putting greens.
Located in North Eugene, River Ridge Golf Complex
offers three different golf courses laid out on a portion
of the Ayres Family farm, homesteaded in 1851. The
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program facility has
over 120 species of trees among the more than 1200
planted since opening in 1988. Offers a 18 hole Par—
71, a 9 hole course and a Par 3 course. Book tee times
at 541-345-9160 or online at www.riverridgeor.com
Laurelwood Golf Course is a regulation 9-hole facility
owned by the City of Eugene and privately operated.
The hilly terrain and beautiful scenery make for a challenging game and peaceful walk. Our elevated greens
aren’t your typical up and down venue. The midsummer speed of these greens will give even the professional golfer a run for their money. Visit www.golflaurelwood.com for additional information and tee times.
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Local Events
What is happening in Junction City, OR?
Fiddler’Green is a 18-hole Par-3 golf course that’s a great place to practice your short game,
and its a lot of fun for the entire family. At a manageable 2378 yards, and a Par of 54, our flat
course makes for an easy walk. Reservations not needed or required. Clubs and pull carts are
available for rent. Go to www.fiddlersgreen.com or call 800-548-5500.
Diamond Woods Golf Course is located on 168 acres of beautiful Willamette Valley property,
running through the historic Applegate Trail region. It has a unique variety of holes with good
separation, while stretching out to over 7000 yards from the back tees. This is a course that
can be enjoyed by golfers of all levels.
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Local Events
Fall is a wonderful time of year to get
together with friends and family for
great food. With crisp fall days and
cool nights coming, a hearty meal will be
in order. So get those ovens going!
Cookie Lee
Lemon Roasted Veggies
1 lb potatoes, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
3 stalks celery 1/2” thick
1 medium fennel bulb, cut into wedges
5 small carrots, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
1 to 2 large onions, cut into wedges
1/4 cup of real lemon juice from concentrate
2 T of olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
Place all veggies on a roasting pan. Combine all remaining ingredients in
bowl. Drizzle over veggies, making sure to coat all over. Bake on 450 degrees
for 30 minutes.
Tip: Dr Oz says 2 cups of fresh, frozen or canned peaches (no sugar added)
twice a week is a great breast cancer fighter!
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Cookie’s Cookbook
Papaya & Yogurt
1/4 cup of shredded coconut
1 7 oz container of Greek yogurt
1 T. of honey
1 T. of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 lg papaya—halved lengthwise and
seeded
Spread coconut evenly over bottom of skillet, toast over medium heat. Toss until just golden for approximately 2 minutes. Let cool. In a medium bowl, whisk coconut, yogurt,
honey and lime juice. Slice papaya and serve with yogurt.
You can add more lime juice on top if you like. Yummy!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
2 bunches spinach, chilled
1 quart strawberries, chilled
Dressing
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp dried minced onions
1 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Mix and pour over salad just before serving
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Fruity Oatmeal
3 cups of orange juice
1 1/2 cups of old fashioned oats
1/2 cup raisins or chopped apricots
1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 cup of chunky cranberry sauce
In small saucepan, bring orange juice to a boil. Add all ingredients. Return to a boil, reduce heat. Cook 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Adding warmed milk when serving will
keep it warm.
Avocados on Toast
2 Hass avocados, ripe
2 T of extra virgin olive oil
2 T of fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and pepper
Halve avocadoes lengthwise, remove pit and skin. Slice into
wedges and place on platter. Drizzle with lemon juice, oil,
and pepper. Serve at room temperature. I like to toast baguette bread and serve with a side of soft cream cheese.
Tip: If you only need 1/2 of an avocado: Leave in the pit and
the skin on, squeeze on lemon juice, place in a baggie and put
in the refrigerator.
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Service by the Experts…
Bring your coach to the Country Coach factory for service because we have the experts to
handle all your coach repairs.
OEM Parts…
The only source for Country Coach OEM parts available! Now offering 10% off parts when you
schedule a service appointment.
RV Consignment Sales…
We have many lightly used Country Coach models including all
your favorites; Inspire, Allure, Intrigue, Magna, Affinity and
Prevost. All right here at the factory! Financing now available.
New Apparel…
Visit our apparel store at the factory or at http://
countrycoachwearables.promoshop.com for all of the latest
arrivals.
Country Coach Destinations Magazine…
Keep up to date with the latest quarterly edition of CC Destinations at http://destinations.countrycoach.com.
For all your motorhome needs, there is no place like home!
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