Lets Have A Party - Country Coach Friendship Rally 2014

Today's the day, first day of rally fun--my FAVORITE week of the year, next to Christmas. It's the annual Country Coach Friends Inc Friendship Rally held very year just miles from where every Country Coach was originally built. This year, the Oregon Adventure August 4-8, 2014 at the Linn County Event Center, in Albany Oregon is packed with fun! Tonight they open with Illusions of Anderson, a neat guy who serves in the military AND has an amazing magic/illusion act. We'll close with Bernie and Red...Fun to laugh together!

What is this event? A Motorcoach rally. But More than that. It's a Family Reunion! Like when you go to the husband's family reunion and you meet up with cousins and extended family who all are "part of the family" but you had never had opportunity to bond with prior to this. THAT'S what happens at the annual FRIENDSHIP RALLY held by CCFI, an International FMCA Chapter of Country Coach Owners and other Brand Motorcoach Owners/Friends. RALLIES AND MEMBERSHIP ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO ALL BRANDS OF MOTORCOACH OWNERS

You pull into the rally and some of the friendliest men and women on the planet check you in and direct you to your parking space. You make your way to the Willamette Event Center Lobby where these Know It All Ladies, (No SERIOUSLY they know it all when it comes to this rally and its agenda for the week), get you registered and hand you a packet of key rally info.

Enjoy yummy treats and drinks to start the party right. WE DO LOVE TO EAT in this club.

Then you head over to the vendor area, a shoppers paradise...Need Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Cleaning products, Interior Renovation, Cabinetry updates, Fire extinguishers and more???? They will be there in force this year.

My favorite part is the people. The welcoming hugs, the updates on people's travels and lives, oh my it's such a great time of fellowship and friendship.

And the meeting rooms at this facility are top notch...sound, seating and a/v setup is great.

Seminars are NOT TO BE MISSED. Every single rally attendee notes they learned SOMETHING new about their coach and its systems....and there are fun vendor seminars, lifestyle seminars etc too.

So hey all my motorcoaching friends, this is my personal invitation to you:  If you didn't register for the entire event, give Jerry OConnor a call at 775-742-4627 and come in for a day or two! All you'll pay for is the meal and social hour costs on the day you come....what a deal.

LETS HAVE A PARTY THIS AUGUST 4-8, 2014 at the Linn County Event Center, Albany Oregon!

Service Specialists from the former Country Coach LLC...Here's where they work today!

Former CC, LLC COUNTRY COACH SERVICE SPECIALISTS

… Here’s Where They Are Today!

Formerly employed at the defunct Country Coach, LLC,

many CC service experts are still working in the industry!

Some of the best of the best service technicians are former service specialists from the days when Country Coach LLC was manufacturing Country Coach Motorcoaches. Many still work with in the industry.  Here are where some of them can be found.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

COUNTRY COACH CORPORATION. recently purchased by Winnebago which is building a west coast Winnebago service center, and will also service Country Coach models) Previously Owned by Ron Lee, it is located at the original Country Coach, LLC campus employing many former CC Service Specialists. Doug Beaudry, service manager, heads a service team, Andy Nunez, Arlene Barley,and more. Among former CC, LLC employees who worked in non-service areas: Tami and Terry Keeler, Tonya Buendia and David Diamond to name a few… 10% parts discount to all Country Coachers when service is scheduled…with intellectual property (IP) of former Country Coach, LLC Winnebago plans to ramp up motorhome production in Oregon, some of their Winnebago models and also Country Coach. Phone: 541-234-2167. Website: www.countrycoach.com (Junction City OR)

OREGON MOTORCOACH CENTER. Co-owned by Bob Lee (founder of the original Country Camper/Country Coach Inc) and son-in-law Pat Mason, OMC is being purchased by Matt Carr of Carr Industries. OMC employs many former Country Coach, LLC service specialists including Service Manager Jim Cooley and Parts Dept’s Steve Tucker.  Full motorcoach service and coach renovations. All RVs serviced. Extensive parts department.. 10% Member discount on parts. Phone: 541-762-1505. www.oregonmotorcoachcenter.com (Eugene, OR)

PREMIER RV SERVICES. Pre-owned Coach Sales, and Indoor Secure, Heated Storage. Co-owned by Louie Courtemanche and Gary Obermire offers a 10% Member discount on labor and first year free in CCFI Club for coach buyers. Former Country Coach, LLC service specialists David Rutherford, Dave Rousey, Timothy Lemon, Dave Blair and Tracy Woods (a Monaco Specialist). Parts specialist Kevin Kiscoan. Paint specialists Julio Patino and Steve Gottschling. Full Service (house and chassis work, interior renovations, electrical, fiberglass, paint, renovations and upgrades). Monaco service specialist on staff. Phone: 541-998-2640 (ofc), 541-953-6729 (Louie), 541-554-3997 (Gary). www.PremierRvServices.com; Email: premierrvstorage@gmail.com. (Junction City, OR)

Matt Carr, CARR INDUSTRIES, former cabinetry plant manager at CC, LLC, services include: cabinetry and countertops, full interior upgrades and remodels, storage enhancements, HD audio/video upgrades, tile/carpet/wood floors, countertop repair/replacements, SilverLeaf Electronics service, 12 volt/110 electrical repairs, appliance upgrades/replacements, window treatments and mobile service. 10% member discount. Matt purchased all cabinetry/counter surface materials at CC, LLC bankruptcy auction. Email: carr8118@msn.com. Phone: 541-968-1888. (Veneta, OR)*Also finalizing purchase of OMC in 2016.

Debbie Hollembaek, DLH Design, is former VP of Design at CC, LLC. DLH Design offers responsible interior design services for renovation projects, space planning, floorplan development, and more. 541-579-0910; www.dlhdesigner.com

Former CC, LLC service favorite, Eric Olstrom, master tech/owner of PREMIER MOTOR COACH SERVICES along with Joe Cartwright, offer a 10% discount to members. Free first year membership in CCFI to all motorcoach buyers. A great rally supporter with service and seminars. New location at I-10 & Exit 264 (Palo Verde) on south side of I-10 next to McDonald's. Phone: 520-225-8155. Web: www.premiermcs.com. (Tucson, AZ)

Bob Vinson of RCV CUSTOM COACH SERVICE is offers mobile RV services. He will travel to where the work is needed. Specializing in electrical issues but offers full range of motorcoach service. Resource parts at their website. Great Rally Supporter! 10% CCFI discount. Email: bob@rcvcustomcoach.com; Ph 541-870-6233. Web: www.rcvcustomcoach.com (Eugene, OR)

John Davis of JD RV SERVICES, provides technical support services, nationwide service center referrals and locator. Service on all brands of Highline RV’s; Parts and accessories; Chelsea PTO, Sauer-Danfoss, Eaton and custom built HYD components. CCFI members enjoy a 10% discount on parts and service. Phone: 541-306-6473; Email: jdrv1@yahoo.com; Web: jdrv1.com is a favorite Country Coach specialist and former CC, LLC service department employee. (LaPine, OR)

 

Doug Rutherford, former CC, LLC Service Director, is available at RV Glass Solutions, as is Lauri Freeman (former CC, LLC service parts) and Belina Wildung (former CC, LLC service office). Discount on windshield replacement/glass repair/service work through nationwide network. 10% club discount on labor. Phone: 888-777-6778. Web: www.rvglasssolutions.com (Eugene, OR)

 Butch Williams, former CC, LLC Service Team Member, is Service Manager at FOUNTAIN RV in Lakeland FL 10% discount to Country Coach Friends Inc members. Phone: 888-264-6523, 863-984-9764. Web: www.fountainrv.com. (Lakeland, FL)

Kevin Waite, K&M MOBILE RV REPAIR, LLC, is electrical and Mechanical Certified and a former Country Coach, LLC employee. Phone: 541-998-8132 (Hm); 541-953-6162 (Cell); Email: kvn.wt.7629@gmail.com. 10% member discount (Junction City, OR)

Hogan Mulgrave, a former CC service favorite, great in all areas of service, bus, electronics works outside the industry, but may still able to help some of his long time CC friends. Phone: 541-510-9223. (Eugene, OR)

Brian Vanderwalker, former CC, LLC manufacturing and electrical engineer, offers mobile service. Phone: 541-514-9000. (Indio, CA)

Dale Raymond, Phone: 541-337-8771 (former CC employee). (Indio, CA)

PARTS RESOURCES

Premier RV Services offers parts to Country Coach and other brand motorhome orders. Kevin Kiscoan has nearly a quarter century of experience in parts, technical customer support, and service on Country Coach Motorhomes... give a call at 541-998-2640, Monday through Friday, 9a-4p.www.PremierRVServices.com

Country Coach Corporation, 135 East First Avenue, Junction City, OR; offers a robust parts department which includes parts specifically fabricated for Country Coach motorhomes, all makes and models of Country Coaches and CC Bus Conversions. Call the Parts Department at 541-234-2167. Web: www.countrycoach.com. Email: dbeaudry@countrycoach.com

Oregon Motorcoach Center has a stockroom of 1000s of parts, many are CC proprietary or obsolete at other locations. If OMC doesn’t stock the part, their staff and wide range of industry contacts will source the part for you. For Parts call Steve Tucker, former CC, LLC Parts employee. Phone: 541-762-1505.Email: parts@oregonmotorcoachcenter.com; Website: www.oregonmotorcoachcenter.com

Country Coach Prevost owner Miles Circo bought pallets of Prevost parts and information specific to the Prevost Conversion during the CC, LLC auction. Mr Circo’s purchase totaled about 2000 pounds of files, drawings, parts and about 40 GB of computer files. He also obtained electronic parts and printed circuit boards that were used in the 60000 series (pre-2004) Prevosts. Mr. Circo obviously he intends to recoup his expenses in securing this information but he has stated this is not intended to be a business for him, but rather a service to fellow CC Prevost owners. Email: mcirco@hughes.net

NW RV Supply, with two locations in Eugene, OR, offers new, used, surplus and obsolete RV parts. They ship throughout the US and Canada. Extensive inventory of Monaco parts, too. Phone: 541-746-9092; 866-678-7467. Website: www.NorthwestRVSupply.com

This info is online at http://www.countrycoachfriendsincorporated.com

Many partners of Country Coach Friends Inc, a fast growing international chapter of Family Motor Coach Association,  offer great discounts on parts and/or services simply because you're a member of this great club.  

CCFI is a great resource serving as a liaison resource between its club members and these business friends. Membership in CCFI is open to all brands of motorcoach owners, Country Coach Owners as Full Members, and all other brand coach owners as Associate Members.  Call VP of Events/Promotion, Jerry OConnor at 775-742-4627, he'll be happy to offer a recommendation of one of the wonderful CCFI club business sponsors.