Dealing with the Foggy Motorhome Windows Issue?

Do you have an ugly black seal dangling between your double pane windows? Or, are your Windows Fogged?  This fogging happens when the seal on the double pane fails and moisture gets between the two panes causing the fog.

Seals can fail for many reasons. In the case with many Country Coach and other brand motorhomes, they may have fogging issues due to a particular window manufacturer's (Se-Gi) faulty window seal design for a period of time. It can also possibly be caused by people adding window tints, or when storing, putting the reflective material in the windows to keep the heat out which may possibly trap the heat between the window and damages the seal. 

However you came to have this issue, Premier RV Services, Junction City, Oregon is one fantastic resource for a fix for this foggy window issue.  Premier RV removes the windows, takes them apart, cleans, reseals, and installs them. It is a labor intensive process but at Premier in Junction City, OR they have an outstanding technician who is very adept at addressing this service issue.

(If replacing a particular fogged window is a more feasible solution, they have great glass resources to handle that as well.)

You may wish to contact Premier RV Services in Junction City, Oregon for a quote should you have need of these services.  Office Telephone: 541-998-2640, or 541-554-3997 (Gary Obermire’s cell). Website: www.PremierRVServices.com

Country Coach Dryer Vent Potential Issue

Dryer Vent Potential Issue

Dryer Vent Potential Issue in Intrigue, Magna and Affiinity model dryer vents

as shared by Damon Rapozo

“…Brian Vandewalker [service technician] has noticed on some Intrigue, Magna, and Affinity models that the dryer vent is separating from the sidewall. Once this happens it allows water to enter the sidewalls...

 The factory originally glued in the vent. Since the sidewall expands and contracts at a different rate than the ABS plastic on your dryer vent, it works its way loose and can start to allow water in the sidewall.

The fix recommended is to remove the vent, clean everything really good, then use the casting holes on the back side of the dryer vent as mounting holes. Drill out those casting marks, then screw the vent to the sidewall. Finish it off with a good sealant... Next time you are in for service at your favorite service center, you might ask them to examine your dryer vent…” –Damon Rapozo

Converting Motorhome Dry Spline PTO to Wet Spline PTO

Oregon Motorcoach Center’s Jim Cooley addresses the topic of

Converting Motorhome Dry Spline PTO to Wet Spline

“How Do I Know if I Need to Convert My Motorhome’s Dry Spline PTO to Wet Spline PTO?”  The owner of a 2009 Allure 38 foot motorcoach told me that all Country Coaches had a serious PTO (Power Take Off) transmission issue and that there was supposed to be a recall. The recall never happened due to the company shutting down. I have a 2008 Founders Edition Allure 43 footer with a 425 HP Cat engine. I had never heard of this issue or recall. Does my unit has such a recall problem? How do I go about getting it fixed?

Converting the dry spline PTO to a wet spline PTO is without a doubt one of the most frequent updates we do. Country Coach did initiate a recall campaign to correct these, but the only models on the recall list were Affinity and Magna lines. In reality, the updates are needed on Intrigues, Allures, Inspires and Tributes, too. (The Tributes that need the updates are the ones with the side mounted radiator.)

The problem is not a transmission issue, but rather the actual Chelsea PTO that is mounted on the transmission. This PTO drives the hydraulic pump which in turn controls the engine cooling fan and many times the power steering.

The affected coaches start at around the 2004 model year, roughly. When damage occurs, it is the hydraulic pump that is damaged. Damage may occur on coaches with as little as 18,000 miles and some coaches with as much as 50,000 miles not have any signs of wear. It depends on how the original installation was greased by the installer.

To determine if you have the issue, look at the passenger side of the Allison Transmission. Look for the red housing that will be mounted to the side of the transmission. To the right of the PTO is the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump will either be aluminum in color or it will be blue. To the left of the PTO you will find a hose. If this hose is connected at the PTO housing to an elbow and not a ‘T’ fitting, you need the update.

If you are not certain what to look for, give us a call and we would be happy to assist. Without repair there is the risk of the hydraulic pump going out. These pumps are quite expensive and lead time is about 8 – 10 weeks to get them. Oregon Motorcoach Center has parts in stock for these conversions.  

Telephone: 541-762-1505

www.oregonmotorcoachcenter.com

Slide Out Mechanism Issue and Bay Door Delamination Issue

A Couple Motorhome Owners Technical Questions & Answers

 by Premier RV Services, Junction City OR  Website: www.premierrvservices.com

These are questions from Country Coach owners. The issues, however, are common to all motorhomes, not just the Country Coach brand.

Slide out Mechanism Question

Question:  I have a 2003 Country Coach Allure triple slide, with a galley X-slide.  When the slide goes in and out the water lines, drain, and electric wires move in and out as the slide moves. They slide across the tile floor on an angle as the slide moves. I heard a rattle under the cabinet, so I opened the small cover under the sink to expose part of the below area, and found a shroud type of metal cover, that looks like at one time it was attached to the wires for rubbing protection, as the slide moves the hoses and cables in or out.  It was lying on the floor near the outside frame, and not attached to anything.  I assume that at one time it may have been cable tied to the group of wires and pipes, to avoid them rubbing on the bottom floor, or the top to protect from rubbing on the bottom of the cabinet.  I'm not sure if there is anyone at your facility who might know where it might have been attached.  It looks like a piece of aluminum shaped like a gutter for a house, and is approximately 2 feet long, there are no holes in it, so I think possibly it was cable tied to the hoses and wires, on top, or bottom, or side. There was some dust bunnies on the inside of it, but only on one side, so perhaps it should be either attached to the front or rear of the cables and hoses.  

Answer:  You are correct. The piece you are speaking of is the support slide for the plumbing and wiring. It does travel with the plumbing and wiring as the room moves in and out. This piece will need to be reinstalled so the plumbing and wiring again move smoothly with room operation. We can certainly take care of that repair for you, if you wish to bring the coach in. Just give us a call at 541-998-2640.

Bay Door Delamination

Question:   I have a question on my 2007 Intrigue-- a couple of the bay doors seem to be delaminating. Since there is foam inside how is this to be fixed?

Answer:  You can address this problem by:

1) Removing back ABS panel from bay door and cleaning surfaces.

2) Then apply StayBon or Elmer's Ultimate adhesive to both surfaces. 

3) Clamp pieces back together. Be careful with the clamps so as not to damage the paint.

Premier can handle this repair for you if you wish. For all of your motorcoach needs, or if you have a highline well-maintained motorhome you wish to consign, give a call at 541-998-2640.

www.PremierRVServices.com