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Title: 1999 Allure For Sale
Post by: Classegent on October 06, 2010, 09:46:59 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 64206 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/64206)
I am selling my 1999 Allure which is in excellent condition with only 50,200 miles. I bought the coach new and have not been able to use it very much the last few years as I am the care giver for my 88 year old father. Pictures available by email.

Buddy Adkins
Allure #30323
Title: 1999 Allure
Post by: Classegent on October 09, 2010, 02:47:23 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 64279 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/64279)
Gary,

I am asking $59,900 for my 1999 Allure. Its in immaculate condition and only has 50,200 miles. Theres a 1999 Allure like mine on rvtrader for $68,000,so I think $59,900 ia a fair resonable price.

Buddy Adkins
Allure # 30323
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Ken Bea on October 10, 2010, 09:47:25 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 64311 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/64311)
Fair Price as I paid 90k a coulpe of years ago. Ken 99 Allure 30356 The good news they took off 42k for my oo truck and fiver.
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Oke Shannon on October 11, 2010, 11:07:37 am
Yahoo Message Number: 64319 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/64319)
We have a 2002 Magna, which is loaded. Bought in FL at Lazy Days. We're the only owner and are asking $139,000. If you know anyone interested, please let us know.

Thanks,

Oke & Linda Shannon
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Buddy Adkins on October 11, 2010, 01:36:18 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 64326 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/64326)

Ken,

Thanks for the reassurance. I thought $59,900 was fair. Especially with the condition my coach is in. I really don't want to sell it, but if I can't use it for an extended period of time someone else should enjoy the coach. Then I'll look at getting another coach once I no longer have to care for my father.

Buddy
Title: 1999 Allure
Post by: William on June 30, 2013, 08:11:49 am
Yahoo Message Number: 89077 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89077)
Jon,

My coach is a 99 Allure also. Drove it out of the factory in November of 98.
The control for the water heater is above the entry door in our coach. There is a gas shut off switch under the refrigerator at floor level, up is on and very easy to be turned off. With the switch in the up position, turn on a stove burner. If it lights, then you know that it has LP. On the water heater and refig, you may need to inspect for crud on the igniters. If you need more information, feel free to call me at 925 200 0591. We are in out 15th year of fulltiming in this coach and 185,00 miles .

Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: 1999 Allure
Post by: William on June 30, 2013, 08:12:14 am
Yahoo Message Number: 89078 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89078)
Jon,

My coach is a 99 Allure also. Drove it out of the factory in November of 98.
The control for the water heater is above the entry door in our coach. There is a gas shut off switch under the refrigerator at floor level, up is on and very easy to be turned off. With the switch in the up position, turn on a stove burner. If it lights, then you know that it has LP. On the water heater and refig, you may need to inspect for crud on the igniters. If you need more information, feel free to call me at 925 200 0591. We are in out 15th year of fulltiming in this coach and 185,00 miles .

Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Jons121301 on June 30, 2013, 10:53:36 am
Yahoo Message Number: 89089 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89089)
Bill,

Thank you so much. I am so glad you have the same model and have owned it so long. This is #30367. Sticker left of the door say's "Country Coach 25th Anniversary"? Is this on yours, would this coach be any different due to 25th Anniversary Sticker?
I did get the Water Heater to Lite, took wire to the Igniter off and back on several times. So kit does come on now, but the Pressure Relief Valve weeps, there is a sticker in the compartment saying, "If relief valve weeps consult manual before replacing?
The dash AC doesn't blow very cold at all, I am looking for the Low Pressure Valve on the refrigerant line and haven't found it, I see the High Pressure Valve right at the compressor on in the engine compartment bot no low pressure valve?
Manufacturers Sticker is here http://cranetech101.com/CC_Allure/Country%20Coach%20Manufacturer%20Sticker.jpg (http://cranetech101.com/CC_Allure/Country%20Coach%20Manufacturer%20Sticker.jpg)
Jon
Title: 1999 Allure
Post by: Mikebrez on January 21, 2014, 05:13:27 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93477 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93477)
I'm trying to go look at a 99 Allure but so far with schedule issues and now snow it's not going to happen for awhile. The owner doesn't know if it's a solid axel or ifs. I know they switched in 2000 to the ifs. He purchased this 99 in 2000. Is it possible it sits on a ifs chassis? How big of a deal is the solid axel vrs ifs. What would be a fair price to offer. He said he has owned it since new and has all service records and is in excellent shape in and out. It's 40ft with one slide and has 50k miles. Not sure on the date code on tires or condition of batteries. Is the solid axel a deal breaker? Thanks Mike
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: J Barrie Boas on January 21, 2014, 05:30:29 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93478 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93478)
Mike: If its a Gillig Chasis it is probably a solid axel. I have a Gillig with a solid axel an don't see it as a deal breaker. My tires wear even and I have no problem with the axel. Gillig is a good chassis' Barrie Boas 94 Concept 5111

Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Allure012000 on January 21, 2014, 05:55:37 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93479 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93479)
Mike, I owned a 1999 Allure prior to my 2003, the 99' is a straight axel.

Thanks, Mike 03 Allure 1st Ave. #30898
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Tom Fisher_01 on January 21, 2014, 06:08:51 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93480 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93480)
Do all straight axles necessarily have a harsher ride? If not, I would suspect that it would be an advantage since it would/could be a much simpler and lower maintenance system.

Tom Fisher

CC Shopper & WannaBe
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Thomas W Insall Jr on January 21, 2014, 06:10:53 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93481 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93481)
A 99 Allure has a CC Dynomax chassis built at the factory. TWI 98 Allure 30255
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: J Barrie Boas on January 21, 2014, 07:24:48 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93482 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93482)
No harsh ride, it is air ride! Barrie Boas 94 Concept 5111

Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: DavidW on January 21, 2014, 09:30:57 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93489 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93489)
Hi I own a 1999 40ft single slide Allure #30349, it is a solid axle dynamax chassis manufactured by country coach. I have had many comments from mainly Monaco owners regarding the superb ride. On the downside published turn radius for 360 is 70ft and I think it greater than that. Tires wear great, never have felt a need for alignment, great handling other than tight spaces. I run 280-80 r 22.5 load range j michelin tires and must dump all air to get into my hangar, never a tire scrape, or problem. Great coach for cold weather (I live in Alaska and will usually spend time in Fairbanks during winter -40 with no freezing problems as long as furnace (forced air suburban) is operating. Paid 70k for it 4 years ago with 11000 miles and now at 54000 with a new lift pump as only repair, ulsd fuel,. hope this helps.

David White 99 Allure#30349
Title: 1999 Allure
Post by: Mikebrez on March 25, 2014, 12:20:08 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94589 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94589)
Can anyone with a 99 Allue tell me how the exterior is holding up. Do they oxidize or get chalky? How about black streaks down the sides.
Title: 1999 Allure
Post by: Mikebrez on March 25, 2014, 12:29:17 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94592 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94592)
Can anyone with a 1999 Allure tell how the exterior sides are holding up. Do they chalk or oxidize? Any black streaks coming down from roof. Do they hold a good shine? What do you do to keep up the shine yearly. I know this will vary from being in or outside and possibly part of country.
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Nathan Blackwell on March 25, 2014, 06:29:15 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94595 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94595)
Have a 98 and its in excellent condition, shines like new. Has a barn life when not in use.
Nate
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 25, 2014, 07:35:37 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94596 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94596)
Have a 99 Allure that I drove out of the factory and it has been lived in full time, so is always out in the open. It was a pain to keep it looking good as the oxidation would always return after a month or so.
The roof was the worst as the white streaks kept coming. 2 1/2 years ago, I put ZEP wet floor look on the whole coach------problem solved. Great shine and easy to keep. Coach now has 191,000+ miles.

Bill Dane 30326


On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:29 AM, Nathan Blackwell wrote:

Have a 98 and its in excellent condition, shines like new. Has a barn life when not in use.
Nate



Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 25, 2014, 07:47:25 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94597 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94597)
Have a 99 Allure that I drove out of the factory and have lived in it full time since. After a few years in the sun, the oxidation became a problem, had to wax it 4 or 5 times a year. White streaks from the roof was the hardest to keep clean 2 1/2 years ago I put ZET wet floor look [from Home Depo] on the whole coach and now the coach looks great and easy to keep clean. Coach now has 191,000+ miles

Bill Dane 30326


On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:29 AM, Nathan Blackwell wrote:

Have a 98 and its in excellent condition, shines like new. Has a barn life when not in use.
Nate



Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Nathan Blackwell on March 25, 2014, 07:51:55 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94598 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94598)
Bill 191k miles that is awesome. What has been your biggest expense/repair in powertrain? Sorry to hijack thread.
Thanks

Nate 98 Allure
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 25, 2014, 09:52:03 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94600 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94600)
Nate,

Thank goodness, the coach has NEVER left us on the side of the road. Had to replace the exhaust manifold once , it broke in half, and the lift pump had to be replaced a few years after the change in the fuel formula. I am a DIY and lube the U-joints once a month and the zerts ever other month. Had my 80th birthday in Jan and task get a little harder. The ZEP has made my job a lot easier. Hope you are enjoying you rig.
Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326


On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:52 AM, Nathan Blackwell wrote:

Bill 191k miles that is awesome. What has been your biggest expense/repair in powertrain? Sorry to hijack thread.
Thanks

Nate 98 Allure



Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Nathan Blackwell on March 25, 2014, 10:03:22 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94602 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94602)
Happy late Bday! Its really cool that you have have used your Allure to its full potential and its good to know you have had little problems with your rig. Ours has 50k miles and its used for the yearly family trips and football tailgating. The thing looks new.

Your task may take a little longer but I bet they still get done right!

Thanks

Nate 98 Allure
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Scott Phillips on March 25, 2014, 11:56:11 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94605 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94605)
Hello Bill:

I am on several other groups and I have heard about using mop & glo on the fiberglass white part of the roof, but everyone I have spoken with says not to use it on the side panels. Do you have any experience with using mop & glo? Do you get your ZEP at HD/Lowes?

Thanks, Scott

2006 HR Endeavor. (looking at Country Coach)
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: David Strain on March 25, 2014, 12:59:26 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94607 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94607)
Not only should you not use it one the side panels, if you use it on the roof, you have to be very careful not to let any run down the side or it will leave a streak you can't get off. Speaking from experience.

--

Dave Strain 96 Intrique
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 25, 2014, 03:11:27 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94608 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94608)
Scott,

ZEP Wet -Look is Acrylic based with leveling agent, not a wax. Got it at HD, it comes in a blue gallon container and cost app. $25.00. I used about 3/4 gallon for the whole coach. Started off to do just the roof, it looked so good, thought why not the front as it is do hard to debug [ is that a work? ]. Long story short---did the back cap--looked, then both sided. Now bugs just wipe odd the front. Remember that this is on a rig that has jell coat but was nor clear coated.
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 25, 2014, 03:24:39 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94609 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94609)
Senior moment-----forgot to sigh off.

Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Scott Phillips on March 25, 2014, 04:26:10 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94613 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94613)
Thanks that would be the difference. Most of the newer coaches are Gel coated, don't know that I would try it on Gel Coat.

Thanks for the info.

Scott & Debbie Phillips

2006 Endeavor & 2005 Jeep Liberty Toad.
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 25, 2014, 06:40:55 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94617 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94617)

Bad wording on my part. Gel [not jell] coating is what is on the 99 Allure. After that the Gel coating had a clear coat also, so I understand. It is my understanding that none of the roof was clear coated, so it will start do oxidize over a period of time and seen as white streaks down the side. Trying to type and visit is not my strong point as you can see.

Bill Dane

99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Robert Ross on March 26, 2014, 11:00:02 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94626 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94626)
Mine is an 03 allure 40 foot. Do I have Gel or Clear ?
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 26, 2014, 11:35:27 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94629 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94629)
Bob,

The best that I can remember [which is scary] , from 2000 on the Allure came with a full body clear coat, except for the roof. The ZEP wet floor look on the root took care of the oxidized white streaks running down the side.

Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: D Decourcy on March 26, 2014, 12:37:35 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94632 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94632)
I have used Zep Wet Look on the rear cap gel coat of my rig.
First I removed all the peeling clear coat that covered gel coat (not paint base coat).

Then, I cleaned all stains and dirt from the gel coat.
I applied 5 coats of Zep using a wrung out microfiber cloth to avoid drips. With 10 minutes between applications this took about an hour and a half.
The Zep has been on the rig for about one year. It matches the shine of the adjacent clear coated areas.
But..the surface is more rough to the touch than the Clear Coat surface. I will add a maintenance coat this spring.
I had not thought of sealing the roof. My roof has treaded paths down each side which might make application difficult except in the center of the roof.
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: D Decourcy on March 26, 2014, 12:38:32 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94633 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94633)
Sorry. My post about the Zep a minute ago was for a 1995 Magna.
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Scott Jones on March 26, 2014, 01:31:51 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94635 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94635)
Bill,

Did you strip off the old wax before applying the Zep? Thanks!
Scott Jones, 2004 Allure # 31094 33'
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 26, 2014, 04:30:35 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94639 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94639)
Scott,

The first and last time I waxed the roof, the job almost killed my knees. After that I would go on the roof with a sponge mop , a bucket of water with Dawn and towels that I put under my feet. Much easier. I also have 4 solar panels so they make less area to clean. But you do need to remove old wax and oxidation. When the roof looks good to you, start the ZEP. I used a Swiffer with a micro cloth covering it. ZEP makes large spray bottle that I used to put liquid on the Swiffer. You will want to put on 4 or 5 thin coats. After the 1st coat has been applied, you may wonder what you have done ! Each coat after that keeps looking better. It has been 2 1/2 years, so need to put another coat or 2 on the roof.
Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Don Seager on March 27, 2014, 09:43:38 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94642 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94642)
Both Bob. A 2003 Allure is a full body painted coach. The painted areas are clear coated like any automotive paint job these days. The fiberglass roof mat has a gel-coated surface. Usually gel-coat is applied and cured by the manufacturer as part of the molding process. it can be purchased and applied after the fact but should not be applied over painted surfaces. On earlier partially painted coaches the unpainted areas expose the gel-coated fiberglass.

Don Seager
Former CC Owner
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Bobrobertross on March 29, 2014, 04:04:00 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94655 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94655)
I have an 03 allure, I believe mine is base coat / clear coat. Would Zep wet floor work on that, I see yours is a little older, is it gel coat or base/clear? Have you ever heard of anyone doing in on base/clear?

Thanks
Bob
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 29, 2014, 11:23:16 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94671 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94671)
Bob,

All the reports that I have read is just over non clear coated. The striping on my rig is paint with clear coat from the factory and I did put ZEP on it and in 2 1/2 years have not had any trouble with it. You can put ZEP on the roof as it was not painter or clear coated. I do not have white streaks running down the sides any more. Now if I could get the Arizona dust and now the Alabama tree pollen to stay off the roof!
Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Don Seager on March 30, 2014, 10:10:07 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94679 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94679)
Bill,

The white streaking is caused by the powdery film that is oxidation of the gel-coat finish applied to the fiberglass roof mat. The surface oxidizes when exposed to UV rays and then the rain runs it over the sides of the coach. There are many favorite applications to slow the oxidation process. One favorite for a while was Formula 303 (don't rely on my memory but that is close) which is a UV screen. That is all it does. The problem with it is that it is very effective but only lasts a few months. Others used various waxes which likewise work for a while but don't last all that long. Another one is Bus-Kote (again don't rely on my accuracy here) that is a much heavier product but I am not very familiar with it.
Everyone will shriek with horror when they hear what I finally did that stopped the white streaks. I simply stopped washing the roof. It took a while but eventually the layer of dirt and grime acted as a great protective coating shielding the gel-coat from UV and sure was easy to apply and cheap. I was never able to detect any damage to the roof after 8 years of owning the coach. Who sees up there anyway. Note: I am not offering this idea as a recommendation. We were full timers and I got sick of the constant care. We did not have the luxury of a garage facility.

Don Seager
Former CC Owner
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on March 30, 2014, 11:05:11 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94697 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94697)
Don,

That was a novel approach for solving the white streaking problem. Afraid my solar system would rebel with that much grim on them. As you know, they demand to be in the sun and that exposure gave me the gift of oxidation. Now if I could just have found a way to never be in rain!
Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Don Seager on April 01, 2014, 10:43:16 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94710 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94710)
Well Bill all you have to clean is the solar panels not the whole roof. Just joking, I know that leaving the roof grimy is not going to happen with most coach owners. I didn't either for a number of years.

Being full timers for 11 years I often try to pass on some time saving hints but seldom get much acceptance. One of the best things I ever did was to apply a product call Sun Block For Tires. It is a UV protective latex based paint that is painted on the exposed sidewalls. It lasts 5 years and eliminates the tire covers and messy short lived UV spray-on tire treatment. Unlike the spray-on treatments it provides a low luster finish that looks much like a new set of tires and continues to provide that look. The tire side walls are easily cleaned. The product's biggest customers are several branches of the military that use it on their vehicles particularly those deployed in desert areas. The tires need to be well cleaned before applying and you must not apply a second coat. That will cause it to flake off. Hopefully that fact has now been added to the direction. It helps if you are good at striking a line with a paint brush and don't use a cheap brush. If you are not then you can mask off the rims but being circular that adds a significant amount of time but worth it in the end. I believe Camping World still carries the product. I can't figure out why it is not more popular.

Another trick involved our Hydrohot unit. In our 2004 Allure it was mounted sideways in a bay of its own. Access to the working parts was through one end and that was so tight that seeing in there let alone doing anything was next to impossible. One time a number of years ago Roger Berke was at Perry Georgia. I was fairly close by so he came over to do some work on my unit. He also was bothered by the close quarters so he went and got his Dermel tool and we cut the side panel at the bottom edge back to the vicinity of the boiler unit. We then cut the panel down the side to meet the end of the bottom cut. That allowed a big piece of the side panel to be removed. What a difference. We then temporarily formed a hinge with duct tape at the back of the cut out piece and stuck it back in place. Eventually I planned on replacing the duct tape with hinges but never got around to it. The duct tape held until I got rid of the coach. The whole thing made access to work on the HydroHot almost a pleasure. Roger, an AquaHot tech, told me that the outside case is not needed at all and more window dressing than anything else.

Just a couple of hints that saved me a lot of time and effort along the way.

Don Seager

Former CC Owner
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Drojard on April 01, 2014, 03:08:06 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94712 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94712)
I have tried to respond to this and other posts but somehow, my computer wants to stick a none Yahoo email address, not acceptable to the forums, and I haven't found away around it, so trying another way to post.

I have a 2003 Allure that had oxide streaks down the side of the RV every time it rained or had heavy dew. Being a long time boater I painted the roof a year ago with Interlux Bright Sides white boat paint. I mixed a non skid additive used for decks but added about 1/4 the amount recommended. The non skid was added because in the morning, the roof is wet with dew and it is usually hot when I am work on the roof and the sweat that drips off is quite slippery when I step on it.

First, I cleaned the roof per the instructions, then masked off the area around the outside to the clear paint line at the top of the coach and areas where the skylights and other penetrations are located. I then painted it one coat with a brush and it turned out very well, even though few will ever see it. I no longer have any oxide streaks down the side of the coach and I do not expect any future maintenance. The paint holds up well on boats totally exposed long term to the sun. Interlux makes a 2 part paint for boats which is more expensive and better, especially for boat decks and hull sides where it receives heavy traffic on the decks, or where the hull rubs up against the dock. This is certainly not required for a RV roof. I doubt I took more than 6 hours to do the whole job and was done for well under $100.

After a year, I have no more oxide streaks, the roof cleans very easily, and the best part is that it is far more safe than before as I no longer have any slipping issues when it is wet. The paint and non skid additive can be purchased at almost any marine store including West Marine. I don't expect that I will have to do any paint related maintenance with the only future roof maintenance being normal caulk repairs for penetrations and the occasional cleaning from debris from trees and birds.

Dennis

2003 Allure #30884
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on April 01, 2014, 11:09:09 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94720 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94720)
Don,

Will have to look into the Sun Block for tires as I now do the 303 route at least once a month. I raced sports cars on road courses for 33 years. If we needed to paint a rim with tire mounted, we put about a 2 inch strip of grease on the tire , painted the rim, then took the grease off. So it would seem feasible to put grease on the rim to put Sun Block on the tires.

Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: William Dane on April 01, 2014, 11:16:38 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94721 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94721)
Hay Dennis,

Glad you found a way to post, I also have had problems in the past. Sounds as though you have solved the white streak problem with your coach, using a different approach.. Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: D Decourcy on April 02, 2014, 12:07:40 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94728 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94728)
Dennis, did you apply their primer product to the gelcoat before using the Interlux one-part?
Does your non-slip additive tend to "capture" more dirt etc. than a smooth surface does on your roof?

Thanks for any additional info.
Dean

'95 Magna 5280
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Drojard on April 04, 2014, 08:18:49 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94776 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94776)
I'm sorry for the late response but haven't had a chance to look at emails for a few days. Regarding a primer, non was required on the paint I used when applying over fiberglass. I did their recommended cleaning prior to painting and I lightly wet sanded the surface as part of the process.

The roof is not noticeably dirtier and does not snag more debris because of the non skid additive. I used much less than what was called for as it's not like I am on a boat with a pitching deck. The roof is much safer to walk on and as I noted, I don't expect to have to do more maintenance except for the normal cleaning and caulking repairs.
Dennis

2003 Allure 30884
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Barneyg5 on April 04, 2014, 10:53:19 am
Yahoo Message Number: 94779 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94779)
Hi Dennis,

Can you give us an idea how much of the paint you used to cover your roof?

Thanks,
Barney

07 Inspire 52059
Title: Re: 1999 Allure
Post by: Drojard on April 04, 2014, 08:43:57 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 94797 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/94797)
I have been unable to reply to the group in a normal fashion as for some reason, I can not respond with my yahoo email address. So I am using the post feature which works.

Regarding how much paint I used on the roof of the RV, it was 1 1/3 quarts for the 36 ft Allure. It is fairly expensive paint running about $45/quart. Just follow the directions for the preparation, add some non skid additive and paint the roof. You should never have fiberglass oxide running down the sides of the coach again.
Dennis

2003 36 ft. Allure #30884