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Yahoo Message Number: 113010
Hello CC owners. We are Gerald and Vicki and we have recently purchased a 2006 Country Coach Inspire 360 Davinci. We love it. Picture is from White Sands National Park in New Mexico and is not snow. We would appreciate any information regarding suspension. Evidently we need to fix/upgrade ours. What do you recommend? Thank you so much.

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Yahoo Message Number: 113011
Well for the suspension I started with shocks
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=2051262&selected_year=2006

Then I had the comfort control valve installed
http://sourcerv.com/valves

Next, if you still have the old Norcold frig AKA Not-So-Cold torch, switch to something like the Samsung 18. WE had the Samsung 197 installed 4 years ago, works great.
Switch to all LED lights to help on battery power.
I replaced all the dash lights with LEDs so I could see them in the daylight. 19 bulbs all white because the dash is colored.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/boat-miniature-wedge-bulbs/74-led-bulb-1-smd-led-miniature-wedge-retrofit-rvb/2478/#tab/Overview

Look at something like the Silverleaf so you know what is going on with you motor. I had to high of oil pressure at start up, dash shoed 100psi Silverleaf 127psi. Problem bad oil pump, now 87psi at startup.
This is just a small list that may help get you going.
Congratulations on your new coach, looks great.
Floyd 2006 Inspire 51744

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Yahoo Message Number: 113012
We needed to replace bushings on our 2006 inspire, Kevin Waite was able to use the coach serial number to determine who built what in the suspension and get the parts sourced and shipped for us.

Michael
51748

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Yahoo Message Number: 113013
If you are a CCI member you should join us for upcoming rallies you will find a wealth of knowledge there. Also we have several Country Coach Regional groups you can join. Go to countrycoachclub.com and download CCI application
2006 Magna 6622

Gary Glenn
ServiceMaster by A-Town / Hi-Tech
325-665-4993

 

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Yahoo Message Number: 113108
Gerald & Vicki,
Welcome to the Country Coach Family.
Motor homing can be a wonderful way to explore this amazing country of ours.
However, it's vital that your coach is road ready.
I few critical issues your must attend to are the wet PTO spline kit, perhaps it's already been installed on your coach. Carry a spare anti sway bar mounting bracket as they do break occasionally, easy/quick fix if you have a spare. If you still have the original radiator in your coach keep a close eye on it as they are known to leak. If you have the original Norcold refrigerator they have been known to be a fire hazard. Norcold has settled a class action lawsuit for this issue. I have replaced my Norcold with a residential Samsung refrigerator. Norcold is paying me about $1000 over four years as my portion of the settlement. If you have fogged windows, I can recommend a great place to get them fixed.
Regarding your suspension and handling, I strongly suggest you take a trip up to Henderson's Lineup in Grants Pass, Oregon. They will take your coach out for an extensive road test evaluation, do a thorough inspection of your suspension and then make their recommendations.
When I first got my 2005 Inspire 330 the handling was quite poor. Over the years I have done much to correct the issues. My coach now handles very nicely.
Although I have ordered parts from Henderson's Lineup I have not taken my coach to them simply due to the distance from Dallas. Looking back, I probably would be ahead today if I had taken my coach to Henderson's to begin with.
Be prepared, as you will likely need to spend in excess of $1000 for needed upgrades,
I have done many updates & upgrades to my coach over the years that I would be happy to share with you if you would like.
Safe travels,
Ron Jacobs
2005 Inspire #51264