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2004 Inspire

Yahoo Message Number: 5222
Pictures, floorplan and specs on Company's web site.....somewhat a predicter of things to come in the rest of the line....like new projection TV replacing 42 inch plasma which was reportably creating too many warrenty claims. Of course, an option on the Inspire but probably standard on Mag and Affinity. Just a guess...no inside info...but if this coach retails in the low $200/s....should be a hugh boost to CC at the lower end of the high line market. Going to York Rally....and as usual...can't wait to see the new coaches.

Joe Cronin

2004 Inspire

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 6669
Pat, I had the opportunity to look over the 2004 Inspires on display at the Coming Home Rally in Eugene. They appear to be a very well thought out coach and the fit and finish also seem to be well done.
The 85" interior height is a nice feature for us tall folks or shorter people for that matter. Obviously to meet the price point of the low 200K's you will not be getting all the luxury you would get further up the food chain - more plastic vs wood for example. As with any first year product you may have more than the usual debugging to deal with. You may want to read the current issue of Motorhome magazine as the Inspire is the featured review.
Good Luck.

Best Regards,
Ed Knodle

2001 Allure 30613

2004 Inspire

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 24958
We have a 2004 Inspire. We would like to replace the existing plastic cabinets up front (TV area) with wood that matches the rest of our coach - similar to changes the factory made for 05 and newer years.
Also, would like to upgrade the poor performing rocker switches for interior lighting, slides, etc. used in 04. Has any other '04 Inspire owner tried to do these things? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 24961
We did it last year to our 04. Go throug Davis Cabinets in JC. It cost us $90 with the hardware and I installed it. Easy job just a little modification depending on the type of hinges used.

Steve

04 Inspire Da Vinci
#51168

"beach.bum06" wrote:

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 24969
Having custom wood cabinets made to replace the plastic cabinets might be very expensive. Perhaps a reasonable compromise would be to replace the plastic doors with wooden ones. Also, it is annoying enough when people bump their heads on the corner of the TV.
Probably would be worse if it were surrounded by wood instead of plastic. If you are going to do this, probably should consider replacing the tube TV with a flat one to get that 'head bumper' out of the way.

Have you checked with the factory to see if you can buy a set of 05 cabinets which would fit?

Allegedly, CC maintains an inventory of the materials used in the interior, so if you did do wood, you should be able to match it closely.

What is 'poor performing' about the switches aside from their height off the ground? The only problem I have with them is hitting them with my butt when I don't mean to. The switches are actually 2 parts. There is the actual switch, which is small (maybe 1.5" tall by 3/4" wide), and then the huge plastic cover which actuates the switch. I'd look into changing that cover first, as replacing the switches themselves would be tedious.

John 04 Inspire 51078

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We have a 2004 Inspire. We would like to replace the existing

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cabinets up front (TV area) with wood that matches the rest of our > coach - similar to changes the factory made for 05 and newer years.
Also, would like to upgrade the poor performing rocker switches for > interior lighting, slides, etc. used in 04. Has any other '04

Inspire

2004 Inspire

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34694
I have begun a search for a previously owned motorhome and looked at a 2004

Country Coach Inspire today. The coach has a 350 ISC Cummins, onan generator, 3 slides, awnings all around, Xantrex 2000 watt inverter.
We

found when driving the coach there is a vibration at about 65 mph.
The

vibration goes away going faster or slower. It feels like the tires may not

be balanced. Tires are Toyo and are original. Mileage on the coach is a

little over 12,000, which means this coach has done quite a bit of sitting

around. There are a few electrical problems: Oasis door awning will not

employ, Fantastic Fan inoperable with the lid open, buttons/switches next

to driver do not work, like the pedal adjustment, visors. The front air

conditioner (Coleman) is blowing warm air. The brakes seem good but squeak

very loudly. Fridge is a Norcold 4-door which we turned on but not in time

to see if it cools properly. Asking price is a little over $167,000. In

checking the online NADA guide this rig's average retail is in the $154,000
range.

What issues with the coach, engine, electrical should I be concerned about.

Of course dealer says they will fix everything (where have I heard that

before?). I guess what really concerns me the most is the elctrical part

especially the driver's side switches.

Thanks for any advice,

Judy, currently at Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort near Phoenix

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34695
Judy, I have an 03 Allure for sale that is a lot more coach than the 04 Inspire. You can find it on RVsellersonline as item 210015-1.

Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34697
Judy I to have a 2003 Allure with two slides for sale. Price is below the unit you described with many more upgrades, and no vibration. Unit is 36' and will go into almost all parks and campgrounds. Let me know if your are interested. There is nothing to fix on the unit, NOTHING!!

Thank you, Jim Spivey

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34699
Judy,

I have a 04 Inspire that I bought used with 9,000 miles in 2-06 for a litte less that they are asking for this coach. Some of the early 04's have a Holland IFS recall that you need to check on. You need to check the build date on those Toyo tires. My coach rolled out of the factory on 3-4-04 with Toyos that were built in 2-02. That other stuff sounds like things that just got let go and needs checking out. My door awning was the same way and was nothing but a set collar binding on the motor shaft. If you can turn it with the hand crank it's probably OK . I replaced some of those plastic rocker switches. CC sent me a box full of them. John is right, just the rockers not the switches. It's a real good driving coach, as easy as my new Toyota pickup. My wife drives it as good as I do.

Lewis

S Florida

Quote from: punch106

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34706
RUN AND RUN FAST. IF THE DEALER WAS REALLY INTERESTED IN SELLING THIS COACH, THEY WOULD HAVE ALREADY FIXED THE PROBLEMS AND THEY WOULD BE ASKING A REASONABLE PRICE. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS COACH HAS BEEN NEGLECTED AND PROBABLY NEVER HAD THE BUGS WORKED OUT OF IT.

KEVIN

05 INTRIGUE

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34709

We have a 2005 Inspire with more than double the mileage of the one you are looking at and NONE of the problems you found. With almost 30,000 miles and about 1 years of actual living the coach we have no current significant issues.
I would be suspect of a dealer that would put a coach with that many problems on the for sale lot as it makes me wonder about their real attitude towards customer satisfaction.

We had our tires trued and balanced - what a difference!

Bob Handren

'05 Country Coach Inspire 51178
'00 JGCL

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34716
Walt,

Your '03 Allure looks like a very nice coach, but looking at the list of features accompanying the photo, I see nothing that represents "a lot more coach" than an '04 Inspire, which has most, if not all, of the features you list.

In your opinion, what would we be getting for our money if we traded our '05 Inspire for an '05 Allure, assuming we could get a good deal?

Thanks.

Gary & Sandy Collins
'05 Inspire 51491

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #12 –
Yahoo Message Number: 34720
I'm not familiar with either of the coaches you mention. I was simply referring to the fact the 03 Allure is a more substantial coach than the 04 Inspires I've seen. The 03 Allure was rather unique as it is practically identical to the 03 Intrigue, and is built on a very substantial chassis. I didn't mean to demean yours or anyone else's coach, but was expressing my personal opinion as to comparability.

Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811

2004 Inspire

Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 58655

I have a 2004 Inspire Sienna #51071 and I bought it used in 2005 but did not get the file box. Kevin Waite has helped me collect all most of the manuals. I do not know where they put the wrench for the slides or the air compressor. I have the manual for the slides but not the air compressor. If any one with a 2004 Inspire Sienna can tell me I would appreciate it. By the way the air compressor is not under the drivers seat.

Ilene 2004 Inspire Sienna # 51071

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #14 –
Yahoo Message Number: 58656
Hi Ilene

I also have a 2004 Inspire and as far as I know a slide wrench was never furnished, It takes a 19mm socket and ratchet to move the slides manually .also the air compressor is engine mounted with air taps infront of the drivers wheel. These air taps are primarily used for emergency towing of the coach and also can be used to air up tires.I have the complete file so let me know which manuals you need

Jerry

2004 Inspire 51012

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #15 –
Yahoo Message Number: 58690

Hi Jerry,

Can you tell me where where the power transrer switch is and the surge protector is in the 2004 Inspire.

Ilene 2004 Inspire Sienna #51071

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #16 –
Yahoo Message Number: 58712
In the ds bay where your power cord is located - at least it is in mine!

Steve Brown

04' Inspire #51168

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #17 –
Yahoo Message Number: 58719

Thank you Steve I will check there. It is probably the only one I did not look at as I thought it just held the power cord and the pass through for storage.
Ilene 2004 Inspire Sienna #51071

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #18 –
Yahoo Message Number: 58749
Hi Ilene

I copied the only 2 manuals that I had, and they are each 2 pages, Surge Protector and Transfer Switch. send me your address off net and I will be happy to send them to you.

Jerry

2004 Inspire 51012

2004 Inspire

Reply #19 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77641
I'm looking at buying a 2004 Inspire coach and I need any and all feedback on this model. Is it a good model and what should I look for? Any issues I should be aware of?

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #20 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77642
Be sure to drive the unit being looked-at until you have a real feel for it's handling, Robert ~ we purchased an early unit in Pomona CA at a Rally soon after introduction and spent a year trying to improve the handling to no avail ~ checking front tire wear, talking to the current owner about handling is highly recommended; otherwise a very nice and comfortable unit outside of that one concern. Two years ago we saw our former unit and asked the owners @ that time about it's handling and they were 2nd owners after us, and were headed to Eugene to have more work done to improve handling. BUYER BEWARE!

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #21 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77646
You'll love that coach. I have a 2004 that I bought in Feb last year and its wonderful. There was a problem with one of the brackets that holds the air ride shocks in place. The weld broke loose and had to have it re-welded. You should check all the brackets just to make sure they are not cracked.



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Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #22 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77647
I have an ;04 Inspire and am curious as to what the asking price is.

George

'04 Inspire 51061

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #23 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77649
I have a late 04' Inspire (DaVinci) so I have all wood above the driver with the 05' upgrades and the Cummins engine. I bought it new in 2004 and have had no issues. There have been recalls so check those out. If you have any specific questions send me an email.

Steve #51168

Re: 2004 Inspire

Reply #24 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77650
I also have an 04 Inspire and have had none of the problems that others have had with the Inspire, I have no PTO and a steel radiator my Inspire is a low number, so it may have a mixture of other production line coach parts on it, The coach performs flawlessly and I love it..

Jerry

2004 Inspire 51012