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Yahoo Message Number: 112537
HI gang. I am looking to have my coach serviced for next season. House and chassis. This is my first season of rving. I love it!!
Here is my dilemma. I live in new Jersey and I can't find a facility to service both. Some flat out don't work on diesel coaches. I need to be in Florida mid November for business, and I thought of driving coach down, have it serviced, and find a storage place to avoid New Jersey winter, as my carport set up did not get done this year.
My search led me to lazy days, in tampa being they are all in one, but researching them, I'm a little nervous. Basically I have no idea who I can trust, no matter where in the country they are. Of course I would love to come out west to junction city, but 2500+ miles later, it's not an option at this point. Can anyone share any thoughts please?

Dave 04 intrigue ovation

P.'s the former owner took good care of coach, and it doesn't need any large items, but it is ready for annual service. IMHO

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Yahoo Message Number: 112538
Dave....
Here's my opinion for what it's worth to you.

DO NOT drive your coach all the way to Florida just to get it serviced.

Not sure what engine is in your coach but if it is a CAT or CUMMINS, find you closest dealer and get it serviced there.

Find an RV dealer.....any kind...and make an appointment to get your coach winterized.

Find a storage unit or buy a cover for it if you don't want it sitting outside during the winter.

Don't SWEAT the small stuff. It's all good.

DO NOT GO TO LAZY DAYS UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY THRU THE NOSE FOR EVERYTHING THEY DO FOR YOU. 8)

D Jean
CC81072

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Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112540
I took mine to a local Cummings facility. They do everything there. I'm sure there is one in NJ. Look them up on line.

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Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112542
The response from David and Jean Lawrence who suggested that you find local folks to work on your coach is a good piece of advice. We have been very happy with having found ten years ago a wonderful RV repair fellow who works on the coach and not the engine. We have that fellow here in MN and one in Traverse City, MI. The MI repairman is part of a four man team who spend the winter in Fort Myers area too.

In addition, we have an I-State truck selling and repair facility near us that we use for all of our engine work. We had one of the best chassis repair, alignment and tire and air bags person in the northern Twin Cities of MN, but he's retired. We don't know where to go next for all of that. Lee Z. appreciated this fellow too.

Also, we have had some work done at LazyDays at first because we bought the coach there and were part of the Crown Club so got to stay in the lovely Crown Club campground and felt the service was first rate. We aren't sure of course, but we have not thought each time we were there for repairs that we paid much more than other places. We also had them replace 3-4 years ago our front one piece windshield as well as that smaller window by the rider and clean the driver's window. Insurance paid for the big window and small window and we paid for the cleaning of the other one. That price seemed about right too. We know there have been many folks who feel they are overcharged there too, but we don't think we have been. Who knows!

Wishing you good luck in all of this!!!

Mary and Mike Frederick
06 Inspire 51784

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112543
Hi Gang;
Well, I found a facility that services chassis and checks the house. (they are not a country coach specialty place) The costs are reasonable. The shop is 30 minutes from home, so that is a plus. I really had a bad feeling about the lazy days. (not trying to start any trouble with those of you that love them). Thanks for the advice and the nudge to look locally.

Dave

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Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112544
Buddy Gregg in Knoxville has been very helpful at all levels over the years with ours. I would recommend them.

Jeff Thurston
2003 42ft Intrigue

11630

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Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112546
Jock....Butch is no longer with Fountain RV. Tech turnover is high there.
D Jean
CC81072

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Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112547
Fountain RV in Florida would be good, notwithstanding Butch Williams leaving... Hopefully Butch left a good operation there.

2006 Magna Rembrandt C13
2016 Jeep GC toad

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Reply #12 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112552
I understand that Butch is no longer at Fountain RV. I was not impressed by the rest of the crew in 2016.

David's
06 Intrigue 11993

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Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112555
Dave, any Speedco on the highway will do the job for you. None near you in NJ but the is one on IH 95 in NC on the way to FL.

Good luck.

George in Birmingham
'03 Magna 6298
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298

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Reply #17 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112559

I use
D&M Diesel Repair, Inc.          
440 Whitesville Rd.
      Jackson,      NJ      08527   
(732) 364-1411
they check my rig top to bottom and are very good..
Jerry Moore

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Reply #19 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112561
Rich:

Hey thanks a lot Rich. LMAO... I will be visiting with Butch here in Oregon on the 3rd.

Kevin Waite
541-953-6162 (Cell)
kvn.wt.7629@...

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Reply #21 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112563
Fountain RV in Lakeland is our "go to" CC shop on the East Coast. Their "CC Guru" Butch Williams has now left, but his replacement AJ is an excellent tech who also knows CC's inside and out. I would still go to them. I've been to LazyDays in Tampa. They've got an amazing facility, but their service shop has literally dozens of bays and a huge staff which services anything that rolls. If you're into that, go for it. But I want to talk directly to MY mechanic about the service on MY Coach, and you just can't do that at a factory like Lazy Days...

On a related note: I was once advised not to simply tell ANY shop to just "do everything that's needed". And I've since learned how true that is. It's up to YOU, the owner to know enough about your Coach to know what's needed, and to tell the shop what you want done. If you just tell them "do an annual" I'd bet money you won't get the air dryer serviced, or the PTO, and you'll have no idea whether they might have changed out coolant, hydraulic fluid, tranny fluid, or even checked any of those. If you want to go down the road knowing your Coach is truly "ready to roll", you'd better find out what that entails.

Don Hutchins
'08 Allure #31613
Don Hutchins
'08 Allure 470 #31613
40' w/tag, Cat C-9 & Cat tranny

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Reply #22 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112564
And Brunswick Georgia. I have used Speedo for our annual LOF/generator service since 2004. They just raised the penny service real high so that might be semi-annual for me now. And that will be mostly because of the fuel filter. Hate changing that thing.

Ken
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Speedco Lube Service

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Yahoo Message Number: 112565
I have use various Speedco for years, and probably still will. Last time was a few months ago at the one in Duncan, SC. They have raised their prices substantially. Last time for coach and Onan LOF was around $450.00. The lady at the counter told me of the increase when I walked on. About $100.00 higher than previous service.

Richard Aquino
2001 Intrigue

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Reply #24 –
Yahoo Message Number: 112566
Hey you're the one that says "better call Butch," Kevin. 😉 If this results in Butch moving to the northwest and continuing to work on coaches, I will be happy.

 Rich