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Old CCs never die, they just get passed down

Yahoo Message Number: 1393
I would like to hear from any who have older Country Coaches, like 10 years old, or older. Like to hear how it is holding up, and what preventive maintenance should be done.

I am so proud of my old 88 classic, that I posted a picture of it on the PHOTO page.
Fred, in MO

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Yahoo Message Number: 1395
Hello Fred, I have an '89 Cambridge. The motor had 54k when I bought it and was pretty tired so I replaced it and the trans. The coach is a piece of work. It handles like a dream, my wife loves the solid walnut cabinets, and the kids love the doorbell! Sure it takes some patience but it is still an eye-catcher and we love it. With the new drive train all I have left is a possible air system overhaul. I haven't had any problems yet, but the coach is still under warranty so an ounce of prevention...
Enjoy your '88. You're right, old CC's never die.

Craig

36' Cambridge #4286

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Yahoo Message Number: 1397
I have an 85 Praetor, 32' It's the one pictured in the Photos' and is in great shape, everything works like new! :)

Partz

Old CCs never die, they just get passed down

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Yahoo Message Number: 1404
From the response about older CCs, seems that 1% on this list have older than 1990 CC motor homes, but satisfaction is 100%. Not bad.
For me, I just bought this 88, 38ft LTD with the 3208 Cat two months ago.
Time will tell if we did right, or make big mistake. So far the only trouble has been the Webasco heater. (diesel) Phoenix had it working, but a new engine water pump was put on later and the CAT garage let the water drain from the system. Wrong. (and I sure didn't know better) Later, hours were spent getting the air out by another garage. Had it working, but by time we got home, it never fired again. So, will have to make another 75 mile trip back to a garage that seems to know what they are doing. Stay tuned.
One thing I noticed out west and in the desert, with rear engine units, the dry desert dust IS HARD on the belts and pulleys and acts as an abrasive on all the components of a rear engine unit. Care should be taken not to over do dry camping and go too far out. I have never seen this issue brought up before. Any comment?
Fred

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