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Old 10-18-2006, 06:15 AM   #15
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lwmuddy:
One inch letters on the Actia will certainly help and I guess it is cheaper for them to make then having seperate gauges. I prefer gauges myself. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I noticed at the Pomona RV Show yesterday that on some coach models with Workhorse Chassis, they had standard gauges and speedo on a 2007?? Didn't think of it until today when I read your post. Must be a manufacture choice??
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by YosemiteBobR:
I noticed at the Pomona RV Show yesterday that on some coach models with Workhorse Chassis, they had standard gauges and speedo on a 2007?? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That's quite normal. The 2007 coach bodies were built on pre-ordered 2006 chassis. When you see a WCC 10th digit VIN# with a 7, it should have the new IP or very shortly thereafter.

Thanks for the report from the Pomona Show!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Originally posted by DriVer:
I'm sorry but I don't see what I have as old stuff. I believe that I have the best possible technology given my model year. The fact that WCC has improved the 2007 model year in my opinion is pretty exciting. All manufacturers reserve the right to upgrade or change their design specifications. The new toaster I bought recently is pretty slamming!

In my opinion what is welcome is that WCC responded to customer needs by developing and providing these new chassis improvements. In time WCC will continue to innovate and provide new systems and technologies.

The new IP is certainly a welcome change.

Regarding the adjustable pedals, I'm sure that you'll DIY that pretty soon. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I would suspect that you would see it WCC's way.

New technology and upgrades are a fact of life. But, it only took WCC 3 years to fix the IP cluster that shouldn't have been produced in its current form to start with. The computer industry has shown that LCD displays either need color or a backlit display. Example - First IBM laptop in the 80's (265k and 2 720 floppy drives). Lastly considering the AGE of the average RV owner they should have made the display letters/numbers rather large to start with. IE - WCC must have missed Human Factors 101. How about an upgrade to the older version at a reasonable price?

The A/C is another issue... Anyone with a brain can figure out that you don't stack the A/C condenser, oil cooler and tranny cooler in front of a radiator an expect the thing to cool properly especially when the air to the A/C evaporator has poor access to cooler outside air and sucks up the engine heat.

Adjustable pedals... I would have rather had a front and rear trac than adjustable pedals. The DIY version - 2 pieces of 2X4 strapped to my shoes.
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The DIY version - 2 pieces of 2X4 strapped to my shoes. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>See Dale, I knew you could do it!
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