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04-21-2017, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 125
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New members of the Entegra Family!
First time owners, getting ready to go full-time. I can't say enough great things about NIRVC and the gang in Phoenix. From Cowboy to Jessica, Juan and Steve everyone was committed to making sure we never felt rushed or stressed during the entire process. The border crossing was a great intro to driving the coach and gave us the confidence we needed to make the 2100 mile trip home without reservation.
Speaking of the ride home, we left NIRVC at 3pm Wednesday and stopped for the night in Las Cruces, NM after 399 miles. Got up early Thursday and we decided to see what we could really do. We finally stopped for the night in Breaux Bridge, LA after 1028 miles! (Holy crap we thought Texas would never end! Lol) We had planned to get home in central FL Saturday but after yesterday we only had 600 miles left. We decided to sleep in a little bit (8am) and made it home to Bushnell, FL just before dark. Neither if us felt tired or stressed during or after the ride. Even though I-10 felt like a dirt/gravel road at times the coach drove straight and true with no issues along the way. There are a few squeaks and rattles that we need to track down and the top GPS screen doesn't seem to work for more than an hour at a time (waiting for River to get back to NIRVC on that one) but nothing major by any means and we're completely happy with the coach, Entegra and NIRVC.
Looking forward to getting on the road full time in a month or two and meeting fellow Entegra owners. Now it is time to start the mods!
Joey
17 Aspire 44B
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04-21-2017, 09:45 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Katy Tx.
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Congrats and welcome aboard the Entegra train!! You made an excellent choice!
Stay safe and happy adventuring!
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There's no time like the present. Every day is a gift, and an opportunity for adventure!
Jamie & Darci
2016 Entegra Anthem 44b 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Eco diesel AF1 
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04-22-2017, 05:37 AM
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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Wow, you guys really pushed it. Hopefully when your full time you can slow the pace and then really enjoy traveling.
Welcome. 
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Larry and Stacey
2016 Entegra Anthem 42 RBQ
2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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04-22-2017, 06:28 AM
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Location: SW FL
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Congratulations and welcome. Out of curiosity, why the Phoenix location instead of Atlanta since it is much closer, or was it a unit they had on the lot?
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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04-22-2017, 06:31 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Port Charlotte , Fl
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Welcome and Congratulations ! Enjoy your full time adventures as there is so much to see and do just slow down a little the next time out.
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Sue & Brian Ashworth & Rizzy( adopted Boxer)
No RV anymore !
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04-22-2017, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brobox
Congratulations and welcome. Out of curiosity, why the Phoenix location instead of Atlanta since it is much closer, or was it a unit they had on the lot?
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Thanks Chuck, it was pretty much the last 17 they had and it happened to be in Phoenix.
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04-22-2017, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Tall Tex
Wow, you guys really pushed it. Hopefully when your full time you can slow the pace and then really enjoy traveling.
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Thanks, wasn't our intention to go that far but definitely looking forward to not having to worry about timelines and just enjoy the sights!
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04-22-2017, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmrun
First time owners, getting ready to go full-time. I can't say enough great things about NIRVC and the gang in Phoenix. From Cowboy to Jessica, Juan and Steve everyone was committed to making sure we never felt rushed or stressed during the entire process. The border crossing was a great intro to driving the coach and gave us the confidence we needed to make the 2100 mile trip home without reservation.
Speaking of the ride home, we left NIRVC at 3pm Wednesday and stopped for the night in Las Cruces, NM after 399 miles. Got up early Thursday and we decided to see what we could really do. We finally stopped for the night in Breaux Bridge, LA after 1028 miles! (Holy crap we thought Texas would never end! Lol) We had planned to get home in central FL Saturday but after yesterday we only had 600 miles left. We decided to sleep in a little bit (8am) and made it home to Bushnell, FL just before dark. Neither if us felt tired or stressed during or after the ride. Even though I-10 felt like a dirt/gravel road at times the coach drove straight and true with no issues along the way. There are a few squeaks and rattles that we need to track down and the top GPS screen doesn't seem to work for more than an hour at a time (waiting for River to get back to NIRVC on that one) but nothing major by any means and we're completely happy with the coach, Entegra and NIRVC.
Looking forward to getting on the road full time in a month or two and meeting fellow Entegra owners. Now it is time to start the mods!
Joey
17 Aspire 44B
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Congrats Joey. Glad you guys made it back. We drove from Phoenix to Grapevine, Texas (Dallas) in three days. 350 miles first day, 430 the next and then 350 last day. That's about as much as we have ever driven in three days. We are normally 200 miles/day folks, but wanted to get going so that we could get moved into the new coach. All our coach stuff is in storage here.
It sure was a beautiful drive though. This coach is incredibly quiet and drives amazing. We are now believers in the marketing slogan.
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Sid and Phyllis
2017 Aspire 44B
2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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04-22-2017, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Home for now
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Welcome to the family
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Guy & Helen
16 Cornerstone 45B
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04-23-2017, 07:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Eagle, Idaho
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Welcome to the club and here's to many happy miles & countless trips in your new ride!
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Dar & Mary
2020 King Aire 4531 ordered, 2014 Anthem sold,
2021 C8 Corvette, 2018 Harley Ultra Limited
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04-24-2017, 03:20 AM
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Holmrun, I understand that unless your top GPS is vented, the heat will likely cause it to fail. Ours failed and we installed a vented fan with a probe and temperature monitor. It cuts in and out based on the temperature in the cabinet. We also drilled an additional vent hole on back of the front TV into the GPS cabinet. Haven't had our coach in really hot weather since the install but hopefully it is fixed. Entegra is aware of the issue.  
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2017 Entegra Coach Anthem 44B/450 Cummins/Spartan
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04-24-2017, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central FL.
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Welcome
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Bob and Leigh, Moleigh (furry child)
2019 Anthem 42 DEQ
2022 Ford F-150 4x4
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04-26-2017, 07:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bill2011
Holmrun, I understand that unless your top GPS is vented, the heat will likely cause it to fail. Ours failed and we installed a vented fan with a probe and temperature monitor. It cuts in and out based on the temperature in the cabinet. We also drilled an additional vent hole on back of the front TV into the GPS cabinet. Haven't had our coach in really hot weather since the install but hopefully it is fixed. Entegra is aware of the issue. Attachment 159359Attachment 159360 |
Thanks Bill, ours has the mid-year change vent in the cabinet and we even left the front door to the cabinet open to no avail. There is definitely something wrong with this one so hopefully we have better luck with the replacement. I think I will add a fan for good measure though just to help keep the replace,ent alive.
Joey
17 Aspire 44B
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04-27-2017, 05:06 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Congratulations! Hope you have many, many fun filled miles :-)
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Lynn & (Dan in spirit  ) Fur kids Carl & Alvin
Full time - home base is Myakka River Motorcoach Resort in Port Charlotte, FL
2015 Entegra Anthem 44B with HWH Active Air
2021 Grand Cherokee Summit
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