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Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-13-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,978
Posted By Dale C
We have a 2005 Inspire 330 DaVinci in the 40’...

We have a 2005 Inspire 330 DaVinci in the 40’ version. with the Cat C9. We’re about to turn 60k miles. Overall it’s been a very good coach. RonandSue74 hit most of the major issues. In addition to...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-22-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,537
Posted By Dale C
Try Kevin Waite, he had them at one time. ...

Try Kevin Waite, he had them at one time.

Kevin Waite Country Coach Parts & Service - MUNIAC LLC (https://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=415)
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-02-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Dale C
Lots of good information on the Yahoo group site,...

Lots of good information on the Yahoo group site, it predates this one. It is difficult to find things over there. Hope the information is useful.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-01-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Dale C
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-...

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/topics/114208
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 09-26-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,111
Posted By Dale C
Yes, I changed the shocks on my Inspire last...

Yes, I changed the shocks on my Inspire last year. Not really any different, or harder than installing shocks on a pickup truck. The fasteners are larger and require more torque, do you have the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-27-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 31,193
Posted By Dale C
My results are great with the washer bottle...

My results are great with the washer bottle fluid! I drive out of my to get the Rain Ex washer fluid. I also struggled with regular Rain Ex.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 26,944
Posted By Dale C
The one thing I would change would be the doors...

The one thing I would change would be the doors on the basement storage. Ours currently swing up, I would like the side swing for better access. Love the coach otherwise.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-12-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By Dale C
I believe your assessment is right on target and...

I believe your assessment is right on target and the exact reasons we purchased our Inspire. I've been a little disappointed in some of the carpentry tactics as I've done upgrades, but the coach is...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-11-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Dale C
Welcome! The measurement photos were taken...

Welcome!

The measurement photos were taken with the slides in. We've never tried making it into a bed. Seems like it would be pretty small.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-11-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Dale C
John, Not sure exacctly what you are looking...

John,

Not sure exacctly what you are looking for but, here you go...

Table Length
...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-10-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Dale C
Here's a couple of photos of the booth. ...

Here's a couple of photos of the booth.

https://photos.smugmug.com/The-Colliers/Country-Coach/RV-Country-Coach/MHSRV-Photos/i-f2X3fBC/0/098110d5/M/CC%207-M.jpg
...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-10-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Dale C
We have a factory Booth Dinette in our 40'...

We have a factory Booth Dinette in our 40' Inspire, will try to get some dimensions and photos for you. The booth is pretty tight quarters even at 40', we've been debating going to table and chairs....
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 08-10-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
Posted By Dale C
I used all cool white bulbs per 2strokers post...

I used all cool white bulbs per 2strokers post above, the color tint is part of the dash panel not the bulbs.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-26-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By Dale C
Sounds like the radiator cooling fan is cycling...

Sounds like the radiator cooling fan is cycling to the high speed mode as heat builds up, if that is indeed the case that is exactly how it supposed to function. Can you see the engine temperature...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-26-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Dale C
Mine held 4.5 gallons of fluid when I drained it...

Mine held 4.5 gallons of fluid when I drained it and replaced the filters. Only the reservoir was drained. I purchased a 5 gallon pale of fluid and had 2 quarts left over to add as needed. In my...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-31-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By Dale C
How great it is to figure out a long standing...

How great it is to figure out a long standing problem, way to go!
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-04-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,798
Posted By Dale C
Interesting! I noticed the brochure I have says...

Interesting! I noticed the brochure I have says the AC/Heat Pump units are Coleman, the units on mine are Duo Therm just like the manual I posted (except they are dual zone). So, they could...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-04-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,798
Posted By Dale C
Yep, that's the way it is supposed to work, the...

Yep, that's the way it is supposed to work, the heat pump mode switches to aux heat which uses the propane furnaces when the outside temp goes to 24 degrees or below.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-03-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,798
Posted By Dale C
I found the service manual for my units, the heat...

I found the service manual for my units, the heat pumps switch to furnace mode at 24 degrees F and then swap back to heat pump when the temp warms back to 34 degrees.

See page 21; Duo Therm AC...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-03-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,798
Posted By Dale C
My 2005 Inspire 330 has 2 zones on the...

My 2005 Inspire 330 has 2 zones on the thermostat, Zone 1 is the front half of the coach and Zone 2 is the rear. Each zone has modes for Fan, Cool, Heat Pump, and Furnace. The Heat Pump mode uses...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-13-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,998
Posted By Dale C
We have had two of the recall boxes go bad. ...

We have had two of the recall boxes go bad. Sometimes they can be reset by a tech other times they require replacement of the recall box. They need to recall the recall box! ;)
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-05-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 757
Posted By Dale C
Mine was just like Doug's. It doesn't jump out...

Mine was just like Doug's. It doesn't jump out at you though, I had to pullout the coils of wire to find it.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-04-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,354
Posted By Dale C
Only if the Echo Charger is working properly. ...

Only if the Echo Charger is working properly. From reading these forums, it seems the Echo Chargers have their share of issues. Ours doesn't work even though the LED indication says it does....
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-04-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,692
Posted By Dale C
Yep, exact same problem. Just finished...

Yep, exact same problem. Just finished re-sealing mine today, so it has yet to be tested. I stripped off the old sealant and cleaned with Eterna Bond Cleaner (basically acetone). After cleaning I...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-02-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,397
Posted By Dale C
Have you tried cleaning the connector pins to...

Have you tried cleaning the connector pins to make sure all the electrical connections are good Russ?
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 09-24-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,931
Posted By Dale C
Sounds like a great maiden voyage! Cheers

Sounds like a great maiden voyage!

Cheers
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-26-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,808
Posted By Dale C
I believe the recommended tire for your 2004...

I believe the recommended tire for your 2004 Inspire is the same as my 2005 which is 11R22.5, check the sticker on the inside of the vanity mirror. If that is the case, your current tires are likely...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-13-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,196
Posted By Dale C
Yep, I agree with Skip426 all the way, he saved...

Yep, I agree with Skip426 all the way, he saved me typing it. :cool:

Here is a photo of my actual setup: https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2kR4Wzr/1/XL/i-2kR4Wzr-XL.jpg
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-12-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,196
Posted By Dale C
The ride height on my IFS uses the sway bar,...

The ride height on my IFS uses the sway bar, connected with a U-bolt, no spring beams. Yours looks like it could be similar.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XpMj6m8/0/S/i-XpMj6m8-S.jpg

The...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-11-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,335
Posted By Dale C
I added buzzers to my air pressure alert lights. ...

I added buzzers to my air pressure alert lights. I could not find where they were originally installed. I also put them on the turn signals so I'm not rolling down the highway with a flasher on. :D
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-09-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,335
Posted By Dale C
Congrats, we love our Inspire Davinci! Also in...

Congrats, we love our Inspire Davinci! Also in the DFW area, we could start a club. LOL
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-05-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 770
Posted By Dale C
Congrats, hope all turns out great!

Congrats, hope all turns out great!
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-01-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By Dale C
Nope, access is working fine for me. Tried it...

Nope, access is working fine for me. Tried it with IE, Chrome and iPad all signed in just fine.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-22-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By Dale C
Apologies if my post didn't come across...

Apologies if my post didn't come across correctly! Just trying to offer up information.

I just purchased the Silverleaf VMSpc, that arrived Friday. Haven't had the chance to try it yet. The...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-22-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By Dale C
The best way to test a CAC is a pressure test. ...

The best way to test a CAC is a pressure test. Plug the inlet and outlet and pressurize it, allows you to look for leaks and monitor pressure drop over time. Often you can find leeaks with just a...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-03-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
Posted By Dale C
I have been looking at the small intake box on...

I have been looking at the small intake box on the side of mine thinking, "that's got to be restricting flow," not sure how to prove it or improve it though.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-24-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,312
Posted By Dale C
Let us know if it helps Ron. Hope it works for...

Let us know if it helps Ron. Hope it works for you!

Mine is #51477 so they should be pretty similar.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-23-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,312
Posted By Dale C
Our Inspire was road wandering pretty bad after...

Our Inspire was road wandering pretty bad after new tires and alignment. Aftter studying the specs and actuals I decided to try more toe in and put a half a turn in on both sides. The wandering...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-08-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,459
Posted By Dale C
Congrats on your new coach! Just like ours. ...

Congrats on your new coach! Just like ours. HavasuRed has it correct, look up in the storage bays.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-28-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,386
Posted By Dale C
Something is strange for sure. You should have a...

Something is strange for sure. You should have a Charge LED anytime the batteries are connected, blinking for standby or solid for charging.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-28-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,386
Posted By Dale C
Have you checked the breaker both in the coach...

Have you checked the breaker both in the coach and on the charger? Do you have battery voltage at the inverter (maybe the fuse is open)? What are the status lights on the inverter saying?
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-28-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,386
Posted By Dale C
The Xantrex manual suggests removing all AC power...

The Xantrex manual suggests removing all AC power to reset the charging function.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-28-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,386
Posted By Dale C
Have you checked the circuit breakers on the...

Have you checked the circuit breakers on the inverter/charger? What do the status lights say? Do you still have the Xantrex?
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-20-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By Dale C
I wet the roof down with Dawn dish washing soap...

I wet the roof down with Dawn dish washing soap and warm water and then power wash it, pretty effective on the oak tree goo.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-20-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
Posted By Dale C
I added piezoelectric beepers from Radio Shack to...

I added piezoelectric beepers from Radio Shack to everything I wanted to know about for sure including air pressures, jacks & turn signals. Very simple and inexpensive.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-10-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,781
Posted By Dale C
Nice job!

Nice job!
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-08-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,317
Posted By Dale C
Maybe this post will help. hope so. ...

Maybe this post will help. hope so. safe-combination (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f112/safe-combination-124669-2.html)
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-04-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By Dale C
Have you fiddled with the Home/Dash switch in the...

Have you fiddled with the Home/Dash switch in the cockpit?
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-02-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,756
Posted By Dale C
Yes Smitty, my Insprire is the C9. Thanks for...

Yes Smitty, my Insprire is the C9. Thanks for chiming in also. The speed increase wasn't huge, I went from cruising at 58-60 to 63-65 and eliminated the vast majority of the downshifts. Of course...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-02-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,756
Posted By Dale C
Some of the Inspires, including my 2005, had the...

Some of the Inspires, including my 2005, had the sensor for the trans temp gauge misplaced in the return from torque converter. This will definitely show a quick temperature increase when idling in...
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