DoubleCK Report post Posted October 6, 2014 We recently blasted off into our new Full-Time RV Lifestyle. When the weather starts to deteriorate here in Western Wyoming we will be drifting SW. We have a list of things that we would like to have upgraded or tweaked on the camper (2005 CC Inspire). -Fogged Driver Side Window Repaired or Replaced -Updated Stereo/Sound System -Service or Replace the Electrical Transfer Switch -Replace Canvas on Slide Topper Awning -Replace Rear/Side Camera Monitor -Add Small Corner Stand in RR -& Some Other Misc. Small Stuff Anyone have some RV Shop suggestions for us? Perhaps in the Salt Lake City area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbutler Report post Posted October 6, 2014 Looking at your list of repair items, I think the simplest solution would be to visit the Country Coach Factory Service Center. I recently did the same with our coach at our factory service center. Check my blog for my write up of that visit. They have all the parts and the people who built your coach all in one place. The service you get will be so much better than visiting a generic RV shop and waiting for parts and dealing with people who don't know your coach. The factory service center for Country Coach is located in Junction City, Oregon and may be out of your way but I think you'll find the time and distance to be a good investment. Call them and talk to them anyway, 541-234-2167. Factory service centers are usually scheduled in advance. Get on their schedule now and you'll get service when you arrive for your appointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleCK Report post Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks, that is a good idea. However Junction City is about 2K miles out of our way. Getting a little late in the season for us to head north. Sure would like to find a competent shop in the Salt Lake area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted October 6, 2014 Salt Lake City to Junction City is 783 miles or about one tank of fuel. TB is right about going to the builders as they will use a team to repair or modified your coach. They know your coach inside and out better than anyone. It's not too late to go there as I travel the area many times in Dec - Feb with little problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbutler Report post Posted October 11, 2014 Sorry that you haven't heard from anyone else. The truth is that you won't find one shop that will do all the things on your list. There are fogged window specialists but most RV shops won't touch this. I don't know anyone who installs sound systems in motor homes, not even auto sound shops. Why? Because the intricacy of motor home systems is much more complex than a radio in the dash and a few speaker connections. It's the same with DirecTV and Dish, no network installer is going to come to your motor home and do an install. Installing a new ATS should be something most shops could do but they won't know what to order until they see your coach. That means two, three days, maybe a week waiting for the correct part. Replacing the slide topper is an anyone can do it, you could if you wanted. I've done it several times. You have to order the canvas and they won't do that until you show up. The rear/side camera monitor is another part to order. The small corner cabinet could be done by many shops but there are real experts in the Junction City area. They can work in conjunction with the factory service center if the service center doesn't want to do the work. They will refer you to people who will build what you want. You just started full-timing but didn't indicate how long you have owned your motor home. When we bought our first motor home, it took me several years to get a handle on where to go for service. Now I go to the experts. For the engine, I go to the company that built the engine. For the transmission I go to the builder of my transmission. For any specific appliance I go to a manufacturer authorized repair shop. For general work I'll go to one of a number of trusted shops that I've tried over the years. For all the rest, I'll do my best to get to the coach manufacturer. They are the best people in the industry for your coach. They've been working on them for years and can make short work of a job that a general RV shop will spend lots of time and then be making best guesses on how to solve the problem. If nothing else, this reply will bump your request for help to the list of current topics and perhaps you'll get a response from someone familiar with the Salt Lake City Area. I don't know anyone in that area. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
