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On the Road AgaineNewsletter of the Original Country Coach International ClubServing you since 1984 August, 2015

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On the Road AgainAugust, 2015 Issue 8, Volume 7

IN THIS ISSUE 4-6 Watkins Glen Highlights and Registration 9 Shipshewana Rally Photos 10-11 Tech & Travel Tips 12 FMCA Report 13-14 2016 Allure Introduction 20 2016 Rally Schedule 23 Earn CCI Bucks

DEPARTMENTS 7-8 Your Board Reports 15-19 CCI Partners 21 All Rallies 22-23 Benefits of Membership 24 CCI Valued Partners

Contents

A l l M e m b e r s P l e a s e N o t e !Just a reminder that we are now using an automated system to process renewal as well as new member-ships. Please take the time to visit your Country Coach Club Web site at www.countrycoachclub.com and login to your account. To login, simply enter your eMail address as the user name and then enter your password. If you have forgotten your password or are new to the site, you will need a new password. Use the password reset link that you will find on the login page and you will be sent a new password.TO EMAIL THE CLUB: See table (next page), yellow box for email address.TO MAIL DUES, ETC: TO THE CLUB. See table (next page), yellow box for CCI mailing address. When you pay on line your dues are processed immediately. Due to physical mail and handling expect it to take 20 to 30 days if you are paying by check.”TO PHONE THE CLUB: See table (next page), select the appropriate Officer and phone that person.Please help us keep your membership up to date, by logging in and checking to ensure your mem-bership is current and that we have all of your current contact information.

WHO ARE WE?CCI is a non-profit organization, 501(c)(7), centered on Fun and Fellowship. The Club was founded in 1984 and is a Chapter of the Family Motorcoach Association (FMCA).

WHAt WE dOThe Purpose of the Country Coach Club is to: provide a community for all Country Coach motorcoach owners to exchange information, provide opportuni-ties for fun and fellowship, support CCI and FMCA activities such as rallies and FMCA conventions, provide a common communication and resource link for CCI members and to help our fellow Country Coachers.

EdItORIAl pOlICyThe CCI eNewsletter is published monthly, online by Country Coach Internation-al. The eNewsletter Editor is Lee Zaborowski, who can be contacted by calling 515 708-3391 or online - [email protected]. The Editor reserves the right to edit, shorten, or modify any material submitted.

Reproduction of ON the ROAD AGAIN in whole or in part, including photocopy, except for personal use, is prohibited without the expressed written permission of the Publisher. CCI is not responsible for any liability arising from errors, omis-sions, mistakes or products/service found in the eNewsletter. Readers should proceed cautiously, especially with respect to technical information.

pHOtOGRApH CREdItSClub Members and CCI Files.

ClASSIfIEd Ad pOlICyClassified Text or display full color advertising submitted for publication in this eNewsletter may be subject to publisher’s discretion. Only advertising of interest and/or service to CCI members/Country Coach motorcoach owners will be accepted. Ad placement in this eNewsletter does not imply endorsement by CCI of the product/service. For advertising, space availability, rates and more information email the club at [email protected]

C O U N T R Y C O A C H I N T E R N A T I O N A L ( C C I )

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Country Coach InternationalOfficer Contact List

Our members are our priority! Contact us anytime with comments, questions or suggestions!

Lee Zaborowski, President Kathe’ Letulle, Senior VP Eric Arnold, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

515-708-3391 501-984-3148 817-845-4836

Kathe’ Letulle, Treasurer Mike Sowers, VP Membership Tammy Toalson, VP Rally [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

501-984-3148 321-355-8563 850-866-8758

Donna Hoadley, Northeast VP Gerry Conway, Southeast VP Joe Mikan, Northcentral [email protected] [email protected] CCI [email protected]

617-694-4918 404-805-5913 815-405-0057

Buddy Bordes, Southcentral VP Bill Englund, Northwest VP Open, Southwest [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

504-982-1635 925-324-1977

Jack Cassingham, FMCA Nat'l Dir. Kenly, Rod, FMCA Alt. Nat'l Dir. CCI Contact [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected]

704-929-2763 (760) 608-2791 Mail: 1574 Coburg Rd # 530; Eugene, OR 97401-4802

Other Country Coach FMCA ChaptersContact individual Clubs for more information and rally schedules

Country Coach Country Cousins Country Coach Friends Incorporated Country Coach HeartlandersJim Ferguson John Malabicky Joe Rossi407-327-3909 951-675-6252 330-770-2612

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Country Coach Nor’Easters Country Coach Texans Florida Coast AlongsJeff McClellan Terry Ray Dan Gillis802 -875- 4440 956-831-7000 863-255-0673

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.cctexans.com

Northwest Country Coachers Rocky Mountain Country Coachers Southeast Country CoachersFrank Suttell Daren Schmaltz Janet Sanders360-876-1197 480-205-4520 205-914-6149

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.rmccoachers.com www.southeastcountrycoachers.com

Southwest Country CoachersGene Ruecker714-280-9080

[email protected]

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2015 Fall Country Coach International (CCI) Rally Waterfalls, Wineries and Gorges - Watkins Glen, NY

September 21-25, Watkins Glen, NY, KOA Campground

Registration for the Rally is open! Registration is limited to 60, so get those registrations in NOW

Our Area Hosts for this rally are the Country Coach Nor’Easters.Located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Wat-

kins Glen is a centrally located area for touring. The Finger Lakes area is famous for its natural beauty (gorges and water-falls), award-winning wineries, and great museums.

The town of Watkins Glen is located on the southern tip of Sen-eca Lake, the largest and the deepest of the Finger Lakes. Grand Prix auto racing was once held on the downtown streets and hills.

The Watkins Glen State Park gorge trail is a short to moderate hike through one of the pret-tiest gorges in the east, and you will not want to miss it. You will be in awe of the rock forma-

tions water has created and walk under one of the many waterfalls on the trail. An optional side trip to Ithaca will include more gorges and waterfalls, including the highest waterfall east of the Rockies.

Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the East, is another possible day trip. Drive along the gorge, stop-ping at numerous overlooks along the way.

The Finger Lakes climate is very conducive for the growing of grapes. Estate wineries dot the landscape.

We have arranged for small tour buses to take you to five of our local wineries, all located on the shores of Seneca Lake. Included will be lunch overlooking the lake and vineyards. If wine is your thing, you may want to visit additional wineries on you own -- we can suggest our favorites.

The Corning Museum of Glass is the world’s most compre-hensive collection of all types of glass. You can watch glass makers and even make your own glass. An exciting new wing has been added. This is a great museum. Also in Corning is the Rockwell Museum of Art. The Glenn Curtiss Transpor-tation Museum in Hammondsport (a quaint little town to explore at the south end of Keuka Lake) is another museum not to be missed. Curtiss was the first to put a motor on a bicycle and live to tell about it. He almost beat the Wright brothers as the first to fly. Also, check out the first “fifth-wheel” here. The National Soaring Museum in Big Flats offers glider rides.

See Need to Know Information on Next Page!

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2015 Fall Country Coach International (CCI) Rally Waterfalls, Wineries and Gorges - Watkins Glen, NY

Need to Know Information!

Tentative Program (All Items Subject to Change)MondaySept. 21

• Registration• Welcome Meetings• Social Hour• Catered Dinner• Entertainment

TuesdaySept. 22

• Catered Breakfast• Board Tour Busses to take you to f ive local wineries• Luncheon at Ginny Lee Cafe ’• Social Hour• Announcements

WednesdaySept. 23

• Catered Breakfast• Your Day to Tour. Try Day Trips trips to: (1) Ithaca with gorges and the highest waterfall east of the Rockies; (2) Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the East; (3) The Glenn Curtiss Transportation Museum in Hammondsport.• Social Hour• Catered Dinner

ThursdaySept. 24

• Catered Breakfast• Club Business Meetings• Tour The Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s most comprehen-sive col lection of al l types of glass. You can watch glass makers and even make your own glass. Also in Corning is the Rockwell Museum of Art . • Social Hour• Catered Dinner

FridaySept. 25

• Continental Breakfast• Goodbyes to All

R e g i s t r a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n ( U s e R e g i s t r a t i o n F o r m o n N e x t P a g e )

About the Registration Process• After you Register with CCI, call the Watkins Glen KOA Registration Desk at (800) 562-7430.• Ask for Cindy or Angela; be sure to tell them you are part of the CCI Group.• Registrants do not have to put any deposit down. Having a current KOA membership card should result in a discount that may make having a current card a good buy, so consider that option.• There is a block of sites set aside with all site options still available as of early July.• Watkins Glen KOA is giving us their Economy Rate and different sites are different prices. An Economy Rate and 10% discount will be reflected on the bill as you check in. • All sites have: (1) Many Pull Thru; (2) 50/30 Amps;(3) Full Hookups; (4) Free Wifi; (5) Paved Pa-tio; (6) Gravel Site Pad; (7) Cable; (8) Pets Allowed.

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Your Rally FeeRegistrants - Place Total

Number Attending BelowMember(s) of CCI or other Coun-

try Coach Club, plus Guest(s), plus Children

Cash or Check (Discount Fee)$125 for each

Registrant

Charging (Credit Card or

PayPal)$130 for each

Registrant

If Registering after Aug. 31st add late Registration Surcharge of $15for each Registrant

TOTAL CHARGING

ORENCLOSED

Only at WebsiteFINAL DEADLINE TO REGISTER August 31, 2015

*Registration limited to 60 coaches, registered by date on form and payment received. Addition-al registrations will be placed on a waiting list for any cancellations that may occur.

* Cancellations will incur deductions for non refundable items (credit card fees, and any other prepaid fees). Refunds are by check only. *Email confirmations and updated information will be sent to Registered attendees prior to Rally.

I f p a y i n g b y c h e c k , f i l l o u t o n y o u r c o m p u t e r , p r i n t & m a i l . G o t o C C I We b s i t e t o R e g i s t e r a n d p a y b y C r e d i t C a r d o r P a y p a l

Pilot:___________________________________ Co-Pilot:___________________________________________Guest/Child Name:_____________________________ Check here if a Child: ____

P i l o t I n f o r m a t i o nMailing Address:_________________________________City:____________ State:____________ Zip:_______Home Phone:________________ Cell:_________________E-Mail:____________________________________FMCA #:________ CCI#:________ Coach Brand:_____________________ Coach #:_________ #Slides:______Model/Yr:_______________________________ Coach Length:___________ First Timers: Y _____ N _____ Emergency Contact (Name):_____________________________________________ Cell #:________________Shirt Size (Place an X for each registrant): XS _____ S _____ M _____ L _____ XL _____ Other Size ________How did you hear about this Rally? _____________________________________________________________Vendor/Sponsor: Y ____ N ____

Waterfalls, Wineries and Gorges - Watkins Glen, NY RALLY REGISTRATION FORM

-- Important Campground Fee Information, Please Note --Your Rally Fee covers all rally expenses except the campground site fee, which you pay directly to the campground. Once you register for the rally & receive a confirmation from CCI, contact the campground ASAP to arrange your site. Be sure to tell them you are with the Country Coach International Rally -

Watkins Glen/Corning KOA; 1710 State Route 414(GPS address 1710 KOA Dr)Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Website: http://koa.com/campgrounds/watkins-glen/Reservations: (800) 562-7430;Information: (607) 535-7404

Payment OptionsTo Charge, CCI accepts: Visa, M/C, Disc; Register online at Website: www.countrycoachclub.com/For questions call Tammy Toalson, VP Rally Coordinator (850) 866-5758 or Email: [email protected] Checks, make payable to: Country Coach International. Mail form & payment to: Tammy Toalson 8430 Kingswood Rd. Panama City, FL 32409

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Your BoardFROM your PRESIDENTby Lee Zaborowski

July and August have turned out to be unusually busy for CCI. Prepar-ing for and attending the Shipshewana rally was a whirlwind of travel and activity. Jeanne and I had been to Shipshe (as the locals say) before so we knew some of what to expect. But the Rally activities and outings put the area on display in a special way for us RVers. Check out Eric Arnold’s column for more details about our rally and also see the pictures on page 9. I have to admit to hearing a lot of rally praises and thank you’s. Well done to the Toalsons and the Harbrechts.From Shipshe, after a stopover in the Chicago

area to see Mom and siblings, it was onward to the FMCA rally in Madison, WI. FMCA contin-ues to be challenged with membership mainte-nance issues but the rally is still a great gather-ing, with many friends from other clubs, and service providers we know. See Jack Cassing-ham’s column on page 12 for more information from FMCA. Eric also mentions the CCI Club Meet and Greet Session CCI held for all Coun-try Coach Owners at the FMCA event. While at FMCA, Jeanne and I had a chance to catch up with Ken and Lida Carpenter as well as Brett and Dianne Wolfe from the Diesel RV Club. Our Watkin’s Glen Rally is just around the

corner . . . just a few weeks away. So far we have close to 40 coaches registered. There are a few spots left and the deadline for registration is a week away, so if you’re thinking of going, regis-ter now!Just last week Country Coach Corporation

rolled out it’s new 2016 Allure, the first unit since the bankruptcy. BRAVO! We’ve assem-bled a visual tour on pages 13-14. Check it out!Look to the right, in the next column - you’ll

see a reference to the form you can use to buy the new/current CCI Name Badges. It’s a sim-ple way to get your new badge. Just go to the Club website, log-in, go the ‘Member Services’ Tab, click on Forms and download the form to

order badges. You should be able to fill out the form on your computer, print it out and mail in with your fee. Easy enough, eh?We continue to include more Tech and Travel

Tips in the eNews. These are topics you’re not likely to see in most RV publications, but can be of interest and value. Last month it was George Harper on The Winegard Rayzar Antenna; this month Rod Kenly reviewing a car camera for RV application and yours truly reviewing Smart Home Technology for RVs, plus a safety report on CO devices. Next month state-of-the-art GPS . . . for free!

May the Wind Always be at Your Back

Lee

Now AvailableOrder Your New CCI Name Badges

Only $12.50 each! Mail check made out to CCIInclude Name(s), Address, mail to -

Kathe’ Letulle2187 Carmona W, Mercedes, TX 78570

Price Includes Shipping Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery

Or see the CCI Website, Members ‘Tab’ for form

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FROM the TREASURER: THE CCI BALANCE SHEET Kathe’ Letulle

CCI BALANCE SHEET*2015 July CCI OPERATING FUNDS 2015 July CCI RALLY ACCOUNT**

BEG BAL $55,403.18 BEG BAL $11,857.39

INFLOWS INFLOWS Membership $1,720.00 Rally Registration $7,830.00

Insurance Rebate $ 252.58 Charity Fund Raiser $ 340.00 $1,972.58 $8,170.00

OUTFLOWS OUTFLOWS PayPal Fees $( 102.26) PayPal Fees $( 70.56)Mailing Fee $( ..100.00) 15IN Rally $(8,381.66)

USPO Forward Fee $( ....1.05) 15IN Refund Husser $( 260.00)Online Quick Books $( 26.95) ‘Wishes’ Charity $( 340.00)7/15 Board Meeting $( 164.77)

**(US Bank Acct. Plus Ameris Bank Acct.)

$(395.03) $(9,052.22)END BAL $56,980.73 END BAL $10,975.17

*If you have questions about this Club’s financial information, feel free to contact Kathe’ Letulle, Club Treasurer via email at: [email protected]

Your BoardFROM the SECRETARYby Eric Arnold

Rallies, rallies, & more rallies! This summer has been all about rallies for my family. It started with the Pass-port America Rally in Sedalia, MO, over the 4th of July weekend. Next we made our way to Shipshe-wana, IN, for the CCI Rally hosted by the Country Coach Heartlanders & shortly after that the FMCA Rally in Madison, WI. We have one more rally to go to and that is the Fulltime Families Rally in Branson, MO, starting just after Labor Day. It sure has been fun but I think we are going to be rallied out!

CCI and the Heartlanders put on an excellent rally. There were 33 coaches and not a minute was spared with all of the activities, tours, and meals planned. The Menno-HOF museum is a great place to learn how the Amish started, and their travels to America. The RV/Motorhome Hall of Fame was

cool, getting to see all of the very old RV’s and how far the industry has come from it’s beginnings. But you can’t talk about going to Amish country without talking about the food! Wow, was it good! The highlight of the week had to be when we took horse-drawn buggy rides to an actual Amish home and they cooked and served an Amish meal to all of us. There was so much food I needed a big-ger plate. And then they brought out the pies for dessert. Wow again! I think the horses definitely worked harder taking us back to the campground.

Country Coach International put on a meet and greet at the FMCA Rally in Madison, WI, and it was very well attended with a lot of new faces. Lee Zaborowski gave a presentation on the history and the state of CCI while the attendees enjoyed snacks and beverages. Hopefully the new faces will see the benefit of becoming CCI members!

Be safe and we hope to see you on the road! Eric Arnold

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Shipshewana Rally Attendees enjoy the beautiful weather

Ranch Tour, feeding the Buffalo, followed by a ‘Pulled Buffalo’ Lunch

Below Left-Essenhaus Dinner; Below Right-FMCA CCI Open House

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Tech & Travel Tips

Using a Car Camera in Your Coach: A Product/Technology Reviewby Rod B. Kenly

FMCA Alternate National DirectorOne of the things I worry about is being hit by another driver. I’ve been cut off several

times, or had people pass and then slow down in front of me. Or they are talking on their cell phones, or doing whatever… Driving in congested traffic is a problem, and in many areas, there are those who “swoop and squat” – get in front of you and cause an accident – to get you to pay cash to keep from reporting it, or to get your insurance to pay for damage or to pay for “medical treat-ments,” etc.

I’ve been looking at car cameras for several years. They have come down a tremendous amount in price in recent years. Now you can capture in a very high quality format the action as you drive down the street. As a matter of fact, it is of “vacation” quality. But it can be evidence in the event of accident, document that someone pulled in front of you and slammed on the brakes, or someone that suffered from road rage.

I purchased one of these cameras last year at a booth at one of the FMCA events. Since our windshields are so big, I was able to mount it near the middle of the windshield, down low, where I could not see it from the driver’s seat (blocked by the dash), so it was out of the way.

It plugs into my cigarette lighter, and automatically starts recording when I start the coach, or when it senses movement (configurable). The video is stored on memory cards that are compatible with my lap-top/desktop computer. Each card will record 8 hours of data. I can either swap cards out at the end of each day, or transfer the data to my computer for later review, or just let it record over itself (erase) the next day.

So today, the police don’t have to be the only one that records what is going on, protect yourself.There are lots of video on YouTube that people have recorded on their car cameras of accidents happen-

ing in front of them or to them. This video can be given to police or lawyers or whatever.See you on down the road…

Rod B. Kenly

RV Inspector Warns RV owners about CO devices. May, 2015 in LetsRVThe National RV Inspectors Association warned RV owners to check the dates on the carbon mon-

oxide detectors because most are out of date.“In our work as RV inspectors, it is becoming apparent that there is a huge safety issue in our in-

dustry. In each RV unit inspected that is more than five years old, the carbon monoxide detector is typically out of date,” said Geoff Baker. “Their useful service life is five years. CO is the silent killer, so if you have any propane equipment on board or an onboard generator, do yourself a favor and check your CO detector date,” said Baker. “If it is over five years old, replace it. It could just save your life! Sometimes, the units are more than a year old when installed by the rig’s manufacturer, so if your rig is 2011 or older, check it today and replace it if necessary.”Checking the expiration is as simple as unscrewing the unit and looking for the date on the back

of the device. “While your at it, check the LP gas detector because it has a life expectancy of seven years,” he added. “Test it by using an UNLIT butane lighter. The device should alarm in 10-12 sec-onds. Also, check the fire/smoke detector because those have a life expectancy of 10 years. We use test smoke to test them. Regardless of the device, don’t forget to change the batteries while you are at it,” said Baker.


Tech & Travel Tips

Cell Sign’s Smart Home Technology for RVsA Product/Technology Reviewby Lee ZaborowskiPresident, CCI

In the June CCI eNews I discussed Cell Sign’s basic ‘GSM Temperature Alerter’ unit, which I was putting through a trial test. Owner Eric Casebolt describes the product as the first mobile smart home in America.” It was a simple Plug-N-Play. There are two temperature sensors with a -10 to +50 Celsius range (14 to 122 Fahrenheit). The BUILT-IN sensor reads am-bient home temperature, while the external PLUG-IN sensor (at the end of a cord) reads inside the refrigerator. Everything worked as expected when I monitored it at home. The real test came while monitoring at the Shipshewana Rally during our 3 weeks on the road across the upper Midwest.

I can report that the Cell Sign Temperature Alerter’ unit worked flawlessly, reporting when ei-ther the ambient or refrigerator temperature had a significant fluctuation or whenever the tem-perature went out of the selected range. I ran the test on the temperature in our house, and frig, both located in O’Fallon, MO; while we were traveling in IN, IL, and WI.

I set the unit’s house temp range at 22 to 25 °C (72°F to 77°F). We had the A/C on while gone and the house temp never moved out of that range. You can send a message (simply text the unit ‘#01#’), which I did every AM and would get a report reply in a few seconds. Piece of cake. With the temp staying in range I knew the A/C was working as expected. A slow increase in temp would likely mean the A/C had failed. A sudden increase in temp would probably mean FIRE!

The frig was a bit more tricky because I had to learn the on/off cooling cycle behavior of the frig: (1) when you’re at home periodically opening/closing the frig door; and (2) when the door is closed for days at a time. The ideal range for us ended up being 0 to 9°C (32°F to 48°F). While on the road (door closed for extended periods) the frig operated full time in the 0 to 2 °C range. At home with daily frig use the temp bounce up and down in range but was usually around 3°C in the morning. I assume that going out of range, slowly climbing up would tell you the frig had failed or house power was off. At home it could also mean someone left the door open. As with the BUILT-IN unit I could query the unit and ask for the temp in the frig whenever I wish.

The original use of the unit was for monitoring the interior of your coach when you are away, for the day or while it is in storage (to monitor an operating frig for example). The Cellsign SimPal T2 - $119.00 (Plus Shipping). The cost is $12.50 for unlimited communication via an ac-tive T-Mobile sim card included with the SimPal. Any cellular phone with operate this device. I think this unit is a good investment and tool to have in operation if you are away from home for frequent extended periods, store your coach with the frig on, or have pets in the coach when you are out and about. You can find details at

http://www.cellsigntechnologies.com


FMCA ReportFMCA Governing Board MeetingWednesday, July 29, 2015, Madison, WI.by Jack CassinghamNational Director for CCIThere were 1,500 Family Member and Display coaches at Madison, WI, for the 92nd Annual FMCA

Convention, July 26 to August 1, 2015.As of May 31, 2015, the active membership count was 72,754 families. Membership decline con-

tinues to be a problem with a net loss of 3,837 families since June 2014. It remains the single most important area of focus for the association.

FMCAssist (Medical Evacuation Program/repatriation and travel assistance)This program was reinstated as an association-paid benefit last October 1st and is included in your

yearly dues. In the nine months since the reinstatement 43 member families have been helped with the lowest claim at $168 to the highest claim of $21,000. Most important issue to understand is that after calling 911 and obtaining medical help, the member must call FMCAssist at 1.877.202.4176 and the program will take care of everything necessary. It is administered by Seven Corners Insurance Company. Detailed information can be found at FMCA.SEVENCORNERS.com. This topic was so important FMCA had a seminar to explain the program.

Members should have all health information with them in their coach. Veterans should have a copy of their DD-214 with them.

Staples FMCA Member ProgramStaples and FMCA have partnered to offer exclusive discounts, lower pricing on every item, every

day. Also, lower minimums for free shipping.Beginning August 1, 2015 go to FMCA.com and follow the links to register for an online account.Future FMCA Family ReunionsThe 2016 Family Reunion will be held in Perry, GA, in March. The 2017 Convention will be held in

August in West Springfield, Massachusetts.See you On The Road!

Jack Cassingham

Current Members Only - Selling CCI or RV Related Products or Services

Ads must be related to CCI or RVing Lifestyle.• Maximum 1/2 page in size or 2 x 1/4 page.• No charge for the ad.• Opportunity available to each family unit once.• Text/graphics/photos provided by the member.• Submit to the eNews Editor, Lee Zaborowski by the first of the month to [email protected].• Editor will judge of the suitability of each ad.• Email questions to above address as well.


Open House for the 2016 Country Coach Allure 480First Impressions

OVERALLCC construction quality is still very good. The exterior paint, cabinet construction and cabinet finishes are first rate as well as other interior details. Does this coach show that Country Coach can still build a great motorhome, yes. If you like the CC Allure model you will probably like this coach.

OUTSIDEThe paint scheme is sub-dued and brown. Windows are flush with the outside. Window are tinted a dark smoke. Carefree awnings are now mounted on the roof, complete with LED light-ing. There are 3 LARGE stor-age bays with

side opening doors and sliding trays. The plumb-ing bay is the same, with some minor changes. Aqua Hot is the large model. The front end is an upgrade to have a heavier capacity. The generator is a 12.5 KW Onan, Engine is a 500 HP Cummins. The en-

gine compartment has been rear-ranged to be very service friendly. Engine service access is through the floor in the rear bath. Engine start batteries are now in the engine bay where they get fan driven air cooling. Tank capacities are similar to previ-ous Allure’s. The tag axel lift is now incorporated into a new panel.

INSIDEWood is oak with a dark brown stain, with a strong emphasis on matching brown fabrics and leathers. The dash now has a “Silverleaf Glass Dash”, with 3 camera views, which is nice.


There are well built cabi-nets and lots of storage, with adjustable shelves. Some cabinets have interi-or lighting. You’ll find a 2 Burner stove, a workable desk arrangement, and galley with dishwasher. Lighting is good and even throughout. Included are a washer and separate dryer, full tile floors with radiant heat, and carpet in sleeping area. Enjoy the giant TV on the wall, mid-coach. A large sliding door closes off the sleeping area and rear bath. Also enjoy the nice large size shower.


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CALLING ALL CCI MEMBERS:• Spotlight YOUR RV Business or Service • Refer a Great Service Center• Write a “Tech Talk” Article • Tell Us about Your RV Adventure • Submit a Helpful Hint • Share Your Favorite Destination

I f you are a member of CCI and have something to share in the newsletter , p lease do! Contact Editor Lee Zaborowski at [email protected] for submission requirements .

The CLUB SPOTLIGHT CCI Partners


Refuge RV Golf Resort

Class “A” RV Resort Par-70 Golf Course Large Motorhome Sites Restaurant & Bar Open Daily 45-mile Lake Havasu Spa Treatments Live Entertainment Fitness Center & Saunas Resort Swimming Pool Pilates, Yoga & Golf Classes

3103 London Bridge Rd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

For Stay & Play Specials call 928-764-1404 or visit our

website at www.refugecountryclub.com

Extraordinary Golf Vacations


CCI Partners


www.oregonmotorcoachcenter.comToll-free at 800-942-6860 or local 541-762-1505

29417 Airport Road, Eugene OR 97402

• Founded by Bob Lee & Patrick Mason. Bob founded Country Coach & Country Coach International Club• Highest quality coach and chassis service (400+ years combined CC experience)• Totally renovate your coach with systems and cosmetic upgrades• Slide-out room repair specialists• Body and paint repair• Full interior/exterior detailing & wheel polishing• Relax at Camp OMC while your coach is repaired• Free Wi-Fi. Secured on-site parking with 50 amp Service

“CCI members in good standing enjoy 10% off Parts.”

Come Home to Oregon Motorcoach Center for Quality Coach Service and Renovations

CCI Partners


CCI Partners


CCI 2016 RalliesHere is the tENtAtIVE SCHEdUlE.

CCI is in the early planning phase on next year’s schedule, rally locations, and event themes. We are currently working with all three host sites. More information will be available in

upcoming issues of the eNews.

February 8-12, 2016Tampa, Florida

LazyDays TampaCCI Snowbirds and Members from all over the Southeast gather to celebrate late winter festivi-ties. As a beloved Florida RV park, Lazydays RV Resort will be our motorhome paradise. The facility has just what you need to feel right at home. You’ll find incredible amenities to relax and unwind, or enjoy fun activities that your Club is developing. In addition, you’ll find exceptional pet-friendly accommodations - your pet is welcome to go everywhere you go, except the onsite restaurants.

April 25-29, 2016St. Louis, Missouri

Sundermeier’s “Award Winning” Five Star RV ParkSundermeier is 20 miles west of St. Louis, which features the Gateway Arch, numerous museums, St. Louis Zoo, Grant’s Farm, concerts and more. St Louis is also is home to outdoor cafes, shop-ping, wonderful festivals, and the famous St. Louis Cardinals. Sundermeier is located in Historic St. Charles, where you can relive the Early American Spirit. This charming community, located on the banks of the Missouri River, was Missouri’s First State Capitol. Visit one-of-a-kind shops located in restored buildings that date back to the 1800’s. Stroll along brick paved streets. You’ll also find frontier re-enactments, arts and crafts demonstrations, music, art fairs, and festivals.

October 6-11, 2016Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky Horse ParkThe Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) is the leading U.S. tourist attraction for all things “horse” and one of the world’s best equine competition facilities. This facility has to be on every horse lovers bucket list. Nevertheless, everyone will find this a fascinating destination. This is home to many of America’s most famous Thoroughbreds; either retired or laid to rest. Your rally package will include admission to the world-renowned International Museum of the Horse, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the American Saddlebred Museum - the Showplace for Saddlebreds, a Horse-Drawn Tour and equine presentations throughout the day. Set amidst the rolling hills of the Bluegrass lies one of America’s finest resort campgrounds, our home for the rally.


2015

September

September 21-25Country Coach InternationalNor’easters are Co-HostsWatkins Glen, NY

September 29 - October 3FMCA Rocky Mountain Area RallyFarmington, NM

October

October 7-11FMCA South Central Area RallyConroe, TX

October 15 - 18FMCA Eastern Area RallyAsheville, NC

October 21- 24Country CousinsCharleston, SC

October 25 - 29SWCCersPaso Robles, CA

November

November 25-29Northwest Country CoachersSalem, OR

2016

January

January 6-10FMCA Western Area RallyIndio, CA

February

February 8-12Country Coach InternationalTampa, FL

March

March 17-20FMCA’s 93rd Family ReunionPerry, GA

April

April 25-29Country Coach InternationalSt. Louis, Missouri

October

October 6-11Country Coach InternationalLexington, KY

All Rallies2015 - 2016 UpCOMING RAllIES

Southeast Country Coachers

“See Page 3 for all Country Coach Club websites and Club contact information.If your Country Coach Club has an event scheduled that is not listed here, please con-tact the Club at [email protected] so we may include your event(s).”


INfORMAtION ANd ACCESS• Dedicated Club website• Member’s Directory online• Member’s Internet forum• Online breaking news• Regional clubs’ news• Forms available online• Services & Parts Resources• One FREE Ad for your CCI/RV or Product/Service

QUAlIty MONtHly eNEWSlEttER• Professionally designed monthly eNewsletter -

ON the ROAD AGAIN,• Sent via email only to members in good standing, or for a limited time to members with dues payment in arrears.

ACCESS tO all ClUB OffICERS• Phone: Call the specific Officer to address your need• Email CCI: [email protected]• Club Website: www.countrycoachclub.com

NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE• FREE Cutting Board from Carr Industries and CCI

tRAVEl plANS HElp• Use the Member’s Forum for advice on routing, sights, and trouble spots.• Real-time, on-the-road help with mechanical problems,post a problem to the member’s Internet Forum for quick replies

COUNtRy COACH RAllIES

• Enjoy camaraderie with fellow owners of The World’s Finest Motor Coaches at rallies around the country.• CCI offers multiple rallies per year.• Independent Regional Country Coach Clubs across the nation also rally several times per year in their particular geographic regions.• CCI will often partner and do joint rallies with these Regional Clubs

SERVICES ANd pARtSRESOURCES

• Member Discounts and Special Offers from over 40 Partners of CCI. Many are listed below on the next page.• Place one FREE classified ad per year in the classified section of the Club website. Visit the website for details.


Member Recruiting and Rally Attendance Awards ProgramEffective Immediately

• MEMBER RECRUITING

1. A CCI member recruiting a new membership earns 25 CCI Bucks credit for each new member, who acknowledges in writing that you recruited them.

2. New Members must note the name of the referring (recruiting) member on the print application form or website online when applying.

• RALLY ATTENDANCE

1. CCI members earn 25 CCI Bucks for each Rally they attend.

• GROUND RULES

1. Only current dues paid-up CCI members qualify to earn CCI Bucks.

2. CCI Bucks from both the Recruiting and Rally Attendance programs will be cred-ited to the CCI member’s CCI Bucks account.

3. CCI Bucks can only be used for your upcoming dues payments or CCI Rally Fee credit and are nontransferable to other members.

4. If a CCI member becomes 3 months or more delinquent in their annual dues pay-ment, their CCI Bucks Account will be voided and closed.

5. New member is defined by applicant having never been a member of Country Coach International or a returning member that has been out of Country Coach Inter-national for three years or more.


Advanced Satellite of Junction City, OR. 541.607.8968All Stars RVof Louviers, CO. 720.348.0404American Coach Service of Decatur, IN, 800-322-8216Bella terraof Gulf Shores, AL. 866.475.7746Big Rigs Campground directory of Kerrville, TX. 830.792.9170Carolina Coachof Hickory, NC. 800.305.9045Carr Industries of Veneta, OR. 541.968.1888Carrier and Sonsof Eugene, OR. 877.531.0091Cherry Capital RV & Just trucksof Grawn, MI., 866.276.3399Coachcraft by MacDonaldof Columbus, GA. 706.562.0510Coachwerks/Jim’s truck & trailerof Winona, MN. 800.264.1294County Coach Corporationof Junction City OR.541.234.2167Countryside Interiors of Junction City OR. 541.998.6541Coastline RV and Off Road-RV Products ofCucamonga, CA.909.484.6592

damon Rapozo,612.865.0320dlH designof Eugene, OR.541.579.0910Elite RV Servicesof Elkhart, IN. 877.457.4296fantasy RV toursof Tucson, AZ. 412.716.5754fountain RVof Lakeland, FL. 888.264.6523frame-Rite Coach plaques866.427.5257Glodea furnitureof Jacksonville, FL. 904.316.0449Guaranty RVof Junction City, OR. 800.379.5332International Insur-ance Group of Flagstaff, AZ. 877.784.6787Junction City Muffler Shop of Junction City, OR. 541.998.3130K&M Mobile RV Repairof Junction City, OR. 541.953.6162lew farber/Master tech of Marco Island, FL. 239.601.8650lonestar Stitches of Panama City, FL 850.866.5758MCd Innovationsof Texas.972.548.1850Mary Moppinsof Eugene, OR. 800.345.3934

Mid Lane Truck and Equipment Repairof Eugene, OR. 541.345.7570Oregon Motor Coach Center, of Eugene, OR. 541.762.1505Overland Insurance Servicesof Queen Creek, AZ.800.677.4027premier Motor Coach Servicesof Tucson, AZ. 520.624.2024premier RV & Storage and Services of Junction City, OR. 541.998.2640Reeves Custom Coach of Waynesboro, GA. 706.437.0083Rock’ n E RV parkof Coldspring, TX. 936.653.8024RV Glass Solutionsof Coburg, OR. 888.777.6778RV Service of Vir-ginia of Ashland, VA. 804.798.1433Silverleaf Electronics of Albany, OR. 888.741.0259Specialty logisticsof Eugene, OR. 541.515.6651StoneRidge Golf & Recreational Commu-nity of Blanchard, ID, 800.952.2948Western States Equipment Companyof Meridian, ID. 208.947.4503Wholesale Warrantiesa Network of Dealerships800.939.2806

CCI Valued PartnersOffering Special Member Discounts Nationwide:

Be sure to tell them you saw them here!

DID YOU KNOW? To learn more about each of these partners and the details of their special offers visit the Partners link at www.countrycoachclub.com If you have received great service or assistance for any CC related issues please send your recommendations to [email protected] to be considered in this comprehensive listing.

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