beaver motorcoach corporation
this section covers the time period from 2000 - 2009 when monaco coach corporation owned beaver .
this section covers the period from 1994 - 2000 when smc (safari motor coach corporation) owned the beaver brand .
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monaco was incorporated in 1968 as the caribou manufacturing company. they began building pickup campers. the most popular line was named
monaco .
[ 4 ] in 1977 the name was changed to monaco coach corporation. it acquired the roadmaster chassis division of chrysler corporation in 1984 and the holiday rambler division of harley - davidson in 1996. in 1987 kay toolson was appointed president. [ 5 ] monaco manufactured seven brands of motorhomes and rvs, including monaco, beaver motorcoach corporation, safari motorcoach corporation, mckenzie, holiday rambler, r - vision, and roadmaster chassis. in 1994 monaco president kay toolson announced they would move their junction city operations to the coburg industrial park in eugene, oregon. [ 6 ]
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i understand monaco took over beaver in early 2000' s. was my 2007 beaver contessa built in the beaver facility in bend or was it built in another plant and where ?
beaver ambassador club the beaver ambassador club (bac), a chapter of the family motor coach association (fmca), is an international motor home organization located throughout the united states, canada and mexico for owners of motor homes manufactured by the beaver motor coaches division of monaco coach corporation .
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hi thomas - the date of manufacture should be on one or more labels low on the wall beside and behind the driver' s seat. svc you mean to be
smc
, for safari motor coach, or safari motorcoach corporation. that should be on the label also. joel
in the case of this particular brand, safari motorcoach corporation (also known as safari coach) was based in oregon. the company’s manufacturing plant was initially located in harrisburg, and the safari coach brand name was purchased by monaco in 2002, however in 2009, the safari name had been discontinued .
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is this an anomaly? a true but rare beaver? a 1992 beaver on a prevost chassis. i came across this on urltoken for sale at $ 99, 000
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magnum was beaver, chassis' s were built at the same factory as everything else .
well, beaver motorcoach corporation is out of business. safari purchased the remains and then monaco purchased safari and in 2010 navistar purchased monaco. so, why should they have kept the old records through all that? someone that has a rig like, or close to your rig, should be able to come up with something even if it isn' t exactly the same. there are aftermarket mufflers that will work although they may be louder than you like .
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call beaver coach sales in bend oregon. they are where the original beavers were built. (541) 322 - 2184. they sell other coaches now but thy specialize in beavers and their parts department is fantastic. you could also join the beaver ambassador club, beaver ambassador club. the club is full of beaver experts that will be able to help with virtually any problem you have. good luck .
beaver rvs: for nearly three decades, beaver motorcoaches have represented the very best luxury and comfort the recreational vehicle industry has to offer. from meager beginnings in a small central oregon town, beaver has cultivated a reputation for breathtaking woodwork, supple fabrics, plush furnishings and awesome power and performance. those recreational vehicle enthusiasts who want to enjoy their adventures and still be cradled in comfort have always looked toward beaver to deliver just that .
the beaver ambassador club (bac), a chapter of the family motor coach association (fmca), is an international motor home organization, located throughout the united states, canada and mexico, for owners of beaver and other qualifying coaches .
hey guys. brand new here. brand new to bac, rving, and this forum. any forum, actually. anyway, i have a 1994 beaver patriot yorktown, 40' diesel. i' ve been looking at all the history stuff and trying to figure out exactly when my coach was made. if you look at the nada chart, the yorktown didn' t come out t' ill 1995. and there are two different brochures on the patriot. one says beaver motorcoach up top. and one has beaver motorcoach an svc company... . or something like that. maybe safari started on them too and they still had some original ones on the line being built. idk. but if you look at the brochures, mine is the one with the black bra on the front (still looking for that). so, i guess it' s a 94, and maybe one of the last ones built by beaver before it got taken over? ? thoughts... .
happy campers rv rentals, a division of beaver coach sales, offers high - end rv rentals for the perfect family vacation .
. the club is full of beaver experts that will be able to help with virtually any problem you have. good luck .
even though our first beaver was an 11 - foot cab - over camper, we don' t have much in the way of information, data or history prior to 1993. if you have information on beaver coaches prior to 1993, please let me know
call beaver coach sales in bend oregon. they are where the original beavers were built. (541) 322 - 2184. they sell other coaches now but thy specialize in beavers and their parts department is fantastic. you could also join the beaver ambassador club ,
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in 2002, monaco coach purchased safari and the beaver brand name. in 2009, monaco filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. in 2010, navistar international purchased monaco, but it did not purchase the safari coach brand name, and the safari and beaver brand brands were discontinued .
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help help help! i need a new muffler for my beaver patriot trenton 37 with a cat 3126 engine, beaver is unable to help as their records were thrown out (great executive decision !) when they were bought out. this unit has a magnum chassis and they also are apparently out of business. help !
we offer a wide variety of new and used brand name rvs and coaches. specializing in used beaver coaches, entegra, tiffin, thor, roadtrek, and vanleigh rv .
one of today’s largest and most active owners clubs. membership enjoys exclusive privileges, such as the quarterly “the foretravel motorcader”, and close contacts with the other foretravel motorcoach enthusiasts. the foretravel motorcade club, sponsored by foretravel, inc. and exclusively for foretravel owners, is one of todays largest and most active owners clubs. the club hosts, plans, and directs grandventions, rallies, motorcades, and special events .
the wikipedia article is incorrect re the beaver solitaire. it was built in 2000 & 2001, prior to monaco' s acquisition. i pretty sure monaco canceled the model w / o building any. steve
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welcome to our information page for beaver motor coaches. while it is quite beaver - centric, the owners of sob' s (some other brands - - some folks prefer the term
friends of beavers
) will also find it useful since very little of what goes into an rv is exclusive or proprietary to any particular brand or model. you will also discover that the emphasis here is on older pre - monaco coaches because the information and factory support for coaches built during beaver and safari ownership is limited. we strive to avoid copyright infringement by having links to copyrighted material than duplicating the material on our site .
there are currently over 900 bac member coaches. the beaver ambassador club has about 30 major rallies scheduled each year. rally schedules and details are included in beaver tales, the quarterly club newsletter and on the web site beaveramb. org. the club, also sponsors two major international rallies, which may coincide with the winter and summer fmca family reunions each year. club members often are volunteer workers at these large rallies .
thomas james 1994 beaver patriot yorktown 40' diesel pusher
travel while you can. don' t worry about the money - just make it work. experience is far more valuable than money ever will be
bigfoot owners club international boci was formed as an i. r. s. authorized member benefit non - profit corporation (501c7) for bigfoot owners and dealers. associate memberships are available to qualifying companies and individuals who provide products or service of interest to our owner members and are approved by the membership chair person. boci is fully sanctioned by bigfoot industries of armstrong, bc canada .
the beaver (genus castor) is a primarily nocturnal, large, semiaquatic rodent. castor includes two extant species, the north american beaver (castor canadensis) (native to north america) and eurasian beaver (castor fiber) (eurasia). beavers are known for building dams, canals, and lodges (homes). they are the second - largest rodent in the world (after the capybara). their colonies create one or more dams to provide still, deep water to protect against predators, and to float food and building material. the north american beaver population was once more than 60 million, but as of 1988 was 6–12 million. this population decline is the result of extensive hunting for fur, for glands used as medicine and perfume, and because the beavers' harvesting of trees and flooding of waterways may interfere with other land uses .
joel and lee rae ashley clackamas, oregon 36. 9 ft. 2006 monterey ventura iv, aka
monty rae
c9 400hp cat towing a 1997 ford explorer limited, aka
pearl
beaver believers oregon pioneer angler godspeed ken
if the old one is available, measure it and google truck mufflers. lots of choices the muffler was not built just for beaver as 95% of all rv parts are made for other applications. not enough volume to justify the cost
i would agree... . call beaver coach sales! !! if anybody can help you out on this it would be them. i don' t just say that because ty' s my cuz i' ve seen them work miracles before
the beaver ambassador club (bac), a chapter of the family motor coach association (fmca), is an international motor home organization located throughout the united states, canada and mexico for owners of motor homes manufactured by the beaver motor coaches division of monaco rv, llc. the general purpose of bac is to promote fellowship and cooperation among family motor coach owners, promote and provide rally activities for bac members, and conduct other functions for, and on behalf of, bac members for their common benefit .
are you ready for a smart and simple rv solution? the rv you have been searching for is waiting for you right here at beaver coach sales in bend, oregon. our locally owned facility offers high - end brands at competitive prices. we are a full - service motorhome dealership specializing in the sale of beaver coaches, entegra, tiffin, thor, roadtrek, and vanleigh rv. if you are ready to start the next chapter in your life and create new experiences with loved ones, we have an rv to fit your needs .
this 2006 beaver has had a few upgrades adds include a new 50
smart tv replaced tires and batteries, new transfer switch, new headlights, new mattress & windsheild as been replaced. the stacker has been sold. low miles. this is a must see coach .
to join the club download the application forms for fmca and bac in pdf format or join online. select “join bac” from the menu at the top of the page. application forms are also available on pages 31 & 32 in beaver tales. for more information contact our membership director .
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on march 4, 1996, the monaco coach corporation acquired from harley - davidson, inc. certain assets of holiday rambler (the
holiday acquisition
) in exchange for $ 21. 5 million in cash, 65, 217 shares of redeemable preferred stock (which was subsequently converted into 230, 767 shares of common stock), and the assumption of most of the liabilities of holiday rambler. concurrently, the company acquired ten holiday world dealerships for $ 13. 0 million, including a $ 12. 0 million subordinated. [ 7 ]
thomas, i believe that smc purchased beaver during the 1994 production run. so your coach could be built by the original owners or smc depending on build date. however, i believe that most 1994 patriots were smc coaches that were built on a spartan chassis to the original patriot designs that started with the 1993 patriot. gerald
thanks joel. really looking forward to getting out and traveling around in this thing. i also heard that beaver was going to start up production again sometime in 2018. i wonder if anyone knows any more about that. i would really like to be there if / when they crank them out. again, thanks for the good info .
beavers, along with pocket gophers and kangaroo rats, are castorimorph rodents, a suborder of rodents mostly restricted to north america. although just two closely related species exist today, beavers have a long fossil history in the northern hemisphere beginning in the eocene, and many species of giant beaver existed until quite recently, such as trogontherium in europe, and castoroides in north america .
when you purchase a new or certified pre - owned marathon coach, not only do you receive excellent service, but you are also invited to join marathon coach club international, an exclusive club of marathon motorcoach enthusiasts who gather throughout the year for fun - filled rallies at spectacular locations. as a marathon coach club member, you’ll meet fellow owners and develop lasting relationships based on common interests. past rallies have included gatherings at places like the albuquerque balloon fiesta, utah’s zion national park, calgary, bc and banff national park, the florida keys, boston, and washington, d. c. the club also sponsors annual nascar rallies in las vegas and phoenix for its race fans. the marathon club was the first in the industry to hold a rolling rally in europe, and it has hosted several events in canada .
the “kountry klub, ” as it is known, is one of the leading rv social clubs in the recreational vehicle industry. our members are from all over the united states and canada. this is an exclusive club for owners of newmar recreational vehicles and offers many advantages and benefits to our members. these are the unique characteristics of the kountry klub. our members travel together, much like a large family, allover north america or reunite in various areas of the country at rallies, special events and caravans. through the kountry klub we have the opportunity to have open relations and communication between newmar corporation and our owners of newmar rv’s. we have created an environment for fellowship, adventure, friendship and recreational fun .
august 91 the beaver company had a rally celebrating 25 years at mt bachelor. they had several early models on display, starting with a pickup topper, slide in camper, trailer, class c and finally the gas and diesel class a. i believe the first diesel was built on a gillig chassis around 82 or 83 with a 8. 2 detroit engine. 1985 was the first marquis, a wide body and it was then that the 3208 cat became an option .
the wikipedia page was not created by me, connie bradish. one of the children of a bac member created the page. don' t remember the names. my website is called beaver motorhome history. i am posting as much information as i can find. mat perlot' s obit states that he sold the company in 2001 to monaco. we were actually at the factory in bend scanning brochures when the monaco people came in and took over. looking back in my list of campsites we were at the factory between april 25 and april 28, 2000. i am unsure of the exact date of acquisition by monaco. solitaire was the brain child of mat perlot (owner & founder of safari motorcoaches inc .). solitaries were made in 2000 and 2001 models by smc. remember that models actually start coming out the year before their model year. example while our beaver is a 1993 model it was made in june of 1992. connie b .
2007 beaver marquis pearl iv, nirvc delivery ask about our fly and buy program. our pre - owned pdi inspection will include 200 plus point inspection of interior, exterior and chassis components. includes full tank of fuel. includes full lp tank (if applicable). includes coach starter kit. includes walk through orientation. exterior rear ladder hydraulic leveling system 12. 5 diesel generator interior residential refrigerator convection microwave tv solid surface counter tops cockpit gps rear view camera adjustable pedals power driver and passenger seats
i don' t know how to do it, or who should do it, but that wikipedia article seems to need some corrections and a lot more additional information. it appears to be a quick research paper with the primary references being a few easy to find online newspaper articles. there is a lot more to the story. two things i saw on a quick read are that navistar did buy the beaver brand even though they elected to not produce any. and membership approaches 2, 000 people since most members are a
couple
.
2008 beaver patriot, a super nice luxury coach with a catapiller 525hp engine. this 2008 patriot thunder is very clean with less than 24, 000 miles! patriot thunder brandywine iv specifications: gvwr: 50, 160 lbs. gcwr: 60, 160 lbs. wheelbase: 271' length: 43' 1' width: 100. 5' height: 126' interior height: 84' fresh water: 100 gal. gray water: 70 gal. black water: 40 gal. lp tank: 25 gal. fuel tank: 150 gal .
i just replaced the muffler on my beaver patriot just before i sold it a couple of months ago. i had it done at a heavy duty truck repair shop. the muffler in your unit is likely the same style i had with the 3126 cat. the exhaust comes out of the turbo and drops into the top of the muffler and out the back to the tailpipe. under their recommendation, i replaced the muffler to a standard style with front and back inlets. this required an elbow off the turbo into the side of the new muffler rather than top mount. it also required moving the muffler back about a foot to allow for the side inlet connection. there was room to move the muffler back and i replaced the tail pipe at the same time. the difference in price from top inlet style to side inlet style muffler was $ 300 .
2008 beaver marquis moonstone45 feet, caterpillar c - 15 (625hp), 32000 milesfully loadedover 20k in aftermarket upgrades: custom paint, including matching ladder (s). new wood features (custom wood headboard, replacing mirrored headboard). wood trim in place of cloth trim around slide out side windows, similar to 2009 model year. 3m film on all chrome exterior accents. new fabric around windows. all brass in coach replaced with oil rubbed bronze fixtures (door handles, faucets, fixtures, hinges, sconces, fan details, etc…) custom carpet matching main carpet in coach (entry stairs and engine access back of coach) aftermarket outdoor entertainmet (stereo and tv) duratain under carriage sealant, king size sleep number, bed xm / traffic added, wireless / wired cat - 5 network, remote access coach video monitoring over the internet, new front tv – 46” – sony kdl - 46xbrkept in rv garage. contact for more information / pictures .
beautiful beaver coach! alpaca full body paint, gps, cruise, multi - way power driver and passenger seats, rear camera, 4 - slides, solid cherry woodwork, full tile package, aquahot system (3 - zone), updated lcd tv' s, snap on see - out window covers, tinted windows, slide awnings, select number rv king bed, washer / dryer combo, solid cherry panels 2 - door refrigerator, extensive storage, great sound systems, full width power - slide storage, 150 gallon fuel tank, 10, 000 watt diesel generator (233hrs), cat 400hp turbo diesel w / 6 - speed allison transmission, side flow radiator w / electric fans, exhaust brake, auto air leveling system, aluminum wheels, tire covers, tow package. auto - seek satellite, * * * new tires * * *, * * * new magnum 2800 watt inverter / charger * * *, automatic generator start for low batteries, automatic generator start controlled by temperature, * * * 8 new 6v house batteries * * *, * * * 2 new 12v starting batteries * * *, 3m invisible bra, too many options and features to mention. nada over $ 168, 000a wonderful, luxurious coach !
2006 beaver marquis. 525 hp c - 13 cat engine. 6 speed allison transmission. the gen set is a 12. 5 kw olen. the coach is all electric. the coach has 3 - 15000 btu a / c heatpumps. the coach has aqua hot central duct heating system. 8 low milage radial tires. 8 batterys with little use. the coach has been well maintained. i am the second owner and i have had the coach since 2009. the roof is a single piece all fiber glass. the coach has full body paint with a 3 - m protection across the front of the coach. the 4 exterior awnings are all electric. the windows are duel insulated. interiorthe cabinates have burlwood inlay. the front tv is a 42
led smart roku mounted in the ceiling and the bedroom tv is a 20
led. the shower is a fully glass enclosed. the main bed is a queen size sleep number. one of the front couches is a queen size air and the other is a full size. the front has boise surround sound system. the coach has all electric day and night shades. the micro wave is a combination micro / convection oven. the refig is a 2 door deluxe with indoor water and ice. have questions please call or emailcell 425. 388. 1802email rockyryen @ urltoken
the general purpose of bac is to promote fellowship and cooperation among motor coach owners, promote and provide rally activities for bac members, and conduct other functions for, and on behalf of, bac members for their common benefit .
from boyd acres rd. going south turn right on murray road and make your next right through the ups parking lot .
you will enter the property through the open white gate straight ahead. you may temporarily park in any of the open spots & place keys in black service box by service entry door. please be respectful of our neighbors at ups by driving slowly through their lot. it’s much appreciated !
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lower price40' 6, 4 slides, cherry interior, cat 400 (no def), 24500 one owner miles, toyo tires 1 / 15 / 2017, windshield and tire covers, start and coach batteries replaced within last two years, tracstar satellite tv, hydro hot, splendide washer / dryer combo, all new slide and window awnings, 2 15000 btu heat pumps / ac, water softener, electric cord reel, 8000 onan diesel genset, 4 door refrigerator with amish cooling unit, 2 aux refrigerator roof vent fans, convection / microwave oven, 43
ultra hd tv, 5. 1 denon surround sound, blue ray player, and many other options. (jeep liberty tow vehicle available )
caterpillar c12, 425 hp dark cherry cabinetry with makori inlay. dual slides on street side, splendide washer / dryer, flat screen tv in front folds down from ceiling, bedroom flat screen tv on articulating arm. new electric front screen and blind plus manual side screens. new blackout / opaque shades on all windows. new dometic roof air for rear portion of coach. basement air overhauled recently and service ports added. new michelin tires on front, rear duals in good condition. hurricane diesel furnace overhauled by itr and runs perfectly. dash air works well. awnings all in good condition. new folding satellite dish on roof. all side windows recently redone. valves just adjusted by caterpillar. led lighting throughout interior. dometic refrigerator just rebuilt with new coil. generator has new rotor and stator. coach has 102, 000 miles. has been professionally serviced and stored indoors. batteries replaced 2017. rear brakes, rotors and air chambers done 2016. coach has all systems working. paint is good with only a few small scratches. upholstery and carpet in good condition. see pictures to appreciate how beautiful this coach is !
this is set up for year round travel and it' sready to go with a cat motor and automatic allison transmission. the coach is equipped with a back - up camera, lp tank, generator (see pictures), satellite antenna and 2 flat screen tvs. the kitchen / living room has plenty of space with the slide out adding about 30 inches. your kitchen is also equipped with heated tile floors, an upgraded backsplash, a gaggenau stove top, 4 door refrigerator and a convection microwave making cooking a breeze while on the go. in the bathroom; the shower is a nice sized corner shower with skylight above, washer / dryer hookup, and lots of storage space. the bedroom has a queen size bed with new upgraded mattress, flat screen tv with dvd player, and decent amount of closet space. the coach has plenty of (lockable) space in the basement compartments on both sides with a sliding tray for ease of access. on the drivers side at the back of the coach there is an outdoor rinse station. the awning is automatic and will put itself away in the event of too heavy winds. the cord has an electric reel to aid you in putting it away. no cdl required. this is a retired couples dream get away. also have a 2 wheel car dolly that can go with the coach .
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this site originated with information on projects we did on our own coach, a growing proportion is information other owners had and were gracious enough to provide the information for posting here .
disclaimer: you and only you are responsible for any work, maintenance, repair or modification you chose to make to your rv. you are solely responsible for following safe work procedures as well as the results of any work you perform, whether you relied on any information found here or not. the information provided here is just a description of what we did, what worked for us or perhaps what didn' t work for us .
creating an index to the information on this site got to the stage where navigating the index was a challenge in itself. the basic index kept getting longer and more complex resulting in some folks not finding what was in plain sight - including me! so, i' m redoing the index in a matrix format. the left column describes the subject matter while the top row describes the type of material available. a link in the corresponding cell will take you to a point in the traditional index where you' ll find a list of the pertinent information we have available. a blank cell indicates that we don' t have any information of that type on that subject. there may be multiple references to the same document because some documents cover a variety of topics. in those cases, i have indexed the document in as many places as it may be appropriate .
in july 2006 during a pre - trip visual inspection i discovered 4 of the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. two each for cylinders 5 & 6. things got worse when i began disassembling the engine. three of the four turbo mounting bolts broke taking the turbo off the exhaust manifold. before the manifold was off the engine, 11 out of 12 exhaust manifold bolts were broken .
why? well, it appears that there was a gradual shifting of the exhaust manifold as it went through many heating and cooling cycles while being pushed by a constant tension from the exhaust pipe. after 11 years, the exhaust manifold did not line up correctly with the bolt holes and ports in the cylinder head and the attaching bolts were forced to lean towards the front of the engine (note, the front of the engine in a diesel pusher is at the rear of the coach). this leaning caused a bending tension on the bolt where it exited the cylinder head and the bolts began breaking. click on this thumbnail and you' ll see the bolt leaning .
a couple of pages have been started... (that' s another way of saying they' re seriously under construction )
the new brochure archives have been kick started by a donation from buck & marsha .
recently we had a customer come to us with an rv damage claim resulting from hitting a large overhanging tree limb in their rv park. this is an easy thing to do when you are unfamiliar with the new surroundings and pulling into an rv park after dark .
the tree limb impact did significant damage to the roof, the sides and some of the equipment on the roof. the repair was covered under the owner’s rv insurance policy, but the situation was unique: the manufacturer has been out of business since 2009. in the rv world, this particular rv is called an “orphan. ” an rv is referred to as an “orphan” if the company that manufactured it is no longer in business .
this particular rv was a 15 - year - old, 2000 safari zanzibar motor coach. while this particular rv was an older model, it was still in excellent condition, and the damage was repairable and within reason to not be a totaled unit .
but the situation does raise some problems that other rv’ers might be concerned with if you have an rv from a manufacturer that is no longer in business. can they still be fixed ?
since over 80% of the companies that once manufactured rvs are now out of business, orphans are a common sight at our rv repair shop. buying an orphan manufactured by a company that has just gone out of business can cause problems getting warranty work performed on the construction of the rv such as the roof or sidewalls .
for the most part, the rv owners who come to us are concerned that we will not be able to find the parts, or to match the paint on the rv. however when you think about it, auto body shops are still able to find parts for and repair cars that have long since gone out of business. consider the oldsmobile, pontiac or saturn .
as with all rv’s, most of the parts such as electronics, plumbing equipment, and interior parts and appliances are shared across all brands, and owning an orphan not too much of a problem for simple or common rv repairs. most rv’s are built on truck chassis made by international, or ford or common truck manufacturers, so finding engine and chassis parts are easy to come by .
if this customer were to take their rv to their local rv dealer, they would be hard pressed to find someone willing to fix this unit. this customer was mostly concerned with our ability to match the existing paint on his rv. we get that concern a lot. this owner went so far as to research the paint codes and find us a paint company in bend oregon that supplied the original paint to safari .
rest assured orphan rv owners, this is not a necessary step to repairing your rv. our shop custom mixes and matches every paint on every rv that we repair. even if we had the exact paint code from the exact paint manufacturer, the paint on an rv ages and fades with time just like it does on a car, and we custom tint each color for an exact match to the existing paint. we even have computerized mixing equipment that can scan a paint sample and match the paint exactly. but it takes a skilled painter to get really the paint on the rv to match exactly .
if your orphan rv requires a specialized part that is unique to the original manufacturer, there are companies that we deal with who can find obsolete parts or even have them made for us .
so between paint matching, exterior wall or fiberglass panel repairs, obsolete parts sourcing, and multi - manufacturer rv repair parts, your rv can be fixed, and the insurance company will cover the repairs. we were able to return this customer’s rv back to the pre - loss condition in no time .
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fmca will host its summer convention in gillette, wyoming, july 18 through 21. here is a breakdown of what you need to know before you hit the road. confirmation guide the events team strongly recommends you read this guide before heading to convention. (this was mailed to you if your opted to have your registration packet mailed. or emailed if you opted to have your packet held at will call .) click here to read. exhibit... .
yesterday we got stuck in the mud on the road to fort resolution and it got us thinking about plans. everyone has a different mindset when it comes to making plans —from the rigid planner with reservations made out for the entire trip to the ones who wing it. we like to think we fall somewhere in the middle. we call it the
no plan plan .
we have certainly made a few reservations along the way, and we have an idea of places we wo... .
there' s a lot to do and see at an fmca rv expo, so we' ve rounded up a list of tips to help you prepare for fmca' s next event: 98th international convention & rv expo july 18 through 21, 2018, in gillette, wyoming. fmca hosts two of these large - scale events each year. but, first, check out this video to get an idea of the size of an fmca rv expo, and let us introduce you to peggy. she attended fmca' s 97th rv expo. 5 tips for at... .
did you know that there are more than 250 military campgrounds across the u. s. ? fmca is here with a breakdown of where you can find these campgrounds and who can book a reservation. about military campgrounds these campgrounds, which normally have rv hook - ups and tent spaces, are managed by the army and department of defense service departments. some are located near national parks or national attractions. others, however, are sp... .
let’s get your rv ready for july 4th! fmca wants to help you add a little flair to your holiday gathering. there are so many ways to decorate your rv. many of these decoration ideas can be used throughout the whole summer season. so gather your printed plates and napkins, tablecloths, mason jars, sparklers, and centerpieces – fmca is here to help you throw a red, white, and blue bash in your rv! remember to check out fmca' s h... .
we love bryce canyon national park. unfortunately, for our four - legged friends, they only allow dogs on the paved trail between sunset point and sunrise point, and on the paved shared use path between the park entrance and inspiration point. sunset to sunrise is 1. 2 miles round - trip. it' s good for some photo opps of the hoodoos (thin spires of rock), but it' s not a dog destination. but not to worry! there is so much to do w... .
wild and wonderful wyoming. there’s a lot to see in the “cowboy state, ” and fmca will be there july 18 through 21, 2018, for its summer convention. gillette is centrally located to several national parks sites (mount rushmore, anyone ?) and iconic western locales. if you’re heading to wanted in wyoming, here are 5 day trip ideas: # 1 devil’s tower national monument distance from gillette: 1 hour; 60 miles wy - 110, devi... .
take a peek behind the scenes with fmca’s events team! fmca hosts two large rv conventions each year. on average, 3, 000 rvs are in attendance at these events. whether this is your first convention or your 21st convention, we are extremely excited for this event and want to share a behind - the - scenes look at how these events come together. do you enjoy reading? or are you a fan of western movies or shows? fmca has been working... .
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bill sprague past region 1 vp 2015 pleasureway pursuit w / 6. 8 l triton v10 past 12 year owner of' 04 monterey w / cummins isc 350
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and has not been updated at all. at the 30th reunion rally in harrisburg, mandy canales gave a talk about the brand history. i recorded it and it is watchable on line. i apologize for the quality. the lighting was not great nor were the acoustics in the room conducive to great color, but the story is well told. as of april, 2015 about 300 have watched it, or at least started to watch it. urltoken there is also a large collection of historic information provided by connie and peter bradish here: urltoken
it is obvious i forget things. i saw this thread and read the first page. connie posted and i realized that not only is it up to three pages, but i posted the same update for the video link last december! didn' t intentionally mean to be redundant .
i have found this info very interesting. izzy and me are restoring a 1991 contessa 38' with a 3208. we are now just about finished the inside and will start on the outside next year. we have all the service manuals as well as the factory brouchers. if any of this is of interest to anyone let me know. we where lucky to find this coach 3 years ago with 71, 000 miles on it, it now has 95, 000. there was very little changes to the inside, the tv was moved back to the bar and a electric fireplace put where the tv was. i will be following all history related articles as i have become posesed with restoring this to as original as possible. thanks to all of you for your input on the history .
tommy, if it' s got an or plate near the entry door it was probably built in coberg, or. steve
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beaver motorcoach corporation ( also known as beaver coach ) is a defunct american motor coach manufacturing company that was based in oregon . the company 's manufacturing plant was initially located in bend and later moved to coburg . after its initial bankruptcy , the beaver coach brand name was purchased by a series of parent companies before it finally disappeared in 2009 . the story continues ... in 2016 the beaver brand and rights to build were purchased by ty kelly owner of beaver coach sales and service located on the grounds of the original beaver factory . the hope is to slowly restart production by 2018 . 
beaver motorcoach corporation (also known as beaver coach) is a defunct american motor coach manufacturing company that was based in oregon. the company's manufacturing plant was initially located in bend and later moved to coburg. after its initial bankruptcy, the beaver coach brand name was purchased by a series of parent companies before it finally disappeared in 2009. the story continues... in 2016 the beaver brand and rights to build were purchased by ty kelly owner of beaver coach sales and service located on the grounds of the original beaver factory. the hope is to slowly restart production by 2018.
beaver motorcoach corporation (also known as beaver coach) is a defunct american motor coach manufacturing company that was based in oregon. the company's manufacturing plant was initially located in bend and later moved to coburg. after its initial bankruptcy, the beaver coach brand name was purchased by a series of parent companies before it finally disappeared in 2009. the story continues... in 2016 the beaver brand and rights to build were purchased by ty kelly owner of beaver coach sales and service located on the grounds of the original beaver factory. the hope is to slowly restart production by 2018.