Louie in 2003 gave me a walk around on a new Country Coach Magna at the Pleasanton CA RV show. I was impressed with his knowledge and the CC. I said, "so as a salesman I can tell my customers this Magna will ride better than a Monaco Signature." He said, as a CC sales rep, "No Jack, they both are at the top, they have arrived at this pinnacle with different paths, you would loose credibility". His integrity as my Country Coach rep was always impeccable in the years to follow. Damon and I worked for the same company in those years. Damon's integrity also was flawless. To this day, I am sure this trait of integrity contributes to both of their continued success. I have 30 yrs experience as a VW dealer and General Manager in California of a multi store chain of Toyota, Mercedes, Acura, Honda, and Subaru. I recognize excellence, and judge a company by it's people. Premier excells. Continued success to Premier, Louie, and Damon.
@leonawilliams6599
2 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you .
@JohnLewisRV
2 жыл бұрын
@@leonawilliams6599 tell Louis I said hello.
@deanh71902 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation! Very interesting history. Hats off to the dedicated talent that keeps those coaches alive. I can only imagine what a 2023 Country Coach might look like because they were so ahead of their time with short diesel pusher luxury motorhomes.
@mojo68mitch3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was a Safari guy, then switched to CC. Been a mechanic and a truck driver 50 years. I believe I know quality and this is it. I love my 95’ 36’ intrigue #10011. It’s just really sad that a high quality builder can’t compete because others are pumping out cheap crap that captures the misinformed buyers. The only way to get high quality is buy a classic or spend a 1/4 of a million dollars or more. I am only able to go with the classic and I’m grateful for that. I do all my own maintenance and repairs or I couldn’t afford play this game. Thank you Premier for carrying the torch!!!
@Noourstuff-kk7nw
28 күн бұрын
Looking at getting a 1998 36 ft intrigue, anything to look out for only has 32k miles
@campingcarFrance4 жыл бұрын
♥️Country Coach, way ahead if it’s time as their custom chassis still superior to this day. Timeless Design, Quality, Safety, Fit and Finish second to none.
@thyhangman4 жыл бұрын
This is the best and actually only " what happened to Country Coach" video on the internet. I know because I looked after seeing your 'Country Coach concept' video few days ago. Great job on this one too!
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@MrBugout4 жыл бұрын
Andrew, I just need to comment that your editing is getting better with every video. Keep up the great work.
@debbiepacker.4 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. It's sad they didn't make it through the economic downturn because they clearly had a very good product. I worked in the boating industry for 20 years and so many of those companies didn't make it through. Our company was lucky because it didn't have any debt, but many were not so lucky. I didn't follow RVs at the time, but I remember hearing that some of them didn't fare so well either. It's nice to see that these guys are keeping the out there.
@jimgior4 жыл бұрын
Andrew - One of your best Videos to date!!! The video editing was spot on. What a fantastic interview and history of the Country Coach product and makes me proud to be a County Coach owner.
@biblereader4life4 жыл бұрын
It’s a shame Country Coach along with the original Monaco brand didn’t survive the economic downturn. Glad Premier RV was created and retained a good number of the former Country Coach technicians. Andrew, much appreciate all the behind the scenes insight you bring to the viewer. 👍
@terrysandiego
4 жыл бұрын
CC tanked due to management greed, not the "downturn."
@MrBillygoat4 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine how these folks that had these high end coaches felt when they went belly up. These gents knew some of these and just maybe how they felt. Call it luck , fate and just possibly some of the CC owners did a lot of praying. And intervention evolved. I would be curious to know how many 2005 and newer CC were sold ? That would give an idea the market share for what these guys are able to carve off of. Regardless, a great story and glad that CC owners were not left with half million dollar coaches to fend fir themselves. And it’s values did not plummet to pennies on a hundred. Andrew, your gaining lots of valuable information in the coach industry. Whenever your heading with all this, it will be valuable insight for sure. 👍
@bennyepperson73124 жыл бұрын
We have a 92 Country coach Magna and just love it, the build quality is second to none, Really enjoyed this video! and possibly seeing some of the guys that built our coach
@davidjordan30844 жыл бұрын
You do very good work, Andrew. Thank you for this. I loved that you made this video all about what they (past Country Coach employees) had to say, and like any good director, drove the questions and did some solid editing to make this extremely entertaining and informational. I came away with an even greater sense of pride in owning one of the more rare Country Coach Lexa’s! So Good!
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
I would love to make a video about a Lexa! That is a very rare and awesome coach!! I'm definitely keeping my eye out for any Lexa or Rhapsody that I can film.
@davidjordan3084
4 жыл бұрын
RVing with Andrew Steele ~ I am located in Stillwater Minnesota, quite a ways from you. But if you’re ever in this vicinity, I would love to show you the Lexa. It’s been fun watching you do your thing. I love the attitude as well! Go ahead and private message me when the opportunity presents itself. David
@steeldavidson4 жыл бұрын
That was a very cool and informative video, loving hearing the story of CC and how the other brands spilt off. The years of knowledge that they have there and what they can provide is awesome. Great Video Andrew one of the best...
@shaneshane27184 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos but this was the best video you have ever done
@rmachetti97174 жыл бұрын
Awsome video thanks Andrew I enjoyed the history of Country Coach along with Premier RV. Nice to see the cream of the crop pick up the pieces and make something successful of it. Great people and great company!
@adriannurse15024 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Now I have a great source for my RV. It was so cool seeing the building it was made in. 🙂
@Riker-eq2yv4 жыл бұрын
Great and very interesting video!
@mjmeadowsaz4 жыл бұрын
Sold Country Coach for 5 years, was the best coach on the road. Really miss working with Lee brothers and the entire team CC.
@bd5av8r14 жыл бұрын
Premier RV should team up with Prevost and make Premier coaches too be a successor to Country Coach. :)
@itzanopinion
4 жыл бұрын
OR Just become their own 'brand' of custom build Prevost, much like *Marathon* , *Newell* , *ForeTravel* , *Liberty Coach* , *Featherlite* and *Millennium Luxury Coaches* ....
Andrew. Great review and story regarding PremierRV and its legacy, very cool to watch. As someone who is just sticking his toe into RVing, I would say my greatest concern is getting a coach that I have confidence in and having to buy and sell a few to get there. Quality service is always worth the price.Thank you for what you do. Stay safe.
@kevinroberts84964 жыл бұрын
Wow what a informative video!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@windycityl4 жыл бұрын
My God Andrew you sure are on a roll putting out the clips of great motorhomes when I was your age in the 60's and 70's I was on speed had to working for Allied van lines yes coke also laws back then were not as tough is there today. Drove for 42 yrs over the road. Yes miss them days too. I turn 70 this month one day I will look my age lol. Have Dick Clark blood seem like. I pass for 53 to 55 that's cool. 😎
@gd1980704 жыл бұрын
Very interesting history, happy to hear that dedicated craftsmen have managed to reinvent themselves into new service business.
@broadcastassistancebvba16994 жыл бұрын
great story, interesting, look like correct managers , giving the best for you as a client !
@cysscokid3 жыл бұрын
I to own a Country Coach, Intrigue 530 w/ a Cat 525 Hp and a Cat gen set, I had multiple issues that I had written down on a list, I called Premier RV, happen to get Louie (owner) on the phone after talking just a couple minutes to him for the first time ever, and on a weekend! He proceeded to knock my list out over the phone one by one, I was extremely appreciative and also very impressed, at that point I would say that he has easily gained another customer and I’ve made arrangements to be getting my coach down there for general maintenance and some electronic upgrades, hopefully done by Brian, I would highly recommend Premier RV, in Junction city Oregon. Thanks again! PS Also I appreciate all the good work on your videos Andrew keep it up!!
@jamessarah87394 жыл бұрын
Great video tons of knowledge. I’d love to meet those guys next time I’m in Orgeon.
@richardstewart26804 жыл бұрын
We have a 2008 Country Coach Affinity 700 custom it was their show Coach in Fontana California and we have 38000 miles on it and we just absolutely love the fit and finish and the quality that went into that Country Coach too bad they went out of business Winnebago I think bought up some of their line but is continually making the Winnebago
@malcolmdavid8726 Жыл бұрын
Great story,amazing how much knowledge is in this company
@stevek69214 жыл бұрын
Great video! My wife and I happened to be rolling through the Junction City area a couple of years ago, traveling from Oklahoma to see my mother in the Portland area, and we had started our search for our first coach. I had heard of Premier on several forums and decided we should stop by and check them out. We waltzed in without any sort of appointment, and the receptionist told us Damon would be there in a minute. When he introduced himself I had to blurt out, "Are you...THAT Damon?" hehe Indeed, he was. He spent two or three hours showing us coaches and we were impressed with the man, the product, and the company, all at the same time. We did not buy a coach from him that day but we are the proud owners of one now, and I can't help but believe his friendliness, knowledge, and firm belief in the product steered us toward buying a CC. Again, Damon - thank you.
@craigorford99324 жыл бұрын
Wow,what a wealth of knowledge,This is a company that will out last every one else
@SpykersB4 жыл бұрын
Well done video Andrew. That was a great history lesson. My impression is ‘quality care’ from these guys. Cheers 🍻
@philw71742 жыл бұрын
Premier RV. Thank you for the interviews and background. Happy trails!
@DutchStar4434 жыл бұрын
Outstanding, Andrew! Best vid yet.
@billforcht10344 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, seem like down to earth honest folks to deal with in an industry unfortunately loaded with charlatans.
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
well said
@adriannurse1502
4 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@Recycled14 жыл бұрын
First of all Andrew the quality of your videos is getting better with each one you make. Second, I’m in an RV park on the Oregon coast and I saw Country Coach the other day in the park here and it looked new but I knew they were out of business. But I didn’t know the back story, thanks for that.
@jay07263 жыл бұрын
I will 100% fell safe bringing my Motor coach to them with the Experience they have Andrew you are a rock star I really like this video 📹👌❤
@leonawilliams65993 жыл бұрын
I remember those back bay doors'' with Ron and the crew i worked with there ' man brings back some good' ole' memories really enjoyed the work and Ron's bus was beautiful i helped ready it for his trip to a bike rally' I would loved to' have went with him what fun' that would have been'' good old memories loved the finished units top notch top quality and a crew to shout about'' ' thank you Ron Lee'' and Don Lee''.for the memories and all who helped make it happen.
@leonawilliams65992 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing ' there was a need to keep the coaches on the road and you filled it' i would love to come by Premier RV and see you guys and what coaches to view' get a big hugs' some great guys work hard and have something to show for it' i miss those good ole day ' and working with the best in the industry' bless your hearts.
@wescampbell91054 жыл бұрын
I love this video!! What a great and very interesting story. Until now, I had know idea about the Country Coach history. I would buy a used one from these guys for sure!!!
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wes! It is an incredible story for sure! really a great group of folks and I would feel comfortable buying from them myself. Going to have them fix my slide-out and do some service work on my Tiffin this week. Thanks again for everything!
@H2oBr04 жыл бұрын
Super cool! What a great bunch of guys.
@whm19633 жыл бұрын
Another great video Andrew ! And they sound like very good people to deal with and was very interesting to watch …
@leonawilliams65993 жыл бұрын
Wow sound like the business just fell into your laps amazing how things can change in an instant' good to hear you kept things rolling'' down the production lines''' prayers all is well for business and for Ron and don''Lee.great guys to have worked for, for sure.
@rmachetti97174 жыл бұрын
I wish they were still making Country Coaches today...sad to see such a quality company gone and the Big RV Corps taking over with their low quality products.
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
there are a literal 100 of these for sale at one website( rvt) while the frame foundation is one nice feature at least in their top of the line coaches, i see some cheap components in their old lower end units to much to list here really- just being truthful just look ! no secrets when you look at the truth.they had expensive coaches and ones that are no where near as nice as this one.
@sarahj.83724 жыл бұрын
Really was looking forward to this story from a good bloke like you. You have similar integrity...not impossible to find but hard sometimes..Fabulous job;;;;thanks S. I never got to meet the real deal people of this arena when living in OR, just saw incredible big RV shows...but you are showing us all now..thanks...now you can find the dealers and second hand dealer folks and see who is good there..only problem there is TERMINAL rain which I prefer to TERMINAL winter OR HOT...Winnebago who took over one place i think??, Marathon, Beaver, Trek..and more here..this is just GREAT. Myself..for the stuff a woman sees first but some mechanical in just the feel of it too and (I never looked at Prevost level or Newell level until left Or...bit so far that look is not cozy pretty enough..lol..the Top of line would have been then Country Coach or Beaver for me then..and do not know how Beaver fits in for sure anymore...but think maybe Winnebago went into Beaver's place..there?? For best of mid level things..I have drooled over Winnebagos and Itascas form top area to bottom,,and being able to buy parts.
@billcassabaum27853 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! Great story and great company. It's nice to hear about a company that so much pride in what they do. I just purchased a 2005 CC Allure 470 #31161 and I love it! Sounds like I'll be doing some business there.
@tyburnett69184 жыл бұрын
I own a 2001 Monico sig 40 tag, I believe I'm the 3rd owner with 70000 on it. I am so proud of the old rig, I have been on the road for 3 years full time in her. From snow to vegas heat right now. Very few issues. Built solid, no partical board. 48000lbs, unbelievable quality! I would love to know more about her. I think I may be thanking some of these people. Anything I can find out I would love. I dont know how to share s pic of her but she is great. Also thank you Andrew for all of this story. Wish I could buy this last country coach. Beautiful coach. It would be hard to part with this one but I would. Also when I'm done on the road, Andrew I would love to have you make mine look awesome again. I hear and follow you for while now and people talk. It needs you some day. Get her back in a show case again.
@gbmoves79024 жыл бұрын
Man you get to meet some really cool and knowledgeable people!
@richriddle83524 жыл бұрын
Owned 3 Country coaches. I know everyone of the guys on the video. Sad day when Country Coach declared bankruptcy. Good example of poor management and leader ship at the very top. Still have a Motorhome just wish it was in a Country Coach.
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
why the down grade after owning three?
@MrBillygoat
4 жыл бұрын
That’s. Very good question ?
@richriddle8352
4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t downgrade . I knew service and parts could be potentially a problem in the future. I purchased a Provost Marathon. We traveled
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
@@richriddle8352 i stand corrected but you said you wish you still had a CC it sounded like
@terrysandiego
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@ronfeinberg4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Andrew; well presented!
@donbruder68384 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s Really Cool,What a Great Story and Commitment to these people for making this happen ! I am over 3000 miles away but if I was in market for a High End Class A Coach,I think I would make the trip out there ! Thanks Andrew Another Great Video !
@hoofixrman4 жыл бұрын
Super cool vid!...always been a fan of CC. Great content Andrew
@Itsme-mx5tl4 жыл бұрын
Wish my garage was that big!!
@thomastheys66814 жыл бұрын
What a great facility! I was there in 2010 at the demise of Monaco!
@masonloh14114 жыл бұрын
Hard Work , Passion , Drive for Success , Honesty will breed Success , Referrals = $$$ will come naturally. AAA +++ 5 STARS - Great Video / I Enjoy
@bryanhepding38513 жыл бұрын
Great Story ! Gotta love it when a plan comes together !!
@EndlessRVing4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Andrew. Thanks for the Info Izzy
@leonawilliams65993 жыл бұрын
I worked at the last bay'' in cab finish detail dept as well as shows a very rewarding job ' each unit unique and different in there lay out design ' something to look back on and be proud of being a part of the team who built it, some times it was high balling it ''but the team was amazing and looks like they still are' keep em coming.
@horizon42q4 жыл бұрын
Great interviews. They should be proud of their history
@thomash6814 жыл бұрын
Premier RV!! I can tell by listening to the owners, that they love helping people. Brian is very knowledgeable and dedicated. Very nice that they could continue servicing Country Coach and also re-employ some of the workers who know so much about CC systems. Did they do the Prevost Country Coach conversions there too. Do they work on Prevost CC coaches?
@rockwasher78403 жыл бұрын
As always great job.
@aodwyer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great info Andrew
@InfiniteBumblebee3374 жыл бұрын
I recently came across a 2000 Affinity 42 at a very reasonable price, but didn't follow up on due to location. This has renewed my interest!
@fvingerhoed23 күн бұрын
Love these vlogs. Thank you
@randyb51963 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed my time at CC as house engineering manager from Aug 2005 - mid 2007. It was/is a great product. Unfortunate the path that closed the company. Happy to see this story.
@williamsmith2864 жыл бұрын
Good one Andrew,...learned a lot!
@stano51024 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a Great video.
@pete_roszell4 жыл бұрын
Excellent episode !
@SJ-hw2we4 жыл бұрын
What a great video.. great job man!
@TammiHartung3 жыл бұрын
Cool history!
@georgec49173 жыл бұрын
I delivered alot of freight to country coach and monaco over the years. It was sad to see what happened when they all started to shut down due to the economy. But the area has recovered its good to see these stories, life goes on.
@adrianstanciu88764 жыл бұрын
Good video!👏
@davidmatthews69354 жыл бұрын
Your best video yet.
@wonderingtimesllc72033 жыл бұрын
This is truly a professional video. Very informative and quite interesting. Very well assembled and produced. Thanks Andrew.
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@fargonianproductions27673 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video about what happened to travel supreme, I always wondered what happened to them
@willymueller45874 жыл бұрын
Great Story
@jerryellis93224 жыл бұрын
More videos like this please!
@tahltan19103 жыл бұрын
Cool story guys 👍🏼
@shaneshane27184 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video I didn't know they existed and I do intend to purchase a coach in the near future it will definitely be from these people thank you Andrew also a question are they associated with Premier in Phoenix which is more of a new land privo place
@dawnewinonamoore9364 Жыл бұрын
ALL of you should collaborate to write a beautiful hard bound book with full color pictures about RV's and give the straight dope this was so fascinating thank you Peace love blessings AUTONOMY and protection
@jethrezelquizol66904 жыл бұрын
That was Great mate thanks :)
@harrymiller6872 жыл бұрын
There are some beautiful Motorcoach
@jakem.63594 жыл бұрын
Great video......looks like a great group of guys. Looks like you'd fit right in there Andrew 😆. Didn't Winnebago buy what was left of Country Coach?
@terrysandiego4 жыл бұрын
My impression regarding the deterioration and eventual bankruptcy--I planned to buy a CC, so I researched and followed CC and the owners from the time of their move from Bend to Junction City. Bob Lee was the visible owner apparently along with his brother, Ron. They seemed to get greedy after the move, "selling" the company to others and then to Ron. Past and current customers were assured that Bob Lee would hang around as "operations" something or other so owners would think that he continued to oversee the maintenance of CC's quality and value what with all that asset trading going on. The only problem I had with my CC (other than the Norcold fire that destroyed it in 2011) was paint checking, which CC was going to fix after a lawsuit against the fiberglass company was settled. Instead, CC management spent the settlement money on their bankruptcy. However, I really loved my 2004 CC.
@NomadicSociety4 жыл бұрын
best of the best but no hadley air ride and comfort drive is all and it dont say Pre^&%^ on it lol but these country coaches are unbelievable and these guys know them like no others do ! so props to them 4 keepin all this going and great video work Brohem! props 2 u ! :)
@stratman50th4 жыл бұрын
As a Country Coach Magna owner I really enjoyed this video! Now I need to call them and see if they have a part available! Would have liked to see video of all those gorgeous CCs.
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
I have several videos coming soon, just released the 2016 cc prototype video, definitely worth checking out 👌
@stratman50th
4 жыл бұрын
@@RVingwithAndrewSteele I have all the pictures of that coach as well. Let me know if you can use some stills to go with the video. Sad he couldn't get anywhere reviving CC. It was an awesome product.
@naquoashuey2794
4 жыл бұрын
Don Frye He sold it to Winnebago with the agreement that they would manufacture CC’s and not winnebagos branded as CC’s. Winnebago backed out and scrapped the plans after Ron Lee died.
@luizclaudiodelimaalves3704 жыл бұрын
Seria um Sonho ter um desses !
@rbmcobra Жыл бұрын
Even if I had tons of money, I would prefer to get a coach from CC or Monaco built back in the 2005-2009 era than a new luxury coach costing over a million dollars. You can't beat the quality and workmanship from back then!!
@JeffSmith-hc2dp Жыл бұрын
are you kidding me...I have been watching Andrew Steele yac yacking for 2 weeks now.. after the ❤️🔥 burning of his Coach he should have been put in a prevost liberty and a Newell by now as much as he has helped sponsors and other's sell there coaches each of Andrews Coaches should be wrapped named The A TEAM with Steele with Andrew driving one and a Driver driving the other.... TEAM carwash Jeff...I am a huge Monaco fan since 1995...
@jimlove45412 жыл бұрын
Monico had a chassis designed for want of a better word like a locamotive truck/ rail car truck with a panhard rod to locate them left right and the box/truck was suspended on airbags and radius rods.
@zmotorsports624 жыл бұрын
Very cool history lesson. Thanks for the video Andrew. Andrew, are you planning on being at Elkhorn Ridge RV Park again this year? Just curious as my wife and I will be there in September. Mike
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
I will not be there this year
@rockwasher78403 жыл бұрын
Must be one Hell of an insurance policy on that storage building. Oh man!
@nathankoroush79183 жыл бұрын
CC was a great place to work.
@seannielsen65874 жыл бұрын
Andrew another great video!! Very cool to learn about the history from the people who made it all happen. Very happy to hear the some of the same people are at Premier. What kind of Coach is the blue one at 11:26 mark? Thanks Andrew.
@premierrvoforegon2252
3 жыл бұрын
2007 allure
@seannielsen6587
3 жыл бұрын
@@premierrvoforegon2252 Thank you.
@AmericanMX4 жыл бұрын
What a cool place. A techs playground.
@NomadicSociety4 жыл бұрын
there is a concept like this one for $27k right now (RVT) with this rounded ceiling and cabinets but its no dream coach, it could be your worst nightmare if you cant do all the work it will need by yourself.
@kevinhopp86914 жыл бұрын
But my manual says you have to replace the Pistons every 80,000 miles
@joebudde33024 жыл бұрын
Andrew, ask the CC guys about the Veranda option.
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@syedqasra3 жыл бұрын
Please let us have to know about country couch, can you guys build Right hand Drive country couch, Thanks
@herbquandt6083 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 Monaco diplomat with 80000 miles ,the windshield has been put back in many times ,and now i have straps on top and bottom holding it in place ,is the any thing I can do to fix it right , . thank you
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Louie in 2003 gave me a walk around on a new Country Coach Magna at the Pleasanton CA RV show. I was impressed with his knowledge and the CC. I said, "so as a salesman I can tell my customers this Magna will ride better than a Monaco Signature." He said, as a CC sales rep, "No Jack, they both are at the top, they have arrived at this pinnacle with different paths, you would loose credibility". His integrity as my Country Coach rep was always impeccable in the years to follow. Damon and I worked for the same company in those years. Damon's integrity also was flawless. To this day, I am sure this trait of integrity contributes to both of their continued success. I have 30 yrs experience as a VW dealer and General Manager in California of a multi store chain of Toyota, Mercedes, Acura, Honda, and Subaru. I recognize excellence, and judge a company by it's people. Premier excells. Continued success to Premier, Louie, and Damon.
@leonawilliams6599
2 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you .
@JohnLewisRV
2 жыл бұрын
@@leonawilliams6599 tell Louis I said hello.
Excellent presentation! Very interesting history. Hats off to the dedicated talent that keeps those coaches alive. I can only imagine what a 2023 Country Coach might look like because they were so ahead of their time with short diesel pusher luxury motorhomes.
Great video. I was a Safari guy, then switched to CC. Been a mechanic and a truck driver 50 years. I believe I know quality and this is it. I love my 95’ 36’ intrigue #10011. It’s just really sad that a high quality builder can’t compete because others are pumping out cheap crap that captures the misinformed buyers. The only way to get high quality is buy a classic or spend a 1/4 of a million dollars or more. I am only able to go with the classic and I’m grateful for that. I do all my own maintenance and repairs or I couldn’t afford play this game. Thank you Premier for carrying the torch!!!
@Noourstuff-kk7nw
28 күн бұрын
Looking at getting a 1998 36 ft intrigue, anything to look out for only has 32k miles
♥️Country Coach, way ahead if it’s time as their custom chassis still superior to this day. Timeless Design, Quality, Safety, Fit and Finish second to none.
This is the best and actually only " what happened to Country Coach" video on the internet. I know because I looked after seeing your 'Country Coach concept' video few days ago. Great job on this one too!
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Andrew, I just need to comment that your editing is getting better with every video. Keep up the great work.
Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. It's sad they didn't make it through the economic downturn because they clearly had a very good product. I worked in the boating industry for 20 years and so many of those companies didn't make it through. Our company was lucky because it didn't have any debt, but many were not so lucky. I didn't follow RVs at the time, but I remember hearing that some of them didn't fare so well either. It's nice to see that these guys are keeping the out there.
Andrew - One of your best Videos to date!!! The video editing was spot on. What a fantastic interview and history of the Country Coach product and makes me proud to be a County Coach owner.
It’s a shame Country Coach along with the original Monaco brand didn’t survive the economic downturn. Glad Premier RV was created and retained a good number of the former Country Coach technicians. Andrew, much appreciate all the behind the scenes insight you bring to the viewer. 👍
@terrysandiego
4 жыл бұрын
CC tanked due to management greed, not the "downturn."
I can only imagine how these folks that had these high end coaches felt when they went belly up. These gents knew some of these and just maybe how they felt. Call it luck , fate and just possibly some of the CC owners did a lot of praying. And intervention evolved. I would be curious to know how many 2005 and newer CC were sold ? That would give an idea the market share for what these guys are able to carve off of. Regardless, a great story and glad that CC owners were not left with half million dollar coaches to fend fir themselves. And it’s values did not plummet to pennies on a hundred. Andrew, your gaining lots of valuable information in the coach industry. Whenever your heading with all this, it will be valuable insight for sure. 👍
We have a 92 Country coach Magna and just love it, the build quality is second to none, Really enjoyed this video! and possibly seeing some of the guys that built our coach
You do very good work, Andrew. Thank you for this. I loved that you made this video all about what they (past Country Coach employees) had to say, and like any good director, drove the questions and did some solid editing to make this extremely entertaining and informational. I came away with an even greater sense of pride in owning one of the more rare Country Coach Lexa’s! So Good!
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
I would love to make a video about a Lexa! That is a very rare and awesome coach!! I'm definitely keeping my eye out for any Lexa or Rhapsody that I can film.
@davidjordan3084
4 жыл бұрын
RVing with Andrew Steele ~ I am located in Stillwater Minnesota, quite a ways from you. But if you’re ever in this vicinity, I would love to show you the Lexa. It’s been fun watching you do your thing. I love the attitude as well! Go ahead and private message me when the opportunity presents itself. David
That was a very cool and informative video, loving hearing the story of CC and how the other brands spilt off. The years of knowledge that they have there and what they can provide is awesome. Great Video Andrew one of the best...
I love all your videos but this was the best video you have ever done
Awsome video thanks Andrew I enjoyed the history of Country Coach along with Premier RV. Nice to see the cream of the crop pick up the pieces and make something successful of it. Great people and great company!
Awesome video! Now I have a great source for my RV. It was so cool seeing the building it was made in. 🙂
Great and very interesting video!
Sold Country Coach for 5 years, was the best coach on the road. Really miss working with Lee brothers and the entire team CC.
Premier RV should team up with Prevost and make Premier coaches too be a successor to Country Coach. :)
@itzanopinion
4 жыл бұрын
OR Just become their own 'brand' of custom build Prevost, much like *Marathon* , *Newell* , *ForeTravel* , *Liberty Coach* , *Featherlite* and *Millennium Luxury Coaches* ....
@bd5av8r1
4 жыл бұрын
YES!! this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
@tbear68-
4 жыл бұрын
@@itzanopinion NEWELL FORETRAVEL Coulda stopped there...
Andrew. Great review and story regarding PremierRV and its legacy, very cool to watch. As someone who is just sticking his toe into RVing, I would say my greatest concern is getting a coach that I have confidence in and having to buy and sell a few to get there. Quality service is always worth the price.Thank you for what you do. Stay safe.
Wow what a informative video!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
My God Andrew you sure are on a roll putting out the clips of great motorhomes when I was your age in the 60's and 70's I was on speed had to working for Allied van lines yes coke also laws back then were not as tough is there today. Drove for 42 yrs over the road. Yes miss them days too. I turn 70 this month one day I will look my age lol. Have Dick Clark blood seem like. I pass for 53 to 55 that's cool. 😎
Very interesting history, happy to hear that dedicated craftsmen have managed to reinvent themselves into new service business.
great story, interesting, look like correct managers , giving the best for you as a client !
I to own a Country Coach, Intrigue 530 w/ a Cat 525 Hp and a Cat gen set, I had multiple issues that I had written down on a list, I called Premier RV, happen to get Louie (owner) on the phone after talking just a couple minutes to him for the first time ever, and on a weekend! He proceeded to knock my list out over the phone one by one, I was extremely appreciative and also very impressed, at that point I would say that he has easily gained another customer and I’ve made arrangements to be getting my coach down there for general maintenance and some electronic upgrades, hopefully done by Brian, I would highly recommend Premier RV, in Junction city Oregon. Thanks again! PS Also I appreciate all the good work on your videos Andrew keep it up!!
Great video tons of knowledge. I’d love to meet those guys next time I’m in Orgeon.
We have a 2008 Country Coach Affinity 700 custom it was their show Coach in Fontana California and we have 38000 miles on it and we just absolutely love the fit and finish and the quality that went into that Country Coach too bad they went out of business Winnebago I think bought up some of their line but is continually making the Winnebago
Great story,amazing how much knowledge is in this company
Great video! My wife and I happened to be rolling through the Junction City area a couple of years ago, traveling from Oklahoma to see my mother in the Portland area, and we had started our search for our first coach. I had heard of Premier on several forums and decided we should stop by and check them out. We waltzed in without any sort of appointment, and the receptionist told us Damon would be there in a minute. When he introduced himself I had to blurt out, "Are you...THAT Damon?" hehe Indeed, he was. He spent two or three hours showing us coaches and we were impressed with the man, the product, and the company, all at the same time. We did not buy a coach from him that day but we are the proud owners of one now, and I can't help but believe his friendliness, knowledge, and firm belief in the product steered us toward buying a CC. Again, Damon - thank you.
Wow,what a wealth of knowledge,This is a company that will out last every one else
Well done video Andrew. That was a great history lesson. My impression is ‘quality care’ from these guys. Cheers 🍻
Premier RV. Thank you for the interviews and background. Happy trails!
Outstanding, Andrew! Best vid yet.
Very interesting, seem like down to earth honest folks to deal with in an industry unfortunately loaded with charlatans.
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
well said
@adriannurse1502
4 жыл бұрын
I agree.
First of all Andrew the quality of your videos is getting better with each one you make. Second, I’m in an RV park on the Oregon coast and I saw Country Coach the other day in the park here and it looked new but I knew they were out of business. But I didn’t know the back story, thanks for that.
I will 100% fell safe bringing my Motor coach to them with the Experience they have Andrew you are a rock star I really like this video 📹👌❤
I remember those back bay doors'' with Ron and the crew i worked with there ' man brings back some good' ole' memories really enjoyed the work and Ron's bus was beautiful i helped ready it for his trip to a bike rally' I would loved to' have went with him what fun' that would have been'' good old memories loved the finished units top notch top quality and a crew to shout about'' ' thank you Ron Lee'' and Don Lee''.for the memories and all who helped make it happen.
You guys are amazing ' there was a need to keep the coaches on the road and you filled it' i would love to come by Premier RV and see you guys and what coaches to view' get a big hugs' some great guys work hard and have something to show for it' i miss those good ole day ' and working with the best in the industry' bless your hearts.
I love this video!! What a great and very interesting story. Until now, I had know idea about the Country Coach history. I would buy a used one from these guys for sure!!!
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wes! It is an incredible story for sure! really a great group of folks and I would feel comfortable buying from them myself. Going to have them fix my slide-out and do some service work on my Tiffin this week. Thanks again for everything!
Super cool! What a great bunch of guys.
Another great video Andrew ! And they sound like very good people to deal with and was very interesting to watch …
Wow sound like the business just fell into your laps amazing how things can change in an instant' good to hear you kept things rolling'' down the production lines''' prayers all is well for business and for Ron and don''Lee.great guys to have worked for, for sure.
I wish they were still making Country Coaches today...sad to see such a quality company gone and the Big RV Corps taking over with their low quality products.
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
there are a literal 100 of these for sale at one website( rvt) while the frame foundation is one nice feature at least in their top of the line coaches, i see some cheap components in their old lower end units to much to list here really- just being truthful just look ! no secrets when you look at the truth.they had expensive coaches and ones that are no where near as nice as this one.
Really was looking forward to this story from a good bloke like you. You have similar integrity...not impossible to find but hard sometimes..Fabulous job;;;;thanks S. I never got to meet the real deal people of this arena when living in OR, just saw incredible big RV shows...but you are showing us all now..thanks...now you can find the dealers and second hand dealer folks and see who is good there..only problem there is TERMINAL rain which I prefer to TERMINAL winter OR HOT...Winnebago who took over one place i think??, Marathon, Beaver, Trek..and more here..this is just GREAT. Myself..for the stuff a woman sees first but some mechanical in just the feel of it too and (I never looked at Prevost level or Newell level until left Or...bit so far that look is not cozy pretty enough..lol..the Top of line would have been then Country Coach or Beaver for me then..and do not know how Beaver fits in for sure anymore...but think maybe Winnebago went into Beaver's place..there?? For best of mid level things..I have drooled over Winnebagos and Itascas form top area to bottom,,and being able to buy parts.
Thank you for this video!! Great story and great company. It's nice to hear about a company that so much pride in what they do. I just purchased a 2005 CC Allure 470 #31161 and I love it! Sounds like I'll be doing some business there.
I own a 2001 Monico sig 40 tag, I believe I'm the 3rd owner with 70000 on it. I am so proud of the old rig, I have been on the road for 3 years full time in her. From snow to vegas heat right now. Very few issues. Built solid, no partical board. 48000lbs, unbelievable quality! I would love to know more about her. I think I may be thanking some of these people. Anything I can find out I would love. I dont know how to share s pic of her but she is great. Also thank you Andrew for all of this story. Wish I could buy this last country coach. Beautiful coach. It would be hard to part with this one but I would. Also when I'm done on the road, Andrew I would love to have you make mine look awesome again. I hear and follow you for while now and people talk. It needs you some day. Get her back in a show case again.
Man you get to meet some really cool and knowledgeable people!
Owned 3 Country coaches. I know everyone of the guys on the video. Sad day when Country Coach declared bankruptcy. Good example of poor management and leader ship at the very top. Still have a Motorhome just wish it was in a Country Coach.
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
why the down grade after owning three?
@MrBillygoat
4 жыл бұрын
That’s. Very good question ?
@richriddle8352
4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t downgrade . I knew service and parts could be potentially a problem in the future. I purchased a Provost Marathon. We traveled
@NomadicSociety
4 жыл бұрын
@@richriddle8352 i stand corrected but you said you wish you still had a CC it sounded like
@terrysandiego
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
Excellent video Andrew; well presented!
Wow, that’s Really Cool,What a Great Story and Commitment to these people for making this happen ! I am over 3000 miles away but if I was in market for a High End Class A Coach,I think I would make the trip out there ! Thanks Andrew Another Great Video !
Super cool vid!...always been a fan of CC. Great content Andrew
Wish my garage was that big!!
What a great facility! I was there in 2010 at the demise of Monaco!
Hard Work , Passion , Drive for Success , Honesty will breed Success , Referrals = $$$ will come naturally. AAA +++ 5 STARS - Great Video / I Enjoy
Great Story ! Gotta love it when a plan comes together !!
Awesome video Andrew. Thanks for the Info Izzy
I worked at the last bay'' in cab finish detail dept as well as shows a very rewarding job ' each unit unique and different in there lay out design ' something to look back on and be proud of being a part of the team who built it, some times it was high balling it ''but the team was amazing and looks like they still are' keep em coming.
Great interviews. They should be proud of their history
Premier RV!! I can tell by listening to the owners, that they love helping people. Brian is very knowledgeable and dedicated. Very nice that they could continue servicing Country Coach and also re-employ some of the workers who know so much about CC systems. Did they do the Prevost Country Coach conversions there too. Do they work on Prevost CC coaches?
As always great job.
Thanks for this great info Andrew
I recently came across a 2000 Affinity 42 at a very reasonable price, but didn't follow up on due to location. This has renewed my interest!
Love these vlogs. Thank you
I enjoyed my time at CC as house engineering manager from Aug 2005 - mid 2007. It was/is a great product. Unfortunate the path that closed the company. Happy to see this story.
Good one Andrew,...learned a lot!
Wow! What a Great video.
Excellent episode !
What a great video.. great job man!
Cool history!
I delivered alot of freight to country coach and monaco over the years. It was sad to see what happened when they all started to shut down due to the economy. But the area has recovered its good to see these stories, life goes on.
Good video!👏
Your best video yet.
This is truly a professional video. Very informative and quite interesting. Very well assembled and produced. Thanks Andrew.
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
I would love to see a video about what happened to travel supreme, I always wondered what happened to them
Great Story
More videos like this please!
Cool story guys 👍🏼
Fantastic video I didn't know they existed and I do intend to purchase a coach in the near future it will definitely be from these people thank you Andrew also a question are they associated with Premier in Phoenix which is more of a new land privo place
ALL of you should collaborate to write a beautiful hard bound book with full color pictures about RV's and give the straight dope this was so fascinating thank you Peace love blessings AUTONOMY and protection
That was Great mate thanks :)
There are some beautiful Motorcoach
Great video......looks like a great group of guys. Looks like you'd fit right in there Andrew 😆. Didn't Winnebago buy what was left of Country Coach?
My impression regarding the deterioration and eventual bankruptcy--I planned to buy a CC, so I researched and followed CC and the owners from the time of their move from Bend to Junction City. Bob Lee was the visible owner apparently along with his brother, Ron. They seemed to get greedy after the move, "selling" the company to others and then to Ron. Past and current customers were assured that Bob Lee would hang around as "operations" something or other so owners would think that he continued to oversee the maintenance of CC's quality and value what with all that asset trading going on. The only problem I had with my CC (other than the Norcold fire that destroyed it in 2011) was paint checking, which CC was going to fix after a lawsuit against the fiberglass company was settled. Instead, CC management spent the settlement money on their bankruptcy. However, I really loved my 2004 CC.
best of the best but no hadley air ride and comfort drive is all and it dont say Pre^&%^ on it lol but these country coaches are unbelievable and these guys know them like no others do ! so props to them 4 keepin all this going and great video work Brohem! props 2 u ! :)
As a Country Coach Magna owner I really enjoyed this video! Now I need to call them and see if they have a part available! Would have liked to see video of all those gorgeous CCs.
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
I have several videos coming soon, just released the 2016 cc prototype video, definitely worth checking out 👌
@stratman50th
4 жыл бұрын
@@RVingwithAndrewSteele I have all the pictures of that coach as well. Let me know if you can use some stills to go with the video. Sad he couldn't get anywhere reviving CC. It was an awesome product.
@naquoashuey2794
4 жыл бұрын
Don Frye He sold it to Winnebago with the agreement that they would manufacture CC’s and not winnebagos branded as CC’s. Winnebago backed out and scrapped the plans after Ron Lee died.
Seria um Sonho ter um desses !
Even if I had tons of money, I would prefer to get a coach from CC or Monaco built back in the 2005-2009 era than a new luxury coach costing over a million dollars. You can't beat the quality and workmanship from back then!!
are you kidding me...I have been watching Andrew Steele yac yacking for 2 weeks now.. after the ❤️🔥 burning of his Coach he should have been put in a prevost liberty and a Newell by now as much as he has helped sponsors and other's sell there coaches each of Andrews Coaches should be wrapped named The A TEAM with Steele with Andrew driving one and a Driver driving the other.... TEAM carwash Jeff...I am a huge Monaco fan since 1995...
Monico had a chassis designed for want of a better word like a locamotive truck/ rail car truck with a panhard rod to locate them left right and the box/truck was suspended on airbags and radius rods.
Very cool history lesson. Thanks for the video Andrew. Andrew, are you planning on being at Elkhorn Ridge RV Park again this year? Just curious as my wife and I will be there in September. Mike
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
I will not be there this year
Must be one Hell of an insurance policy on that storage building. Oh man!
CC was a great place to work.
Andrew another great video!! Very cool to learn about the history from the people who made it all happen. Very happy to hear the some of the same people are at Premier. What kind of Coach is the blue one at 11:26 mark? Thanks Andrew.
@premierrvoforegon2252
3 жыл бұрын
2007 allure
@seannielsen6587
3 жыл бұрын
@@premierrvoforegon2252 Thank you.
What a cool place. A techs playground.
there is a concept like this one for $27k right now (RVT) with this rounded ceiling and cabinets but its no dream coach, it could be your worst nightmare if you cant do all the work it will need by yourself.
But my manual says you have to replace the Pistons every 80,000 miles
Andrew, ask the CC guys about the Veranda option.
@RVingwithAndrewSteele
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
Please let us have to know about country couch, can you guys build Right hand Drive country couch, Thanks
I have a 2005 Monaco diplomat with 80000 miles ,the windshield has been put back in many times ,and now i have straps on top and bottom holding it in place ,is the any thing I can do to fix it right , . thank you
What about Engine service and repair?