Country Coach Forum

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Can't we all just get along????????

Denny, please wash your hands.

[JIM KELLER]

It might be time to put " Brand Beatings " to rest.....

[michaeldterry]

It might be time to put " Brand Beatings " to rest.....

The only "brand" that matters to me is Prevost!

[rahangman]

well said Michael

[charlesebrownjr]

Hey All, I am a fairly new CC owner. (2 1/2) years Wish I had something to post, but as all of you CC owner's know, we don't have much going wrong to talk about.

Looks like the brand X coach owners have plenty to talk about.
I know Liberty goes out of their way to provide service to their customers cause they can't get it to the shop!!!!!!!!!!!

All kidding aside, I really have enjoyed the forums. I have learned a lot about all the coaches and places to shop and not shop. I know we all take pride in the ownership of our various brands of coaches.

I have a 1999 CC XL 40'

For you folks talking about SilverLeaf, I have one of the Glass Dashes. It is really great.(VMS 640 CL)

I have a question about batteries. I need new house batteries and have got a quote from a company on Deka 8D's for $369.00 each. Price for Lifeline's is $493.00 each.

Would anyone recommend not buying Deka? Waiting on quote from Lifeline direct.

Oh!!!!!!!!!! and by the way I to have a plastic shield. Love it.

[garyde]

The Lifeline glassmat batteries are the best bet with the POG discount. Shipped direct to a commercial office or address.

[charlesebrownjr]

Thanks Gary, I'll wait for a reply from Lifeline.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

I wonder what experiences folks have had with batteries. I have heard anecdotal remarks regarding all types, I have had experience with Gel, lead-acid, and AGM and am poised to get another set when I return from Tampa.

I have 5 plus years on all my batteries and they are still going strong. But I have never had an "event" such as a deep discharge or an overcharge.

I can probably get more life from them, but at this point I got all I expected, and more, and just do not want the hassle of nursing a set of old batteries if we are on a trip.

[truk4u]

Charles,

Brian put new Deka's in my bus back in Oct 05 and I had to replace them in July of this year with Lifelines, so the batteries didn't even make the 4 year point.

Based on Brian's usage and mine, I would NOT buy Deka's. Also, their customer service is not bus friendly, they didn't have a clue.

PS - Add a signature so we know what bus you have...

[Jon Wehrenberg]

I am not in a position to evaluate one brand from another, but I noticed when I was trying to compare the two brands, Deka and Lifeline that there is a weight difference. I think that suggests the lead plates on the Deka are thinner than the Lifeline.

All I do know from dealing with batteries on my coaches for almost 20 years no is that life really sucks when you are trying to enjoy time in the coach and you are spending time dealing with battery issues.