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Kountry Star with 300 HP ISB Cummings & 6 Speed Allison
17,500 miles
2001
Brought coach used in NC and drove back to CA in 6 days with no problems. Had coach serviced by recommended Newmar dealer, transmission service, oil & filter change (specified 6000 mile service, radiator checked and stabilizer added. Took off with bride of 45 years for our first big trip. Up to Vegas and the the canyon area. On way to Bryce had two back fires when using exhaust brake. Called Cummings in Saint George and was told probably a sensor but sounded like engine was fine, just don't use exhaust brake. Which I didn't. Looked for peak torque and governor rpm in manual and on engine and couldn't find it for gearing down specs. Heading down 95 toward Monument Valley I blew out the Turbo. 75 miles out of Blanding, no cell phone service, no people, very little traffic, no place to pull over. After 2 miles found a dirt road. Drove to Blanding and back to motorhome and met tow truck and back to Blanding where all places to eat were closed. Motorhome now in Grand Junction, CO and I'm in CA 850 miles away. Thank God for Good Sam they handled the towing great. Personally I think the back fires affected the turbo. Wife is talking about For Sale signs. Just kidding we had a great time except for 3 days.
17,500 miles
2001
Brought coach used in NC and drove back to CA in 6 days with no problems. Had coach serviced by recommended Newmar dealer, transmission service, oil & filter change (specified 6000 mile service, radiator checked and stabilizer added. Took off with bride of 45 years for our first big trip. Up to Vegas and the the canyon area. On way to Bryce had two back fires when using exhaust brake. Called Cummings in Saint George and was told probably a sensor but sounded like engine was fine, just don't use exhaust brake. Which I didn't. Looked for peak torque and governor rpm in manual and on engine and couldn't find it for gearing down specs. Heading down 95 toward Monument Valley I blew out the Turbo. 75 miles out of Blanding, no cell phone service, no people, very little traffic, no place to pull over. After 2 miles found a dirt road. Drove to Blanding and back to motorhome and met tow truck and back to Blanding where all places to eat were closed. Motorhome now in Grand Junction, CO and I'm in CA 850 miles away. Thank God for Good Sam they handled the towing great. Personally I think the back fires affected the turbo. Wife is talking about For Sale signs. Just kidding we had a great time except for 3 days.
