Alliance Coach

Alliance Coach
June 2014
Georg ia Location
RV Sales & Service
For A Better RV Experience
F lorida L ocation
(229) 559-1555
5355 Mill Store Rd
Lake Park, Ga 31636
(352) 330-3800
4505 Monaco Way
Wildwood, Fl 34785
Welcome to the Family—Not All Who Wander Are Lost!
The Alliance Coach Family of RV owners has really grown this month. Congratulations to everyone who will be hitting the open road for
fun and adventure! We listed them by last name and hometown.
Wildwood
Riley
White
Richards
Drudy
Morlan
Truss
Lyon
Jacobus
Schaper
Sargent
Ravenscraft
Dalowski
Langford
Hughes
McMullen
Wynn
Riley
Batson
Purvis
Muckerson
Aiello
Lukens
Barnett
Patterson
Bass
Scotto
Kiehl
Shehan
Medrano
Lake Park
The Villages, FL
Leesburg, FL
The Villages, FL
Lady Lake, FL
Dunnellon, FL
Oxford, FL
Crawfordville, FL
Ocala, FL
Tallahassee, FL
Ocala, FL
Huntsville, AL
Leesburg, FL
Lady Lake, FL
Jonesboro, TN
Leesburg, FL
Elkton, FL
The Villages, FL
Homosassa, FL
Bushnell, FL
Fort White, FL
Clermont, FL
Clermont, FL
Leesburg, FL
Ocala, FL
Brooksville, FL
Lecanto, FL
Wildwood, FL
Leesburg, FL
Leesburg, FL
2013 Holiday Rambler Augusta
2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape,
2014 Thor Tuscany
2014 Forest River V-Cross
2006 Monaco LaPalma
2012 Thor A.C.E.
2008 Winnebago Outlook
2007 Newmar Ventana
2010 Winnebago Sightseer
2001 Thor Citation
2002 Holiday Rambler Navigator
2008 Fleetwood Bounder
2014 Forest River Rockwood
2008 Monaco Knight
2014 Forest River Sunseeker
2014 Forest River Rockwood
2003 Fourwinds
2015 Forest River Rockwood
2012 Keystone Raptor
2014 Keystone Springdale
2004 National Sea Breeze
2015 Forest River Rockwood
2014 Dutchmen
2015 Keystone Passport
2014 Forest River Rockwood
1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer
2013 Cruiser Enterra
2005 Newmar Mountain Aire
2015 Rockwood Mini Lite
Kervin
Cotopaxi, CA 2000 Carriage LS367
Valdes
Wesley Chapel, FL 2015 Thor Hurricane
Maxwell
Live Oak, FL 2004 Coachmen Santara
Marine
Valdosta, GA 2004 Dutchmen Classic
Townsend
Greenville, FL 2014 Rockwood Signature
McDaniels
Lake Park, GA 2011 Heartland Elkridge
Triplett
Hawthorne, GA 2001 Coleman Sedona
Dixon
Jasper, FL 2007 Northwood Artic Fox
Pearson
Nashville, GA 2011 Crossroad Zinger
Brannen
Lake Butler, FL 2014 Keystone Summerland
Brown
Ocala, FL 1997 Fleetwood Bounder
Here at Alliance Coach we strive at making our customers happy, first and foremost. Let us
know if there is anything you would like to see in the newsletter. If you would like to have an
article in the newsletter, pictures, birthdays, a new business or any other announcements, please
let us know. We would love to read about your stories.
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“FOR A BETTER RV EXPERIENCE”
Dear Alliance Coach Family,
The summer has arrived and things here have slowed up a bit. I have changed the direction of the company
going forward. In the second half of 2014 we will be focusing our attention on the local market versus traveling
across the country doing the large rallies. I would like to go back on the road in 2015 while continuing to serve
the local market.
There is so much going on here every day I don’t know where to begin. Well here it goes, memorial weekend we
did a successful show in Crystal River, Florida out of the Wildwood Store and a successful show in Yogi Bear
RV resort in Madison, Florida out of the Lake Park store. Across the street in Wildwood construction of Publix
and a shopping center is almost complete. There are stores and restaurants opening every day. Rumors are
flying on what is still to come across from us.
We are excited to add the Coachman Class C line in Lake Park and The Forest River Forester to Wildwood.
Now Alliance Coach is an official Onan Dealer, handling sales and service for the line now.
As I have said in the past few months, upgrades to the property continue. The property has been landscaped
and the lobby and offices have a fresh coat of paint.
We are very excited to have Nick Westbrook join us to from Toyota of Valdosta to start up our paint
department in Lake Park under the guidance of Victor Gonzalez. Now that our training and presentation room
is complete we will start training around 20 more techs in receiving additional certifications. This project will
be handled under the guidance of Ed Cowan.
Many of our Facebook friends have asked us to put a coupon out, so I listened. Our first coupon featuring oil
changes and AC inspections and can be found on our website, Facebook and this newsletter.
Well enough for now, enjoy your summer and HAPPY TRAVELS.
Truly Yours,
Alan Shapiro
President
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Flag Day
1. From your memory, and without peeking, how many stripes on the American flag are red?
A. 6 B. 7
C. 8
2. Where can you find the original Star Spangled Banner that was immortalized in Francis Scott Key’s poem?
A. In Donald Trump’s private collection
B. At the Republican National Committee Headquarters
C. At the Smithsonian Institute
3. When did Francis Scott Key write the lyrics that became the National Anthem?
A. July 4, 1814
B. The morning after the battle, September 14, 1814.
C. The night before the battle, September 13, 1814.
4. Why is the flag so much shorter today than when it was sewn?
A. The end of the flag was burned in the Battle of Baltimore.
B. Samples have been removed for conservation testing.
C. The family which preserved the Star Spangled Banner, gave small pieces away as souvenirs and gifts.
5. When did “The Star-Spangled Banner” officially become the United States’ national anthem?
A. 1931
B. 1917
C. 1814
6. How was the American flag used before the War of 1812?
A. There was no American flag before the War of 1812.
B. As a symbol of the British Empire
C. To identify ships and forts.
7. True or False, the rules and codes of etiquette spelled out in the Flag Code can be legally enforced.
A. True
B. False
8. When are new stars added to the flag?
A. On the Fourth of July following the admission of new states to the Union.
B. On the First of January following the admission of new states to the Union.
C. Upon order of Congress.
9. Who has the authority to order American flags to be flown at half-staff?
A. Congress and the Supreme Court
B. The president, state governors, mayors of Washington, DC
C. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department on Defense
10. How many American flags are on the moon?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
Answers: 1.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.B 10.C
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WONDERING ABOUT WARRANTIES?
Extended Warranties—Should you or shouldn’t you?
By Roxanne Dorsey, Warranty Administrator
With an extended warranty that provides the proper coverage, you are insured against all sorts
of unexpected problems that could eventually rack up thousands of dollars in repairs. In the
long term, getting an extended warranty can save you more money than if you were to pay
out of pocket for each repair you make.
In my experience as a warranty administrator here at Alliance Coach, it’s the peace of mind you get from knowing that you are
protected against a rainy day, and it should not be underestimated. It is human nature to believe that the long shot bad luck will
never happen, although it almost always does. And extended warranty covers you from that long shot, for an additional period
of time. No one likes those nasty surprises. There can be some hassle trying to figure out what every last word in the contract
means and just how deep your coverage will be. There are plenty of warranty companies who will deliberately word contracts to
leave loopholes the size of barnyards so that they can wriggle through. You should know exactly what you are covered for.
Most policies have exclusion and/or inclusion agreement terms. If you would like more details, then have them spell it out and
explain it to you. In the long run you will be saving thousands of dollars in covered repairs. An extended warranty is worth the
money it costs. Here at Alliance Coach we have the staff to answer questions you may have, and we will do everything we can
do to get your claim covered. If you have any questions concerning what might be covered, please don’t hesitate to ask me,
Roxanne Dorsey, or Toni Price.
For more information on purchasing an extended warranty policy please contact:
Mike Cinquemano at our Wildwood, Florida, location: (352) 330-3800
Rhonda Boatwright at our Lake Park, Georgia, location: (229) 559-1555
Tech Tip This month we became an authorized ONAN Dealer. Our techs here stepped up to yet another challenge and succeeded taking
many of the required courses on their own time. Congrats to all those in Wildwood. This brings me to another area of training
and certification: RVIA/RVDA Certified Technicians. I am the mentor here for that program. Alan and Judy Shapiro have
supported the training program here to such an extent that they have had the entire training room upstairs completely remodeled.
During the summer months we will be conducting the RVIA/RVDA training to ensure we have even more certified techs on
staff to take proper care of your motorhome issues. If any of you have attended any of my customer service seminars you know I
totally support the RVIA/RVDA program. As I always suggest, if you cannot make it to Alliance for service (Don’t forget our
Georgia store!), make sure you seek out a repair facility that has certified technicians. The hourly rate may be a little higher, but
the difference is a certified tech has at least two years’ experience working on motorhomes, not changing oil at Jiffy Lube. A
Master Certified Tech has to have at least 5 years of RV experience to achieve that level of certification. To maintain certification
all technicians are required to attend ongoing training on everything that is in your motorhome. Quite a bit of this advanced
training is done by the manufactures themselves through the Internet and webinars. A lot of customers don’t realize that
certification includes receptionists, warranty writers, parts personnel and management. It is a costly venture but here at Alliance
we want to make sure you have the best RV service experience available. If you haven’t been here, stop by, take a tour, meet our
staff and I assure you; you will want to bring your coach here for service.
As always, have a safe trip and if you’re not having fun, turn the key.
Ed Cowan
Master Certified Service Technician
RVIA/RDVA Training Mentor
Alliance Coach Corporation
352-330-3800
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Lake Park News
Marti Bray was our Product Advisor in Sales but starting this month she will be shifting over to the parts
counter to assist Krissi Mitchell, who has been our only Parts Associate since last September. Marti has
been training hard with Krissi and has been learning a lot over the last couple of weeks. We believe these
two are going to be very successful together! We are very excited about all of the changes that have been
made lately and we can’t wait to see what the month of June has in store for Alliance Coach of GA!
To offset Marti Bray moving to parts, Dustin Dillard has joined our sales team. He and his older brother
Derek, (who started in Sales late last year) have been working hard to provide our customers with a
“Better RV Experience.” Dustin and his wife Breanne have a 2 year old daughter named Layla, he enjoys
spending time with his family and hunting & fishing. Derek attends Wiregrass Technical College in the
evenings, where he majors in Welding.
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Top Ten Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say:
10. Well, how ‘bout that?...I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions.
9. You know, Pumpkin, now that you’re 13, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned dates. Won’t that be fun?
8. I noticed that all your friends have a certain ‘up yours” attitude…I like that.
7. Here’s a credit card and the keys to my new car—GO CRAZY.
6. What do you mean you wanna play football? Figure skating not good enough for you son?
5. Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend. You might want to consider throwing a party.
4. Well, I don’t know what’s wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies—you
know—that make it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he asks.
3. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring—now quit your belly-aching, and let’s
go to the mall.
2. What do you want to get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend.
1. Father’s Day? Don’t worry about that…it’s no big deal.
And Some Things Almost Every Dad Has Said
Don’t worry. It’s only blood.
Get your elbows off the table.
Do what I say, not what I do.
Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.
Who said life was supposed to be fair?
Hurt much? I didn’t feel a thing.
If you’re gonna be dumb, you’ve gotta be tough.
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Parts Store Super Summer Special It’s a great time to do a b athroom upgrade! M ake over your RV bathroom now with a brand new Thetford toilet and receive a special $25 manufacturer mail-­‐in rebate on select toilets! Offer valid through September 7, 2014. Aqua-­‐Magic Residence—Thetford’s premium lightweight toilet. Contemporary styling and comfortable seat height (ADA compliant 18” for high; 12 ½ “ for low). Powerful flush provides superior full-­‐bowl coverage. Half stroke adds water; full stroke flushes. Residential-­‐sized seat, modern style, homelike comfort. White or bone. Special price only $173.99 Aqua-­‐Magic V—Classis styling with taller seat height (17 2/5“ for high; 12 9/10” for low). Easy p edal or hand flush. Half stroke adds water; full stroke flushes. Textured lid resists scuffing. Parchment or white. Hand flush only $135.99, Foot flush only $157.99 Aqua-­‐Magic Style II—Lightweight luxury, Thetford’s lightest china toilet bowl ever! Single-­‐pedal flush. Home-­‐like china bowl. Combines luxury and economy for a stylish upgrade. High profile seat 17 1/8”, low 13 ¼”. Special price only $202.99 Aqua-­‐Magic Aria Deluxe II—Full china bowl luxury p lus convenient push-­‐
button electric flush! Precise, high-­‐pressure flush nozzle delivers a more powerful, bowl-­‐cleaning flush. Uses about half the water of other brands. You can switch between convenient one-­‐touch “walk-­‐away” flush mode or water-­‐saving direct user control—great for dry camping. High profile seat is a full 17 1/2 “, low is 13 9/16”. Special price only $656.99 Aqua-­‐Magic Bravura—Single-­‐pedal flush. Enhanced features include larger seat and bowl, deeper bowl, easy-­‐off seat/cover pod for easy cleaning, and a significantly improved flush. Mounting bolt pattern replaces any RV toilet. High profile seat height is 17 1/8”, low profile is 13 ¼”. Special price only $190.99 Featured Unit
2008 BEAVER MARQUIS
MOONSTONE
Our Price: $349,995.00
General Specifications
Condition: Used
Body Style/Category: Class A Diesel
Floor Plan/Model: Marquis
Mileage: 40,887
Slideouts: 4
Make: Beaver
Stock #: PURC6009
Special of the Month
2014 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE
MSRP: $62,125.50
Internet Sale Price: $55,695.00
CLEARANCE SPECIAL: $41,995.00
General Specifications
Aqua-­‐Magic Residence Aqua-­‐Magic V
Aria Deluxe Bravura
Aqua-­‐Magic Style 8
Condition: New
Body Style/Category: 5th Wheel
Floorplan/Model: 3125RT
Slideouts: 3
Make: Forest River
Model: Blue Ridge
Length: 30’ 3”
Width: 8’ 2”
Height: 13’
Gross Vehicle Weight: 13,860
Stock #: FRBR9419
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3X Nodor Non-­‐Aerosol Natural Odor Eliminator Spray it on your smelliest problems! Nodor Non-­‐Aerosol Natural Odor Eliminator uses the fresh, natural power of citrus oils to eliminate foul odors with just one spray! A nd, yes, so effective it’s even used to cure the awful stench of skunk spray! Only $12.69!
Uses natural citrus oils to powerfully eliminate strong odors
Animals and pets Cooking Mold and mildew Tobacco smoke Trash containers Concentrated and long lasting Eliminates foul odors in seconds Natural citrus orange fragrance Ideal for home, office, auto, RV, and more Eliminate odors from: 3X: Chemistry Nodor uses the fresh, natural power of citrus oils to eliminate stubborn odors, even skunk! Just one burst will deodorize a room. Strong enough to tackle pungent odors caused by pets, smoke, trash, cooking, mold & mildew, urine, and m ore. Places To Go, Things To Do Lakeridge Winery 24th Annual Harvest Festival 19239 U.S. 27 North, Clermont FL 34715 June 20, 21 & 22 10:00 am to 5:00 pm The winery’s ever popular annual stomping of the grapes with great fun for the whole family. All ages are welcome to participate. Products for display and sale from local artists and crafters, food and beverage vendor accompanied by incredible live music: a mix of blues, jazz, funk, and R&B from two bands each day from 1:00 – 4:00 for the entire weekend. Take a tour and taste Lakeridge’s award winning wines in the largest winery in Florida. Admission fee is only $2.00 and will go to benefit Cornerstone Hospice of Lake & Sumter Counties. Points to Ponder
Tell people that there are 400 billion stars and they’ll believe you. Tell them a bench has wet paint and they have to touch it. Do married people live longer than single people or does it just SEEM longer? Is the fact that light travels faster than sound the reason why some people appear bright until you hear them speak? Where do forest rangers go to “get away from it all”? If a man speaks in a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong? If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to see it, do the other trees make fun of it?
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60s Songs
Find and circle all of the 1960s song titles that are
hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell the title of an additional
1960's song.
BABY LOVE
BLUE MOON
BLUE VELVET
BUS STOP
CARA MIA
CHAIN GANG
CHERISH
CRAZY
CRYING
DIZZY
DOWNTOWN
EL PASO
ELENORE
FINGERTIPS
FIRE
GALVESTON
GOOD LOVIN'
GROOVIN'
HAIR
HEATWAVE
HEY JUDE
HOLIDAY
ITCHYCOO PARK
LAST KISS
MEMPHIS
MY GIRL
MY GUY
PEOPLE
PUPPY LOVE
RESPECT
RUNAWAY
SHERRY
SOUL MAN
SPOOKY
STAY
SURF CITY
Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
1 carton (32 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium
chicken broth, divide
3 lb. large baking potatoes (about 6),
peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese divided
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
TEEN ANGEL
THE BOXER
THE TWIST
THESE EYES
VALLERI
VOLARE
WHITE RABBIT
WILD THING
WINDY
WIPEOUT
WORDS
YESTERDAY
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Make It: Cook and stir bacon in a large
skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove
bacon from skillet with slotted spoon,
reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain
bacon on paper towels; refrigerate until ready
to use. Add onions to drippings in skillet;
cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir
in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add 1 cup
broth; cook and stir 2 min. or until sauce
comes to boil and thickens. Pour into slow
cooker. Stir in remaining broth and potatoes;
cover with lid. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours
(or HIGH 5 to 6 hours). USE slotted spoon
to transfer 4 cups potatoes to medium bowl;
mash until smooth. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese to
remaining mixture in slow cooker; stir until
melted. Stir in mashed potatoes and milk;
cook, covered, 5 min. or until heated
through. PLACE bacon on paper towelcovered microwaveable plate. Microwave on
HIGH 20 to 30 sec. or until heated through.
Serve soup topped with bacon, remaining
cheese, sour cream and chives.