Country Coach Campus Tour Although Country Coach operations are spread out over several buildings blocks apart, each performing a series of unique tasks, they share one common goal to build The World�s Finest Motorcoaches. (Move your mouse over a building for more details) At Country Coach, each motorcoach begins in Building 8 -- steel fabrication. In stage one, raw steel is shaped into the renowned DynoMax Chassis, which benefits from the “cradle of strength” provided by its semi-monocoque design. Enhancing this design is the structural rigidity of 8-inch by 3-inch by 1/4-inch tubular steel stringers that run the length of the chassis. The semi-monocoque chassis cage is forged from top grade, high yield steel tubing. Each junction is stitch-welded together to ensure superior durability. With this design, the floor, walls, and even the roof structure contribute to the overall strength and integrity of the motorcoach. In addition, the DynoMax chassis reduces twisting and rolling that is commonly found in rail chassis. Once the steel cage of the chassis is complete, two coats of rust-inhibiting paint are applied. Then the coach skeleton is sent off to stage-two fabrication, where the wires, air hose, and engine are installed. Wiring looms extending the length of the coaches are set up in Building 13. These are used to weave the electrical wiring harnesses that will be installed in the chassis. After the chassis is complete, it undergoes thorough testing at the DynoCenter in Building 14. During testing, the chassis is secured in place with the drive wheels on the Dynamometer. In the control booth, Country Coach engineers manipulate the ignition switch, shifter pad, and throttle. The engine is started, the transmission is engaged, and throttle pressure is increased until the transmission reaches 4th gear. This detailed scrutiny ensures that the power train is running at peak performance. Only after the DynoMax chassis passes the test does it move to the next stage of production. In Stage Three, the chassis is sent to one of three assembly buildings. If it goes to Building 2, it will become the Tribute 260, the Inspire 360, or the Allure 400 series. These models provide great affordable luxury. Consider the Tribute 260. It offers spacious floorplans and multiple slide-out rooms formerly available only in more expensive coaches. The furnishings include superb upholstery created in our own shop in Building 4. Introduced in 2003, the Inspire 360 is one of the reasons for the current growth of the company. Attractive Country Coach paintwork and fiberglass� luxurious interior amenities and modular floor plans make the Inspire 360 one of the most sought-after motorcoaches on the road. The Allure is available in three models, the 420 Founder’s Edition, the 430, and the 470. All boast an impressive list of features, crafted with the attention to detail found only at Country Coach. At the back of Building 2 is the cabinet shop. Here, master artisans form select wood into beautiful exemplars of form and function. The wood arrives from nearby Building 7, where it is milled, carefully sorted, and stockpiled Also located in the cabinet shop is the fabrication of Corian and granite counter tops. Designed to match the shape of the floorplan, these counter tops are one of the ways that Country Coach stands out among the rest. The front of Building 2 includes the manufacturing office and the safety office. The Intrigue 530, the Magna 630, and the Affinity 700 Custom are crafted in Building 10. These models comprise the finest examples of what a highline motorcoach is supposed to be. The Intrigue 530 is a step up into a new realm of luxury and added features. With side-hinged bay doors, taller interior ceiling height, and 37 inch LCD high definition television, the Intrigue 530 is a truly luxurious motor coach. The Magna 630 features a decorative ceiling, state of the art entertainment system, decorative tile, and the latest in electronic monitoring systems. The Affinity 700 Custom begins where the Magna 630 leaves off. This is where the customer, working with out team of designers and engineers, crafts the coach to meet their lifestyle. Custom exterior painting and unique interiors are what pushes the limits of the Affinity 700 Custom. Also in Building 10 are the Production Engineering offices. This where concepts for motorcoach models are transformed into manufacturing plans and drawings. If the chassis goes to Building 1, it will become the top-of-the-line Rhapsody 900 motorcoach. Our newest entry into the world of luxury motorcoaching, the Rhapsody 900 provides the epitome of functionality and decor, offering unsurpassed quality in every detail. Building 1 is also the home of the corporate offices. Manufactured at Building 15, our Airport Road facility, is the Country Coach Prevost Conversion. Country Coach artisans and engineers of the highest degree transform these bus shells in very limited numbers every year. These customized gems showcase our engineering innovation and one-of-a-kind workmanship. All of this manufacturing could not happen without the support of some very important shops. Building 5 houses fiberglass fabrication, where the front cap, back cap, roof and bay doors are formed. Fiberglass is sprayed into molds to form the component. From here, it moves to Building 12 where it is sanded and shaped into the finished product that is shipped to the different production plants. The walls, ceilings, floors and roofs comes from Lamination in Building 11. Starting with a steel frame to form the shape, insulation is added for comfort. Then the assembly is sprayed with high strength adhesives and vacuum laminated. This is what gives the motorcoach body its strength. Supporting our growing customer base with routine maintenance and repair is the Service Center. Building 3 is where the factory trained motorcoach technicians work. With 16 bays, a dedicated cabinet shop, paint booth and a full parts department, this is where customers find peace of mind. Training for a national network of service technicians occurs at our Cole Street facility, Building 18. Located at the 10th Street facility is the central distribution center, or Building 17. From this location, material handling distributes all the parts to the various manufacturing plants. Housed just next door in Building 16 is research and development. This is where the new ideas of today become the motorcoaches of tomorrow. Supporting our entire operations with facility repairs and vehicle maintenance is the maintenance shop in Building 12, space it shares with the fiberglass detail shop. The maintenance technicians keep the manufacturing machine running smoothly. And without the highly experienced talent and dedication to quality found in our workforce, we wouldn’t be who we are. The human resources department, located in Building 9, deserves much credit for maintaining an outstanding production team.