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At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

We arrived at Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nacogdoches and have moved into their efficiency apartment for the next couple of weeks.

We are having several  fiberglass damage repairs, and multiple paint blemishes fixed.

You may recall when a SUV in front of us in Oregon dumped 2 poorly secured kayaks in the roadway immediately in front of us, which damaged our basement generator radiator door. That is one fix.  "Boating" Accident on I-84 today 

That same day after the kayak accident I was distracted and directed from outside, and mistakenly did not look up and directed  Sandy to back into a tree limb in Oregon, putting a hole in the rear cap and bending the ladder.  Fix 2.

We have a crack and delamination in the fiberglass directly under the edge of the bedroom slide - caused by water penetration between the slide-out seal and the fiberglass (fix 3).  Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining
(All owners with slideouts should inspect the seal between fiberglass and slide out bladder on the exterior of the coach at least twice a year to prevent this).

The living room slide has some minor delam at rear edge, which cracked the paint - another fix.

We have some tree branch scratches from a Colorado state park - will probably be lightly sanded and buffed out without need for new clear coat.  We also have a scrape on the other side through several paint colors.

We have clear coat peeling quarter sized on one basement door, and one  spot on the belt line.

We have paint bubbling up multiple places on basement doors.

We want to keep the coach as pristine as the previous owners (Steve and Michelle Cook), so since we are here we are having all paint blemishes repaired along with the fiberglass repairs.

More to follow on the apartment at Xtreme.



Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: We are at Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nacogdoches

Reply #1 –
The efficiency apartment at Xtreme description:

First the Xtreme web site photos:  Xtreme Paint & Graphics Home  (TV is now flat screen, with Direct TV, and WiFi is also provided)

We were unsure what to expect, and I found no description here on the forums.

There is a walk in closet with a stackable washer drier.  Apartment furnished with sheets, bedding, pillows, towels, etc.  (clean apartment and wash bedding/towels at end of stay, or hire a maid to come in (which is what the last guest did).  Broom and floor sweeper provided as well, plus some cleaning supplies. 

Decent shower, good sized bathroom.

Full size fridge, small microwave, medium size toaster oven.  Pots, pans, dishes, utensils all present.  There apparently used to be a hot plate, but it was missing.  We bought a small one burner hot plate, and may donate it when we depart.  The skillets and pots and pans need a heat source method to cook on.

Window air conditioner, and oil filled electric heater/radiator. 

No charge for use of apartment when having work done at Xtreme.  Booking in advance of course required to have apartment available. Apartment is attached to relatives house right next door to Xtreme shops.

If we were only here a couple of days we would have stayed in the coach.  With fiberglass work, multiple paint colors, and clear coat, our stay will be around 3 weeks (especially since it also includes Christmas and New Years).

Any questions about the apartment available at Xtreme?







Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #2 –
Hi Dan

Thanks for the details on the apartment as Sandy and I are scheduled for 2-3 weeks mid March for headlights and step conversion.
Stake out the good places to eat.  :))
Hope things go well.
Greg
Greg & Sandy
2001 U270
Build # 5803
Eagle, Idaho

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #3 –
So far, Macklemores (especially on Taco Tuesday), and Auntie Pasta's are our favorites.

We did not care for NacBurger.  And Jalapeno Tree has gone downhill since our last 2 visits in Nacogdoches.



Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #4 –
Yes Macklemore's was our favorite, have music some nights. Taco night is amazing value.
We just collected our coach, headlights, striping, roof and a bunch of small stuff. Between that MOT and Infinity and Dr Fog I may need to rethink retirement!!!
Coach looks great after all the work
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #5 –
We were there over Christmas in 2013... two or three weeks as I recall. We had our camp chef oven with us In the coach and brought it inside the apartment to supplement the half kitchen. We we in a service bay at FOT right after our Xtreme visit and I was asked point point blank by an inner office suit at Foretravel why we had our work done there instead of at Foretravel. I had a couple of reasons, but the one I gave him was that Xtreme had an apartment for use while work was being done there. We were full timing with Moonshadow, my buss cat, and that was important to us. I enjoyed being there and watching the transformation of our coach.
Here is a link to a post about our experience there;
An Xtreme Christmas, and a shiny New Year
Don
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Don & Tys –
We we in a service bay at FOT eight after our Xtreme visit and I was asked point point blank by an inner office suit at Foretravel why we had our work done there instead of at Foretravel. I had a couple of reasons, but the one I gave him was that Xtreme had an apartment for use while work was being done there.
FOT almost always has some nice previously owned coaches in their possession.  If they wanted to emulate the very convenient apartment setup at Xtreme it would be a simple matter.  Just designate one (or more) used coaches as "complementary temporary housing" for the repair/remodel shop customers who choose to stay in NAC while their coach is being serviced.  Seems like a no-brainer to me...
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #7 –
We stayed in the apartment for a few weeks a number of years ago now. It was a blessing to have.  I did leave James and Jennifer a pretty good tip to pay for electric and the cleaning crew they had come in when we left. It was way less than staying at a hotel or driving home and back.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #8 –
Quote from: AC7880 –
So far, Macklemores (especially on Taco Tuesday), and Auntie Pasta's are our favorites.

We did not care for NacBurger.  And Jalapeno Tree has gone downhill since our last 2 visits in Nacogdoches.




We were at Xtreme last week for the headlight/nose job. Kinfolks, NW corner of 59 and 224, has good breakfasts.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #9 –
I was there last year for some paint and fiberglass repair. They offered the apartment but I was more comfortable in the coach. I actually spent a couple of nights in the bay.

Overall my experience was awesome. You are definitely in the right place.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #10 –
The Fredonia Hotel is a nice place to visit. It has been renovated and has 2 restaurants which we enjoyed very much.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #11 –
One thing to consider if staying in your coach parked in front is the road noise.  Pretty loud and they're on a pretty busy road.  If parked in the back it's not bad.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Lt403 –
The Fredonia Hotel is a nice place to visit. It has been renovated and has 2 restaurants which we enjoyed very much.


We stayed at the Fredonia our first night in town. Very nice and great staff. We had eve meal and breakfast. They were both great.
Miles and Kim Pepperd
Pep6@cox.net
2002 Foretravel U320 4020
  2017 RAM truck
  2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1994  Foretravel 36 ft Unihome
1978  Foretravel 36 ft FTX
 

Re: At Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nac (plus efficiency apartment information)

Reply #13 –
Quote from: AC7880 –


We want to keep the coach as pristine as the previous owners (Steve and Michelle Cook)

Guess what we did at Xtreme just before you bought the coach - yep, paint touch up all around :)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320