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Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #1 –
Sad loss, many good folks employed there.  Early estimates 2 million to building, 8 million to contents of 45 plus motor homes.  The local tv news said cause was ruled accidental by JC Fire and Rescue.  Reported that blaze was turned in at 2:41 PM, delay of one hour to have electricity turned off to building, not ruled under control until 8:30am, not till after 10:30 could fire fighters safely enter the building. Fire at Premier RV in Junction City: 40-50 vehicles and millions of dollars...
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #2 –
Ouch
1999 U320 3600
CAI floorplan
Build #5466
M11 - HD4060R
Name ?..  working on that

Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #3 –
Very sad.  Freak occurrences like this make me appreciate "storing" our coach nearby in our driveway, even if it is exposed to the elements.
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: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #4 –
In situations (terrible) like that, my sister (who is a broker) tells clients to call their insurance co. right away. Make them earn their money by being your REP!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #5 –
I could have been much, much worse. Hope the windows were closed on the coaches not getting direct burns. High heat at roof top level may cause problems down the road on coaches that look good.

Pierce

Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #6 –
'Chuck said "Freak occurrences like this make me appreciate "storing" our coach nearby in our driveway, even if it is exposed to the elements.". When we are elsewhere we are at the mercy of life.  At home, the coach house is a refuge for the coach, protection from the sun, hail, storms and weather.  We are fortunate to have it.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #7 –
Good news.  Oregon's Premier RV Service Puts Fire Behind it | RV Business
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #8 –
We picked up our 1999 FT U-320 after upgrades on Friday morning before fire after it was there for few months.  Believe our RV was in the storage area for a time before it was moved into service area.  Premier did good work for us and I am sure they will recover from the storage area damage but there were some beautiful coaches in there and I feel sick thinking of owners.  Hope all works out well for them all.
hugh n & judy taylor
and Gator - Australian Red Heeler
36 ft - 1999 U320 Build # 5536
Motorcader # 16907  Richland, WA 99352
 

Re: Bad day for Premier Motor Coach Junction City, Oregon

Reply #9 –
How sad for the owners.
We drove by that facility a couple of months ago after having work done at Oregon Coach in Eugene.
2000, U320 36' with Cummins 450, Toad - 2016 Ford CMax Energi
Previous MHs; 1970 Winnebago, 1973 FMC 2900R, much later a heavily modified 1975 FMC 2900R.