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Steve Huber:
Left BCS today and put about 450 mile on the coach. While it's not the C12, the C9 is performing very well. It runs hotter (206 at flat cruise) but handled the mountain grades between Bend and Redding with no problems. Max temp reached was 215.  So far we like it!
Steve

Edward Buker:
Steve,

Could you have one made from Plexiglas or is it too complex? Congrats again and safe travels.

Later Ed

Joel Ashley:
If it's what I think, Ed, it's the tray and auger/crusher/dispenser mechanism as a unit, very much akin to one perhaps in your home ice/water dispensing fridge.  It's much more than just a plastic tray.

Steve, glad to hear the C9 handles the 43 footer okay.

Joel

Steve Huber:
Joel,
That's the one. Will look for it next week.
We got in last night, Coach performed very well. For a test I drove across Tehachapi pass between Bakersfield and Barstow CA. Elevation change of about 3800 ft and constant climb. Ambient outside temp was ~98-101F. Coach took it effortlessly in 3rd and 4th with engine temps running about 215. Peaked at 225 a couple of times on steep inclines but no check engine light. Got about 7.3+ mpg including generator usage on complete trip.
Steve

Joel Ashley:
Excellent.  Do you have to mess with the diesel particulate additive stuff on it?  I know our '06 was about the last year before the exhaust rules changed, and I'm thankful the engine was capable of handling low sulfur and didn't need the emissions mods.  The C9 is a great engine;  yours probably is one that is actually tested out at 425HP - Dave A. would know.  At that length you might have to watch your carrying capacity, but it sounds like the coach is pretty capable as loaded.  So you went from a compression brake to an exhaust brake, or did they put a Jake on that long chassis-ed C9?

Good luck finding the ice dispenser... out of curiosity because we have the same fridge (ice only, no water), I spent some time searching for one in case ours ever broke like the one in our GE here at home did.  The icemaker is everywhere, a Frigidaire built unit I think.  But the dispenser/bin seems specific to the 1402.  I've admired our 1402 for its ability, lack of problems, capacity, and features over other models I've had and seen, and there's none of the issues that so many have with Norcolds in recent years.  My only disappointment is they quit making it for some reason, so an essential part like this is apparently so suddenly rare.  I'm hoping that fellow I posted a link to can offer some guidance for you.

-Joel

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