Country Coach Intrigue 530 Review

Country Coach Intrigue 530 is a 45-feet motorhome that boasts first rate interior appointments, exceptional ride and a redesigned cockpit. It is offered in 3 different lengths – 45, 40 and 42 feet, all of which feature 4 slideouts, measuring 102 inches wide. Step inside the Intrigue 530 motorhome and check out the essence of residential comfort. The flat floor living room slideouts of the industry provide expansive living space, all offered at the touch of a button. The Country Coach team of engineers, craftspeople and designers shared a common goal that’s the owner of Intrigue must be comfortable. Relax behind the wheel of a motorcoach powerful enough for gliding over Steep Mountain passes.

The Country Coach Intrigue 530 is designed and developed on DynoMax chassis (semi monocoque construction with 8”x3”x1/4” steel tube with welded components) with Caterpillar C13 powerplant, which is good for pulsating impressive 525 horsepower @ 2100 rpm with earth-shattering 1750 pound feet of torque @ 1200 rpm. The engine is mated to Caterpillar CX31 transmission.

Standard Features

Chassis

• Drive axle: Dana with 4.30 differential ratio
• Driveline: Dana Spicer SPL 250 series
• Rear Suspension: Ridewell tag and drive axle air suspension system with Koni shock absorbers and 6 air springs
• Front Suspension: independent front Dana suspension with full air suspension system, double wishbone construction, Koni shock absorbers and anti-sway bar
• Electronic cruise control
• Steering: full time hydraulic fully integral power steering gear with telescoping and tilt steering wheel
• Full air disc brakes with Automatic Traction Control and ABS
• Williams Controls adjustable position brake and throttle pedals
• Wheels: aluminum alloy 9? x 22.5? wheels at all positions
• Tires: Steel belted radials 315/80R x 22.5”
• Fuel capacity: 135 gallons (dual fuel fills, passenger and driver sides)
• Battery: 2 group 31 engine cranking batteries with 12V disconnect
• Hydronic engine block preheat, sight glass for coolant tank and Fresh oil reservoir and pump

Construction

• Steel tube cage structure
• Exterior width: 102 inches
• R16-value roof insulation
• Vacuum bonded walls floor with expanded 1-1/2” polystyrene insulation
• One piece molded fiberglass roof cap
• All fiberglass exterior
• Finished interior height: 83-3/4
• Exterior riding height: 12′ 10?
• Vibration and Sound dampening material beneath the floor deck

Driver Compartment Amenities

• Species hardwood overhead dash with storage
• Power adjustable six-way heated and massage passenger and driver seats with 3-point restraint, 2-position memory, two-way lumbar support and adjustable headrests (passenger seat offers power footrest and driver seat provides a sliding seat cushion)
• 12V receptacle in dash
• Custom contoured dash and overhead
• SilverLeaf VMS 240 CL travel information center/digital engine monitor with auto temperature control and auto generator start
• Data bus instrumentation includes: tachometer, speedometer (with LCD screen for odometer, tripmeter and transmission temperature), oil pressure, air pressure, water temperature, volt meter, indicator lights and fuel level
• Sideview cameras in sideview mirrors with bedroom and dash display
• Touchscreen Double-DIN color rearview monitor with compact disc controls with remote 10-disc CD changer, Kenwood AM/FM/Sirius satellite radio stereo, Bluetooth interface, 2 speakers and MP3 player input
• Radial single motor windshield wipers with washers and delay
• Wrap around single piece windshield with shade band
• Ducted overhead defrost system
• Heating, cooling and defrost unit in dash
• Dual map lights
• Powered roller day and night shade system with total light blocking capabilities and solar protection
• Compass with exterior temperature indicator
• Leather wrapped SmartWheel 18-inch steering wheel with controls for head light flash, horn, cruise functions, wipers and marker light flash
• Tile entry landing
• Bound floor carpets for entry steps
• Entry door interior assist grip
• Tile flooring around driver’s area

Front Entertainment

• Yamaha home theater system with DVD player and 7.1 surround sound
• High definition 32′-inch LCD television in overhead dash with subwoofer and 5 ceiling speakers
• Infrared remote extender
• Pre wired for satellite dish
• Factory configured universal remote for A/V systems

General Conveniences

• Custom lacquered and crafted stained woodwork and cabinetry with raised panels
• Choice of 4 interior design themes
• Padded vinyl ceiling
• Decorative pulls and knobs
• Halogen lighting throughout
• Decorative ceiling console with whisper air conditioning vents and recessed halogen lights
• Decorative window boxes in dining area, bedroom and living room with wood sill
• Intellitec remote switching system with light dimming feature
• Telephone jacks on each side of coach
• Glassware cabinet with drink set
• Power step slide cover
• Stepwell light
• Smoke and Carbon monoxide detector
• Burglar alarm with key fob controlled keyless entry and security light activation
• LP gas detector with auto shut-off
• Fire extinguisher
• Coach Information Kit: OEM manuals, Owner’s Guide and chassis parts list
• SilverLeaf house monitoring system
• Emergency Roadside Service

Living Room Amenities

• Choices of the following: Hide-away sofabed; Fold out sofabed; Wall sconce lighting with dimmers; Euro recliner with ottoman and occasional table and Carpet

Galley Amenities

• Stainless steel double bowl sink with single lever faucet with pull out sprayer and solid surface covers
• Solid surface polished countertops with edge detail
• Norcold 12 cubic feet 2-way refrigerator with wood panel doors and ice maker
• Thermostatically controlled Fan-Tastic Vent variable speed fan with insulated cover, dome stop switch and rain sensor
• 2-burner recessed gas cooktop with solid surface cover
• Advantium Speedcook convection/microwave oven with power hood
• Dining area wall cabinet with wall mounted dining table
• Wood window box with mini blinds on galley window
• Sleeper café dinette
• Wall mounted café dinette
• Cutlery tray in top drawer of galley
• Tile flooring on main floor and carpet in slideout rooms
• Trash container

Bath Amenities

• Solid surface vanity sinks under mount
• Full tile backsplash
• Vanity overhead with mirrored doors
• Decorative vanity light bar
• Solid surface shower walls with decorative tile insert
• Towel ring at each vanity sink, toilet tissue holder and towel bar
• Insulated skylight above shower
• Etched glass shower enclosure
• Tecma china toilet
• Light in shower
• Pressure balanced hand held shower unit
• Water pump switch
• Mini blinds with fabric valance on bath window
• Tile flooring

Bedroom Amenities

• Clothes dresser with drawers
• Queen Bed 60” x 77”
• Bedspread with 3 décor pillows
• Upholstered headboard
• Wardrobe with cedar panel and lighting on wardrobe shelf
• 2 nightstands with solid surface countertops
• Wall sconce lighting with dimmer
• Decorative window boxes with wood sill
• Full width overhead cabinet with solid wood panel doors
• Halogen ceiling lamps controlled by Intellitec multiplex switching system
• 26-inch LCD high definition TV
• Remote switching for sideview cameras
• Safe with combination lock
• Mini home theater system featuring DVD player and 5.1 surround sound with subwoofer and 5 ceiling speakers
• Carpet
• Telephone jack

Cooling and Heating System

• Multi zone temperature control center controls the following:
• 2 15,000 BTU inner ducted roof air conditioners with heat pumps
• 50,000 BTU diesel fired Aqua Hot 525 hydronic heating system
• Driver’s area over the road heating, cooling and defrost system with passenger and driver controls

Power Sources

• 12V battery boost system
• 270 amp alternator
• Onan 8.0kW liquid cooled diesel generator with remote start/stop
• Automatic low voltage generator start with auto temp
• 2 AGM 8D domestic deep cycle batteries
• Solid state 2000W Xantrex inverter along with 100-Amp solid state converter/charger with 60-Amp chassis battery charge system
• 50-amp shore cord on power reel with 30-amp adaptor
• 12V interior disconnect switch
• 50-amp shore service surge protector

Plumbing Features

• Fresh water low point drain valve
• Cold water retractable handheld spray fixture
• Dump valves
• Pressure regulated city water to water tank fill

• Cold and Hot faucet
• Sewer hose, hose adapter, and storage for both
• 4 LED lamps
• Soap dispenser
• Aqua Hot 525 hydronic water heating system with electric backup
• Lighted logo
• 3 water pump switches situated in galley, bath and plumbing bay
• 12V on-demand water pump
• Total house water filtration system
• Black water tank flush system
• Pre-plumbed and pre-wired for washer/dryer

Optional Features

• Garmin GPS navigation system with color LCD touchscreen interface and XM Smart Antenna (XM traffic, XM radio and XM weather available with subscription)
• Engine: Cummins ISM engine teamed up with Allison 4000 MH gearbox, generating 500 horsepower @ 2000 rpm with 1500 pound feet of torque @ 1200 rpm
• SmarTire II tire monitoring system
• FLIR night vision camera system
• Stained glass in glassware cabinet
• Living room TV lift with incorporated computer table and 37-inch LCD high definition TV
• Tiled entry stepwell and stepwell slide cover
• Sculpted area rug
• Full tile floor.