June 9, 2014 - Elkhart, Indiana - Day 3

On our last full day in Elkhart, Indiana, George took Abby for a 40 minute walk around the campground before I got up, at 7 AM. We had coffee and chai in our Keurig. Then we left at 8 AM to drive over to Jayco's Entegra Coach division located in Middlebury, IN in order to go on a factory tour with our travel buddies Laurie and Bob. Laurie and Bob had prearranged for a private tour and it was fascinating to say the least. At the end we were also able to go into three different 2015 models that were being checked out for any imperfections. This tour was worth doing if you love motorhomes. Both Bob and George were like kids in a candy store. Afterward, we headed over to Newmar another manufacturer of motorhomes located in Nappanee, IN, for another factory tour. However we arrived early for the 1 PM tour and ended up going into an Amish Restaurant adjacent to the Newmar plant. The food was pretty tasty. Afterward, we walked through a mall of sorts, not quite any mall that we are use to in NJ. It was a mall that consisted of stalls that had a range in goods from crafts, Amish crafts, flea market items, candles, jams & jellies, and antiques. Laurie saw two candy dishes that she liked but was rushed out by Bob before she could make a decision as to whether or not to buy them. We needed to get over to Building 9 at the Newmar plant before 1 PM. This tour had about 12 people in it. The tour guide gave everyone headsets to listen to her so she wouldn't have to shout above the noise of the manufacturing. I enjoyed the Newmar tour more, but personally liked the coaches better at Entegra Coach. Both manufactures' tours are free. After the tours we stopped back at our motorhome to take Abby out. Then we headed to Shipshewana, IN to Yoder's Cheese & Meats where they had samples of cheeses, as well as a general store which was a gift shop. Went back to Laurie and Bob's motorcoach and had lasagna. It was another great day with good friends!