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Reply #1500
Out for a bike ride today and we spotted this FT loading onto the Sugar Island Ferry.  It crosses the St Mary's River just a few hundred yards from the mainland to the island, right across the main shipping channel. 

Looked like a 97 or so given the snakes in the windows but no other markings at all.  Kansas plates pulling a large trailer.  Exited the ferry and drove off heading west.

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Reply #1501
Met a late 90's towing a blue Jeep today....1:00 PM Central time westbound on I-64 at the Illinois/Indiana line. Anyone here?

Ralph
96 U270
Ralph
96 U270

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Reply #1502
I think that was us...heading west from Louisville Ky back to our home in southern Wi.
We have a 99 295 and we tow a 94 Jeep wrangler  yj

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Reply #1503
Leaving in the next few days down to Ajo for the fall/ winter because of a storm warning next week. Anyone on the road? I'll honk!  ^.^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'

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Reply #1504
Briefly caught a glimpse of a nice looking painted 320 as I was headed south out of beautiful downtown Custer S.D.  Heard your honk but didn't have time to respond.  Hope you enjoy the buffalo roundup!
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

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Reply #1505
Saw a Nimbus SE heading North after just entering the Florida Turnpike from Okeechobee road a little after 9 am.
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

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Reply #1506
We came into Custer on Wed. Went to buffalo roundup this morning will be headed south on Monday
Chris
We are at CusterGulch RV park east of town if anyone is still here
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #1507
9/30/18 Saw a 97 36-40' with blue graphics pulling a white box trailer, South bound on I 75 near ex 20 in Toledo, Ohio.
9/29/18 Also saw 97 36-40" with blue graphics, South bound North on Atlanta. We were North bound in heavy traffic and construction. No time for pictures.
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

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Reply #1508
Traveling from Angola, IN to Shipshewana yesterday (Sunday) saw this lovely unit sitting outside JR Refrigeration.

We're scheduled to have our Dometic RM 3804 worked on there on Wednesday morning.
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

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Reply #1509
Sorry, picture didn't load on previous post. Trying again.
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

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Reply #1510
Sigh, trying one more time :-)
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

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Reply #1511
Had JC Refrigeration do our cooling unit a couple of weeks ago, it's working great.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #1512
Had JC Refrigeration do our cooling unit a couple of weeks ago, it's working great.
Thanks for the info. Another good recommendation always makes one feel better going into something like this. :)
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

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Reply #1513
Thanks for the info. Another good recommendation always makes one feel better going into something like this. :)
We stayed at the Walley mart  in Sturgis the night after the install to make sure all was good👍😎
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #1514
Saw a Fortravel GV headed north on Hwy 5 just north of Cottage Grove, and 15 minutes south of Eugene Oregon, mid afternoon today Monday 10/22/2018.  It looked terrific.
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

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Reply #1515
Saw a west bound Foretravel on I-40 just east of Little Rock — hope he didn't knock his antenna off
Didn't have a chance to signal him
It looked a lot like mine
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #1516
   A 45' done in dark brown and maroon at the southbound rest area on I-25 south of Colorado Springs and then later on the Raton Pass climb. Couldn't do a Hadley salute but I hit the horn in the Mercedes.
88 Grand Villa 36' ORED 3208 (throwaway)Cat.
 Build # 3150
Happiness is the maximum agreement of reality and desire.

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Reply #1517
Last night, we got home late from scuba diving and noticed a white colored paint job with red and maybe another color swirls on an 02-05 body style that pulled in to the campsite 2 down from us at Arrowhead Lake Camp Ground in Johnston City, Illinois.  Their toad wasn't unhooked, and there were no motorcade numbers.  Too dark to see the license plate, although the toad did have bikes on the back.  They pulled out early this morning, heading south no doubt, since the temperatures are dipping down into the teens in the coming days.  ^.^d 
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (and B.T. r.i.p. 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

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Reply #1518
Saw a Foretravel with a stack trailer headed east on I-20 in Texas about the 241 mile marker. Have them the Hadleys
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #1519
Spotted a unihome  at coverall storage near the villages. Same place I keep mine.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #1520
We were cruising down the beach at Port Aransas and spotted a really nice 2001 U320.  We stopped and met a very nice couple, Jerry and Julie Grigsby.  Marilyn and I really enjoyed the visit we had with them.
Retired Nurse and Bat Chief
2001 U320 36' 450 Cummins
Past 1981 Bluebird 36' 3208 Cat
HD2500 Chevy Toad

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Reply #1521
Saw a 320 pass us oposite direction on hwy 16 BC as we drive to Prince Rupert.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft.
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #1522
I am still kicking myself for not turning around and following a Grand Villa recently spotted in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. I recognized the shape as being the same (we have a 1993 U280) but it had a modern swirly paint job. Notable sign on the driver's side front was the U 280 sign. They were turning into tourist information office and I was headed over a highway overpass to finish a plumbing task. I should have done a u-turn because it was a real thrill to see someone else from 'our tribe' on the road.
By the way - we are camp ground hosts at Firerock campground in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (Alberta side) ( about 32 km/25 miles South of the Trans-Canada Highway and East of Medicine Hat, until late September.
Woody & Sandy Lloyd
1993 Grand Villa
Unihome U280
Cummins / Allison
Build # 4379

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Reply #1523
Spotted a Grand Villa headed south through Wichita this morning. I tried to slow down enough for him to pass but could never get a good look besides in my rear view mirror.
Ian Minaert
1993 U280 Build #4324
Cummins 8.3, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake, Aquahot
Valley Center, KS

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Reply #1524
Saw a 97/98 U-270/295 at  S & S in Longview, TX this afternoon. (6/26/19)

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."