Title: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: George Stoltz on April 05, 2011, 09:01:03 am
Post by: George Stoltz on April 05, 2011, 09:01:03 am
Johnny Byassee started an interesting topic when he asked how far would we go to buy a Foretravel? That leads me to wonder what was your first motorhome?
Ours is a 2000 U320.
I thought about doing this as a poll, but I don't know the names of all the manufacturers. But I do know the best one.
Ours is a 2000 U320.
I thought about doing this as a poll, but I don't know the names of all the manufacturers. But I do know the best one.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: nitehawk on April 05, 2011, 09:17:18 am
Post by: nitehawk on April 05, 2011, 09:17:18 am
Ours was a 1997 Class C Georgie Boy Maverick 31' with the Ford 460 gas guzzler. More storage than our '89 GV but half the fuel mileage.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Horace B. Cupp on April 05, 2011, 09:36:50 am
Post by: Horace B. Cupp on April 05, 2011, 09:36:50 am
Champion, a 1991 29 ft Ultrastar. With current fuel prices, almost wish I had it still.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on April 05, 2011, 09:52:18 am
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on April 05, 2011, 09:52:18 am
Mine was a 78 EXECUTIVE,about 26 foot with a Dodge 440 engine, wood frames with thin Fiberglas sides, leaked like a sieve and guzzled gas thru that Quadrajet. Had twin beds. It wasn't much compared to the GV but it served us well as we CAMPED with three kids and a dog. I shudder to think about what the outcome of some of the trips we made might have been. One trip of about 100 miles I blew out three (3) tires and changed them myself on the side of the road after I bought More used ones. Youth, where did it go ?
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: oldmattb on April 05, 2011, 10:13:23 am
Post by: oldmattb on April 05, 2011, 10:13:23 am
1994 Safari Trek 26-foot on the Isuzi chassis. We rode it brutally from 60K to 120K and never had an engine or transmission problem. Got 12 MPG towing a small car. Would climb anything slowly - we drove it from Death Valley to Rhyolite for over an hour at 10 MPH. It failed to start once - when I left accessories on and killed the batteries. Started reliably in the low twenties, and did not overheat in the hundreds. Parked almost anywhere, we drove it through fast food drive throughs if there was not an overhang. An amazingly reliable vehicle. Rode like a delivery truck.
But we now have a queen bed and a recliner, things don't bounce off the dash, and we can walk past each other in the kitchen! We can also talk while we drive.
oldMattB
But we now have a queen bed and a recliner, things don't bounce off the dash, and we can walk past each other in the kitchen! We can also talk while we drive.
oldMattB
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on April 05, 2011, 10:29:11 am
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on April 05, 2011, 10:29:11 am
Mine was a rebranded version of Gary's. A 26 foot Southwind with a 440 Dodge that also slurped gas through a quadrajet. First trip to Mexico saw only 4.8 mpg. Also leaked like a sieve but was a lot of fun. It only had 27K so sold the engine/trans to a guy restoring a SuperBee, bought a damaged Ford truck with a new 7.3 turbo/5 speed manual trans in Min/St.Paul, flew out and drove it home. Spent two weeks putting the diesel in the old rig and the day it was finished (or half finished but ran) we headed to Canada. Got 12 mpg so we did not mind the leaks as much. Still have it with all of the leaks but it runs great today. I think it was the look alike to the motorhome in my favorite movie, Dusk till Dawn. Guess that shows where my taste is.
Our U300 gets about the same fuel mileage on the highway, just not around town.
Pierce & Gaylie
93' U300/36
Our U300 gets about the same fuel mileage on the highway, just not around town.
Pierce & Gaylie
93' U300/36
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Peter & Beth on April 05, 2011, 10:33:09 am
Post by: Peter & Beth on April 05, 2011, 10:33:09 am
1996 Fleetwood Jamboree Rally on a Chevy 454 ci P37 chassis. Got 9 MPG and was all over the road...too tall for the class C configuration. It was a good learning experience for learning all the coach systems. I liked the class C approach, but the quality was non-existent.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Rick Zika on April 05, 2011, 11:13:13 am
Post by: Rick Zika on April 05, 2011, 11:13:13 am
1977 Pace Arrow 27' - 454 Chevy - Bathroom in rear - Approx. 30 gal. fresh water
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: MAZ on April 05, 2011, 11:24:44 am
Post by: MAZ on April 05, 2011, 11:24:44 am
It was a 1997 Lance 980 11'6" with a dry bath and propane gen. We bought it in 09 and only had it for less than a year. Had to have much rotten wood replaced due to leaks. It was a nice camper but with the 07 Dodge only got 11 mpg with it in the bed. Figured I could get a DP with almost the same fuel economy so I did months of research and liked what I read about the FT brand. Found one at Lazy Days in Tampa and headed down just to take a look for fun and ended up coming home with it. We have been blessed to have been able to purchase such an awesome coach. Looking forward to years of enjoyment.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: sam7 on April 05, 2011, 11:35:42 am
Post by: sam7 on April 05, 2011, 11:35:42 am
1999 Southwind 32' single slide with V-10. Bought new and drove for 11 years. Good moho. No leaks and no break downs. Didn't really need another moho, but had owning a diesel on my bucket list. Looked and compared and bought the best one for us. Our Foretravel has basically the same floorplan as the Southwind, but much, much nicer. And it's a diesel. Scratch one off the bucket list.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Michelle on April 05, 2011, 11:41:48 am
Post by: Michelle on April 05, 2011, 11:41:48 am
1999 Lazy Daze class C. 30' IB model purchased in 2000. We had done our research, joined RV Consumer Group, and narrowed it down to LD. Then set up a notification subscription on RV Trader.
When the ad for that coach came across my e-mail one morning, I called Steve, then waited until a somewhat reasonable hour for the seller and called. Luckily I was the first caller - the owner had 6 more calls that day, yet he held the coach for us without a deposit until we could get there. We flew out to Las Vegas (from Austin) to put the deposit down, then flew back again a week later to close the deal and drive it home. Somehow in the 3 day drive home we managed to fit in Camping World and KMart for supplies (we had none), Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon.
Michelle
When the ad for that coach came across my e-mail one morning, I called Steve, then waited until a somewhat reasonable hour for the seller and called. Luckily I was the first caller - the owner had 6 more calls that day, yet he held the coach for us without a deposit until we could get there. We flew out to Las Vegas (from Austin) to put the deposit down, then flew back again a week later to close the deal and drive it home. Somehow in the 3 day drive home we managed to fit in Camping World and KMart for supplies (we had none), Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon.
Michelle
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Tom Lang on April 05, 2011, 11:42:56 am
Post by: Tom Lang on April 05, 2011, 11:42:56 am
We started with a 1972 Revcon. This was a 25' class A built on an Olds Toronado engine, transmission, and front suspension. Aircraft construction with riveted aluminum on all sides, including the bottom. Interior was all formica covered surfaces. Handled great, 12MPG, decent room inside compared to the GMC models on the same running gear. We needed more room as the family grew (the revcon was really only meant for two). Main issues were inadequate brakes and engine cooling.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Brad Nerhus on April 05, 2011, 11:45:32 am
Post by: Brad Nerhus on April 05, 2011, 11:45:32 am
Does an 84 VW Vanagon Westphalia count?
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: JohnFitz on April 05, 2011, 12:19:35 pm
Post by: JohnFitz on April 05, 2011, 12:19:35 pm
Foretravel !! Same coach I own now - bought it 10 years ago when Tina and I decided to take a sabbatical in 2001 for 3 1/2 years.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Dave Head on April 05, 2011, 12:23:26 pm
Post by: Dave Head on April 05, 2011, 12:23:26 pm
Foretravel - 93 U280 36'
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: J. D. Stevens on April 05, 2011, 12:33:00 pm
Post by: J. D. Stevens on April 05, 2011, 12:33:00 pm
1997 Fleetwood Discovery 37' - Bought it about two months after the son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren moved to a location 800 miles from our home.
Bought the Discovery in August, 2009. Took a couple of 3000+ mile trips. After spending a few days in Montana in December, 2009, visiting daughter, started looking for something with Aqua-Hot or big propane tanks. Bought 1997 U295 36' in April, 2010. FT did fine in Montana and Missouri in December, 2010.
Bought the Discovery in August, 2009. Took a couple of 3000+ mile trips. After spending a few days in Montana in December, 2009, visiting daughter, started looking for something with Aqua-Hot or big propane tanks. Bought 1997 U295 36' in April, 2010. FT did fine in Montana and Missouri in December, 2010.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Don Hay on April 05, 2011, 12:35:00 pm
Post by: Don Hay on April 05, 2011, 12:35:00 pm
We started with a 1979 Dolphin, Class C, 17' on a Toyota truck chassis. It had a 102 hp 4 cylinder engine that got 15 mpg, but went through 2 head gaskets in 4 years. Leaked around the A/C frequently. We explored the state of Florida while living in Gainesville. Went to Ft. Wildnerness CG in Disney World 11 times in 4 years.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Dave M (RIP) on April 05, 2011, 01:11:10 pm
Post by: Dave M (RIP) on April 05, 2011, 01:11:10 pm
I started with a MCI 7 (ex Greyhound), total rebuilt the running gear, three different Detroit Diesel engines, 8V-71, 12V-71 and last the 8V-92. Also had the RTO910 transmission, 3.73 Rear, 11R24.5 tires. Also total stripped inside and redid in a very comfy living coach. Put many miles on it over the 20 years of happiness, never had any issues on the road, not even a speeding ticket, but made friends out of Charlie Danials and Fats Domino who are also bus nuts.
The Foretravel is much easier to own, service, turn, drive and STOP!!!
The Foretravel is much easier to own, service, turn, drive and STOP!!!
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: John S on April 05, 2011, 07:53:13 pm
Post by: John S on April 05, 2011, 07:53:13 pm
My first coach was a 99 U 270 34 foot. I loved that coach and at times I wish I still had it.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Gerry Vicha on April 05, 2011, 08:19:19 pm
Post by: Gerry Vicha on April 05, 2011, 08:19:19 pm
Our first coach was a 1988 Airstream, P 30 chassis with a 454 Chevy. It had a tag axle that helped with the ride. Engine was in the front so we could not talk to each other, and even then I could not hear what DW was trying to tell me. I had a wish list for my next coach; 1 Diesel, 2 Air Brakes, 3 a shower that I could stand up in. That old silver bullet had the rounded corners and nothing would fit in the cupboards. It was a well made coach and it turned a lot of heads. :) :)
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Bill Chaplin on April 05, 2011, 08:56:50 pm
Post by: Bill Chaplin on April 05, 2011, 08:56:50 pm
1970 Travco. 440 dodge. 28'
Used for trips to Harlingen TX to the CAF air show in Oct '77 to '88
Used for trips to Harlingen TX to the CAF air show in Oct '77 to '88
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Pamela & Mike on April 05, 2011, 10:00:58 pm
Post by: Pamela & Mike on April 05, 2011, 10:00:58 pm
We have burnt up those brain cells but we think that our 1st real RV that wasn't a tent was an early 70's model Ford conversion van. Man we thought that we were in hog heaven not having to sleep on the ground with all those rocks and sweet gum balls. (no matter what you did 1 or 2 would find there way under your bed roll)
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: PatC on April 05, 2011, 10:37:38 pm
Post by: PatC on April 05, 2011, 10:37:38 pm
We started with a 1979 Dolphin, Class C, 17' on a Toyota truck chassis. It had a 102 hp 4 cylinder engine that got 15 mpg, but went through 2 head gaskets in 4 years. Leaked around the A/C frequently. We explored the state of Florida while living in Gainesville. Went to Ft. Wildnerness CG in Disney World 11 times in 4 years.
The very first RV was a '60s something Scotty Highlander travel trailer.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: kinger65 on April 05, 2011, 10:45:43 pm
Post by: kinger65 on April 05, 2011, 10:45:43 pm
Mine was a 2000 Foretravel U320 40', but I had a lot of miles driving my father's two Executives (gas engines) during the mid to late '70s. The U320 is an incredible improvement!!!!!!
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: rbark on April 05, 2011, 11:31:20 pm
Post by: rbark on April 05, 2011, 11:31:20 pm
Ours is a 1997 U320. Bought it in October of 2010. Before that was tents! What a change!
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Dave Katsuki on April 05, 2011, 11:42:56 pm
Post by: Dave Katsuki on April 05, 2011, 11:42:56 pm
First RV was a 1991 VW Vanagon Westfalia. Very compact and efficient use of space, but not much faster than the guardrails (96 hp), and not especially reliable. Had lots of fun trips, though, and much more comfortable/drier/warmer than tents.)
First motorhome was our current 1999 U270. A definite upgrade from the Westfalia :)).
First motorhome was our current 1999 U270. A definite upgrade from the Westfalia :)).
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Two Hams in a Can on April 06, 2011, 12:05:05 am
Post by: Two Hams in a Can on April 06, 2011, 12:05:05 am
1998 30 ft. Airstream Excella Classic travel trailer, pulled with a 2001 Chevy Silverado 250, 8.1 Liter Big Block 8, 5 speed Allison Transmission, extended cab with a camper shell for our storage. "The Burrow" is our first motorhome. . .love it!!!
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Lon and Cheryl on April 06, 2011, 02:05:39 am
Post by: Lon and Cheryl on April 06, 2011, 02:05:39 am
I bought a 3 year old, at the time, 1986 34' Winnebago Elandon. It had a 454 Chevy up front. I put a Banks exhaust system on and was good to go.
It came with a full size electrically retractable Satellite dish mounted on the roof.
What a project to tune in a TV signal, but lots of fun scanning and seeing what was on each satellite. I spent more time scanning than actually watching something. The system was made by TravelSat. It sure was a attention getter.
Makes me laugh when I see the the in motion sat. systems now.
It was a great Motorhome that my young family( at the time) used a lot. It never let us down.
Now I'm grown up and on a Foretravel hunt!
I think I have the quarry in my sights.
It came with a full size electrically retractable Satellite dish mounted on the roof.
What a project to tune in a TV signal, but lots of fun scanning and seeing what was on each satellite. I spent more time scanning than actually watching something. The system was made by TravelSat. It sure was a attention getter.
Makes me laugh when I see the the in motion sat. systems now.
It was a great Motorhome that my young family( at the time) used a lot. It never let us down.
Now I'm grown up and on a Foretravel hunt!
I think I have the quarry in my sights.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Scott Beard on April 06, 2011, 10:14:50 am
Post by: Scott Beard on April 06, 2011, 10:14:50 am
2001 U320 36' Foretravel... :D ;D :P :))
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Felix and Gail on April 07, 2011, 12:03:58 am
Post by: Felix and Gail on April 07, 2011, 12:03:58 am
First motorhome was a 30 ft. Holiday rambler with 454 gas engine followed by a 33 ft. 93 Beaver patriot, 93 u280 Grand Villa, and present a 99 u320 36 ft.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: jaholder76 on April 09, 2011, 09:34:48 am
Post by: jaholder76 on April 09, 2011, 09:34:48 am
Well, I have been in motorhomes since I was a kid. My parents owned five Revcons from 1972 thru 1985. There was a 1974 FMC bought in 1984 (to restore and re-power with diesel) that never happened. Then a beautiful 1988 35' Vogue diesel pusher. (the first one I drove) great coach but never really handled well.
My first, and current coach is my beloved 1983 Foretravel. I have owned for seventeen years. My wife and I do love the VW westies though and had an '82 diesel with all of 48 H.P. WOW! It was fun and pulled great behind the Foretravel. wish I still had it!
My first, and current coach is my beloved 1983 Foretravel. I have owned for seventeen years. My wife and I do love the VW westies though and had an '82 diesel with all of 48 H.P. WOW! It was fun and pulled great behind the Foretravel. wish I still had it!
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: amos.harrison on April 10, 2011, 05:21:45 pm
Post by: amos.harrison on April 10, 2011, 05:21:45 pm
Our first motorhome was a 1972 long wheelbase Dodge van. It was bright green. I added a yellow stripe down the sides, and converted the inside. The whole Turtle Top went up with canvas sides and screened windows. Two kids slept in bunks up there, and one slept in another bunk above the front seats. I built the dinette/double bed. I had to cut a hole in one end so my feet could stick thru. With a wraparound kitchen area, ice box, Porta Potti and multi-colored polka dot wallpaper, it was to die for. A big step up from my aunt's umbrella tent. It was thirty four years before I bought my next motorhome, the one I have now.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Carol Savournin on April 10, 2011, 06:43:26 pm
Post by: Carol Savournin on April 10, 2011, 06:43:26 pm
Geez ...... now that's what I call an upgrade.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Irwin on April 10, 2011, 09:19:25 pm
Post by: Irwin on April 10, 2011, 09:19:25 pm
Early 70's had a Fields pickup camper on a 1968 Chev pickup . Sold that late 70's. No campers / rv's till 1990 bought used 1993 Minnie Winne with 460 Ford. Sold last year.
No camper at the present ,holding out for a Foretravel. Maybe soon.
No camper at the present ,holding out for a Foretravel. Maybe soon.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:13:39 am
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:13:39 am
just bout my first one this weekend it a 90 grandvilla
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Kent Speers on April 11, 2011, 09:19:16 am
Post by: Kent Speers on April 11, 2011, 09:19:16 am
just bout my first one this weekend it a 90 grandvilla
Welcome to the Foretravel family. You won't find a better bunch or more knowledge than here on the Foreforum.
I do have one question however, where did you get that Coors trailer is see behind your Grand Villa? What a great way to haul your stuff.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: txforetravel on April 11, 2011, 09:21:46 am
Post by: txforetravel on April 11, 2011, 09:21:46 am
a 1992 Pace Arrow Gaser, then a 1999 Dutch Star Diesel and then our current 2002 42ft Foretravel. Should have just jump right to the Foretravel. Would have saved a bunch of $$$ on trade losses.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:23:21 am
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:23:21 am
just bout my first one this weekend it a 90 grandvilla
Welcome to the Foretravel family. You won't find a better bunch or more knowledge than here on the Foreforum.
I do have one question however, where did you get that Coors trailer is see behind your Grand Villa? What a great way to haul your stuff.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Kent Speers on April 11, 2011, 09:28:26 am
Post by: Kent Speers on April 11, 2011, 09:28:26 am
Man, that's too bad. I wanted one just like it.
I trust you will understand my warped humor. Some folks don't.
We really are glad to have you as a member of the forum and we all appreciate anyone who helps save a Vintaqe Foretravel.
I trust you will understand my warped humor. Some folks don't.
We really are glad to have you as a member of the forum and we all appreciate anyone who helps save a Vintaqe Foretravel.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:32:33 am
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:32:33 am
couldnt pass it up for the price. now i need to find a motor and a right side windshild for her
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Don Hay on April 11, 2011, 06:40:20 pm
Post by: Don Hay on April 11, 2011, 06:40:20 pm
Mike,
Are you saying that the engine is shot and needs to be replaced? If so, what was in it? A CAT, Detroit Diesel, or a Cummins? It has a nice paint job, definitely not the original, for a '90. Right windshield is bad also? Hopefully, the interior is still the high quality we saw in the early 90's coaches.
Are you saying that the engine is shot and needs to be replaced? If so, what was in it? A CAT, Detroit Diesel, or a Cummins? It has a nice paint job, definitely not the original, for a '90. Right windshield is bad also? Hopefully, the interior is still the high quality we saw in the early 90's coaches.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: George Stoltz on April 11, 2011, 06:44:42 pm
Post by: George Stoltz on April 11, 2011, 06:44:42 pm
just bout my first one this weekend it a 90 grandvilla
Mike,
Nice rig and welcome to the Foretravel family. Looks like you have a good supply of firewood close at hand for times around the camp fire.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: jeff on April 11, 2011, 06:56:20 pm
Post by: jeff on April 11, 2011, 06:56:20 pm
Mike,
Please tell us more on that fantastic find. And welcome to the family.
Please tell us more on that fantastic find. And welcome to the family.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 08:53:20 pm
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 08:53:20 pm
Mike,
Are you saying that the engine is shot and needs to be replaced? If so, what was in it? A CAT, Detroit Diesel, or a Cummins? It has a nice paint job, definitely not the original, for a '90. Right windshield is bad also? Hopefully, the interior is still the high quality we saw in the early 90's coaches.
it has a 8.2 detroit in it a shop had pulled the head and told the guy it was blown up. the guy left it there and the wreacking yard hauled it in. its been sitting there for a year and a half when i found it and got it for 3000 in side needs a good cleaning
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Dave Head on April 11, 2011, 09:49:34 pm
Post by: Dave Head on April 11, 2011, 09:49:34 pm
Awesome! You could do another DD 8.2 or do a C5.9, or whatever else you felt like shoehorning in there. That should be an Oshcosh chassis and the factory put all kinds of motors in there!
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:52:26 pm
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 09:52:26 pm
i found a 5.9 cummins and alison for 2000 im thinking about picking up for it
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on April 11, 2011, 11:22:22 pm
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on April 11, 2011, 11:22:22 pm
Mike, That looks like a deal, Paint alone is worth more than that. Looks like it might be an Oshkosh chassis from the wheel type, I bet a souped Cat 3208 would be an easy fit. Good luck and please keep us posted.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 11:27:43 pm
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 11:27:43 pm
paints good but the decals are getting bad
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on April 11, 2011, 11:31:45 pm
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on April 11, 2011, 11:31:45 pm
Mike, Those graphics are Vinyl over paint ? That's unusual but its attractive, you can probably have a sign shop make up graphics or do a WEB search to find someone to do it. OR James Stallings would probably be very happy to do a full body paint for you.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 11:35:48 pm
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2011, 11:35:48 pm
thanks for the info but i need to get it running first
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: jaholder76 on April 12, 2011, 11:46:48 am
Post by: jaholder76 on April 12, 2011, 11:46:48 am
Check this website out. www.expertdiesel.com (http://www.expertdiesel.com)
The actual name of the company is Diesel re-man 1-800-310-5096.
They have over 40yrs experience with diesels and specialize in the 8.2L Detroit. The owner Rick, (I think) is a very interesting man to talk with. a complete re-man Detroit is around $7100. good luck on your project!
The actual name of the company is Diesel re-man 1-800-310-5096.
They have over 40yrs experience with diesels and specialize in the 8.2L Detroit. The owner Rick, (I think) is a very interesting man to talk with. a complete re-man Detroit is around $7100. good luck on your project!
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: bbeane on April 13, 2011, 11:33:26 am
Post by: bbeane on April 13, 2011, 11:33:26 am
1st rv 24' Wells Cargo converted, 36' 5th wheel sport hauler, traded even for old 34' National Dolphin 454 3 sp auto and 4.88 gears no mpg, 1999 33 National Sea View sold, 36' Itasca diesel great coach sold to down size HA HA, 1999 40' U295 best coach ever love it owned it for 5 years now for sale (I will be sad when it goes), might go back to a 5th wheel for full timeing with little travel.
Title: Re: What make was your first motorhome?
Post by: J. D. Stevens on April 13, 2011, 11:58:36 am
Post by: J. D. Stevens on April 13, 2011, 11:58:36 am
Our first RV was a tiny Sears trailer with a family size tent in it. Then we graduated to AMF Skamper tent trailer. It had the most sleeping capacity of any RV we have ever owned. It would sleep up to eight. We camped with two adults and two children. We pulled it with a Volvo 164.
After kids moved out, we bought a 1976 Airstream 31' trailer and new 1994 Suburban to pull it. We sold the combo several years ago.
After grandchildren moved away, we bought the 1997' Fleetwood Discovery 37' to visit family. In less than a year, we graduated to the 1997 U295 36'.
Of the RVs we have owned, the Foretravel is the most expensive, and accommodates the the fewest sleepers. It is also the highest quality, most comfortable, and is a great unit for us now.
We have enjoyed all of our RVs.
After kids moved out, we bought a 1976 Airstream 31' trailer and new 1994 Suburban to pull it. We sold the combo several years ago.
After grandchildren moved away, we bought the 1997' Fleetwood Discovery 37' to visit family. In less than a year, we graduated to the 1997 U295 36'.
Of the RVs we have owned, the Foretravel is the most expensive, and accommodates the the fewest sleepers. It is also the highest quality, most comfortable, and is a great unit for us now.
We have enjoyed all of our RVs.