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Title: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: BamaFan on January 01, 2013, 10:14:35 am
Still researching Foretravels, I went to the Foretravel Brochures, Specs, & Manuals page to browse floorplans for the years 2000 thru 2003. Floorplans for 2000 don't show at all. The ones for years 2002 & 2003 are so small it is difficult to see much detail.

Is there a better online resource for this information? I have searched the internet and found nothing. Have tried this only on my iPad. Maybe it works diiferently on a Windows system.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: J. D. Stevens on January 01, 2013, 10:42:07 am
The best resource I have found is here: Foretravel Specifications, Floor Plans, Photos & Brochures by Year (https://wiki.foreforums.com/doku.php?id=through_the_years:specs)
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Patricia on January 01, 2013, 10:46:42 am
Royce, Peter (of Peter & Beth) posted a nice 2003 Product Manual (2003 Foretravel Guide (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=12552)).  However, when I clicked the link in Peter's post a moment ago, there was no file to download - BUT, I did download it back in April 2011, so I'll attach it here.  Hope this helps (and you should be able to zoom in on the floorplans).
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Barry Beam on January 01, 2013, 10:47:18 am
Still researching Foretravels, I went to the Foretravel Brochures, Specs, & Manuals page to browse floorplans for the years 2000 thru 2003. Floorplans for 2000 don't show at all. The ones for years 2002 & 2003 are so small it is difficult to see much detail.

Is there a better online resource for this information? I have searched the internet and found nothing. Have tried this only on my iPad. Maybe it works diiferently on a Windows system.
I uploaded the missing 2000 Floorplans. The 2002 & 2003 are the original images. You can zoom in on your browser and it will show better.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: BamaFan on January 01, 2013, 01:16:55 pm
Thanks, Barry & Pat. The '02 & '03 images do show up on my netbook more distinctly.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Michelle on January 01, 2013, 01:24:53 pm
There are also some custom floorplan coaches out there, even in 2000-2003.  The basics will be the same, but there could be a few tweaks done by the original owner during the ordering process.

Our '03 is custom.  Part WTFS, part AGDS, part "original owner wanted a desk and a window in the bedroom slide instead of a closet". 

Michelle
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Patricia on January 01, 2013, 01:51:20 pm
There are also some custom floorplan coaches out there, even in 2000-2003.  The basics will be the same, but there could be a few tweaks done by the original owner during the ordering process.
Yes, the tweaks are what make finding the "right one" fun!  According to the brochure, our model is a "WTFS" (walk through bath front slide)... as you can see in my signature, I call it a PBFS (private bath front slide), cause that's what it is! :))  As you can see in the photo (when we bought it in '09), there is a pocket door to create a private head with sink, to separate it from the shower on the opposing wall.

Good luck with your search!
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Bill Willett on January 01, 2013, 04:05:59 pm
Bamafan, when you check out the 02 and 03 year coaches,get the serial# of the coach you are looking at,and check with the factory to see if the front and rear cap repair has done, some of these coaches had cracking problems on the front and rear.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Dave Head on January 02, 2013, 05:20:05 pm
Sometimes I think mine is a WTF-NS, but I would prefer not to explain that acronym...
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: kenhat on January 02, 2013, 05:26:11 pm
@Dave I know you don't need the karma but I'm giving you one anyway for that one! :)

see ya
ken
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on January 03, 2013, 10:09:32 am
Dave, Having seen your coach I understand the acronym completely. 
Gary B
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Tom Endres on January 03, 2013, 03:08:18 pm
I can only comment on the 2002 model floor plans.
Foretravel had eleven carryover floor plans from the previous year and eight new floor plans for the 2002 model year.
If I had a scanner I would post them.
I do have the Foretravel drawing numbers of each, if you are interested.
I know this isn't much help to you, but I thought I would offer.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: BamaFan on January 05, 2013, 04:23:25 pm
Tom,

What types of drawings do these numbers refer to? Engineering drawings? How would I use them?
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: BamaFan on January 05, 2013, 05:08:20 pm
Quote
Bamafan, when you check out the 02 and 03 year coaches,get the serial# of the coach you are looking at,and check with the factory to see if the front and rear cap repair has done, some of these coaches had cracking problems on the front and rear.

Thanks, Bill. That is a good tip. Cap repair could be expensive.

(I haven't figured out how to quote someone yet)
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Tom Endres on January 05, 2013, 06:44:57 pm
These drawing numbers refer to the actual drawings from Foretravel.  With the drawing reference number, I think Foretravel can supply you with a copy of a particular floor plan. Does that make any sense to you?
Example, Drawing #A-8157.15 is the floor plan drawing of 4020 U320 AGDS 40' (angle galley kitchen, Front Slide & Wardrobe Slide,Private bath)
Hope  I'm not confusing you.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: BamaFan on January 05, 2013, 08:36:21 pm
Yes Tom, I understand. Thanks, I would appreciate that.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: BamaFan on January 11, 2013, 04:37:23 pm
Well, I have concluded that the ideal coach (for us) does not exist as a factory-built floorplan. We feel that having a couch would be a waste of space and would much rather have a recliner on each side with additional storage in a desk or cabinet. Also, having a table with chairs instead of the booth dinette would provide more flexibility.

How many of you have made mods to create such a floorplan? Of the few coaches that are available for sale, none seem to have this arrangement of furniture.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Bill Willett on January 11, 2013, 05:10:48 pm
The remodel shop at FOT can give you what ever you want for furniture, all it takes is the green stuff.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: John S on January 11, 2013, 05:12:24 pm
I just pulled a couch out and put in a bar like table and two chairs. David Flanigan shop can do anything you want.
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: Michelle on January 11, 2013, 05:25:43 pm
David Flanigan shop can do anything you want.

Except, as he will tell you, add a slide ;D
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: rbark on January 11, 2013, 07:58:02 pm
Can he remove one :)) :)) :))
Title: Re: Looking at 2000-2003 floorplans
Post by: red tractor on January 11, 2013, 08:28:46 pm
We took out the dining booth in our coach, That was very easy . We use chairs that work very good. I am sure that the couch can be removed easily too. If you find a coach that only needs to have a few things changed that can be arranged.