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Title: New to us Coach
Post by: jtm2014 on July 23, 2014, 11:07:48 pm
   I am very happy to say that we finalized our purchase of a 2003 38' U320 today.
  FOT agreed to repair all items on our punch list.
  Tyle , Paul and Curtis were all gentlemen and a pleasure to do business with.
    I would also like to thank all who offered support and guidance especially
    Brett (Wolfe10), Mike (Michael & Jackie) and Gary (GFM).
    We hope to meet fellow ForeForums members in the future.
    Thank You--Jim & Doreen
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Carol & Scott on July 24, 2014, 12:22:02 am
Congrats, welcome to the FT family.  The 2003, 38' is a very nice coach.  ;D
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Michael & Jackie on July 24, 2014, 12:36:58 am
Jim, i know you are excited about your new Foretravel.  And do not need affirmation about your purchase, but I thought I would volunteer that while you were putting this deal together, I got a call to talk to me very favorably about your intention to purchase, that this seemed a very good coach and wanted to let me know.  It was good to hear before you finished the deal.  So good future I think, only one thing...

Be sure to post a photo on the Forum as soon as you can slow down a moment to post it.    I am sure FOT will help you as you move along and find things you may want to change to make it yours, as they say, and a few things that will need attention as you learn the coach.

Cheers, and best wishes for safe and happy travels

mike
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: WaltH on July 24, 2014, 12:38:46 am
Congratulations! I hope one day it's me sharing similar news. :)
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: propman on July 24, 2014, 02:19:43 am
Enjoy.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Genie915 on July 24, 2014, 07:17:29 am
Congratulations.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Bill B on July 24, 2014, 07:36:31 am
Jim and Doreen, welcome and congrats on your 38!  It's a great coach...we love ours. 
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Dan Stansel on July 24, 2014, 08:25:39 am
If you need tow installed or braking system for that Tahoe look at M&G in Athens, Texas.  Not far away and can do it all for you including break-away if you wish.  DAN
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Tim Fiedler on July 24, 2014, 10:54:24 am
And now you can add your coach year and model etc. to your signature in your profile!!!

Welcome, great decision!
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Green99 on July 24, 2014, 11:06:59 am
Congrats on your purchase.  You will love the forum.  A great place for help and information about Foretravel's. 
Good luck in your travels.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: rbark on July 24, 2014, 12:34:39 pm
Welcome Jim and Doreen, great coach! We love our 38 U320. Enjoy the ride.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: jtm2014 on July 24, 2014, 01:15:10 pm

  Hello All,
    Thank you for the very warm welcome.
    I will be asking many questions as we try and learn.

    Will get a picture posted when we get home.



Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: CAPEHORN31 on July 24, 2014, 03:46:22 pm
Michael & Jackie are great folks as Mike helped us when we bought our coach from MOT.
Best to ya,
Terry
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: BamaFan on July 24, 2014, 04:04:17 pm
Congrats on the "new" coach.

WaltH said:
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I hope one day it's me sharing similar news.

We are looking forward to the day that we can share the same news.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: bbeane on July 24, 2014, 09:26:59 pm
Enjoy
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Dave Cobb on July 25, 2014, 10:20:20 am
Great news and best wishes on future travels. 

If you do the air brake system for your towed SUV,  M&G, can be do it in an hour, with an appointment, to your coach above their full length pit, and the SUV in the next bay.  They have over night hook up if needed.  Love the system on my Avalanche.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: D.J. Osborn on July 25, 2014, 01:12:22 pm
Welcome aboard! We think you will really enjoy it. Our only unhappiness with ours is that we aren't able to find time to use it as much as we would like!
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Don Rickey on July 25, 2014, 11:47:40 pm
Welcome aboard, Jim & Doreen. From one newbie to another!
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: jtm2014 on July 26, 2014, 11:05:58 am
Great news and best wishes on future travels. 

If you do the air brake system for your towed SUV,  M&G, can be do it in an hour to your coach and SUV, and they have over night hook up if needed.  Love the system on my Avalanche.

  Thanks for the info on M&G that is my choice for braking system.
  Need advice on a Tow Bar for 2008 Tahoe--weighs about 5500 lbs.
  Thanks--Jim
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Dave Head on July 26, 2014, 11:09:52 am
Blue Ox Aventa LX
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Bill B on July 26, 2014, 11:43:02 am
Ditto on the Blue Ox Adventa.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: dougself on July 26, 2014, 05:34:31 pm
Double ditto on both M&G and Blue Ox Aventa.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Dave Cobb on July 26, 2014, 06:02:18 pm
Double ditto on both M&G and Blue Ox Aventa.

Same set up for my Avalanche with topper.  Over kill for the feather lite Saturn wagon.  I really like the small and light weight removable parts that lock into the Avalanche.  I really don't like the Road Master heavy removable parts and cross bar that came with the Saturn. 

The difference is handling all the parts.  The Blue Ox parts all fit into a small hanging storage drawer in my propane/fuel bay.  I can gather the tail light wiring cable , the small air line, the break away brake control cable, the 2 safety cables and the two removable parts, and make one trip to the back.  The Road Master system, is two huge removable steel 1' parts one in each hand.  Then another trip with the 3' long steel cross bar.  Those three parts are locked on with loose pins that can get lost!  Then the last trip with the tail light wiring cable, the small air line, the break away brake control cable, the 2 safety cables.  None of this is a big deal, till you do it in the rain or the dark of night, or want to store them for your park stay.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: jtm2014 on July 26, 2014, 06:41:16 pm

  Thanks for the help with toad setup.
  Will order the Blue Ox and contact M&G about install when I go back down to pick up coach
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: kb0zke on July 26, 2014, 06:48:25 pm
Hmmm, I have a Blue Ox baseplate and towbar and an InvisiBrake. The towbar stays on the coach (I put a lock on it) and the InvisiBrake is under the back seat of the Jeep. It takes only a couple of minutes to hook up or unhook. All connections, and everything needed, is right there at the back of the coach and front of the Jeep. No getting anything from anywhere else.
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: TAS69 on July 30, 2014, 02:26:17 am
Michael & Jackie are great folks as Mike helped us when we bought our coach from MOT.
Best to ya,
Terry
Absolutely a prince and his princess!
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Bob in CT on July 30, 2014, 09:56:23 pm
Congratulations guys and many happy miles to you! Beautiful coach! ^.^d
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Lucky1 on July 30, 2014, 11:15:13 pm
Welcome and congratulations!  We purchase our rig about a month ago and just covered 27 states in a whirlwind tour.  All the while with support from Foretravel like we had bought a brand new IH.  Great people all the way around.

Safe, fun and joyful journeys to y'all!
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: joeszeidel on July 31, 2014, 06:32:41 am
Have a blast and you will love Foretravel and the people on this forum
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: jtm2014 on July 31, 2014, 06:43:36 am

  Thank You all.
  Pick the coach up on Sept 8th.
  Been reading the posts and trying to learn the systems.
  Look forward to many miles of enjoyment.
              Thanks--Jim
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: rbark on July 31, 2014, 01:14:10 pm
Welcome, your going to love that coach!
Title: Re: New to us Coach
Post by: Raymond Jordan on July 31, 2014, 01:16:24 pm
Hi Jim,
  That is a real nice coach! I'm sure you will love it. Welcome to a great family.
Raymond & Babette