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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Discussions => Topic started by: OldManSax on January 04, 2015, 07:42:37 am

Title: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: OldManSax on January 04, 2015, 07:42:37 am
I hope I put this in the correct forum.

I am looking at a 1989 Grand Villa. I'm trying to find a floor plan along with any other original specs. Owner is very nice but not real knowledgeable on the specs. I looked at Barry Beams site but not a whole lot of info on this particular model.

The owner says the model number is GVF883D834000URED.

Any information would be helpful.

Thanks!

TOM
Title: Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on January 04, 2015, 08:23:51 am
I think the last 4 letters are probably "ORED".  Try these links for possible leads:

Reading the Vehicle Identification Number (http://beamalarm.com/Documents/vehicle_identification_number.html)

1989 "U" model number help (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=19807.msg141411#msg141411)

@nitehawk (forum name) has a '89 ORED.  He will probably chime in.

http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1158

@MR B2 (Brian in Australia) bought a '89 ORED.  Reading his long story may provide some clues:

Buying sight unseen and in another country, Am I crazy or what, (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=16257.msg103409#msg103409)
Title: Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: fouroureye on January 04, 2015, 08:30:55 am
Good job Chuck!
Title: Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: OldManSax on January 04, 2015, 04:49:57 pm
I saw the info on reading the Vehicle Identification Number. I don't have the VIN, I only have the MODEL number.

I thought that the "U" in that number should be an "O" also and questioned the owner on it. He swears it's a "U".

I know it has a hallway on road side, bath curbside, island queen bed, 40' long with a Cat engine. It looks like bin doors are hinged on top from the pics but can't be sure of that.

If anyone has a floor plan, even something close, please post it.

Thanks!

TOM
Title: Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: stump on January 04, 2015, 08:53:13 pm
Quote from: OldManSax –
I saw the info on reading the Vehicle Identification Number. I don't have the VIN, I only have the MODEL number.

I thought that the "U" in that number should be an "O" also and questioned the owner on it. He swears it's a "U".

I know it has a hallway on road side, bath curbside, island queen bed, 40' long with a Cat engine. It looks like bin doors are hinged on top from the pics but can't be sure of that.

If anyone has a floor plan, even something close, please post i

Thanks!

TOM

Is this the one on Craigslist in SC?
Title: Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: OldManSax on January 05, 2015, 07:54:45 am
Quote from: stump –
Is this the one on Craigslist in SC?

Yes

TOM
Title: Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: TheBrays on January 05, 2015, 08:43:46 am
Look at 1992 Foretravel U280 GV Floorplans (http://www.beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/models/1992-foretravel-u280-gv-floorplans.html)
The floor plan is an SAI - side aisle.
Title: Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number
Post by: OldManSax on January 05, 2015, 06:26:33 pm
Quote from: TheBrays –
Look at 1992 Foretravel U280 GV Floorplans (http://www.beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/models/1992-foretravel-u280-gv-floorplans.html)
The floor plan is an SAI - side aisle.

Thanks a lot!  That was very helpful.

TOM
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