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Title: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on December 02, 2015, 11:28:01 am
Foretravels are built to last several hundred thousand miles before a major rebuild is neccessary. That's what I've read many times. I thought it would be interesting to see just how many miles are on our forum members coaches......without haveing a major rebuild done.
Our 95 has 89,000, considered low mileage I suppose?
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Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on December 02, 2015, 11:45:01 am
Our '93 U280 has 175,500...still running perfectly! Other than belts/filters, everything on the engine is original (except the lift pump, fuel shutoff solenoid, and belt idlers - all of which were still working when I replaced them - preventative maintenance).
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Post by: bbeane on December 02, 2015, 11:50:48 am
87000 mi on ours, other than an injector pump last mo just normal ware item rebuild/ replace stuff. Lift pump, water pump/ Tstat, belts and idlers. Rebuilt the starter and alternator about 4 years ago just to freshen it up.
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Post by: John S on December 02, 2015, 11:55:40 am
I am at 183,000
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Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on December 02, 2015, 12:07:18 pm
Ours is at 170,000. Looking at my files from the PO, I see nothing serious done to the engine or the trans, though I do have Papa Brett on my butt to service/replace the air dryer. The Airstream/Isuzu had 248,000 when we moved her on, with nothing but a couple of turbos. On our GV , just about everything mentioned in this thread has either been serviced/replaced!
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Post by: George on December 02, 2015, 12:10:36 pm
Mine is a 92 U280, it has 237,000. Replaced lift pump, fuel shut off solenoid, alternator plus normal ware items. That includes 8 trips to Alaska.
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Post by: Ted & Karen on December 02, 2015, 12:17:40 pm
Our 2001 U270 had 62000 on it when we bought it, now 129,700 miles. Had the valves adjusted in 2014- the only time the engine cover has been off. Also had some oil seals replaced at the same time. We live full time in our coach and plan to do so for 10, 15, or however long we are able to do so. Looks like we need to get moving to catch some of you................. ^.^d
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Post by: Bob & Sue on December 02, 2015, 12:18:43 pm
Wow, 237 is inspiring.
Ours is at 156,000. 1995 U280. With an engine re-sleeved at 70,000 due to an air cleaner issue. Guess we can't blame Foretravel or Cummins for that one.
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Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on December 02, 2015, 12:33:10 pm
Our '93 U300 has just short of 90K miles. Replaced batteries, belts when we bought it. PM, minor bulbs, water heater board, etc since with only one airbag costing over $100. Other than that, it's been only improvements we made. Zero coach bucks in 6 years of ownership.
Pierce
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Post by: D.J. Osborn on December 02, 2015, 12:46:13 pm
We have about 165,000 on our 1995 U320. I would like to wear it out some day--but I suspect old age will catch up to me before I can get it to 1,000,000 miles!
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Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on December 02, 2015, 01:01:14 pm
We are at 71K miles on our 2001 U320. About 5K since the engine was rebuilt after an air filter failed. We have spent about 3 coach bucks on repairs (including the engine and batteries). Plus normal maintenance. Plus upgrades we chose to do. We are due for 6 new tires over the next 16 months.
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Post by: sk320 on December 02, 2015, 01:03:55 pm
I have 58k on my 2001 U320. Which seems very low. But has 3000+ hours on gen set which seems like a lot.
Only had it for a year now, have replaced shocks and re-install a new secondary fuel filter the PO had removed.
I still go to work everyday so "rocket" is only used for weekend racing trips (for now). And now that winter has arrived in BC, it will sit in a warm shop until April.
Steve
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Post by: John44 on December 02, 2015, 01:07:35 pm
207K,still gathering info from PO's family as he is passed away.No major problems.
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Post by: kenhat on December 02, 2015, 01:21:11 pm
I was about to be pretty proud of my 195,000 then John44 posted... :(
Only problem has been with the hydraulic pump which is not "really" an engine problem. (it was engineered/added on by FOT) It lasted 185,000. Can't complain too much.
see ya ken
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Post by: joeszeidel on December 02, 2015, 01:27:03 pm
our 95 has 66,000 miles runs perfect.
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Post by: Jeff & Sandy on December 02, 2015, 01:31:08 pm
'93 - 190,000
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Post by: Caflashbob on December 02, 2015, 01:57:43 pm
Cleo dunlaps 1989 u280 SAI I sold him new had 309,000 on it years ago, he gave it to his daughter as far as I know.
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Post by: Doug W. on December 02, 2015, 02:03:53 pm
I have 68k miles on my 96, I'm saving mine! 500 hrs. on genset.
No wish I had more time to use it...
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Post by: twobus on December 02, 2015, 02:20:15 pm
Our '89 only has 170k on it.. maybe less, i should prolly go check again sometime!
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Post by: sam7 on December 02, 2015, 02:36:20 pm
107,255 miles without a problem.
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Post by: Dub on December 02, 2015, 02:40:10 pm
89 model.... 153000 miles
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Post by: rbark on December 02, 2015, 02:44:12 pm
Ours had 52,000 when we bought it 3 years ago now has almost 82,000. Just general PM😀
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Post by: nitehawk on December 02, 2015, 02:58:59 pm
Our 1989 has 79,120 miles on it. Maybe time to stop using "break-in oil"?
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Post by: Hatchet on December 02, 2015, 03:35:04 pm
197 thousand and some change on a 2002. Most miles been put on by PO.
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Post by: tjdnc on December 02, 2015, 04:26:19 pm
All of your responses are inspiring. I have been leary to buy a coach with 100k miles on it. I was afraid that there would be so many needed major repairs that it would be cost prohibitive to buy older and less expensive. For me, this has been one of the more informative threads.
I do have one more question...I hear the term "Coach Bucks" used frequently. What is one coach buck equal to?
Thanks All, Tom
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Post by: sk320 on December 02, 2015, 04:40:49 pm
One coach buck = $1,000.00 US Dollars or about $1360.00 CDN Dollars.
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Post by: Carol & Scott on December 02, 2015, 05:03:23 pm
101K
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Post by: Ronb on December 02, 2015, 06:23:03 pm
139,260 miles. No engine or transmission work done, only regular maintenance items and preventive maintenance done. Runs great.
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Post by: FourTravelers on December 02, 2015, 07:19:30 pm
Thanks for the replies................. most post their coach info in their signatures but it's interesting to know the mileage on them also.
Its encouraging to read about coaches with 200K and 300K plus miles without major repairs.
Also nice to know there are still some very low mileage older coaches out there too!
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Post by: red tractor on December 02, 2015, 08:05:16 pm
131,000 and no issues with it a great running coach and a real joy to drive, have owned it for 4 years and put on 60,000 miles
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Post by: Michelle on December 02, 2015, 08:43:44 pm
All of your responses are inspiring. I have been leary to buy a coach with 100k miles on it. I was afraid that there would be so many needed major repairs that it would be cost prohibitive to buy older and less expensive. For me, this has been one of the more informative threads.
I do have one more question...I hear the term "Coach Bucks" used frequently. What is one coach buck equal to?
Thanks All, Tom
X 2
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Caflashbob on December 02, 2015, 08:57:26 pm
There is another side to the service records or lack of them.
My personal experience is to assume everything not recently updated needs it.
IF you start over replacing most of the wear and service parts then in essence you are starting over and should have a long term reliable coach.
Like the coach was new.
I almost prefer to go through it myself. New everything mechanical. Too many years in the biz and taking used coaches out rving.
Of course it helps if the price paid reflects the needed work.
The hidden gem is nice and does happen.
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Post by: Jeff & Sandy on December 02, 2015, 09:01:02 pm
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Post by: Miz Dani on December 02, 2015, 09:02:27 pm
....just hit 50,000 at NAC 1st of November....coach had sat for about 8 years, got her at 41,000 in Nov. '13 & didn't even drive her til March 2014.....barely broken in.....a few serious coach bucks making her "new" again, but well worth it....all major systems were good though, so mostly upgrades & replacing the basics: tires, air bags, fuel lines, roof coating, heating system, etc.....all else is cosmetic....paint, interior (windows, floors, etc.), entry steps, headlights/tail lights (next)....worth it, totally worth every penny....
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on December 02, 2015, 09:16:12 pm
We are at 71K miles on our 2001 U320. About 5K since the engine was rebuilt after an air filter failed.
What exactly "failed"? Paper filter come apart and went into the engine?
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Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on December 02, 2015, 11:34:24 pm
Pretty close. Air filter got wet. It was a cheap one put in by PO. Pretty much destroyed the engine. North of $25K to rebuild, insurance covered the repair.
AIr Filter Failure Warning! Don't get Dusted! (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=25391.msg200905#msg200905)
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Post by: Tony Pasquale on December 02, 2015, 11:40:15 pm
181,000
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Post by: Old Knucklehead on December 03, 2015, 12:47:36 am
We have 108K now, bought at 93k in Oct 14. Zoom, zoom zoom. Floor it.
(Can I buy an exclamation mark from ONE of you Cheapskates?)
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Post by: Tim Fiedler on December 03, 2015, 01:59:49 am
114,000 or so, bought it with 60,000 7 years ago
one was repaired (bulkhead) a few years ago at N RV per James H. Had 450,000 miles on it, used as a construction remote office, towed a VERY heavy trailer everywhere it went.
wouldn't worry about any mileage on a FT coach that was well maintained
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Post by: John & Genni on December 03, 2015, 06:17:57 am
Purchased 2 years ago with 9000 miles, now have 21000 miles. Runs great.
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Post by: Don & Tys on December 03, 2015, 12:51:27 pm
Hi John, Nice to know that a little or underused coach doesn't have to have more than its share of problems just because it sat for long periods. I remember seeing it when you got it home... the inside looked absolutely new, and the original James Stallings factory paint job was in incredible shape, especially once you painstakingly removed that hideously weathered 3M shield off of the front cap... Don
Purchased 2 years ago with 9000 miles, now have 21000 miles. Runs great.
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Post by: goldbehen on December 03, 2015, 02:46:52 pm
PO said 171,000. Silverleaf says 141000. So,far so good with a couple trips under our belt. Records don't indicate any major engine repairs in its history.
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Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on December 03, 2015, 03:00:26 pm
PO said 171,000. Silverleaf says 141000. So,far so good with a couple trips under our belt. Records don't indicate any major engine repairs in its history.
Not sure what "Silverleaf" is, my Fire Dept. tech always told me to change oil/filters every 100 hrs.
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Post by: leejrfla on December 03, 2015, 04:45:20 pm
93 and 76,000 also curious about coach bucks? I assume it's like what a BOAT stands for Bring On Another Thousand
Coach Buck = 1K?
Woodie
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Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on December 03, 2015, 04:51:41 pm
Yes, I've had boats, as well, the same amount except maybe "boat bucks."
X2 when we were boating it was Bust Out Another Thousand
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Post by: Dave Head on December 03, 2015, 06:18:47 pm
147K
lots of life yet. Its a youngster...
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Post by: Gerry Vicha on December 03, 2015, 08:55:30 pm
Our 1994 currently has 56,400 miles on it. We bought it in 2007 with 30,000 actual miles on it. b^.^d
It has never seen snow or ice and we try to keep it stored at a temperature above 40 degrees here in Florida ;D
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Post by: pocketchange on December 03, 2015, 09:12:24 pm
I'm @ 73/74,000 miles without issue. The average M11 doesn't seal up until it has 125/175K.
From that standpoint the best thing you can do is drive and stop being concerned about most everything other than the cost of fuel.. pc
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Post by: 4stakes on December 03, 2015, 09:44:23 pm
125,000
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Post by: Rich Bowman on December 03, 2015, 09:44:53 pm
140,000 miles. 40,000 since we bought it 3 years ago. New tires, new batteries, new interior, slideout delam repair. We're ready to roll for another 100,000.
Rich
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Post by: Bob Thomas on December 03, 2015, 10:24:34 pm
We're now at 151,000 miles. I do annual PM, and usually spend $2-3k more on accessories and other maintenance. I can always find something I want to upgrade, flush or shine or just check to assure myself all is good. I've done tires, wear items, flushed and changed all fluids, belts and hoses over the last 50k miles. At 131K the Allison let me down and took 10 coach bucks for a factory rebuild. I did replace the air compressor once. It gets what it needs to stay happy.
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Post by: FourTravelers on December 03, 2015, 10:31:57 pm
At 131K the Allison let me down and took 10 coach bucks for a factory rebuild.
Good Lord............. What happened to the Allison? AT 131K it should have been only half life or less.......
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Post by: Ric & Leslie on December 03, 2015, 11:36:36 pm
Back when I was doing wood work & rigging sailboats It was Boat Units. Still a thousand per.
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Post by: andyr on December 04, 2015, 03:20:23 am
89 GV with a Detroit. 144K. Had a drip from the water pump a few years back so I replaced it and adjusted the valves. Other than oil and fuel filter changes (knock wood) the drive line makes me smile..
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Post by: crownbus on December 04, 2015, 08:11:01 am
1991 GV ored with 3208t Cat & 4 speed Allison just turning 70,000 miles. Fluids and filters only it's whole 25 year life. I know that smile that Andy gets (above thread) - I get it too!
Pat P
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Post by: amos.harrison on December 04, 2015, 08:11:30 pm
160,000 which is over 100,000 since we bought it 7 years ago. That's 10K a year, which is about the minimum I'd want to see if I were buying a coach. Every service task has been performed on schedule, and I have the records to prove it.
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Post by: FormerU320Family on December 04, 2015, 09:31:51 pm
We can offer two answers: a little less than 80,000 on the dash gauge, or about 120,000 if we believe Silverleaf's reading of the ECM. We discussed this conundrum in a different thread on the Forum. Best guess is that the dash gauge was replaced, but not stickered under the dash instrument hood.
Agree with Brett. I'd rather see (or actively put on the coach) a certain amount of use, than to let it sit. We finally sold our plane when I didn't have time to fly enough and it was just sitting. Machines need to be exercised (IMHO). Leaving Sunday for some exercise. ;-)
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Post by: D.J. Osborn on December 05, 2015, 11:06:18 am
I'd rather see (or actively put on the coach) a certain amount of use, than to let it sit.
There is an old saying that it's better to wear out than to rust out. I believe it's almost impossible to "wear out" a Foretravel that's been properly maintained. The drivetrain is essentially the same as is found on semis that run for somewhere around a million miles before retirement and I don't see any chance we'll ever get even close to that with ours--although it would certainly be fun trying!
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Post by: fouroureye on December 05, 2015, 11:23:25 am
In math terms $50,000.00 @ 9mpg at today's price of fuel(2.00) = 225,000 miles @48 mph average is 10800 hours of driving It's 64 weeks 24 hrs a day Or average hours driven per week.. 28 so it's 385.7 weeks Or 7.42 years
My dad has logged 357K miles wore out 3 motorhome in 30+yrs retirement, he's 87 I HOPE TO HAVE THAT MUCH FUN, WEAR OUT MY FORETRAVEL... LOL
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Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on December 05, 2015, 11:27:14 am
160,000 which is over 100,000 since we bought it 7 years ago. That's 10K a year, which is about the minimum I'd want to see if I were buying a coach. Every service task has been performed on schedule, and I have the records to prove it.
That is perfect for a coach, the records are gravy! ^.^d
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Post by: John Haygarth on December 05, 2015, 11:41:10 am
104,000 and running great. Averaging around 5k miles a year but this one will be 10k. Driven a long way in Mexico too. Minor issues, mostly this trip so no complaints and try to do all service repairs myself. Have saved thousands luckily. Interior upgrades have improved the inside immensly and made it suit us. Around 10mpg even towing. JohnH
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Post by: brrving on December 06, 2015, 09:05:49 am
69K and averaging about 10K a year since we got it in 2011. Getting ready to put on another 3k as we head to the Grand Canyon :)
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Post by: danieljeff545 on December 07, 2015, 11:05:44 am
185,000 on our '89 CAT....PO had the radiator and air bags replaced in 2007.
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Post by: Chuck Van Tassel on December 07, 2015, 01:29:23 pm
299,822 miles,bought when it was 11/2 years old 20,000 miles. Replaced injectors,rebuilt retarder,air bags,bulk head rebolted,exhaust manifold twice,turbo,steering gear,wheel seals,dash air leaks.Most done the last two years
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Post by: D.J. Osborn on December 07, 2015, 02:11:03 pm
299,822 miles,bought when it was 11/2 years old 20,000 miles. Replaced injectors,rebuilt retarder,air bags,bulk head rebolted,exhaust manifold twice,turbo,steering gear,wheel seals,dash air leaks.Most done the last two years
Do you know why the retarder required rebuilding? I would have thought it would have been good for well over 500,000 miles.
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Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on December 07, 2015, 02:14:18 pm
299,822 miles,bought when it was 11/2 years old 20,000 miles. Replaced injectors,rebuilt retarder,air bags,bulk head rebolted,exhaust manifold twice,turbo,steering gear,wheel seals,dash air leaks.Most done the last two years
I'd say, you dun good, except for that pesky manifold.
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Post by: Chuck Van Tassel on December 07, 2015, 06:51:40 pm
Retarder was working ok but was leaking oil. Allison rebuilt cylinder
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Post by: Caflashbob on December 07, 2015, 07:01:38 pm
We only get 9.5 NOT towing....... :( The Cat must be easier on fuel than the cummins.....
More power normally results in better mileage.
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Post by: Carl Sandel on December 07, 2015, 11:07:33 pm
129,000 91 super-280 :)
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Post by: Eric Rudolph on December 08, 2015, 02:38:11 pm
240,000 Miles on our '99 320.
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Post by: Steve & Ginny Hill on December 08, 2015, 02:46:08 pm
95,000 +or-. Had 49,000 when we bought it in 2006, but didn't retire until 2013. Now, we're starting to really use it.
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Post by: FourTravelers on March 20, 2016, 05:56:29 pm
Just wanted to bump this thread up to see if any of the newer members would post their mileage and coach/year model.
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Post by: Ted & Karen on March 20, 2016, 08:01:09 pm
133,000 bought her 8 years ago with 62000 ( I think). No end in sight.......
This is why CM named them Fore Travel........... ^.^d
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Post by: Jeff & Sandy on March 20, 2016, 09:46:42 pm
188,000 of which, 4,000 are mine.
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Post by: Dale Bernice and Gracie on March 20, 2016, 10:00:44 pm
We just got our 99 U270 two weeks ago with 30500 miles, drove home from spokane to Issaquah Wa and into the shop for service so about 30900ish. Runs strong but lots of age related issues we will work thru. havent had a chance to check fuel consumption but I would be happy with 9ish. My 5.3 Chevy only got 9 pulling our Artic Fox 8000lbs no toad yet, probably when we can be out for extended trips right now just long weekends withing 4 hours of home
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Post by: fredsmotorhome on March 20, 2016, 10:38:56 pm
I have 166,000 miles of which 134.000 are mine !997 SOB with a Caterpillar 3126B Bill ^.^d ^.^d
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Post by: Brad Metzger (RIP) on March 20, 2016, 11:05:03 pm
Now showing 83'000 and in first five years and plan to double that in the next five . Averaging 16,000 +or- each year . My plan is to stay alive and run the wheels off it . After all , didn't buy it to park it . :D :D :D Brad Metzger
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Post by: John Haygarth on March 20, 2016, 11:59:06 pm
Bought in 09 with 64k and now at 107k. Not fulltiming. JohnH
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Post by: John S on March 21, 2016, 08:43:08 am
Now at 184k. Bought it with less then 60.
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Post by: FourTravelers on March 21, 2016, 08:52:30 am
Hopefully this thread will help some wanna be Foretravel owners realize that age and mileage are not that important on a FT. It's maintenance, maintenance, maintenance........ a lot of older higher mileage coaches still going strong.
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Post by: FormerU320Family on March 21, 2016, 08:59:35 am
127,293 on our 1999 U320, including 5,500 we added in the last 4 weeks. Ran great, smooth and fast, the entire trip. We expect to take it to 500,000, FourTravelers.
As Brad Metzger posted, "Didn't buy it to park it!" :-)
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Post by: D.J. Osborn on March 21, 2016, 09:44:24 am
We bought our 1995 U320 in November of 2012 with 151,000 miles on it. When we put it into indoor storage last November it had 165,000 miles on it. Hope to build miles at a faster rate once we fully retire.
There is absolutely no reason to be concerned about a "high mileage" Foretravel if it's been properly used and maintained!
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Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on March 21, 2016, 09:47:56 am
75,000 on our 2001 U320. 41,000 when we got it. We are having fun!
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Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on March 21, 2016, 10:01:41 am
Our old '93 has so far survived 5 sets of owners (including us), and now at 181,000 miles...it runs like a Timex. (on second thought...is that still considered a good thing?)
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Post by: Hans&Marjet on March 21, 2016, 11:27:53 am
Our Kitty Cat 350hp loves to run...mountains especially. January 2013 @ 136000 today 158000.
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Post by: Andy 2 on March 21, 2016, 02:19:11 pm
We have 122,000 and change 109,000 by the PO.
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Post by: Jim Sizemore on March 21, 2016, 03:53:50 pm
Bought it in December w/181k+, have only put @100mi since - operates as new....I had to replace short fuel line into first filter/water separator and remove/ clean up fuel shut off solenoid(rubber boot deteoriated[made new boot from rubber glove thumb!]).
Jim
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Post by: Ted H on March 22, 2016, 12:02:19 pm
I am chasing John S... 165,000..
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Post by: nitehawk on March 22, 2016, 12:13:29 pm
Bought our '89 GV five years ago with 62,000 miles on it. It sat in storage for almost 10 years. Totally checked out by PO (three before us) and now at 79,644 miles.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: sk320 on March 22, 2016, 01:50:40 pm
So far...
68 Coaches have replied.
9,054,750 miles total or an average of 133,158 for each coach.
Steve
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Post by: redwing on March 22, 2016, 02:47:38 pm
65000 miles on my 2002 coach and many miles left to go
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Post by: FourTravelers on March 22, 2016, 08:24:07 pm
9,054,750 miles total or an average of 133,158 for each coach.
Have you figured out the average age? I recall a statistic that the typical RV is driven 7000 miles/year.
Our 2003 had 23K when we bought it in 2004; it now has just over 90K (our 2006 and 2011 trips, were all closer to home than usual).
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: sk320 on March 23, 2016, 12:47:27 pm
70 Units now reported. Total Mileage 9,209,750
Average miles per year ................. 6,883
High 21 years old with an average of 14,276 miles per year Low 19 years old with an average of 1,105 miles per year
Ave coach age 20 years old.
Steve
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Post by: its toby on March 23, 2016, 01:30:37 pm
Toby is a 94 with 95000 miles on him. Not newsworthy but for the sake of data collection.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on March 23, 2016, 02:09:50 pm
There was a couple at the MC GV in October who got their 45 year MC award and their 600,000 mile MC award. They were just about to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary. All very amazing acomplishments. They had several Foretravels. I guess they were hooked. They averaged more than 13,300 miles a year over 45 years!
I will be very happy to get to 100,000 miles.
The average age of our coaches, our dedication to keep them running and the amount we use them reflects well on our community.
Happy to be here with all of you. Roger
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Caflashbob on March 23, 2016, 02:19:22 pm
Our 97 has 120k on it. 100k when purchased four years ago.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Bob & Sue on March 24, 2016, 12:26:48 am
Only 1 unit newer than 2003 and nothing older than a 1989 /quote]
that's interesting Steve, Thanks
I know that there are older ones out there still running the roads, maybe someone will see this and post their info....
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Dave M (RIP) on March 24, 2016, 05:18:55 pm
My 2001, 320, 36' has 122k,and since not using it is going to MOT for consignment.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Michael & Jackie on March 24, 2016, 06:51:23 pm
Oops, just kinda drifted into this thread and see Dave M to sell? Seriously? Surely an imposter???
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John S on March 24, 2016, 07:44:03 pm
Sadly no, I think that hot rod is going to a new owner soon I hope they know what they have.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: crosscountry on March 24, 2016, 10:06:16 pm
55,731 2000 U320 42 Purchased 2014 with 44,000.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: craneman on March 24, 2016, 11:19:19 pm
Our 99 has 93,000 on it according to the VMSpc only 5 on the new speedometer, back and forth to DMV
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: hjrein on March 25, 2016, 11:13:32 am
Our 92 has 114,000 miles. Bought it 6 years ago with 75,000.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: mark f on March 25, 2016, 11:15:56 am
95 with 86000.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Bob & Sue on March 25, 2016, 11:30:52 am
Bought our coach in late July with 153,600. Recently did the first 6000 mile oil change after 7 months of ownership. New rear brakes and new alternator. Brakes were no surprise, I new that going in.
At this rate, it will be 10,000 ish in the first year. Love it, but DW loves it even more. She's excited to be able to take her "lifestyle" with her.
At those miles per month, were ahead of of the curve :) hope to stay there.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: lgshoup on March 25, 2016, 12:51:48 pm
159,000 on our '96. Lots of mile and lots of fun ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Eric Rudolph on March 27, 2016, 10:26:37 am
Our '99 320 has about 242,000 Miles
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on March 27, 2016, 11:56:55 am
That's great! Approaching the quarter million mile mark! It would be interesting to know how many FT's out there on the road have made that milestone.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: twobus on March 27, 2016, 12:32:40 pm
Our '89 unihome 3208 cat and allison 4speed, has 170k. Mechanically, it's wanted fluids and filters. ..although it does look like I need to yard the radiator out for a core repair. NOT looking fwd to this.. I gave it a Jones/ Aero resonator. We averaged 11mpg on our Yellowstone trip. Wonderful coach, Moby is part of the family and has a personality all its own.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Chuck Van Tassel on March 27, 2016, 12:38:09 pm
Our 1995 U320SE has 302,843 miles.It had 20,000 when we bought it in1997.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on March 27, 2016, 12:51:55 pm
Our 1995 U320SE has 302,843 miles.It had 20,000 when we bought it in1997.
Yours has to be one of the higher mileage coaches reported. I'll have to go back thru the thread and see who holds the "record". :) OR..... Maybe sk320 will check his spread sheet and let us know.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on March 27, 2016, 12:57:55 pm
Our 1995 U320SE has 302,843 miles.It had 20,000 when we bought it in1997.
That is some SERIOUS mileage, good for you. Only close number I can think of would be our Airstream bought in '93 with 28k and retired last year with 278k. ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Geoffh on March 27, 2016, 01:08:29 pm
Chuck, That is an amazing amount of miles to travel in your coach, that is an average of just under 15K per year, can you share with us the biggest mechanical problems you have overcome in that time?
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on March 27, 2016, 01:53:42 pm
Chuck, That is an amazing amount of miles to travel in your coach, that is an average of just under 15K per year, can you share with us the biggest mechanical problems you have overcome in that time?
If he replies, "just changed the fluids, filters and brakes/ tires", I will assume his coach was built on a Wednesday by the best of the best!
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Caflashbob on March 27, 2016, 02:05:28 pm
Chuck, That is an amazing amount of miles to travel in your coach, that is an average of just under 15K per year,
He didn't mention it was his "daily driver" ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: George and Steph on March 27, 2016, 07:27:16 pm
We purchased our 97 270 in late December 2015 with 78,000 and now 83,000. I decided to bring it up to date mechanically by changing everything as if it had not been done. At 19 and sitting for 3 years if it was rubber it came out. Only surprise was steering box seals blowing in CA and knowing what I know now I would have replaced it in the beginning as well. Should see 15 - 20k this year. I did not expect the great mileage which is within 1-1.5 mpg of the Ram 5.9 pulling the AF.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Old Knucklehead on March 27, 2016, 09:09:52 pm
Our 1995 just rolled 112,00 miles. We added 20K of those since our purchase 18 months ago. Nice machine.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: coastprt on March 28, 2016, 12:27:13 am
I believe our 93 U300 has had three owners. It has not quite 87000 miles and had 82500 when I bought it in 2012 from Mr. Bill Warren in Alabama. He told me he bought it in Texas. The records show originally purchased from from Foretravel by E. R. Mayo. I was extremely fortunate to get this one with low mileage at a price I couldn't pass on after looking for three years. Mr. Warren had it for about six years prior but didn't travel much in it. I found out after I bought it that he did spend the coach bucks on a new hydraulic fan pump, fan motor kits, generator, transfer switch, power steering pump, new dash and seat upholstery, and new Michelins!
I've replaced the two rear ride height valves, two front slack adjusters, one front air tank valve, refrigerator, bathroom fan kit, original inverter with another one (thanks to Irwin), hydraulic fan belt, engine and generator oil & filters, transmission oil and filter with some maintenance (drop the pan and clean the valve body & replace a couple of direction switches), batteries, solenoids, and repaired the HWH control unit. She runs like a top and is road ready except for new tires and some roof caulking. I can only take a couple of short road trips a year and excercise it (50 miles) every two weeks. I hope to change that in the near future and start trying to catch up to the rest of my forum buddies!
My coach does have four 100,000 mile stars on it from the original owner's motorhome travels. Does that mean one star for every 100,000 miles traveled?..........400,000 miles....Wow!
Jerry
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John S on March 28, 2016, 08:18:08 am
Not familiar with the stars but the motorcade club gives out awards for mileage. I got a 300k one a couple years ago. At that same GV one couple got 600k.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: sk320 on March 28, 2016, 02:57:59 pm
New totals
87 Units reported Total miles 11,295,621 Average age 20 years old Average miles per year 6753 Most miles per year a 1995 with an average of 14,421 Least miles per year a 1997 with an average of only 1105 miles per year Most reported year 1995 15 coaches Least reported year 1998 1 coach Still nothing prior to 1989 and only one after 2003
Steve
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on March 28, 2016, 03:33:18 pm
Thanks for the breakdown, Steve. In "our prime" we'd grab 10k a year; a lot of miles and a lot of parking lots since I was still working and had limited time "to enjoy", which was b.s. in retrospect. These days, retired, with a fresh coach, 300 miles a day is a "push", and I know now to just pull in waay before sunset, open up a cold one, have a nice dinner (avoid t.v./ internet, etc.) and enjoy one of life's pleasures with your honey!
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Chuck Van Tassel on March 28, 2016, 03:58:29 pm
4 trips to Alaska ,most expensive repairs are :reman injectors, 2 exhaust manifolds, reman turbo, reman steering gear, rebuilt retarder,roof coating by Foretravel, I did install on the following new CAC provide by Foretravel,transmission seal leak ,differential seal leak plus. Many oil changes
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mark... on March 28, 2016, 07:42:55 pm
Well, it is not exact as I have 360k ir so on three different coaches. So it excludes a lot of miles for me.
Do we get 'Honorable Mention' for putting high miles on different coaches? ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John S on March 30, 2016, 02:12:53 pm
No but it skews the averages. Instead of 30k or so, I am at 10k this way. Not a big deal but it is why the numbers don't really add up.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on March 30, 2016, 02:29:59 pm
So, we get "The bottom of the barrel" award: Bought the coach last year @ 167K and have put on 2718 miles. Geez, we better get moving!
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: sk320 on March 30, 2016, 04:29:27 pm
I bought my coach in Oct 2014. Since then I have put 2300 km on it, or 1435 miles. Used it only 5 times last summer, "Rocket" spends the winters in a heated shop waiting for race season. This is probably my last year racing, so maybe we will use it more. Right now we call it our $80,000 ice maker. The coach got more use last year than my 72 Chevelle convertible @ 297 miles or my 06 SLK55 AMG roadster @ 592 miles.
Time to sell the business, retire and use some of my toys. Or keep working and buy some more.
Steve
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: GKCigar on April 02, 2016, 12:28:25 pm
We purchased our 1998 U320 in Jan 2014 with 154K, now at 165K and loving every mile! ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: craneman on April 03, 2016, 10:52:52 am
Adding my '81 that I retired in 2012 but will not part with at this time. It had 43,000 when I bought it in 1994 and now has 89,001 after 18 years only 46,000 mi. That is the problem with only getting to use it twice a year to go fishing and to NASCAR Phoenix. When I retire the '99 will not suffer that fate.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: toyman on April 03, 2016, 12:22:02 pm
November 2014, when I bought it, my '03 had 58,231. Now, sitting in I-O-Way, 1000 miles from home base, it has 73,900. Had it serviced at MOT, and replaced the fuel filters along the side of road in Washington last summer. Been border to border and coast to coast to coast. Pretty good ride so far, I'd say.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Dave Head on April 06, 2016, 01:01:58 pm
We bought our 95 with 117k 9 years ago. Our latest trip it was 147k.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Dan Noble on April 21, 2016, 09:54:35 am
89 U280 163K
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Gabevest on July 10, 2016, 05:44:14 pm
We bought our new 1999 U270 from Foretravel of Tennesse, and put 465000 miles on it over the next six years, using it as a mobile office. I did NO significant engine work, although I rebuilt the transmission twice. We traded back to the same dealership, on a used 2000 U270 on which we put over 100000 miles in the next three years.
The manager had a picture of our coach with the mileage on it in his office for a while,.......I think he made a lot of money on that deal.
We miss both of our FT's alot.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: TAS69 on July 11, 2016, 07:09:06 am
Just cleared 50,000 this trip. We're nearing 3000 miles since buying our 98 320
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on July 11, 2016, 08:58:50 am
Just rolled over the 97,000 on Saturday, 7,000 of those on this trip in the last 5 weeks. We both need a little break! ;)
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Bob & Sue on July 11, 2016, 12:59:52 pm
When we return home today, we will have over 10,000 miles since we bought the coach last year in August. Coach will be at 163,000 and change.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on November 20, 2016, 06:31:12 am
A small milestone.... Just rolled over 100,000 on I95 in South Carolina last night. That's 13,000 since we bought her last year. Hope to add another 100,000 to the odometer!!!!
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Brad Metzger (RIP) on November 20, 2016, 07:25:22 am
How about 87,500 .. I did them and want to double that as soon as I can . ;D ;D ;D Brad Metzger
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: nitehawk on November 20, 2016, 08:31:39 am
Geez Brad, we have almost the same number of miles on our '89 coach!! ^.^d >:D
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John and Stacey on November 20, 2016, 08:49:22 am
We have 144,XXX on the coach at the moment....All is good... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Caflashbob on November 21, 2016, 03:25:32 pm
Tell me about the turbo replacement if you could? Symptoms?
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: oldgrayrider on November 21, 2016, 04:07:20 pm
"Tell me about the turbo replacement if you could? Symptoms?"
Symptoms - lack of hp. Turned out to be a by-product of the resonator install done in NAC. Turbo was not re-installed properly but no visual, audible or flatland driving indication. Got to the hills and couldn't keep up with loaded 18's. Multiple techs confirmed turbo band clamp was installed improperly (one found the missing nut still riding nearby on the frame rail). Not sure why the band was removed at all but the turbo was toast. Fortunately no collateral damage & easy repair but shop in NAC taking no responsibility.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Minegar on November 21, 2016, 04:09:29 pm
I've had our 2001 FT U320 for two months...bought it with 33.XXX and have put 15 miles on it. I winterized it and put it in storage...have gone an ran it two weekends in a row...lol Probably won't get to travel in it till March...
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: wolfe10 on November 21, 2016, 04:23:07 pm
Mike,
Suggestion while in storage: Fuel tank full. Add an anti-gel if storing with summer or fall (i.e. #2 diesel) into below freezing temperatures. Walmart sell PS brand. Add a biocide such as Biobor JF if storing for more than 3 months.
Do NOT, repeat NOT start the engine unless you can drive a minimum of 25 highway miles. You can not get the OIL hot enough without driving under a load to get the moisture out of the crankcase.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Minegar on November 21, 2016, 04:29:04 pm
Suggestion while in storage: Fuel tank full. Add an anti-gel if storing with summer or fall (i.e. #2 diesel) into below freezing temperatures. Walmart sell PS brand. Add a biocide such as Biobor JF if storing for more than 3 months.
Do NOT, repeat NOT start the engine unless you can drive a minimum of 25 highway miles. You can not get the OIL hot enough without driving under a load to get the moisture out of the crankcase.
Fuel is full..just filled it three weeks ago. I have lots of Lucus oil fuel treatment in it now...but I will add the other stuff. Thanks for the warning on the running of it. I ran it for 30 minutes also ran generator with load on it...but I will go drive it unless conditions are too bad...Thanks for the tip. I'm a real newbie to this quality of coach...scares me a little. You guys have been amazing and I really appreciate the help..
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on November 21, 2016, 04:43:48 pm
Do NOT, repeat NOT start the engine unless you can drive a minimum of 25 highway miles. You can not get the OIL hot enough without driving under a load to get the moisture out of the crankcase.
What Brett said......just after we bought this coach, a CAT dealer suggested I start the coach every two weeks for 1/2 hr. WRONG! I think they may have thought that was to keep our starter batteries up and (misguided) that was good for the engine! :D
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: oldgrayrider on November 23, 2016, 09:25:23 am
Sounds like maybe the 2 parts that the clamp holds together may have caused the turbo to bind and not spin.If this shop in NAC actually left the nut off and caused the problem and now refuse any responsibility maybe they should be named,not flamed.
Not sure why this is considered flaming. I thought was responding to a question but maybe it should have been by PM.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: jcus on November 23, 2016, 10:42:23 am
What exactly was the damage to the turbo. As Brett said, exhaust side is pretty solid, and unless you actually poke something into the unit and damage the blades of the turbine, hard to hurt.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: brrving on November 27, 2016, 11:01:51 pm
Back to the original topic: We just returned from a trip to Knoxville and Nashville. The coach now has a little over 77,700 miles. With the new front tires it road very smooth. :)
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: stump on December 02, 2016, 11:02:41 am
I was looking at a picture of our odometer when we got the coach in Oct 2014 it was 129020 I replaced the speedo at 136784 it had stopped working, but I had had issues with it on and off for quite some time. New speedo says 4709 We've been about 13,000 miles in 2 years owning this! give or take a couple hundred. Hopefully many many more in our future. :))
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on December 02, 2016, 11:12:28 am
I was looking at a picture of our odometer when we got the coach in Oct 2014 it was 129020 I replaced the speedo at 136784 it had stopped working, but I had had issues with it on and off for quite some time. New speedo says 4709 We've been about 13,000 miles in 2 years owning this! give or take a couple hundred. Hopefully many many more in our future. :))
Not sure I understand: Why was the new speedo not up- graded to show the correct mileage? ???
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John Haygarth on December 02, 2016, 12:04:24 pm
bought the 295 in Aug 09 with 64k on it and now at 107,500--avg of 7600+ a year in winter travelling. Only real problem was the ECM wiring damage couple winters ago. JohnH
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: stump on December 02, 2016, 12:35:45 pm
I bought it online and that wasn't offered from the seller.So I saved the old one and have photographs of it when I got the coach.
O.K., you're off the hook. The last ISSPRO I bought was set by the dealer to existing mileage. ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: gracerace on December 02, 2016, 03:42:27 pm
Old forum, but thought I would ad. We just bought ours with 104K. It's a 97 U295 36'. Maintenance is everything, and Roland took really good care of this one. We plan to drive maybe 4K a year, because my wife still works. At that rate, it will have 144K on it in 10 years. I am 69, you can do the math. I am sure it will be our last MH. That is why we bought a Foretravel. Didn't have any worry about buying a coach with 104K miles.It's not a gas coach Cheers
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on August 15, 2017, 08:43:48 pm
Just to bump this thread up............ we added over 4400 miles on our trip to Maine in June, over 105,000 now and planning a November trip to N.C. mountains. Next summer the Oregon Coast!! Can hardly wait...... She is a pleasure to drive
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Ted & Karen on August 15, 2017, 08:48:43 pm
142000 miles now and adding on as we are in travel mode now. Bought it with 62000 miles ( close but not sure of exact miles) over 9 years ago. We full time in our coach and have no plans to end our full timing unless / until health issues come up. ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: speedbird1 on August 15, 2017, 09:05:21 pm
Just under 79,000mls and the mileage was copied over to the Silverleaf when I had it installed. 64,713mls when I bought it from FT in October 2012. Speedbird 1.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Protech Racing on August 15, 2017, 09:15:33 pm
132 . only put about 700 on it since we got it. Getting it ready for the full on race season next year.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: DavidS on August 15, 2017, 11:05:50 pm
2002 U320
Bought from a good friend I have put on about 10k miles , I am 3rd owner and total miles are at 219k right now
Thought it had about 180k or so on it when we purchased but the odometer wasnt working. Bought the Silver leaf and hooked it up and now I have up to date info with my mileage
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on August 16, 2017, 12:07:05 am
Bought our U300 with 60K, just over 100K now.
Pierce
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: rbark on August 16, 2017, 01:04:13 am
Had 54,000 five years ago when we bought it, now has 97,000 and more to go😀
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 16, 2017, 05:35:27 am
64,000
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Peterson143 on August 16, 2017, 09:47:46 am
77,000 and going strong. Just past the break in period....
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on August 16, 2017, 10:08:37 am
170k. Burns no fluids, leaks zero. ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on August 16, 2017, 10:25:22 am
190,000
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John and Stacey on August 16, 2017, 10:26:09 am
144,xxx
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Olde English on August 16, 2017, 10:51:31 am
Had 72,000 when we bought our GV ....now 110,000 mls. 38,000 adventurous miles.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on August 16, 2017, 11:25:25 am
One day....when I have a little more "free time" .... Perhaps on a rainy day, l will go back thru this post and see who the "high mileage" winner is. :-)
Maybe we should start a "quarter million mile club" that would give most of us a goal to shoot for!
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Minegar on August 16, 2017, 11:35:45 am
33.000 miles...We've put about 2,000 on it since we bought last Sept. Didn't use it until May this year. It was bought new and ran for two years...then it sat..always inside until about three years ago...it was out and used a couple times and then I bought it. No plans for full time use but we have taken 9 close trips this season and our big vacation comes in four weeks...then we will see 1900 miles of use...nothing to most of you..lol
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 16, 2017, 11:47:32 am
David at 210k could be the high mileage guy ??? That's inspiring to me. These engines are good for 500k ?? And the transmissions are tough !
Just gotta keep the rest of the coach shinned up !
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Caflashbob on August 16, 2017, 11:50:57 am
135k? Five years ago when we got it it was 100k
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Chuck Van Tassel on August 16, 2017, 02:25:44 pm
322,000 miles We bought ours from original owners with 20,000 miles it was 2 years old.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on August 16, 2017, 02:47:04 pm
322,000 miles We bought ours from original owners with 20,000 miles it was 2 years old.
Looks like we have our first member of the "quarter million mile club" :-)
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: TulsaTrent on August 16, 2017, 06:20:48 pm
My recollection is that JohnS was about to reach a major milestone before he downsized. Unfortunately, I do not remember any more details than that. And they are not guaranteed to be accurate. O:)
Trent
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on July 09, 2018, 09:15:40 pm
Updating this old thread after our recent "SouthWest" trip, we now have over 116,000 on our "Oldfaithful". We had almost 87,000 on her when we purchased it in 2015. We have a Fall trip planned that will add over 1000 miles to that number. That will put us at about 10,000 per year since owned. ;D
Hope to be able to keep that average per year until retirement......... Whenever that will be! ::)
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on July 09, 2018, 09:35:10 pm
That will put us at about 10,000 per year since owned. ;D
10K was our average when I could get away from my biz. Since we retired to Arizona, we don't put many on anymore. What IS on the burner, next year, is a trip north up to the Northwest Territories through Alberta, one of our all-time favorite cruises! ^.^d
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John44 on July 10, 2018, 06:23:37 am
We are up to 232K and plan another trip to Alaska next year.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: nitehawk on July 10, 2018, 08:00:22 am
We are all the way up to 84,547 miles on our 1989 GV. WOW!! Bought it with 62,*** something back about ten years ago.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: John and Stacey on July 10, 2018, 09:08:12 am
We are up too 151,538.
John
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: Brad Metzger (RIP) on July 10, 2018, 10:49:40 am
My 2008 Phenix " 105, 860 " miles and if I live , and it lives ----want to double this number in another eight years . Like I've said before , I didn't buy this thing to park it and admire it , but to run the wheels off it . Is there anyone else putting that number on their coach in that short of time frame . ?? ;D ;D ;D Brad Metzger
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: floridarandy on July 10, 2018, 10:53:16 am
2001 purchased in 2017 with 140k ""ish", now near 150k.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: joeszeidel on July 10, 2018, 10:55:59 am
Our 95 has 72,000. It has lead a charmed life.
Title: Re: What's the mileage on your coach?
Post by: FourTravelers on July 10, 2018, 12:26:15 pm
Brad, That's about 10,586 a year for 10 years..... not quite there but close. I'm shooting for 10K a year for the next few years anyway. I know it can do it, if I can?
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Post by: jor on July 10, 2018, 12:41:18 pm
149 on a 97 270. jor
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Post by: Caflashbob on July 10, 2018, 12:57:13 pm
133k on our 97 u320.
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Post by: Kemahjohn on July 10, 2018, 06:48:13 pm
90k on our 96 U320, barely broken in.
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Post by: rbark on July 10, 2018, 06:56:18 pm
Bought this one 6 years ago with 52900 miles on it and now has 104400.
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Post by: ohsonew on July 10, 2018, 08:05:44 pm
107,000 on my 96. bought it in 2015 with 105,900. Life got in the way and had to sit for a while. Currently getting things brought up to par, getting life in better balance and planning a couple of weeks this fall.
Larry
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Post by: Jeff & Sandy on July 10, 2018, 08:22:15 pm
186k when we bought it, 206k 2.5 years later.
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Post by: George on July 10, 2018, 09:17:06 pm
257k ,with several Alaska trips,normal maintenance happy with it. 1992 U280, 8.3 c
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Post by: Alan & Gerri Ortiz on July 10, 2018, 09:27:42 pm
83,567 at end of short June trip. Bought in Aug 2013 with 61k and change. We love her.
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Post by: KenKetch on July 10, 2018, 10:31:58 pm
Purchased three years ago with 101,000 miles now at 124,430. 23,000 enjoyable miles, however many minor but irritating repairs made by me.
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Post by: opelgt327 on July 10, 2018, 10:53:27 pm
134,653 heading to Palo Duro Canyon next week . We enjoy it as much as we can.
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Post by: Old phart phred on July 10, 2018, 11:05:33 pm
94053 for my 89, may adjust the valves "early" this winter. And replace the valve cover gaskets that weep a tiny bit.
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Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on July 11, 2018, 12:06:57 am
~165000 on ours. 0 since I purchased it, but ran the engine and genset a few hours....
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Post by: Sven and Kristi on July 11, 2018, 07:20:25 pm
We bought ours two years ago with 68,000+ and it is now at 84,300.
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Post by: Don Hays on July 11, 2018, 11:01:44 pm
60,000 on our 09 with allot more to come soon.
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Post by: TAS69 on July 11, 2018, 11:32:41 pm
Purchased Blue in 2015 with 47,000 Just got back from Alexandria with54,000
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Post by: cynjac on July 11, 2018, 11:56:10 pm
Purchased in January 2013 with 94,000.
Current Mileage is 155,589.
jack
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Post by: cdm on July 12, 2018, 06:52:21 am
Bought mine in November 2017 with 13,900 miles, now at 27,135. Have enjoyed every mile, looking forward to many more. One goal is to make Alaska trip
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Post by: Dave Katsuki on July 12, 2018, 10:11:33 pm
Bought ours in May, 2008 with 106,500 miles. Current mileage is 172,900.
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Post by: GuynChrista on July 30, 2018, 09:54:31 pm
Our 00 u320 just passed 284k and running like a champ!
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Post by: MT Ted on August 07, 2018, 10:11:33 pm
253,xxx miles. PO had her rebuilt at 170,000. He also installed an espar block heater during the rebuild. I love this big critter!
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Post by: Twig on August 08, 2018, 12:16:29 am
Ha! 168K. Hope I don't have to rebuild at 170K. Gulp.
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Post by: MT Ted on August 08, 2018, 08:00:32 pm
Ha! 168K. Hope I don't have to rebuild at 170K. Gulp.
Im betting youll be just fine. Just don't feed it a bunch of either if its cold, or your batteries are almost dead!
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Post by: steve31 on August 11, 2018, 07:34:50 pm
Just rolled over 70,000 miles. Since this is a 1990 Grand Villa that's only 2,500 miles per year. 2 PO owners not much for using it.Stored inside all it's life so looking stellar. Done lots of upgrades infrastructuraly but have decided to keep the flavor of the coach retro. Everyone who sees it wherever we are love it. Especially the sound of that Detroit Diesel. Even more under load. When we pulled out of Rivers Edge RV Park in Brookings OR on that steep, long driveway out, 2100 RPM turbo was singing and you could hear the grinder ramming air in. Lori looked out the window down into the park and everyone outside was looking our way . Sweet! We plan on using it a lot more than it has been. Just finished our longest trip yet ( 24 days ) and been out about 40 days this year and lots more to come.
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Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on August 11, 2018, 08:07:14 pm
Just over 100,000 miles on the ODO but it was broken for a while with the PO. Gallons used times the DDEC MPG total another 5K or so. No coach bucks in almost 9 years. Biggest was a couple of airbags and the replacement of the three engine batteries. Have done a lot of optional improvements including solar. Think we were second of solar Foretravel after the great Paul Smith. Sure miss his posts. Getting ready to paint the roof, install a propane fired block heater and install day/night blinds. Still looking for a rear engine door.
I'm installing our new 4K TV tonight. A 49 inch TCL will replace a Samsung 40 inch. Costco has the 49" 4K TCL smart TV with Roku, HDR, etc. for $299. A real steal.
1993 U300, 36 feet, Detroit 6V-92TA with Jake brake, Four 285 watt 36 volt Yingli panels on the roof, Midnite 150 controller and a 2005 Toyota RAV4 AWD 5 speed for a toad.
Pierce
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Post by: cubesphere on August 22, 2018, 05:26:17 pm
We bought ours with 131,000 and we have 158,00, runs perfect, although Cummins are a million mile engine!
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Post by: Super8mm on August 22, 2018, 08:09:37 pm
141,000 97 U270 36' C8.3 Allison 6 spd
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Post by: FourTravelers on July 12, 2020, 08:13:02 am
We just returned from a short trip to Virginia, the odometer rolled past 132,000 just before we returned home. That's a little over 45,000 in the past five years. The old gal has taken us to a lot of awesome places in those 45K miles! ^.^d
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Post by: ohsonew on July 13, 2020, 07:59:26 am
Still young @ 111,000 miles
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Post by: Jeff & Sandy on July 13, 2020, 08:09:49 am
215K
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Post by: floridarandy on July 13, 2020, 08:13:56 am
165k
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Post by: Caflashbob on July 13, 2020, 10:55:42 am
138K. Just broken in.
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Post by: Steve and Barb on July 13, 2020, 11:12:41 am
Sagre 166585.7
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Post by: Tom Lang on July 13, 2020, 12:41:00 pm
91000
Mostly from the past three years.
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Post by: Greg & Erin Burress on July 13, 2020, 03:13:29 pm
150K
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Post by: cuure on July 13, 2020, 05:03:53 pm
U280 164000 8) all original.
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Post by: tmehrkam on November 24, 2020, 10:49:07 pm
2006 U336 Nimbus 36 thousand miles.
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Post by: cynjac on November 24, 2020, 11:10:42 pm
169,000
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Post by: kimosabe99 on November 24, 2020, 11:25:50 pm
142,000
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Post by: Racedad on November 24, 2020, 11:37:55 pm
39k
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Post by: hdff on November 25, 2020, 02:00:28 am
Got out '03 u320 8 months ago with 104,000, at 111,500 now
Keith
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Post by: Alan & Gerri Ortiz on November 25, 2020, 05:08:54 am
89,156
Started 59k 5 yrs ago.
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Post by: John & Genni on November 25, 2020, 07:26:32 am
Purchased October 2013 with 9,000 miles, currently has 36,000 miles
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Post by: Twig on November 25, 2020, 10:28:42 am
Purchased October 2013 with 9,000 miles, currently has 36,000 miles
Geez you're racking up those miles John. How about some serious miles and you run some of them Limearitas (Lambaritas to you) out to me at Quartzsite?
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Post by: Ted & Karen on November 25, 2020, 10:51:54 am
We sold our coach after putting 110,000 miles on it during our 12 years of owning it. Now Wendy is the new owner , full time, hope she puts another 100,000 fun miles on her. ^.^d
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Post by: bigdog on November 25, 2020, 11:20:15 am
1998 U320 M11 Cummins engine. 150,000.
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Post by: John Haygarth on November 25, 2020, 11:31:11 am
2000 U295 36ft bought in 2009 with 68k now has 124k and used mainly in winter months. Except for one non major issue in 2015 with the ECU have not really had any problems with it. Just routine stuff. JohnH
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Post by: oldguy on November 25, 2020, 12:29:43 pm
Mine is around 136,000, not sure exactly as the odometer quit working another project sometime.
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Post by: Grey Wolff on November 25, 2020, 01:18:25 pm
I have a 1987 Foretravel Gran Villa pusher with 76000 miles on her with a 460 ford. The previous owner replaced the fridge, the generator, the water heater, new shocks and new tires. He really loved her and took really good care of her. I am truly blessed to have found this deal when I did. The engine has 40 thousand miles on it and the tranny has 3000 miles on it. I've replaced the dashboard ignition and the engine solenoid. She came with a small tv over the windshield and a large tv in the back bedroom. Has a really nice AM FM radio with a cd player in the dash. What more can a man ask for?
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Post by: Tommy D on November 25, 2020, 04:38:43 pm
Purchased 1/2019 @ 98k now 126k
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Post by: gracerace on November 25, 2020, 04:46:46 pm
1997 U295 3126 Cat
121K, Fresh engine has 8K of that CW
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Post by: Peter on November 25, 2020, 04:57:50 pm
My 98 has 173,000 needs slight bulkhead re build and new air bags...but the engine, and generator is strong. Possibility of fridge going but overall...a joy to drive.. Peter
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Post by: D.J. Osborn on November 25, 2020, 06:12:47 pm
Our 1995 U320SE currently has 179738.7 miles on it (original engine and transmission) and is ready for many, many more. I would like to live long enough to actually wear it out, but I suspect that task may fall to one of our grandchildren. What a great coach!
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Post by: FourTravelers on November 25, 2020, 09:31:56 pm
Bought ours in 2015, it had 87,000 plus or minus a few.
5-1/2 years later, she now has 133,000, would love to put another 133,000 on her before hanging up the keys.
I enjoy driving it...... even on our worn out, pot hole and patch filled interstates.
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Post by: Hach on November 27, 2020, 12:25:30 am
Took a trip 2 years ago with a fellow from down south who bought a new Foretravel in the late 90's. Got going and never looked back. He had 342,000 on that coach and it looked and performed great. He is not a full timer either. Not using his name as I didn't ask his permission but it's a fact. God bless him. Wonderful fellow.
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Post by: krwinfla on November 27, 2020, 03:47:52 pm
94 grand villa 120,000
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Post by: RodneyN on December 05, 2020, 11:04:06 pm
2013 ih-45 58,000 miles.
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Post by: DavidS on December 05, 2020, 11:17:19 pm
230k and climbing.. had it for about 5 years.. I have put approx 20-25k.. 2002 U320
Friend had it before me and he put around 175k on it when he had (or maybe more)
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Post by: pthurman48 on December 06, 2020, 10:16:47 am
Purchased 95 U240 Cat 3116 in 2007 with 81k miles
13yrs with her
Now 2020 with 194k
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Post by: krwinfla on December 24, 2020, 01:04:12 pm
my 94 gv has just turned 120.000 smooth as silk fires up instancely how do i find out the build number anyone that could help ,thank you
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Post by: Doug W. on December 24, 2020, 03:08:46 pm
my 94 gv has just turned 120.000 smooth as silk fires up instancely how do i find out the build number anyone that could help ,thank you
What is your model # under the VIN?
Located under the VIN on the ID Plate
Example: F 03 6024 4023 AGDS U320T E31
03 = Year
6024 = Coach Build Unit #
4023 = Internal Designations
AGDS = Floorplan
U320T = Chassis
E31 = Internal Engine Designations
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Post by: Kiwitex on January 10, 2021, 08:25:42 pm
our 1998 U295 had only 21k when we bought it in November, now it has 22k! I'm doing a lot more reading than I anticipated.... but this forum has been hugely educational so far. I like projects, so that helps, but it is in great shape so far. There's been several fixes completed and I'm learning lots every week. I hope I get to a point where I can actually add to the knowledge base instead of raiding it!
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Post by: cdm on January 11, 2021, 06:35:40 am
2005 U270 @ 34,000 2004 U320 @ 46,000 Both were bought with mileage around 16,000. Have been great coaches. I plan on selling one of them
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Post by: Joe Phebus on January 11, 2021, 10:23:19 pm
Pretty close. Air filter got wet. It was a cheap one put in by PO. Pretty much destroyed the engine. North of $25K to rebuild, insurance covered the repair.
AIr Filter Failure Warning! Don't get Dusted! (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=25391.msg200905#msg200905)
Who are you using for insurance? Is that extended warranty or something else. I've been looking for extended warranty, but most companies are telling me they cant write a policy for a 2002 coach because of the age.
Thanks!
Title: 36K when purchased in October.
Post by: tmehrkam on January 24, 2021, 01:37:17 pm
I have made four short trips. Maybe 38 now.
2006 Nimbus 236.
Working on suspension air leaks now. Will need service and new tires sometime this year.
Entertainment system ? Not so good. Many problems and I have little interest in fixing them.
No major problems that I know about.
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Post by: Economy Travellers on February 01, 2021, 10:29:36 pm
212K on our 1995
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Post by: oldguy on February 02, 2021, 09:06:10 am
Just over 138,000
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Post by: Subsilked on February 02, 2021, 07:35:32 pm