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Title: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: Jim on March 01, 2017, 07:54:11 pm
2003 Foretravel U295 36' Priced at $ 109500 (http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv/foretravel/2003--u295--36--C1925)

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this FT, and, if so, knows any pros or cons?

Some general questions. What is the cost of replacing leveling airbags and slide bladders? Don't know that this needs any of this. MOT believes the airbags are original, no idea on bladders or age of batteries. Tires are 2011. If I recall a set of tires for these run $3K or better?

Finally, are there proprietary parts for these older units that may be difficult or impossible to get.

Thanks
Title: Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: jcus on March 01, 2017, 08:00:05 pm
2003 Foretravel U295 36' Priced at $ 109500 (http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv/foretravel/2003--u295--36--C1925)
Do a search on 2002-2003 problems. Closer to $4000 for tires.
Believe now listed for $10000 less.

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this FT, and, if so, knows any pros or cons?

Some general questions. What is the cost of replacing leveling airbags and slide bladders? Don't know that this needs any of this. MOT believes the airbags are original, no idea on bladders or age of batteries. Tires are 2011. If I recall a set of tires for these run $3K or better?

Finally, are there proprietary parts for these older units that may be difficult or impossible to get.

Thanks
Title: Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: AC7880 on March 01, 2017, 08:28:06 pm
2003 Foretravel U295 36' Priced at $ 109500 (http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv/foretravel/2003--u295--36--C1925)

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this FT, and, if so, knows any pros or cons?

Some general questions. What is the cost of replacing leveling airbags and slide bladders? Don't know that this needs any of this. MOT believes the airbags are original, no idea on bladders or age of batteries. Tires are 2011. If I recall a set of tires for these run $3K or better?

Finally, are there proprietary parts for these older units that may be difficult or impossible to get.

Thanks


Slide Bladder cost:  reply # 11 on this thread: "Normal service" and Slide Bladder replacement, Old Town MotorCoach Nac (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=30356.0)

I would try and have new H rated tires replaced as part of the deal.
Title: Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: John44 on March 01, 2017, 08:46:09 pm
2003 would be like a brand new coach for those of us with coaches from the mid 90's and down!!!!
Title: Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on March 02, 2017, 09:56:58 am
It looks real decent in the pictures, with twice the mileage of ours when we bought it  18 months ago.
Don't know why it hasn't sold yet.
Title: Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: AC7880 on March 02, 2017, 03:25:31 pm
This one is now marked as sold on MOT website.  And I think it is now parked 2 coaches away from us in the MOT campground.  Outside looks great.
Title: Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: Texas Guy on March 03, 2017, 12:19:49 am
Jim,

    If this one is gone there is a coach for sale at Old Town Motors that belongs

to Matthew and ?? from Canada. Many of us have followed their posts over

several years as to what they have done to their coach. This might be the right

coach for you. It  looks great on the outside, I saw it yesterday there when I checked

on my coach there.

Good luck in your search,

Carter-
Title: Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions
Post by: Jim on March 03, 2017, 09:25:58 am
Jim,

    If this one is gone there is a coach for sale at Old Town Motors that belongs

to Matthew and ?? from Canada. Many of us have followed their posts over

several years as to what they have done to their coach. This might be the right

coach for you. It  looks great on the outside, I saw it yesterday there when I checked

on my coach there.

Good luck in your search,

Carter-

Thanks but we were looking for a 36'.