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Title: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: nyd on September 25, 2017, 12:28:25 pm
I just purchased an 85 38' foretravel and it is on an Oshkoch frame. I would like some info on the rv homsratrods@gmail.com
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: craneman on September 25, 2017, 02:10:58 pm
You will have to ask questions on what information you are looking for.
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: Jimmy Freytag on September 25, 2017, 02:36:26 pm
give a photo of the vin # plate of the wall on the drives left side.  It will have the model # and other info.
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: Caflashbob on September 25, 2017, 08:15:41 pm
I sold them new.  Ask away.  Do you have the manuals?
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: Moby on September 25, 2017, 09:24:37 pm
Dude!
You have found the fountain of Foretravel knowledge!
But beware!  If your question is vague or non-specific, your answers will be barren and carry no fruit!
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: red tractor on September 25, 2017, 09:28:17 pm
I would guess that you have the 250 hp 3208 cat engine, should have air brakes and air suspension, and hwh hydraulic levelers.
What information would you like as there are quite a few members that can help you out.
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: Eric Rudolph on September 25, 2017, 09:34:26 pm
I suggest you look at Barry Brideau's site. Barry and Darlene Brideau's Personal Website (http://www.beamalarm.com)
He has a wealth of information on Foretravels, including information by year.
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: Protech Racing on September 28, 2017, 08:45:15 am
 I have about the same.  Ask anything . While I'am new at it, I have  crawled around it a bit. 
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: Philip on June 10, 2018, 05:21:10 pm
I have a 1985 V917  I thought it would be a good idea to change the front shocks being there OEM .  Is there a nut on the top shock bolt inside the frame rail? Not much room in there being the fuel tank is there taking up all the space.

Thank You
Philip
Title: Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher
Post by: Old phart phred on June 10, 2018, 09:31:05 pm
Any evidence of them leaking, or not functioning? On the ORED you kinda have to play with how much water your carrying and use the tank to fine tune. Are you a side radiator or a rear radiator?