2000 Foretravel U270 34 Priced at $ 57500 (http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv/foretravel/2000--u270--34--C2034)
My brother in law is interested in joining the club.
Thanks all,
Jeff
Not familiar with that coach.
Just a note... Mileage is listed as "Blank Miles" which could mean that the original speedometer/odometer went out and was replaced. Not a big deal as they do go bad. Check the engine hours through the ECU. Rough mileage can be guesstimated by dividing the engine hours by 50, 55, 60, and 65 MPH.
We usually find that our average travel speed is 50-55 mph with stops, waiting in line for fuel etc. So using 50 and 55 MPH will take into account some idle time on the engine.
Chris
Average speed more likely to be under 45 mph, I will check when I get to my coach, original tach and speedo, no you have me wondering!
Jeeze, I thought mileage on these coaches is irrelevant?!?
I agree, 750k to 1mil No?
It really is, maintenance history and usage WAY more important. But without mileage, how can one have a primiary indicator of usage per year?
Plus, I was curious what my average MPH came out to be.
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If you have seen a coach with that many miles you would know it immediately. The drivetrain sure but not the chassis and fiberglass. I saw one with 600k and it was shocking.
What was shocking John..?? :o
Did notice the coach doesn't have a main awning...
Some owners prefer having few or even zero awnings. They think it makes the coach look cleaner. Plus, if you never deploy the awnings (some owners don't), then why have them? Just more stuff to clean around and places for mud daubers to do their thing.
I use my awnings a lot. I'd miss that large one.
Our small awnings stay out most of the time, depending on sun angle, it helps inside. The big one will come out in rain for sitting outside. I would NEVER have a coach without awnings, and they better be Zip Dees! ^.^d
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Ditto...
Not sure what the material is used on the coach we have now but it definitely not what's used with Zip Dee. Never had a lick of problems on our other coach or Airstreams with Zip Dee awnings.
Have heard that direct sunlight on windows is a big factor in "window snakes" . If stopped for more than a day, I put the sunny side awnings out.
Zip Dee uses Sunbrella, not sure what grade though (there appear to be several).
Fabrics-Standard & Vintage (http://www.awningsbyzipdee.com/fabrics-standard---vintage.html)
I had this coach inspected by Keith Risch. I wanted a 34' but ended up with what I hope is a great 36' U295!
127,249.2 miles
Engine hours 2873.5
Average mph = 44.29
Thanks all. My BIL decided to pass on this one.
It was suggested to take engine hours (available on tach or via ECM) and multiply by 55 or 60 mph to get estimate of mileage.
I thought 55 or 60 was too high, so looked at my mileage, (127249) divided by my engine hours (2873.5) and came up with my coaches average mph, which is just over 44.
So if speedo is not original, I would take tach time and multiply by 45ish to get a mileage guesstimate.
Only point I was trying to make with post
You could look up Motorcade number #12739, The previous owner might be helpful in talking to.