Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Discussions => Topic started by: Sjoerd on February 27, 2023, 02:53:34 pm
Title: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Sjoerd on February 27, 2023, 02:53:34 pm
Let me introduce myself. My name is Sjoerd, 43 years old, married and have three boys (9,6 and 2 years old). As the name already reveals, I'm not American, I live in The Netherlands. So maybe I'm even the first Dutchman owning a Foretravel.
I bought the Foretravel U300 from David (kb0zke). He and Jo Ann did a great job. I got an extensive introduction into the U300, lot of do's and don't and tips. One tip I found out myself. At home I drive a Tesla, so I'm pretty lazy as it comes to all the electronics in the car. In a U300 you have to use your brain :D , so I went for the 4th time to Walmart (still have to buy that ladder), shopped around. Went back to the Foretravel and tried starting it. Some strange noises, but no engine start. Ohooo.... But then David told me something about a boost button. While searching for it I noticed the lights were still on. So I now found out that they do not turn off automatic ;) Turned the lights of, enabled the boost button and the engine started.
Made the trip from just south of Roswell, via White Sands to Deming. There was some space left there on a RV Park. Did another run the next morning and traveled to Tucson, tried the NP but that was full, found another park with a space left and improved my reversing parking skills. Now in the Phoenix area and prepping the RV for storage. I will be back in August and travel from Phoenix up north. If somebody knows a good storage location near Salt Lake City, please let me know, as I expect to end my trip there (they have direct flights to Amsterdam).
I've read a lot on this forum, most of the posts from David, a very good and extensive history of the Foretravel U300 is documented by him. I will try to start fixing the speedometer, an interesting issue.
Safe travels!
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: bpal on February 27, 2023, 03:05:31 pm
Welcome! Are you planning one big tour of North America or multiple visits and trips over several years? I usually make it once a year to Amsterdam and Utrecht on business.
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: D.J. Osborn on February 27, 2023, 03:08:59 pm
Welcome to the forum! Please continue to post and share your adventures (and any questions) with us!
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: wolfe10 on February 27, 2023, 03:26:02 pm
Yes, welcome.
Please let us know how we can help-- with technical questions as well as travel questions.
Many million miles of Foretravel experience here.
BTW, had dinner last night with a Dutch couple (retired sea captain and his wife) here in Fort Myers, FL. They are from the Rotterdam area originally.
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: juicesqueezer on February 27, 2023, 03:43:39 pm
Congrats on a great coach purchase and welcome to the forum! Looking forward to hearing about your travels!
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Sjoerd on February 27, 2023, 03:50:45 pm
Welcome! Are you planning one big tour of North America or multiple visits and trips over several years? I usually make it once a year to Amsterdam and Utrecht on business.
Will be multiple visits, my oldest son loves rockets. So we will also travel back to Boca Chica via Houston or Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Back home we are building an expedition truck, saw a german one yesterday (on the speed limitier ;) ) but that one won't be ready in the next two years.
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Dakota Slim on February 27, 2023, 04:17:43 pm
Welcome to the forum and the world of Foretravel owners Sjoerd. Be advised that it is very hot in Phoenix, AZ in August. As for the speedometer, several members have gone to a GPS model. Not sure of the make or model. Maybe someone will suggest one.
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: dsd on February 27, 2023, 09:37:45 pm
Talk about a long distance affair. Congrats on you coach. Scott
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Hans&Marjet on February 27, 2023, 09:45:19 pm
Let me introduce myself. My name is Sjoerd, 43 years old, married and have three boys (9,6 and 2 years old). As the name already reveals, I'm not American, I live in The Netherlands. So maybe I'm even the first Dutchman owning a Foretravel.
I bought the Foretravel U300 from David (kb0zke). He and Jo Ann did a great job. I got an extensive introduction into the U300, lot of do's and don't and tips. One tip I found out myself. At home I drive a Tesla, so I'm pretty lazy as it comes to all the electronics in the car. In a U300 you have to use your brain :D , so I went for the 4th time to Walmart (still have to buy that ladder), shopped around. Went back to the Foretravel and tried starting it. Some strange noises, but no engine start. Ohooo.... But then David told me something about a boost button. While searching for it I noticed the lights were still on. So I now found out that they do not turn off automatic ;) Turned the lights of, enabled the boost button and the engine started.
Made the trip from just south of Roswell, via White Sands to Deming. There was some space left there on a RV Park. Did another run the next morning and traveled to Tucson, tried the NP but that was full, found another park with a space left and improved my reversing parking skills. Now in the Phoenix area and prepping the RV for storage. I will be back in August and travel from Phoenix up north. If somebody knows a good storage location near Salt Lake City, please let me know, as I expect to end my trip there (they have direct flights to Amsterdam).
I've read a lot on this forum, most of the posts from David, a very good and extensive history of the Foretravel U300 is documented by him. I will try to start fixing the speedometer, an interesting issue.
Safe travels!
Sjoerd..Welcome to FT ownership....I'm also Dutch We have a U300 1995.... Any questions or assistance do not hesitate to contact us. Hans&Marjet
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Lt403 on February 27, 2023, 10:45:42 pm
Sjoerd, Congrats on your new Foretravel and welcome to the Foretravel family.
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Phranko on February 27, 2023, 10:49:43 pm
A fine coach you have there, welcome to the best place for Foretravel owners.
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on February 27, 2023, 11:23:10 pm
Welcome!
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on February 28, 2023, 12:10:11 am
Congratulations on your purchase. There is another fellow from The Netherlands who ownes a GV with a full body wrap. My wife's dad was a school principal in Den Haag. They lived a block or so from the pier in Scheveningen.
Pierce
Title: Re: New Foretravel U300 owner
Post by: Hans&Marjet on March 03, 2023, 06:53:28 pm
Congratulations on your purchase. There is another fellow from The Netherlands that ownes a GV with a full body wrap. My wife's dad was a school principal in Den Haag. They lived a block or so from the pier in Scheveningen.
Pierce
My wife Marjet was born in Den Haag, lived there till she was 18