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Title: Ft. Meyers U-240
Post by: jor on June 13, 2010, 10:03:26 am
Does anyone have any information on the 94 U-240 for sale in Ft. Meyers. It went up on eBay after many listings on craigslist. Here's the eBay link. Thanks.
jor

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Foretravel-Motorhome-diesel-pusher-36-RV-FL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2307afea79QQitemZ150452824697QQptZRVsQ5fCampers (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Foretravel-Motorhome-diesel-pusher-36-RV-FL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2307afea79QQitemZ150452824697QQptZRVsQ5fCampers)
Title: Re: Ft. Meyers U-240
Post by: PatC on June 13, 2010, 11:38:26 am
I think folks are afraid of the engine work that was done on it, along with the high reserve price.  And the front and passenger seats - were they actually "redone" or did that just get the quick fix $65 seat covers from Camping World?  But I have to say that the seller's feedback is not to bad.  Only 2 bad marks on his record.  I would want to have a good Cat mechanic check out the engine before bidding.

Oh, I am wondering why the mirrors are mounted way forward like they are.  Maybe that is a difference between the 225 and 240.  My 225 mirrors are mounted on the side.  It also appears to be missing the Hide-A-Table table top.
Title: Re: Ft. Meyers U-240
Post by: Dave Head on June 13, 2010, 11:47:35 am
Depending on condition of tires, AC units, and suspension, it could be a
good buy in the mid 20s. With the 6 speed and the 3116 in a 36 footer I
would not be surprised at 11 mpg. They are asking $34.5K which would be
fine in a perfect coach with FBP...

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jor wrote:


  Does anyone have any information on the 94 U-240 for sale in Ft. Meyers.
 It went up on eBay after many listings on craigslist. Here's the eBay
 link. Thanks.
 jor

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Foretravel-Motorhome-diesel-pusher-36-RV-FL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2307afea79QQitemZ150452824697QQptZRVsQ5fCampers

 
 
Title: Re: Ft. Meyers U-240
Post by: Peter & Beth on June 13, 2010, 12:40:58 pm
Pat, those mirrors, I believe were an option installed at manufacturing at FOT (may have been std eqpt on the U280 & U300 models.  They are the Ramco with electronic adjustment & defrost features.
Title: Re: Ft. Meyers U-240
Post by: jor on June 13, 2010, 02:04:14 pm
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along with the high reserve price.
They are asking $34.5K which would be fine in a perfect coach with FBP...
I would want to have a good Cat mechanic check out the engine before bidding.
I know it was listed for $34.5 on craigs but I was thinking maybe the reserve was lower. Who knows?
Re the inspection, that's the trouble with bidding on something far away.
Anyhow, I was just hoping someone on the group may have had the opportunity to look at sometime in the last couple of months. Could end up to be a good deal (or not!). Thanks, all.
jor
Title: Re: Ft. Meyers U-240
Post by: PatC on June 13, 2010, 11:26:59 pm
Quote from: Peter B. Martin –
Pat, those mirrors, I believe were an option installed at manufacturing at FOT (may have been std eqpt on the U280 & U300 models.  They are the Ramco with electronic adjustment & defrost features.
Mine are too, but on the sides, not the front.  Ramco with electronic adj and defrost.
Title: Re: Ft. Meyers U-240
Post by: Horace B. Cupp on June 14, 2010, 08:58:03 am
patc. I had a 94, U 240 and later a 95 (wide body) U 240. I had the Ramco electric mirrors  repositioned on both of them for better viewing area and for cosmetic reasons. I also replace the painted ones with brushed aluminum.
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