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Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Quote from: Jim McNeece –
One of the things that most irritates me about our "new-to-us" 2003 Foretravel is the lack of transmission gear readout.

So, I decided to build my own system to read the information from the J1587 data bus and display it on an Android tablet mounted on the dash.

With all the skills here I bet we could all meet somewhere and with our specialties BUILD a new FT over a weekend.  Might be fun.
Gary B ;D

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #1 –
If FOT realized the huge technical committee that they had in this forum, used the feedback that we discuss, adapted some of the upgrades that we innovated, and decided to go back into the smaller "in demand" coaches, not only would we beat a path back to them when we upgraded, the world would find them, eliminating the spectra of becoming insolvent.
Michael Baldacchino
'97 40' U320

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #2 –
Michael,

Are you suggesting with this post that you have valid info ration regarding FOT's financial standing?  If so, please provide, if not, speculation on their profitability  and solvency would seem to be damaging to the /corperation/brand and inappropriate for this venue.

I do however share with you the vast FOT knowledge and loyalty shown on this forum.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #3 –
Mike, I believe that all big corporations tend to ignore innovations from individuals, all my working life I found quicker, easier, more profitable ways to do things but the powers that be adopted very few of them.  Just the way business operates.  I doubt that FT is going anywhere, latest news indicates that they have new product lines and service is doing very well.

Gary B

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #4 –
That is funny,  Picture a Motor Home Designed by 20 Engineers, one side would have 3 slides, 7 wheels, other side 4 slides and 1 wheel, Can picture it now, Energy saving natural gas engine that could only be refueled at 3 stations in the country and give you 2 mpg.
God help us. :o
I see humor in such fantasy.

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Dave M –
That is funny,  Picture a Motor Home Designed by 20 Engineers, one side would have 3 slides, 7 wheels, other side 4 slides and 1 wheel, Can picture it now, Energy saving natural gas engine that could only be refueled at 3 stations in the country and give you 2 mpg.
God help us. :o
I see humor in such fantasy.

No, that would the one designed by 20 sales and marketing folks :))
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #6 –
Upon reconsideration, I think your correct Michelle ;D

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Reply #7 –
Be nice to us old engineers.  The only reason your Foretravel works as well as it does is because of clever, thoughtful engineers, great craftsmen and the care and feeding you have given it. Go ahead and say anything you want to about sales and marketing types.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #8 –
 The only comment I have is that if the sales dep't does not sell any the engineers will be laid off (incl' everyone)
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Home2fromHastings –
Be nice to us old engineers.  The only reason your Foretravel works as well as it does is because of clever, thoughtful engineers, great craftsmen and the care and feeding you have given it. Go ahead and say anything you want to about sales and marketing types.

Roger

I subscribe to the idea that maintenance/upgrades will never be easy and correct until engineers are made to do maintenance on their products...
 

Re: Collective forum knowledge (split from Re: Poor Man's Silverleaf)

Reply #10 –
Duanne, I agree with you completely. Working in the auto assembly plants for 30 yrs I always said that a new engineer should put in a 2 yr apprentice program actually working on the systems that they had designed. Needless to say that didn't happen. On the other hand, I made a lot of money and had a great career fixing their "better ideas" ^.^d ^.^d

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318