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SAN DIEGO FT OWNERS GROUP or looks at someones FT

All,
New to the group, lots off great info and people here.
We currently have a toy hauler trailer and diesel truck but looking to upgrade to a Class A Diesel.  I've done a ton on online research and looks like FT is a great fit.
Looking for old pre DEF, side radiator, 400hp and up, at least 1 slide, 36ft ideally with sleeping for 4(2 adult and 2 teens) 

The early 2000s FT 320 36 foot looks like it would fit my needs.

I'm in San Diego, would love to hook up with an owners group or find someone with similar FT and take a look.

I've seen some FT with a long double length couch, does the entire length fold out to beds?  That wold be great.
Any tips or advice is welcome
Cheers
Bob

Re: SAN DIEGO FT OWNERS GROUP or looks at someones FT

Reply #1 –
36ft U320s of that generation are a little harder to find.  I have a 40ft 2001 in Prescott AZ you're welcome to view. Will be in Quartzite with it in a few weeks.

Quote from: Sideshow –
I've seen some FT with a long double length couch, does the entire length fold out to beds?  That wold be great.
Basically half the slide is a jack knife, the other half is stationary for the dining table/seating area. You can fit two adults on the sofa but it's not the world's most comfortable sleep. Fine for short trips but you'd need a different solution if you wanted to full-time in it.

Read up on the slide issues with the 2002 models, it's a unique year.

I more or less made the same transition as your (5er to U320) and am happy I did. There is a much, much steeper learning curve with the FT and it takes a while to get comfortable problem solving on your own. The flip side to that is that you aren't in a glorified cardboard box anymore.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #2 –
We will be back in San Diego tomorrow. Give me a few days to unpack from our trip and your welcome to come over and see it.
 I'll PM you.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #3 –
If you can't find anything that sleeps 4 you could do what I did
and make a dinette like I did so you have an extra bed
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #4 –
Take a look at the 36 foot 2002 just posted for sale on here!  Really nice coach and well taken care of.  Not mine, but I have been in it and it is priced right, with battle born lithium batts and solar.  This coach is located in Yellowstone NP, not that far from you.  Hope this helps!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: SAN DIEGO FT OWNERS GROUP or looks at someones FT

Reply #5 –
Hi Bob,

I've got a 36' U295 that has served my family very well.  We get the rig into many places that list a 35' maximum length.  I removed the jack knife couch and replaced with custom bunk beds for my teenage boys.  I can share some photos if interested.  Will also be headed to San Clemente early next week and then back to phoenix end of the week if you wanted to see in person. 
Muri: 2003 U295 3620

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Reply #6 –
Welcome

Place your "wanted ad" in the classified section.
That's how we found ours.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: SAN DIEGO FT OWNERS GROUP or looks at someones FT

Reply #7 –
Quote from: juicesqueezer –
Take a look at the 36 foot 2002 just posted for sale on here!  Really nice coach and well taken care of.  Not mine, but I have been in it and it is priced right, with battle born lithium batts and solar.  This coach is located in Yellowstone NP, not that far from you.  Hope this helps!
I agree with Joe that is a nice coach. We were in it when visiting Joe at Yellowstone. 
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #8 –
TLander, OldGuy
Pictures would be great of your extra bed options.

Thanks for the quick replies,
Cheers
Bob

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Reply #9 –
Where's that 02 u320 36 ft
 listed for sale ? I could not find it
Thanks