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Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

I have several drawings in my owners folder, but many show up here that I haven't seen. Are they available from FOT ?
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #1 –
If you don't have them in your black Foretravel binder, first check Barry's great info site at: FORETRAVEL Motorhomes service and Repair Information  Next, look for what you need using the search function. It's the fourth one over from Home. Still no joy, just ask and a member can email it.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

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@James FOT also sells the complete set of drawings. You can buy and an electronic version or a printed version. The printed version is considerably more expensive. Call FOT parts if you are interested.

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
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Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

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Quote from: kenhat –
@James FOT also sells the complete set of drawings. You can buy and an electronic version or a printed version. The printed version is considerably more expensive. Call FOT parts if you are interested.

see ya
ken

Ken,

What do the drawings include? For all models or model specific? Price for electronic version?

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: toyman –
I have several drawings in my owners folder, but many show up here that I haven't seen. Are they available from FOT ?

For specific items when you're working on something at the moment, James T. may be able to e-mail you a copy of a particular page (let's not flood him with requests, now ;)  )

I vaguely recall for the original schematics/owner's manual a few years ago someone was able to order them from Parts for a fee.  I don't know if that's still the case but it would be worth a call.  You will definitely need your build number when you call since drawings change over time (like the keyless entry/Hawk drawing I posted). 

BTW - take the list of components/serial numbers provided in the Owner's box with a grain of salt.  We discovered this past summer (during our speed sensor issue) that the list we and FT have for our build number doesn't match what we actually have - wrong engine, transmission etc. numbers and missing the tag axle completely.  FT couldn't find the correct list even looking back/forward several builds or VINs.
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: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: toyman –
I have several drawings in my owners folder, but many show up here that I haven't seen. Are they available from FOT ?
Last year, while at FOT, there was a posting in the breakroom indicating that electrical drawings were available in a .pdf format.  I contacted Andrew Shaw and received everything via attachments to emails.  I really like having a electronic version of the drawings..  Here's a cut and paste of Andrew's contact info:

Please keep in mind that what I will be giving you in the Owners Manuel and electrical drawings as they were in 2000 for the U320
Thank you for your time
 Andrew Shaw
 Manager of Safety and Training
 (936)564-8367 Ext : 310
 Foretravel Inc.
On edit: email  andrew.shaw@foretravel.com

Good Luck, Dave A

Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

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I too saw the posting in the Customer Lounge at FOT available printed and PDF.  I have found that the drawings that I need, not in my FT binder, have been available as stated above.  FoFum members and Beamalarm.

When I am looking for a drawing I search here first, then BeamAlarm then post the need on this forum.  I have always found the drawing that I have been looking for.  Michelle is a wonderful resource for us and has an amazing handle on these kinds of things.

Once I get the drawing I file it in my computer in my Coach file in the proper folder. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #7 –
Thanks for the replies, looks like I have a trip to Nac in my near future. I know that there are several options here for different drawings, but....I have had other net based sources disappear overnight, and, I am often in areas without Internet access. It behoves me to have what I need in my hands. Back in the olden days...."hot hands on cold steel".
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

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My comments on the documents were based on a posting in the laundry room, customer lounge, and by the parts department at FOT last May. IIRC there where 2 sets of documents. One set for older coaches and one for newer coaches. The posting listed the cutoff years but I can't remember what they were. I think 93' and older and 94' and newer?? If anyone is at FOT can you look for the posting or maybe ask in parts?

Also the electronic version was well over a $100. The paper docs where over $250. Hope I got that right.

Pierce no idea what all the documents contained. I assume it contains all the schematics. Seems unlikely they would contain all the product manuals.

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #9 –
It would be nice to see an Index prior to purchase.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #10 –
I got a set of drawings when we went to ladies driving school for our coach as part of the mens stuff.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
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Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #11 –
Last time I was at FOT, Mark Harvey was nice enough to go through my book and make copies of the drawings I didn't have. Dave M was with me at the time.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #12 –
Having the specific drawings for a specific coach might be a lifesaver. We have wasted a fair amount of time and effort because there were a couple of different cooling systems used. Most of the parts that Foretravel sent us earlier this week will be sent back because they are the wrong parts. The right parts should arrive tomorrow morning. Had Cabin Diesel been able to give Foretravel the VIN number and Foretravel been able to look up the coach and know EXACTLY what parts were needed we might have been on the road earlier this week. I don't know if we will be able to head for Stillwater tomorrow or not, and neither does anyone else.

I asked Trace what, if anything, could have been done differently. He said that the only thing he could think of would be to take the whole system out of the coach, spread it out on the floor, and take pictures of everything, then sent Foretravel those pictures. I'll have all of the paperwork for this in my notebook, so the next owner of this coach will be able to find out what I have now, but that won't help me when the next thing breaks. I'm going to start crawling around the engine and write down every bit of information I can find on everything I can see.
 

Re: Where Did You Get Those Drawings ?

Reply #13 –
@David Back in the bad old days when Foretravel was in trouble they jettisoned a lot of the old documents. They don't have per coach information on coaches older than about 95'. Hopefully someone else on here knows the exact cutoff. Luckily the guys that built the coaches still work there. Plus Mark Harvey and James Triana still know just about everything there is to know about our old girls.

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X