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Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number

I hope I put this in the correct forum.

I am looking at a 1989 Grand Villa. I'm trying to find a floor plan along with any other original specs. Owner is very nice but not real knowledgeable on the specs. I looked at Barry Beams site but not a whole lot of info on this particular model.

The owner says the model number is GVF883D834000URED.

Any information would be helpful.

Thanks!

TOM
SOB (Some Other Brand) division
1995 Wanderlodge WB40
8V92 :D

Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number

Reply #1 –
I think the last 4 letters are probably "ORED".  Try these links for possible leads:

Reading the Vehicle Identification Number

1989 "U" model number help

@nitehawk (forum name) has a '89 ORED.  He will probably chime in.

http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1158

@MR B2 (Brian in Australia) bought a '89 ORED.  Reading his long story may provide some clues:

Buying sight unseen and in another country, Am I crazy or what,
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Surely, no age has been more fraught with insecurity than our own present time."

Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number

Reply #2 –
Good job Chuck!
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number

Reply #3 –
I saw the info on reading the Vehicle Identification Number. I don't have the VIN, I only have the MODEL number.

I thought that the "U" in that number should be an "O" also and questioned the owner on it. He swears it's a "U".

I know it has a hallway on road side, bath curbside, island queen bed, 40' long with a Cat engine. It looks like bin doors are hinged on top from the pics but can't be sure of that.

If anyone has a floor plan, even something close, please post it.

Thanks!

TOM
SOB (Some Other Brand) division
1995 Wanderlodge WB40
8V92 :D

Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number

Reply #4 –
Quote from: OldManSax –
I saw the info on reading the Vehicle Identification Number. I don't have the VIN, I only have the MODEL number.

I thought that the "U" in that number should be an "O" also and questioned the owner on it. He swears it's a "U".

I know it has a hallway on road side, bath curbside, island queen bed, 40' long with a Cat engine. It looks like bin doors are hinged on top from the pics but can't be sure of that.

If anyone has a floor plan, even something close, please post i

Thanks!

TOM

Is this the one on Craigslist in SC?
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Help in decoding a Foretravel Model number

Reply #6 –
Look at 1992 Foretravel U280 GV Floorplans
The floor plan is an SAI - side aisle.
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB