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Re: Information on this 1995 Foretravel U320C SE Unicoach

Reply #25
Almost missed the topic about '95 u320c SE. That coach is very similar to ours with the main difference found in the forward lounge/ours is a J couch. Ours was built in Nov. '94, just a few months after the coach being described. Ours is Primus, but we do have Jet Black Porcelain  were it counts.

The build on this thing is so solid. Someone give me an amen.

Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

Re: Information on this 1995 Foretravel U320C SE Unicoach

Reply #26
Another thing on the rated horsepower is that insurance companies rate vehicles on horsepower.
Take two pickups one with a six and the other with a high horse power V8 and the rates vary, this
might be true for MH's too?

I knew of one engine, in a truck, that would run up hills in N.C. and Tenn. like a car and that was
a Detroit V12. They had problems keeping u-joints and fuel in it.

Carter

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Reply #27
Thought I would get everyone's attention.  I regeared four 91 Marquis for customers from 55 mph gearing of 3:91 to 3:21 brand new.

Unitrax in Anaheim did the swap for labor and oil as the old gears were new.  $350.

One of you doubters need to drive one of the 3176 cat Foretravels here including the one is sold to joe margueritas and was purchased with only a very low miles a few years ago here.

"What hills" was always the drivers comments. 

Those coaches and the Monaco n14 1850 pound feet signatures of the same year would bring a grin like the old ored 300 cat 36' sbi's. 

That's why I have spent four years and a lot of time and money to make sure my m11 is running as well as the original design allows.

If any of you has driven a 3176 in the hills or and ored 300 like b3 has down under they need to chime in here.

You are all quoting the best you have driven.  So far.

Customer(dick and Judy Engle) brought me a photo of the back or his ored 300 with a Demco tow dolly behind it with a Ford ranger four cylinder pickup on it.

He had written on the back "the ORED climbs the cajon  faster with the truck in the back than the truck will do it by itself."

Showed the picture to a lot of happy future customers.

Search the posts here from the former  foretravel of Tennessee mechanic redtractor.  He refers to them as "the hotrod".

10mpg and unlimited slow acceleration up 6 percent grades.

90@2950 rom floored.  8mpg wide open. 

Ask b3.  No bs.

20k wet weight empty.  Tiny box. 

Lots of older, faster coaches.

My m11 is disappointing versus the older highlines.  Sorry.

The n14 444hp/1850 torque signature  got 10mpg also.

Cummins got busted on smog violations back then.  Public info back then. Google search this.

So they turned their products way back.  Enough to offset their past excess emissions maybe?

I was in the heart of the highline biz from 84-96 and sold and drove everything.  And went rv'ing on my days off with all the nice used late model trades and some new.  Normally not new as that was not fair.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Information on this 1995 Foretravel U320C SE Unicoach

Reply #28
Jcus thanks for the actual quote. My m11 seems faster.  Truely.

The foretravel cat could have set at 1550 torque of more.

Foretravel had the inhouse to turn up all the engines since 1988 with the first DDEC11's. 

Remember I am the guilty party to turn the 1988's 300 unihomea from 277hp and 840hp to 300/820 as it was costing me sales.

Detroit man was fine with it and the Allison guy loved me as the trans was rated for 780. 

Light weight allowed the over power.

Side by side race the 840 was two coach lengths faster to 60 side by side
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Information on this 1995 Foretravel U320C SE Unicoach

Reply #29
I know sometimes salesmen tend to exaggerate, but it is really hard to argue with actual physics.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

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Reply #30
Made a nice living off of skeptics back then.

Figure backwards using the physics to determine what the engines were actually set for?

Cat used to turn up their 525 hp c12? For 45' Marquis at the FMCA rally's.  I drove them and sold them.

55 otherwise up not steep slopes.

Like an 89 Marquis with a 300 cat up cajon pass.  40 in the right lane.  Not fun in and out of the trucks.

Mentioning this can cost me personally as if new possible owners feel their possible purchase is slow my value drops.

New Cummins 450/1250 buddies 2013 tour is faster up hills than my 10k lighter 450/1450.  Go figure.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Information on this 1995 Foretravel U320C SE Unicoach

Reply #31
Most of this random techno-babble has little or nothing to do with Busnut's original post. Maybe it should get put in a separate thread (and stay there) for those who are interested in it or not.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #32
X2 Roger
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Information on this 1995 Foretravel U320C SE Unicoach

Reply #33
western owners who drive the Rockies normally are interested in power to weight ratios.

Seen many owners who drove around the scenic road up a mountain versus creep up it.

A reason for my interest is just to see if my coach is running like other similar models do up the same hills.

Used to drive every new and used coach I had just to make sure they were ok.

Never driven another m11 450 so it's hard to know for sure.

Or tell me how well your ISM does up,interstate grades at what weight?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Information on this 1995 Foretravel U320C SE Unicoach

Reply #34
I agree with Roger and Bill-- let's call it quits on the  "First to the top of the hill" posts in this thread.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #35
I want to thank you all for your replies. I do hope I'll hear from Warren Mackenzie

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Reply #36
Yes, What Roger said!
Gary O
2000 U320 4210

 

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Reply #37
Ditto.  Move on to next topic
Bill & Lou Ann
1996 U295 36' w/2010 GMC Terrain TOAD
Unit # 4933
Motorcade # 17838