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Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

So after purchasing my 1997 U295 in Mid December, today I finally drove it out of its former home. I couldn't believe how nice the coach ran !!  Smooth, quiet, with plenty of power to go down the road at 70 mph, faster than I wanted go. two issues tho,
#1 tach was bouncing all over the place, obviously not operating properly, and #2, when I arrived at my destination, after another walk around,  the small fiberglass scoop ? air vent, intake, or whatever it is on the ds rear of the coach in the middle of the body was missing !  Completely gone , off , have no idea where I lost it. I back tracked with no success.

Does anyone have an extra or know where I can purchase another ? Im concerned  bc the year of the coach, it may no longer be available !!
Jimmy A.
1997 Foretravel U295 40'
Build # 5146

Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #1 –
If your talking about the dryer vent cover, I think I got my replacement at Lowes or Home Depot.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #2 –
Nope, thats not it. Its a custom fiberglass body panel, around 12 x 12  Painted to match the coach.It looks like an air intake duct .. Kinda like a sideways mounted hood scoop. lol must have been glued on or siliconed idk but was attached when I left and missing when I arrived
Jimmy A.
1997 Foretravel U295 40'
Build # 5146

Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #3 –
Looking at your coach in the pic, its at the end of the middle wide stripe at the back 
Jimmy A.
1997 Foretravel U295 40'
Build # 5146

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Reply #4 –
Must be your refrigerator vent. Let's you in to the backside of the fridge. Foretravel should have them. That's where I got my replacement several years back.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Jimmy –
Looking at your coach in the pic, its at the end of the middle wide stripe at the back

All the way at the rear of the coach?  That wouldn't be a fridge vent panel.
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

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Reply #6 –
I'm a little confused as usual. The only vent left would be for the cooler at the back and I thought it was aluminum.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Forewheelers –
I'm a little confused as usual. The only vent left would be for the cooler at the back and I thought it was aluminum.

I think he's referring to the body piece at the end of the stripes where the end cap meets the side walls.
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: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #8 –
FT must have one or Extreme
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
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Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Jimmy –
#1 tach was bouncing all over the place, obviously not operating properly,

Jimmy,

On a '97 295 that was a swap over year for the engines.  If this is an early year coach it could be the tach. sensor at the fly wheel going bad.  If the wire to this sensor is loose and flopping around check the plug to see if it is loose or you have a frayed wire right where it comes out of the main engine wire loom. 

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Michelle –
I think he's referring to the body piece at the end of the stripes where the end cap meets the side walls.
Don't the late 90's models have some kind of fake side vents/scoops at the rear end on both sides?  I found a old thread where they were being discussed, but no photos.  Read Reply #7 and the next few comments in the thread below:

Rear Camera/Air Intake (split from What did you do to your coach today VI)
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
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #11 –
Yes it's a fake air vent.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #12 –
fake? i tell people they are tail light coolers. some people buy it.

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Reply #13 –
Thank You everyone for your input. Message #7 is correct. Thats exactly what and where it is. I finally reached Foretravel Parts dept. today, and had to order another one, looks REAL bad without it. There's no hiding the void/gap where it mounts. I just hope bodyshop can match the existing paint scheme. The side stripes painted on the side of each of them go right over them.
As far as the tach is concerned, I will check the wiring as you mentioned, the last owner told me he didn't want to spend the money on replacing the tach, but I strongly feel it is a loose wire or bad sensor. Makes more sense bc the tach is in fact responding to the rpm's , just extremely erratic.

Next thing Im working on, I ordered all new air bags, not sure of shocks yet, and have to replace the tires with dry rot on sidewalls. Was considering Yokohama Tires, or Daytons since thats whats on it now. Currently 295's , but placard says 280's ? Any feedback on that topic ??? 
Jimmy A.
1997 Foretravel U295 40'
Build # 5146

Re: Lost a Drivers side Fiberglass Vent/Fairing ?

Reply #14 –
When we painted our coach, we had Xtreme remove both fake scoops.
 

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Reply #15 –
Just curious, what would one expect to pay for a repaint on my 40 foot coach, with minimal bodywork required ?  Its already been done once before and looks respectable but down the road , who knows ?  lol
Jimmy A.
1997 Foretravel U295 40'
Build # 5146