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Finally!

After looking and dreaming and lots of wringing hands, I can finally say I have joined the ranks of the elite.

Soon to be new owner of a '97 U270 36 footer that's going to be my home.

Now just to figure out how to drive her.
But gotta get insurance before I do anything 😃

Look forward to driving y'all nuts with my questions.
So thank you already for all the invaluable help you have lent me...

John Boundy
John Boundy and Jake the canine co-pilot
1997 U270
It's a magical world Hobbes ol' buddy.
Let's go exploring...

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Soon to be new owner of a '97 U270 36 footer that's going to be my home.


Look forward to driving y'all nuts with my questions.


John Boundy

Welcome John.  Let the questions begin. 

Richard
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Thanks Richard
John Boundy and Jake the canine co-pilot
1997 U270
It's a magical world Hobbes ol' buddy.
Let's go exploring...

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Welcome aboard.... 1997 U295 36" here.....36" are easy to drive.

Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

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Now just to figure out how to drive her.
But gotta get insurance before I do anything 😃
Welcome to the Owner's Club, John.  The more, the merrier!

Just a reminder about another requirement, since you are a Texas resident.  You'll need a Class B non-CDL TX driver license to be legal.  Many posts on the subject here on the Forum.

Also good up-to-date info here:  Guide to Texas Driver's License Requirements for RVers - Escapees RV Club
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"

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Welcome John.
  Not sure about the "elite" part but appreciative of quality for sure.  Maybe we're just cheap.    You know,, premium craftsmanship at a cheaper than new price. 
      Robert.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Welcome to the Fore family!  Congrats on your new to you coach!  Hope you enjoy many miles with this coach!
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

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Thanks to everyone for the advice and well wishes.
Looking forward to sharing adventures down the road both on here and in person.
John
John Boundy and Jake the canine co-pilot
1997 U270
It's a magical world Hobbes ol' buddy.
Let's go exploring...

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John congratulations on your purchase. These are wonderful coaches but yet are still a couple of decades old. The Family of the forum members here have a vast diversified knowledge base with lots of great ideas. The coaches have a ton of systems and when I purchased ours they can be overwhelming and was. Heck still is. Don't have to catch every ball, make a list with the priorities so you can move them up or down as needed. The search function has great value and I use every day. We have our base coach about were I want it after almost  a year, finally will start on some of the fun projects. Great group of people.
Every time I take the coach out it reminds me why I wanted a Foretravel.
Scott

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Quote from: JB –
Soon to be new owner of a '97 U270 36 footer that's going to be my home.

Now just to figure out how to drive her.
But gotta get insurance before I do anything 😃

John Boundy

FWIW there are insurance policies for "full timers" that you might want to look into purchasing.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

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Congrats and welcome to the club
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

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Congratulations, John!!
Same year and model as mine!
Don't worry about driving it. I bought mine February, 3 years ago in Las Vegas, NV.
First time ever driving one, but made it home to South Jersey, dodging ice storms all the way!!
Love driving it!!!
1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie

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It's official.
Papers are signed.
Keys in hand.
Good to go...

Thanks one and all for the kind words and generous support.
We are digging the new digs...
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John Boundy and Jake the canine co-pilot
1997 U270
It's a magical world Hobbes ol' buddy.
Let's go exploring...

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Congratulations John
1999 36' U270 no slide here.
Driving the 36 is a pleasure even in cities.
Hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy ours.
Well worth spending 10 minutes with an Allen key and socket adjusting the mirror arms and head before driving it
PS : you do know that you have to change the valve under the bathroom sink to fill your water tanks
Welcome to Foretravel ownership
David
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

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Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing  more pics soon... 
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.
 

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Early 1998 U270 here, have a 1997 engine.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.