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1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Hello all, I just got a call from my neighbor.  Ever since we got our Foretravel, they have had a serious lust for it.  We've talked a few times about bulkhead issues, suspension, etc.., but nothing serious.  Today they sent me this.  I've never seen a shorty like this, up close.  Are there any big differences with these that we should be aware of?  Any thoughts or experiences with this is much appreciated.

1992 Foretravel Grand Villa 30' - rvs - by owner - vehicle...

Thanks!
hunter
You can call me Hunter.  It's my name.
1994 U240 36'
Cat 3116, 6-Speed
CR-V TOAD

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #2 –
Michelle beat me to it!

Only actual 30' coach in 1992 was the GV front engine on a 190" wheel base.  Cummins 5.9 was optional engine.  Scroll to bottom of page linked below for specs.

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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: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #3 –
This is perfect!  Thank you both!
You can call me Hunter.  It's my name.
1994 U240 36'
Cat 3116, 6-Speed
CR-V TOAD

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #4 –
In my old age (77) I have stared looking at Foretravel again and have run across a add for a 1992 Grand Villa with the 5.9 Cummins engine, add doesn't say but if I am not mistaken that is a front engine diesel, is it not?  If so wouldn't it be a little noisy? Also this is supposed to be a 30 footer would that engine be lacking in power for that motorhome?

Appreciate your input

Bill
Only a Class B at this time

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #5 –
See this thread, which has links to previous discussion of this coach configuration as well

1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

I'll merge the two topics if it makes sense....
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: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #6 –
Guess it makes sense to merge them, I didn't see that message when I posted but it is the same RV

Bil

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #7 –
5.9 Cummins has plenty of power for a 30 foot Foretravel. Once you are sure the "killer dowel" issue has been addressed or NA for the engine you are interested in, they are available in a variety of horsepower and 2 valve or 4 valve heads. One of the most popular diesel engines made.

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

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #8 –
Any motor sitting between the seats is going to be noisy, hot and sometimes smelly. Is that coach a front engine?
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #9 –
We have the U225 with the 5.9L Cummins inline-6 and in our opinion it does a perfectly fine job of pushing our weight down the road.  Up the on ramp to the limited access highway, leaning forward doesn't help, cursing doesn't help and worrying what other people are thinking doesn't help.  So sit back and enjoy the view.  If I'm riding faster than I can walk, I'm happy, and I know that soon after we're all on the level the cruise control will be set for 2,000 RPM and we'll still be enjoying the view, only faster.

If I need to go fast, I take the motorcycle.
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.

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #10 –
After doing the math (liter to cubic inches) I think of the 5.9L (350 cu in) as "the little engine that sometimes could and usually does.
I realize diesel engines put out more Hp than gas, but that size engine does have its place in the RV industry and does a very admirable job with what Hp it generates and the MPG it can attain. Sometimes the duty to what it is subjected is/was wrong. Not the engine's fault.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #11 –
I put a 7.3 195 hp turbo Ford/Int. w/o intercooler in a 29 foot SOB years ago. It was a lot faster with one exception, than all the other diesel RVs from the stop light to grades. A 5.9 should be about as fast in a 30 foot Foretravel. With fuel added to the mechanical Cummins engines or chipped, they are rockets.

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

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #12 –
Quote from: wohtex –
Guess it makes sense to merge them, I didn't see that message when I posted but it is the same RV

Done  :)
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: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Dub –
Any motor sitting between the seats is going to be noisy, hot and sometimes smelly. Is that coach a front engine?

Based on the previous threads, the 30 footers are FREDs - front engine diesels
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: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #14 –
Ever heard the term:"Rode hard and put away wet?" Applies here from a source I heard from re this unit.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #15 –
Quote from: Michelle –
Based on the previous threads, the 30 footers are FREDs - front engine diesels
Wouldn't that be FED?

Or perhaps OFED if on the Oshkosh chassis.

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: 1992 30ft Grand Villa questions

Reply #16 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Wouldn't that be FED?

Or perhaps OFED if on the Oshkosh chassis.

I've always seen it with the "R" in there, but yeah.  So FrED?  ;)
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