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Re: Another Clueless Wannabe

Reply #50 –
Rodger,

Yes, Mel emailed us the day before we left for MOT, telling us your (ex) coach was sold.  We didn't find out anything about the new owners, but Mel let us have a quick peek inside (just to see what we missed).  Whoever bought it got a good one!
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: Another Clueless Wannabe

Reply #51 –
Hi Chuck,
Thanks for the feed back.
I really liked that coach.  We like our new (to us) coach too, but it is a bit overwhelming.
We had the old one 10 years or so and never had a serious problem. 
It might have been a bit small for your needs though.   
I hope the new owners have as good luck with it as we did.
Regards,
Rodger 
Rodger Riggs
1996 U270 36',  Build #4831, Jerry Whiteaker's old coach

Re: Another Clueless Wannabe

Reply #52 –
Quote from: cajk –
My wife and I keep asking ourselves if we are crazy.  Can 2 completely inexperienced people step into owning such a complicated (M-11, Aquahot, etc.) 40' diesel coach without it ending up a total disaster?  You all seem to think it is possible, but still it is very scary to us.  On the other hand, we are both retired, we are reasonably intelligent and have lots of free time to study and learn, and the Foreforum is full of helpful members like yourselves who could assist us.  I know we would need all the help we could get, but I believe we are ready and willing to try this new adventure.  Just need to find the "right" coach, at a "reasonable" price.

Thanks again for all your advice.  We hope we will be able to join your friendly group in the near future!
I think George Stoltz went into his Foretravel with similar concerns. Perhaps he is lurking and you can contact him regarding his experience and total cost of ownership as a "newbie".
Good luck,
Rick
 

Re: Another Clueless Wannabe

Reply #53 –
I bought my first camper of any kind as a 99 u270.  No experience with anything bigger than a pickup.  Do not worry. Just go slowly and ask questions.  I found this forum in its old incarnation when I was buying and learning. It is not that hard. Really it is not.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon