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Foretravel chassis

I looked but can't seem to find if coaches in my budget(2000-2002)have ifs or solid I beam front axel.
"When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car."

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Reply #1 –
A very, very small handful in those years were built with IFS. 

ETA a quick search of the board found a post that says 18.  All in 2001.
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 #2 –
Wow...Were did you search that?
"When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car."

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Reply #3 –
I don't have personal experience, but from various things I've read it's best to stay away from the IFS Foretravel coaches in those early years. The reports indicate that many (perhaps most) customers were unhappy with them because "they didn't ride like a Foretravel." I think Foretravel worked out those issues in the more recent models, but I would definitely look for a non-IFS coach in those years.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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I would not be afraid of the I F S  on a 2001 320, from what I have read about those units, if the front suspension was in good condition, properly aligned they rode better, handled better and turned tighter. Yes there are some maintenance points to pay attention to, but overall seem to be enjoyable.  It is amazing how a bad word, complaint can kill interest in good things.
Maybe one of the owners with the I F S 2001 models will make a comment.

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Have 2001 u320 with ifs no issues so far, it was about a 13,000 dollar option in 2001
I think that was part of why so few. Manufactured by Ridewell

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Reply #7 –
I too have a 2001 u320 with IFS and love it. I really like the tighter turning radius as it has gotten me out of a few tight spots, plus it makes it a lot easier backing into really tight camp sites. Have 102k on speedo and never a problem with it.
Also, of the few owners that have the 2001 IFS I have never heard of a complaint from them, but have from some who don't have it.
Either way it would not be a deal breaker, as they say, to buy a FT with or without the IFS.
Jon Ohman
2001 U320 36'
Build #5809
 

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Quote from: Mike Brez –
Wow...Were did you search that?

Mike,

Stick around this forum for a while, and you will learn that Michelle is the "Search Wizard".  She has access to super powers unavailable to mere mortals.  Her talent is legendary!
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
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