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Re: We are now proud new owners of a Foretravel

Reply #25 –
They changed it after getting complaints that you could not lift the wipers to clean under them at truck stops without a ladder. Also some people put tennis balls under the wipers to save the blades when they are parked for a long time.  Could not do that easily with top mounted wipers. 
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: We are now proud new owners of a Foretravel

Reply #26 –
Quote from: John S –
They changed it after getting complaints that you could not lift the wipers to clean under them at truck stops without a ladder. Also some people put tennis balls under the wipers to save the blades when they are parked for a long time.  Could not do that easily with top mounted wipers. 

Must of been some vertically challenged owners... ;D  Seriously, I could see where it might be a problem for some but I don't use a ladder to clean under the wipers or to do the tennis ball thing.
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

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Reply #27 –
I'm vertically challenged, and I carry a step stool for some things and an 8' step ladder for others. Washing the windshield requires the step ladder, and even then I can't quite get it all because of the slant.

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Reply #28 –
The 88 was no problem to stand on bumper. The 280 is almost 10" (short legs) higher so broke down got a telescopic washer with squegee ^.^d
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

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Reply #29 –
Spending my second night in the FOT parking lot on our new to us coach.  Several FT owners here for service have provided a wealth of knowledge on helping me become acclimated to all of the STUFF.  With all the buttons, switches and systems you would think I was going to the moon and all I'm doing is going home to Florida. 

By the way, if you think it is hot in Florida come to Nac in Sept if you want to experience Hot.

New granddaughter prevented Jeannie from being able to join me on the maiden voyage, but she sure is with me in spirt. 




Gary Mauck
Deerfield Beach, Fl.
2005 U320 40' PBGB

"Elks Care, Elks Share!"

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Reply #30 –
Beautiful Coach!
Tom
1998 U320 40'

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Reply #31 –
Beautiful coach! We're sure you and your family will enjoy it even more as time goes by!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #32 –
The reason the salesmen never mentioned Foretravel when you were asking about better coaches to buy was he didn't have one to offer... Whatever is sitting on their lot is the best coach for that day..You did well by not listening to the man woman or talking parot or whatever it was reading the script.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #33 –
That is a VERY pretty coach!!  Congratulations!!  Your wife is going to be in heaven ... no doubt.
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #34 –
Very nice coach!

My wife and I are just beginning our search and will be heading to Nacogdoches sometime in the near future. We hope to have the same luck as you finding a coach but we have plenty of time so shouldn't be an issue.
Larry & Jan Steinmetz
Friendswood, TX

Ex-Navy / Retired Coast Guard CWO w/ 34 Years Total Service.<p>Goals: 2016 - Sell our house and begin full-timing.  2018 - Retire for good from my job and hit the road.

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Reply #35 –
Quote from: LJSteinmetz –
Very nice coach!

My wife and I are just beginning our search and will be heading to Nacogdoches sometime in the near future. We hope to have the same luck as you finding a coach but we have plenty of time so shouldn't be an issue.

Before it gets too cold, head to Maine and check out Dean & Dee's coach that they have just listed here on the forum. I saw it before they took possession and it was gorgeous (we happened to be in Nac when they were on the way down to purchase). they have only added to it, and it is pristine and lovely and VERY well maintained!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #36 –
Quote from: LJSteinmetz –
My wife and I are just beginning our search and will be heading to Nacogdoches sometime in the near future. We hope to have the same luck as you finding a coach but we have plenty of time so shouldn't be an issue.

Keep looking--especially here. Some of the best coaches, in terms of price and condition, are often right here! We found ours here, even though we are in Ohio and the coach was in Arizona. Everything about the transaction went flawlessly, and we really enjoyed the trip home in our "new to us" Foretravel!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186
 

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Reply #37 –

  Hi Gary,
    Great to hear that you  are in your new coach!!
    Wish I was there to meet you, but we are driving down and are now in Meridian MS.
    Expect to be in NAC tomorrow 9/6.
    When are you leaving to go home? 
    Congrats on the new Grand Child!!!!!
    Safe Travels---
          Jim
Jim & Doreen
2003 U320

 "Too often I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen"
― Louis L'Amour