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U320 means exactly what??

I think I understand that the "U" stands for UNIbody, UNIframe, but what does the 320 stand for??

Speedbird 1.
2001 U320 Build #5865
Daihatsu Rocky Toad
VW Touareg
'82 F100 Stepside
Beech' Debonair

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Reply #1 –
The following reference should be of some help.  Foretravel History

That website is a treasure of information on Foretravels.  Hope this helps.
'09 Lazy Daze 27 MB
Fort Worth, TX

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Reply #2 –
The numbers were a rough correlation to the GVRW.  For a 2001 U320 the GVWR is about 34,000 lbs so the correlation is not quite there. By that time the GVWR for the U320, the U295 and the U270 were about the same.  So the U320 just indicated the level of trim and ammenities.  Maybe there is more, that is all I have figured out.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #3 –
In reading the history link All 1999 U320's came with heat pumps. mine has heat strips, does AH not need heat pumps? Didn't all 1999 U320 have AH's
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #4 –
Thanks,

The history was interesting but a bit wooly in places and gets worse around 2000-2001.  Anyway I think I get the picture and the number meant the weight until it got to the 2001 40ft version which weighed a bit more??

Speedbird 1
2001 U320 Build #5865
Daihatsu Rocky Toad
VW Touareg
'82 F100 Stepside
Beech' Debonair

Re: U320 means exactly what??

Reply #5 –
I'm pretty sure it refers to the average number of people who see each one daily and wish it was theirs.  I could be wrong - it happened once before.
Kirk, Cindy & Porsche
2005 U320 42'  Build #6335
Rosenberg, Tx

Re: U320 means exactly what??

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
So the U320 just indicated the level of trim and ammenities.  Maybe there is more, that is all I have figured out.

Once past the U225/240/280/300 levels, that's pretty much it.  U270/295/320 are differences in trim, HVAC systems to a small degree (AH vs furnace), drivetrain to a small degree (ISC, ISL, or ISM depending on year), and what options were available/allowed.  Kind of like DX/LX/EX in a Honda Accord - all a great, reliable base and as luxe as you prefer.
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 #7 –
Powertrain was substantially bigger /better vs 270/295 trim and aquahot were other diffs. Vehicle weight ratings woul have increased as result of drivetrain being capable of towing significantly more.
Tom
1998 U320 40'

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Reply #8 –
Great thought of those seeing a Foretravel and wishing it was theirs. We do a lot of WalMart camping going from place to place and always enjoy the number of people who wither walk around the coach or drive around it. I believe WalMart parking lots would be a great place to try to sell a FT if one were so inclined.  ^.^d
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk
 

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Reply #9 –
I think I like the idea of the number of viewers and dreamers that we frequently see when we stop.  At time I feel I am running tours, which I am always pleased to do, especially when you hear the comments on the beauty of our coaches.

Speedbird 1.
2001 U320 Build #5865
Daihatsu Rocky Toad
VW Touareg
'82 F100 Stepside
Beech' Debonair