Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #50 – September 13, 2016, 09:00:11 pm Quote from: Tim – September 13, 2016, 08:45:36 pmAnyone know Dave Head? He has one for sale and I am in the same town as him until tomorrow morning.Although I'm sad to read he and Starr might be selling.... all of us long-timers know Dave Head. Take a look at his forum profile. Member since 2005, nearly 5000 posts.. Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #51 – September 13, 2016, 09:02:02 pm I know Dave well, great guy, knows FT and takes care of his stuff.PM me for Daves phone number Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #52 – September 13, 2016, 09:33:30 pm Tim,Send him a PM and/or e-mail: http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=812 Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #53 – September 13, 2016, 11:48:23 pm Talked to Dave- and sent you a PM with Dave's phone numbers - he is around tomorrow - give him a call Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #54 – September 13, 2016, 11:49:12 pm Bummer if he sells, but his wit has not been up to traveling for a while - hopefully only temporary Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #55 – September 15, 2016, 06:35:32 am Bought the aforementioned 1997 U270 for $28,000. Here is my analysis:T H E G O O D- SO much cleaner and well-maintained than the one in Florida. Very quiet in the front of the coach when driving.- Negligible rust on the basement horizontal frame supports. No rust jacking of bulkheads. Rolock fasteners turn with the expected 21 foot pounds of torque. No rusting of vertical basement frame. It was stored in a dry climate.- Better layout and features. Has one couch.- Has dual-pane windows- New tires this year, $3,000- $5000 spent on maintenance since 2014: Filters, fluids, belts and minor repairs.- Air bags were in good condition- Father of seller was original owner. All documentation included.- All the lights, switches and doors workN E E D S- Charging voltage at coach battery, which runs the engine, reads low. I will buy a digital voltmeter today and investigate whether it has a bad alternator.- Engine belt idler pulley chirps a little. I will get it replaced ASAP.- Furnace blows air but does not heat. It has electric heat as a backup.- Dash air conditioner is not cold. None of the Foretravels I've seen work because they leak freon due to 72ft of hose needed to get to/from engine.- Some dual pane windows have sealant creap. Need overhaul.- Fading paint/stickers, awnings, etc...- Rusted stepNow I am readying it for a 2500 mile journey to it's new home in Pennsylvania. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #56 – September 15, 2016, 07:35:41 am Check the forum for the belt tensioner,gates makes a better one than stock.easy to put on yourself.If your engine is the non-electronic 12 valve all you need power for is to start and hold fuel solenoid open.I would also buy a battery charger to take withon your trip. Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #57 – September 15, 2016, 10:18:39 am Quote from: Tim – September 15, 2016, 06:35:32 amEngine belt idler pulley chirps a little. I will get it replaced ASAP.1996 U270 C8.3 belt tensioners Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #58 – September 15, 2016, 11:39:28 am TimIf the coach is now in FL, consider getting windows fixed in Hudson FL before you leave FL - less hassle and expense then trying to get that done in PA.Suncoast Designers | RV Window Repair Specialists in Hudson, FLPropane Furnaces stone simple, lots of threads on the forum of diagnosis and repair Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #59 – September 15, 2016, 11:57:56 am Quote from: Tim Fiedler – September 15, 2016, 11:39:28 amTimIf the coach is now in FL, consider getting windows fixed in Hudson FL before you leave FL - less hassle and expense then trying to get that done in PA.Suncoast Designers | RV Window Repair Specialists in Hudson, FLPropane Furnaces stone simple, lots of threads on the forum of diagnosis and repairIf he bought the one I put the link up for, it is in Escondido Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #60 – September 15, 2016, 05:14:45 pm Good for you!New step is really cheap from FOT. Furnace likely needs adjustment or a board - from Dinosaur electronics. You might think about stopping in Nacodoches to pick up the step and have Old Town or MOT check it over. Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #61 – September 15, 2016, 05:29:09 pm Quote from: Dave Head – September 15, 2016, 05:14:45 pm Furnace likely needs adjustment or a board - from Dinosaur electronics I've always used Dinosaur after the "factory boards" failed way too soon. I carry a couple of their "universal boards". I am not a REP. Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #62 – September 24, 2016, 07:12:58 am Brett - you might want to move this discussion (split out the relevant posts) to its own Tech topic, not the generic "Want a FT with a bus end", otherwise it won't turn up as readily in a future search. Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #63 – September 24, 2016, 08:27:53 am Tim,Let me suggest that rather than continuing with questions on this thread that you start a new topic with each new/unrelated topic.As Michelle said, that will assist others in the future when using the search feature.Thanks. Quote Selected
Re: WANTED: Foretravel with "Bus" front end Reply #64 – September 25, 2016, 06:36:40 am [split the charging discussion out to a new topic - Michelle] Quote Selected
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