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Has anyone inspected this coach?

(I posted this under another topic, but don't think many saw it).
There's a  2003 36' U270 for sale in Huntington Beach, CA that has been on the market since before we bought our coach in June, 2016.  It has full body paint, ISL engine, single slide, newer tires and batteries and a 2010 Jeep Liberty 4x4 is included.  They claim that it has been stored inside.  The photos are dated back to 2010, but that might not be significant.  The price has been dropped to $109k.  Has anyone seen this coach?

2003 Foretravel Motorcoach U270, Class A - Diesel RV For Sale By Owner in...
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #1 –
We tried to see it last March. The owner said it could not be seen until the next fall because they were getting ready to leave on a long trip. That motorhome has been for sale since 2010, I emailed the owner a couple of years ago and at that time I think it had 133,000 miles and we decided not to sell our '98. Called him last year because we had sold but didn't like his answer so we kept looking. It's been for sale for so long I'm not sure he really wants to sell.
Jeff and Claire Sloan Logan the big white dog
Oliver Chairman Meow
1998 U320 WTFE 36ft-sold 2003 U320 3820 PBDS
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2006 Lazy Daze 31 2004 Lazy Daze 27
'85 VW Camper '76 VW Camper

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
There's a  2003 36' U270 for sale in Huntington Beach, CA ...
 Has anyone seen this coach?

I am pretty sure this is a bait-n-switch scam. I called twice over the past few years and was told it was sold but they have others (SOBs) available
-Mike-
2001 U320 3610 WTFE, build 5863
'97 Land Cruiser

Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #3 –
The coach has 123,000 miles and 1000 hours on the genset.  The number in the ad is my cell number (714-713-9898) and I am the only person who answers that phone.  Don't know what numbers you dialed or who you talked to, but it wasn't me.  Ad has been up for some time but is still active and the coach is still for sale.  You can see my reply on the other thread dealing with 2003 Foretravel U270 in Huntington Beach, CA.
2003 U270 with 2010 Jeep Liberty toad.

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #4 –
Joe is my first cousin and he was the guy who advised us to consider nothing but Foretravel. We did, found and bought our 2002 U320 and are grateful for his counsel and this forum. Joe knows Foretravel coaches and is a very "conscientious" owner. I saw the coach last spring at OTM when he had the slide bladder and airbags replaced. It is still as nice and well maintained as it looks in the pictures. I saw it again last September in the storage facility in Long Beach(?) where he has kept it for years. Also, Lance or Joey, formerly with OTM before it closed could speak to quality of the Shirley Foretravel.
alpapadoc

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Joe Shirley –
You can see my reply on the other thread dealing with 2003 Foretravel U270 in Huntington Beach, CA.
Here is a link to Joe's reply in the above referenced thread:

34' vs 36' Foretravel
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
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Joe Shirley –
Ad has been up for some time but is still active and the coach is still for sale.

Since the coach is still for sale, I apologize for suggesting it might be a scam. It is surprising you've had no viable offers over the past 3 years or so. Good luck with the sale.
-Mike-
2001 U320 3610 WTFE, build 5863
'97 Land Cruiser

Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Beowulf –
Since the coach is still for sale, I apologize for suggesting it might be a scam. It is surprising you've had no viable offers over the past 3 years or so. Good luck with the sale.
-Mike-

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Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348
 

Re: Has anyone inspected this coach?

Reply #8 –
Thanks you for the apologies and being considerate of my post and position. We have not been motivated to sell until recently. Wish it was otherwise but we are not complaining. We love traveling and Foretravel and all the wonderful people on this forum!
2003 U270 with 2010 Jeep Liberty toad.