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Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #50 –
And the BRIGHT SIDE is? Our well-kept "classic older" coaches will keep or even increase their value to people who know and understand what are truly gems/works of art/sensible means of class A design meant for being used in many different applications than the 45' yachts meant to be on flat surfaces and in fully equipped RV Resorts.

Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #51 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
And the BRIGHT SIDE is? Our well-kept "classic older" coaches will keep or even increase their value to people who know and understand what are truly gems/works of art/sensible means of class A design meant for being used in many different applications

Yup, some of you may remember the GV I inspected a while ago. After the DW died, it sat in the hot sun for years,I could not start it, natch. He was upset when I told him, without paperwork and a serious restoration, it may be worth 10k, if that. He has since come around and I've offered to help him get her back to pristine. After a Pacifico and two, he offered a great line: "I guess my FT is like finding a '57 Chev Nomad in a barn and bringing her home."  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #52 –
Yeah, if the FT had been in a barn..... 8)
1996 U295 36' WTBI

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #53 –
I hope Foretravel knows what it's doing.  I'm sure the reputation will carry for a while.  But I'm having a hard time seeing folks pay $1.2M for an aluminum superstructure built on a steel subframe.  In other words, without the semi-monocoque construction (I understand this term has been applied, perhaps, incorrectly in the RV industry) won't Foretravel be like so many other makers, current and past?  Oh sure, I guess they can brag they do quality work and have nice wood, etc.  But there are other glitzy coaches for less are there not?  I could be totally wrong, but I suspect people paying that much, should they be informed, may demand a structural superiority, not just bells and whistles. 

Personally, I would certainly prefer a used iH-45 or Phenix to such a coach.  For Foretravel's sake, maybe I'm all wet and in a small minority in thinking like this.

Does anyone know if Newell will be similarly affected?  I suspect Prevost will be able to support compliance with the EPA rules.

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #54 –
While here @ Cummins in Coburg, OR. I got a good laugh... An Entegra owner and a Monoco Signature owner were comparing the sharp edges and corners and the unfinished looking bottoms of their extended slides...then noticed the smooth lower corners and finished bottom of our coach...  didn't say a word ...... The difference is in the details
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #55 –
Mike I think it's great you csn help the guy get iy going , the highways need more classic Grand Villas cruising around.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #56 –
Quote from: stump –
Mike I think it's great you csn help the guy get iy going , the highways need more classic Grand Villas cruising around.

We'll see, he's got a cheapskate side, that I've told him, will not work if I'm helping him.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #57 –
Ain't nothing cheap about anything connected with a Foretravel.
 

Re: Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

Reply #58 –
Like I told him," I'll help (for no money) get this coach back in service. However, my view is that she should be able to go to Alaska or Nova Scotia, AND BACK."  I could be the guy's worst nightmare, but it's the fault of all the forum members that have taught me so much about these dear beasts!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'