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2003 U295 Some Questions

2003 Foretravel U295 36' Priced at $ 109500

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this FT, and, if so, knows any pros or cons?

Some general questions. What is the cost of replacing leveling airbags and slide bladders? Don't know that this needs any of this. MOT believes the airbags are original, no idea on bladders or age of batteries. Tires are 2011. If I recall a set of tires for these run $3K or better?

Finally, are there proprietary parts for these older units that may be difficult or impossible to get.

Thanks

Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Jim –
2003 Foretravel U295 36' Priced at $ 109500
Do a search on 2002-2003 problems. Closer to $4000 for tires.
Believe now listed for $10000 less.

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this FT, and, if so, knows any pros or cons?

Some general questions. What is the cost of replacing leveling airbags and slide bladders? Don't know that this needs any of this. MOT believes the airbags are original, no idea on bladders or age of batteries. Tires are 2011. If I recall a set of tires for these run $3K or better?

Finally, are there proprietary parts for these older units that may be difficult or impossible to get.

Thanks
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Jim –
2003 Foretravel U295 36' Priced at $ 109500

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this FT, and, if so, knows any pros or cons?

Some general questions. What is the cost of replacing leveling airbags and slide bladders? Don't know that this needs any of this. MOT believes the airbags are original, no idea on bladders or age of batteries. Tires are 2011. If I recall a set of tires for these run $3K or better?

Finally, are there proprietary parts for these older units that may be difficult or impossible to get.

Thanks


Slide Bladder cost:  reply # 11 on this thread: "Normal service" and Slide Bladder replacement, Old Town MotorCoach Nac

I would try and have new H rated tires replaced as part of the deal.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

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Reply #3 –
2003 would be like a brand new coach for those of us with coaches from the mid 90's and down!!!!
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #4 –
It looks real decent in the pictures, with twice the mileage of ours when we bought it  18 months ago.
Don't know why it hasn't sold yet.

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Reply #5 –
This one is now marked as sold on MOT website.  And I think it is now parked 2 coaches away from us in the MOT campground.  Outside looks great.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

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Reply #6 –
Jim,

    If this one is gone there is a coach for sale at Old Town Motors that belongs

to Matthew and ?? from Canada. Many of us have followed their posts over

several years as to what they have done to their coach. This might be the right

coach for you. It  looks great on the outside, I saw it yesterday there when I checked

on my coach there.

Good luck in your search,

Carter-
 

Re: 2003 U295 Some Questions

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Texas Guy –
Jim,

    If this one is gone there is a coach for sale at Old Town Motors that belongs

to Matthew and ?? from Canada. Many of us have followed their posts over

several years as to what they have done to their coach. This might be the right

coach for you. It  looks great on the outside, I saw it yesterday there when I checked

on my coach there.

Good luck in your search,

Carter-

Thanks but we were looking for a 36'.