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Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #1 –
Not familiar with that coach.

Just a note...  Mileage is listed as "Blank Miles" which could mean that the original speedometer/odometer went out and was replaced.  Not a big deal as they do go bad.  Check the engine hours through the ECU.  Rough mileage can be guesstimated by dividing the engine hours by 50, 55, 60, and 65 MPH.

We usually find that our average travel speed is 50-55 mph with stops, waiting in line for fuel etc.  So using 50 and 55 MPH will take into account some idle time on the engine.

Chris

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #2 –
Average speed more likely to be under 45 mph, I will check when I get to my coach, original tach and speedo, no you have me wondering!
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #3 –
Jeeze, I thought mileage on these coaches is irrelevant?!?
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #5 –
It really is, maintenance history and usage WAY more important. But without mileage, how can one have a primiary indicator of usage per year?

Plus, I was curious what my average MPH came out to be.

Tim Fiedler

Sure Start Soft Start

TCER Direct generator-gas-prod 630 240-9139
Gen-Pro
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #6 –
If you have seen a coach with that many miles you would know it immediately. The drivetrain sure but not the chassis and fiberglass. I saw one with 600k and it was shocking.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #7 –
What was shocking John..?? :o
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #8 –
Did notice the coach doesn't have a main awning...
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #10 –
Some owners prefer having few or even zero awnings.  They think it makes the coach look cleaner.  Plus, if you never deploy the awnings (some owners don't), then why have them?  Just more stuff to clean around and places for mud daubers to do their thing.
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: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #11 –
I use my awnings a lot. I'd miss that large one.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
I use my awnings a lot. I'd miss that large one.

Our small awnings stay out most of the time, depending on sun angle, it helps inside. The big one will come out in rain for sitting outside. I would NEVER have a coach without awnings, and they better be Zip Dees!  ^.^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: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #13 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Our small awnings stay out most of the time, depending on sun angle, it helps inside. The big one will come out in rain for sitting outside. I would NEVER have a coach without awnings, and they better be Zip Dees!  ^.^d 
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Ditto... 

Not sure what the material is used on the coach we have now but it definitely not what's used with Zip Dee.  Never had a lick of problems on our other coach or Airstreams with Zip Dee awnings.
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #14 –
Have heard that direct sunlight on windows is  a big factor in "window snakes" . If stopped for more than a day, I put the sunny side awnings out.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #15 –
Quote from: Bill & Kim –
Not sure what the material is used on the coach we have now but it definitely no what's used with Zip Dee. 

Zip Dee uses Sunbrella, not sure what grade though (there appear to be several).

  Fabrics-Standard & Vintage 
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

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #16 –
I had this coach inspected by Keith Risch. I wanted a 34' but ended up with what I hope is a great 36' U295!
1996 36' U295 Build #4879 Motorcade #18088
2007 Jeep Liberty 4x4 FMCA #F474816
Foretravel Mid-South
There's no happy like Foretravel happy!

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #17 –
127,249.2 miles
Engine hours 2873.5
Average mph = 44.29
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #18 –
Thanks all. My BIL decided to pass on this one.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #19 –
It was suggested to take engine hours (available on tach or via ECM) and multiply by 55 or 60 mph to get estimate of mileage.
I thought 55 or 60 was too high, so looked at my mileage, (127249)  divided by my engine hours (2873.5) and came up with my coaches average mph, which is just over 44.
So if speedo is not original, I would take tach time and multiply by 45ish to get a mileage guesstimate.
Only point I was trying to make with post
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)
 

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach at MOT?

Reply #20 –
You could look up Motorcade number #12739, The previous owner might be helpful in talking to.
RollinO's - Bruce & Pat Olson
2007 40' Nimbus 340
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee