New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

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Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #25 – November 06, 2017, 02:57:16 pm

That is what I meant via HWH, sorry not clear

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #26 – November 06, 2017, 03:36:51 pm

Yes, it ABSOLUTELY will have 8 outboard air bags and HWH air leveling (two 6 pack valves).

Wonder who you talked with at Foretravel that did not know about air bag suspension???

Particularly if not familiar with Foretravels, be sure to check bulkheads (unique to Foretravel) as well as the "usual things" on a 20 year old coach.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #27 – November 06, 2017, 04:42:05 pm

Quote from: Tim Fiedler – November 06, 2017, 02:57:16 pm

That is what I meant via HWH, sorry not clear

Thats ok, being new to this sort of high end stuff thought I had better make sure.

I need to go read up on the compressor system and how it works and how to get the air going if the system bleeds down while sitting.

Thanks

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #28 – November 06, 2017, 04:47:06 pm

Quote from: wolfe10 – November 06, 2017, 03:36:51 pm

Yes, it ABSOLUTELY will have 8 outboard air bags and HWH air leveling (two 6 pack valves).

Wonder who you talked with at Foretravel that did not know about air bag suspension???

Particularly if not familiar with Foretravels, be sure to check bulkheads (unique to Foretravel) as well as the "usual things" on a 20 year old coach.

Thanks Wolfe10 , the operator is the lady that looked stuff up for me and she was limited to what she could see as she could not get into the part that has what the Unit # says is on the coach. Not sure if this makes sense to you but I guess there is a system that you have to be a member of so that you can see a lot of the build information of a given Unit?

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #29 – November 06, 2017, 05:36:38 pm

Your are correct-- it doesn't make sense for any company to NOT give all the help they can to a prospective client/buyer.

But, not everyone adheres to a quality business model.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #30 – November 06, 2017, 05:41:32 pm

yes super, they seem reluctant at time to give out lots of info on a coach unless you buy it......I am sure others will disagree and that was some time ago I ran into that, maybe just got the wrong person, tis odd. Not sure why would be so except might offend the owner.

some of what you are asking will come easier once you have one or you are looking at one with someone knowledgeable, can show you.....e.g. the aux compressor, which more than knowing how to operate it are questions such as how is it supposed to behave and does it.

Such as that will come from an inspection, which if you are totally new to this I would consider hiring done once you find a coach in price range, floor plan, the condition you want. that condition part is first the simple visual looking at it, the second not so visible takes experience of how to see and how to interpret what you see.

hope I am not being discouraging, certainly not my intent, just trying to allay fears of how much there is to know, that will take quite a while even after you buy one....call if help to discuss particulars but the inspection recommendation is important.

P.S. Hire that fellow in the post right above this one, if you can get him, to inspect.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #31 – November 06, 2017, 06:27:45 pm

Quote from: Michael & Jackie – November 06, 2017, 05:41:32 pm

yes super, they seem reluctant at time to give out lots of info on a coach unless you buy it......

To be honest, these items were STANDARD on that year Foretravel. ALL 1997's would have been built with HWH air suspension. It's not like Super8 was asking for service records or even what options were install on that specific coach. This is basic stuff that is not customer-confidential.

Maybe the phone-answerer at FT needs to spend some time on the forum Wiki Foretravel Specifications, Floorplans & Brochures [ForeForums Foretravel...

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #32 – November 06, 2017, 06:45:01 pm

Thanks Mike

Hmmm I was wondering if he likes Steak and Lobster

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #33 – November 06, 2017, 07:01:16 pm

I'd suggest you get in touch with MOT and schedule a visit. You will learn more than you think. If you find one you like be sure to have it inspected. I used Brett Wolfe and wouldn't have bought a coach without him.

Spend lots of time in this forum and on Beamalarm learning. I spent a year lurking/learning and another few months looking for the right coach...which fell in my lap.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #34 – November 06, 2017, 07:09:50 pm

Quote from: Michelle – November 06, 2017, 06:27:45 pm

To be honest, these items were STANDARD on that year Foretravel. ALL 1997's would have been built with HWH air suspension. It's not like Super8 was asking for service records or even what options were install on that specific coach. This is basic stuff that is not customer-confidential.

Maybe the phone-answerer at FT needs to spend some time on the forum Wiki Foretravel Specifications, Floorplans & Brochures [ForeForums Foretravel...

Thanks Michelle
I am not sure she is even on the forum but I will give her credit she is the operator and that if she didnt know something she said she didnt know and didnt make something up

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #35 – November 06, 2017, 07:15:47 pm

Thanks Jeff

I am not sure if my 5er will last a year with these roads, I use it about 9 months out of the year just traveling to Scottish festivals and then there are places I go to for fun by the end of the year I will have put over 7k on it this year

It appears that folks are getting their insurance money from the hurricane and MH's are going fast now.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #36 – November 06, 2017, 07:27:53 pm

Jeff, I did not talk to the operator back then with questions but rather went to the lady that you pay for service. She had the build number records. But she would not give specific info on the history of the coach since it was still owned by someone. As for what items that a coach of that year has, as Michelle said, that is commonly available. Guess you know of the Beamalarm web site? There is a great listing of coaches and models by years with the list of equipment and even the prices of the coach.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #37 – November 06, 2017, 08:25:30 pm

Quote from: Michael & Jackie – November 06, 2017, 07:27:53 pm

There is a great listing of coaches and models by years with the list of equipment and even the prices of the coach.

On the FF Wiki

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #38 – November 06, 2017, 08:41:33 pm

Just have to say......That is so dang clever, Michelle. "the FF Wikipedia".

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #39 – November 06, 2017, 08:44:26 pm

Quote from: Michelle – November 06, 2017, 08:25:30 pm

On the FF Wiki

Thanks Michelle

I am browsing that now and it raises more questions, Imaging that "LOL"

Does the air for the Disk Brakes, Air Bags, Entry Steps and Step Well Cover come from a engine compressor and the Computerized Air Leveling System uses a aux 12v compressor?

Does the Air Leveling System just level the ride of the coach?

I dont see a leveling system for setting up at a camp site though?

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #40 – November 06, 2017, 09:00:04 pm

Take a look here:

Search [ForeForums Foretravel Motorcoach Wiki]

Might answer a bunch of your questions.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #41 – November 06, 2017, 10:15:04 pm

Super8 you will need a class B driver's license in Texas to operate. Make sure it includes all the manuals.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #42 – November 06, 2017, 10:20:08 pm

Quote from: Carol & Scott – November 06, 2017, 09:00:04 pm

Take a look here:

Search [ForeForums Foretravel Motorcoach Wiki]

Might answer a bunch of your questions.

Thanks, I think I have the leveling system figured out now

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #43 – November 06, 2017, 10:20:41 pm

Quote from: Old phart phred – November 06, 2017, 10:15:04 pm

Super8 you will need a class B driver's license in Texas to operate. Make sure it includes all the manuals.

Thanks, I will check that out too

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #44 – November 07, 2017, 07:27:01 am

Quote from: Super8mm – November 06, 2017, 08:44:26 pm

Thanks Michelle

Does the air for the Disk Brakes, Air Bags, Entry Steps and Step Well Cover come from a engine compressor and the Computerized Air Leveling System uses a aux 12v compressor?

Does the Air Leveling System just level the ride of the coach?

The engine driven compressor provides air for air suspension and air brakes-- basically all air functions while driving. When parked, if the air leveling system is used and air pressure drops, the auxiliary electric compressor kicks in.

Re: New Here With Questions About A 97 3602 U270

Reply #45 – November 07, 2017, 08:07:50 am

Thanks Brett, I strolled over and look at the HWH systems and really got confused (which is easy) with all they offer for OEM so I was not sure what all parts of the HWH systems were standard on the FT coaches.

The way you put it makes it easier to understand

Thanks

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