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1999 U320

Looking at acquiring a late 90's U320.

There are two on the market now within my price range, but they seem very different (length, generator, etc). 
Does anyone on the forum have experience with either, or know of them from an inspection standpoint?  My only experience in RV'ing is lots of time in travel trailers in my childhood, and I would like to share the basic experience with my son - albeit, without the tow vehicle!  Have read lots of knowledge over the last few hours in these forums...enough to get me concerned I don't know enough to make a good purchase decision currently.  Lots of things to inspect, that I don't know how to inspect...

Thanks!

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #1 –
If the one in Florida does not have any bad issues it will be gone soon.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #2 –
Think the 42 footer did a lot of dry camping, 4400 hours on a newer generator?
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #3 –
Quote from: jcus –
Think the 42 footer did a lot of dry camping, 4400 hours on a newer generator?

I think they meant that the generator power head was replaced recently but the diesel Cat motor is original?

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #4 –
A whole hew 12.5 K was installed. The enclosed generators were not used on the '99's. Maybe a used one was installed. The ad only says it is the newer style.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #5 –
I might recommend for non tow car use a 36' coach?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #6 –
Does anyone know of an expert I can engage to help with an inspection?  Even with the guides posted here, I don't feel qualified to inspect many of the components myself.  Planning to go look at it this week, and the location is Cocoa/Merritt Island area of Florida.

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #7 –
Quote from: theutt –
Does anyone know of an expert I can engage to help with an inspection?
I think I would see if red tractor, a very knowledgeable/experienced member of this forum would be interested:
http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1552

Maybe Paul Yasbeck, a very well thought of Foretravel tech.
Paul Yasbeck (Foretravel Savvy with multiple recommendations)      
813 382 0869   120 Ice Cream Rd.   
Leesburg FL   Leesburg, FL   


Good Luck, Dave A
Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #8 –
Forum member Brett Wolfe is awesome and is in TX. He inspected my coach at MOT. That white MOT coach has been listed for a while. He may have inspected already.

Edited: I was referring Brett for the coach at MOT.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #10 –
IMHO any coach owned by a serious forum member is worth a hard look.  Really EZ to spend 50-100% of the askin* price of the original 2 coaches to make them even close to the Forum listings. Unless you want a DIY project and plan only occasional short distance use.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"
 

Re: 1999 U320

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
See these on the Forum

40ft, 2001, U320 for sale in Montana

1999 U320 40' with Slide (Updated Photos and Info)

I guess they are a bit more $$.

I can attest that Richard and Susan's coach on Roger's second link is awesome. I've been in that coach. They spared no expense taking care of that coach.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344