Re: Owner's of 2002 U295 36" Foretravel with 2 Slides
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The 2002 models introduced the "no trim strip" front and rear caps. Almost all had problems, almost all have been fixed. Look closely.
The 2002 used the "Train" slide mechanism on the main slide. This was the only year they used it. I am not sure it it was more troublesome than before or after. Most slide maintenance issues involve the seals. If they have not been replaced set aside money to do it sooner or later.
The bedroom closet slide shifts the bed about 4-5" to the driver's side reducing walking room on that side. With the slide in there is almost no room on the pass side. The side overhead BR cabinets are also eliminated. Compare the BR to a coach without the BR slide to see the difference. This also changes the working room in the engine space. Probably not a big deal to most.
The 2002 coaches used an air/electric ZipDee patio awning. Another they either work well or don't. Get the seller to deploy and retract several times to be sure it is working. The 2002 also used a vacuum assisted toilet. (Often referred to as the TurboTurd 3000). This and the awning added demand on the air system and small aux compressor. Some have had problems with this one, some have replaced them. Not sure if that toilet was used on a 295. Flush several time to confirm that all parts of the system are working.
These are good coaches, it is always a good thing to ask questions and know as much as you can. Year to year and model to model there are differences that are worth knowing about.
Good hunting!
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