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FT MODEL ?

I am trying to find out what model FT I have. It is a 1992 (mfg date 1991) the info plate on the wall directly on the left side of the driver says; "Model G92401236SBIU240250"

Does that mean I have a U240 ?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Rick
1992 FT U240
Vin# 1F96D3362NN054378
Model # G92401236SBIU240
Model # 4012
2007 Toyota FJ
2007 Cadillac
1984 Jeep Cherokee
2008 Polaris Ranger
2018 Polaris Ranger
More cars, pickup, and tractors than anyone 83 years old needs. :)

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Reply #1 –
Rick,

Reading the Vehicle Identification Number

U240's are pretty easy to identify-- all were 36' and have the torsilastic suspension.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #2 –
Trying to figure out this new website, thinking of buying a 1989 36 ft U280 but have hard time finding any BB valuation on the DP version, can anyone's point me in the correct direction live just north of Houston Tx

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Reply #3 –
Kenwyatt,

On that age coach, you can pretty well throw the book out the window.

Value can range from "it would be a money pit if they paid YOU $5000" to worth $10,000 or so.

I look at them as "what will I have in it when fixed so that it is "front line ready/I would not hesitate to drive cross country in it". Initial selling price is only one of the factors.

And, with the unique semi-monoque structure, be sure you have the bulkheads checked!

But, I will say, that the Foretravels are one of the very few coaches of that vintage that were top quality.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #4 –
A 'tip-off' when considering the price of a coach of that age, is paperwork. Our coach had this set of files from '96 on. it was a BIG buying point! ^.^d  Having Brett inspect it before purchase would be money well spent.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #5 –
Quote from: RevRick –
Model G92401236SBIU240250

MODEL    G    92    4012    36    SBI    U240    250

G = Grand Villa?  (our coach model number also starts with a "G")

92 = year

4012 - build number (very important number to know anytime you talk to factory about parts or service)

36 = length

SBI = floor plan (side bath, island bed  ) Foretravel Specifications, Floor Plans, Photos & Brochures by Year

U240 = chassis

250 = horse power?
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"

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Reply #6 –
Thank you so much Chuck & Jeannie, that was all the help I needed in one post. We are most grateful to y'all !

Rick & Carol
1992 FT U240
Vin# 1F96D3362NN054378
Model # G92401236SBIU240
Model # 4012
2007 Toyota FJ
2007 Cadillac
1984 Jeep Cherokee
2008 Polaris Ranger
2018 Polaris Ranger
More cars, pickup, and tractors than anyone 83 years old needs. :)

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Reply #7 –
our last four digits are WE21 so I don't think it refers to HP rating..........
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: FourTravelers –
our last four digits are WE21 so I don't think it refers to HP rating..........

Justin,

That kind of does in a round about way, that is your engine/trans info.  With the right decoder ring it tells you the engine manufacturer, HP rating, and trans info. Ours is CE27

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Justin,

That kind of does in a round about way, that is your engine/trans info.  With the right decoder ring it tells you the engine manufacturer, HP rating, and trans info. Ours is CE27

Mike
where would we find the correct decoder?
Probably only from FT?

Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: FourTravelers –
where would we find the correct decoder?
Probably only from FT?

Seems like I have seen it somewhere other that at FT.  I will snoop around and see if I can find it.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #11 –
Our last 4 digits are WE17.  Will be interested to see if Mike comes up with the key.

Seems that Barry Beam had knowledge of at least some of the codes.  See Reply #9 linked below:

Foretravel E33 Motor Designation

Some more codes were deduced in this post (Reply #100) by (The Other) Chuck:

Coach Build Numbers
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"

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Reply #12 –
I went out and dug around this A/M in my paperwork and didn't find what I was looking for. What Chuck came up with is a start.  I am sure there is either a post or someone sent me a hard copy. Seems like it was the codes for about 2000 back. The search continues.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #13 –
This "Master Engine Code List" must be in a file somewhere at the factory.  Can't imagine why they would want to keep it a secret.  Seems like something James Triana would be able to locate without much effort.  Next time a Motorcade Club member stays at Camp FOT they should track him down and ask about it.
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"

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Reply #14 –
Our last 3 are - WE11
4 speed

Interesting!
Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

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Reply #15 –
Another data point: 1999 U270 Cummins ISC 350 Allison MD3060R = CE28
Don
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson
 

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Reply #16 –
Ditto on 1999 U270, CE28.
1999 U270 40 #5518
USN. USPS.