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Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #25
Sorry. I meant the FT is way more quiet and better ride than the Bounder
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.


Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #27
We have an old 2002 travel trailer that we bought used in 2005 for $8000.  It has provided us trouble-free time all these years.  We call her "old trusty".  Just last month the air conditioner quit cooling.  First problem we've ever had with it (other than constantly having to guard against leaks from all the seams and roof) - and a couple of new capacitors fixed that. 

But I always wanted a motor coach, so we got the Foretravel for less than a new 5th wheel trailer would cost.  Yes, it has been somewhat expensive and yes, it has stranded me on the side of I-10 in August (air dryer failure).  Yes, the tires are expensive - as are the oil changes.  Trailer is CHEAP.  Both fun.  Just different kinds of fun.  Love having the motorhome.  If you don't love it as much, or don't want to spend the money maintaining it - get out of it.
1996 U295 36' WTBI

Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #28
Time will answer all
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Reply #29
I share your pain. I've owned mine almost four years, still feel like a newbie. I've actually RV'd since I was nine years old from coast to coast and border to border. We hope to become full timers late fall or at least by Christmas. When I'm running down the road in my U270 it's a magic carpet ride; my wife loves the layout, updated interior, storage, and the wonderful fit and finish. Everything is so solid. I'm often overwhelmed by the complexity. Once I have the house on the market (soon I hope) it will be possible to focus more on the coach and less on everything else. I've put 20,000 miles on my coach with just limited time available. It is easily four times more expensive to operate than my old crappy trailers, but my wife could no longer travel while we pulled a trailer. It caused her back to ache. If it weren't for the forum, I would have to bail out for something else. However, I know and understand the coach much better today than four years ago, that's for sure.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #30
We have owned our 295 for 14 years 2nd owner. We have been full time for 6 years usually 10-15 thousand miles a year. I do all the work on the coach myself to date. Now with that said I'm getting older, thecoach is getting older, so that may change. But if you cant take DIY some of the small stuff, motor homes can get costly quickly. The only way I would go to a 5th wheel is it it went north to one place then south to one place, then I would pay to have it hauled instead of owning a 60K truck.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #31
Realmccoy, I agree the forum and the FT tech line has saved me plenty of headaches and dollars. Learned a lot in less than a year of ownership.
I do appreciate all the help from so many on here. Good stuff in a world gone maddddddd
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Reply #32
Having been in the RV industry 54 years, I just sit back and look at the cabinets, at wonder. Such quality, not sticks and staples!

Priceless
CW
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #33
I would not trade my 1994 GrandVilla for any other motorhome or trailer. Very comfortable, Simple systems, no slides, 40' of rock solid construction materials. Lube, Oil, and filters, check air pressure in tires, general maintenance as systems age out. Has not let me down, YET  ^.^d  I will be leaving Wednesday 06/03 from Florida to go to Ohio to see Family on Our annual summer outing. Coach is 26 years old and just getting broke in.......... 8)
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

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Reply #34
I'M GETTING MORE CONFIDENCE!!!!
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #35
I'm getting new headlights.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

 

Re: Pusher problems scare me

Reply #36
Just put LED bulbs in them, 100% better. Cheap as chips.
CW
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348