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Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #25
My toad is a 2006 Acura MDX. The last year they were towable. I'm very happy with it. Pulled it to Alaska last year on the Motorcade.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #26
I have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee awd, of course I can not pull it.  It runs good, no problem.  I'll look for a Saturn VUE, Honda c-RV, 2000 Cherokee or a grand Cherokee. 


Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #27
I didn't know 2006 Acura MDX's were towable.  I'll look into them.

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Reply #28
Davel we have a 2015 jeep Cherokee  that has optidrive II ( it is 4 wheel drive with neutral in transfer case)
It has worked fine as a tow car
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #29
Started with 1984 Cherokee then 1989 Cherokee, 1996 Grand Cherokee, 1998 Grand Cherokee, 2001 Grand Cherokee and now 2014 Grand Cherokee. All gave no trouble towing.
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: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #30
Was towing the 06 Acura MDX then changed to the 2016 Chevy Colorado 4x4 diesel truck. So happy!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #31
And then there is the 2003 GV 295 :-)  No slide, ISL 400, mid door and Grand Villa front end :-) 

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your search.
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #32
That's the unicorn of Foretravels.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #33
Is there a comparison chart for the various models, U270 U295 and U320?  I did see one somewhere but can't find it now.  I'm looking at the 2000, 2001 and 2002 years.


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Reply #35
Thanks but I did see and print these.  But they don't do a side by side comparison of the three models, 270, 295 and 320.  I would have create my own comparison chart.

Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #36
Keep in mind that customer requests on different models will put options for higher end coach on a lower end model. Many members have coaches with options that aren't listed as factory that were installed at the factory. You will have to talk to sellers of models you start looking at.
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: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #37
Many coaches were custom builds. The model number is only a starting point.

If you want slides, consider a 2003-2004,  the slide mechanism was much improved in 2003 over earlier years.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

 

Re: Looking to purchase FT

Reply #38
I am not sure "much improved" is quite right, it is different. Likely better than the "train" mechanism used in 2002.  The A frame LR mechanism in my 2001 is working flawlessly.  The LR mechanism in the 2003 and later uses more floor space and much more interior volume especially when retracted than the ones in the 99 to 01 coaches.  The 03 and later LR slides have smaller end windows and bigger slide cabinets but the side window shade boxes extend up into the cabinet interiors. None of this is better or worse just different. These are details you need to see for yourself to help decide what works best for you.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN