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Re: New 2 me 1993 U300

George, my "new 2 me" was full body painted at Foretravel last year. The interior had new carpet installed, the couch, drivers seat and co-pilots seat recovered, all new valances and shades a custom matching bed spread and throw pillows, electric front shades and new Peninsula double pane windows were added at Foretravel. The previous owner was a wood worker and added walnut window sills, TV cabinet, a new LCD TV, Winegard sat system, GE Advantium Microwave and the fanciest Pioneer radio/12 CD/XM radio system I have ever seen. The living room chairs are a new Palliser Euro Chair and new Lazy boy recliner.  He basically did everything I would have done if money were not a factor.

It also has new tires, shocks and rear brakes. The engine is a Detroit and not a spot of oil anywhere on it or under it. I like it a lot. Can you tell?
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Reply #1 –
Kent,
 
Sounds as though you found the deal of a lifetime.  That is an impressive list of improvements.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #2 –
Finally, I'm the guy that found that unbelievable deal. Ain't never happened before.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Reply #3 –
You know you wouldn't have upgraded if you didn't have to keep up with the Savournins....And after driving that 40' in Missouri....your welcome....
We are only strangers until we meet; however, some of us are stranger than others

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Reply #4 –
How true, how true!

Wait until I get a picture of "The Best" to add to my profile.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Reply #5 –
Congrats. I did a total remodel of my coach. It cost more than you think.  You got a great deal.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #6 –
FOT did a great job. I have the invoices. WOW! $700 for pillows.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Reply #7 –
As much as we love our 2000 U320, we are not enamored of the Foretravel interior decorating style.  Our pillows were early into the dumpster and the bedspread was donated to MOT for use as a drop cloth.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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George. Shame on you, that bedspread cost the original owner at least $700. Those pillows are $2-300 each. I've forgotten her name but Ray's sister was doing the interiors back in those days and frankly her idea of fashion was Las Vegas whore house tacky. I think many of us who are not full timing have bedspreads and pillows stored in our attic for the next trade. As a side note, many of the coaches of the early 21 century have  a Villa passenger chair made to her specs. They are too shallow and my wife felt as if she were being ejected and she isn't very big. David flanigan found us some better designed Flexsteel chairs, what a wonderful difference. Information on this problem came from the Villa factory.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Reply #9 –
Kent;  I was at a rally with the previous owners of your coach and saw all the improvements they did to it.  A very nice couple and very conscientious about their coach.  You can see a picture of that coach on the FT website showing repainted coaches.    Norm
 
Norm H.
2002 U320 3602
PBDS
Build # 5941
MC# 16699


1997 Gulfstream Tourmaster, Cummins 8.3
2000 Country Coach Magna, Cat C-10
1998 Foretravel U295, Cummins 8.3

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Reply #10 –
Horace,
 
You said it.  Not me.  But I agree.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Hi Kent,  Congratulations....  :) :) You will love the G V U300 with the  6V92 Detroit. I have a 1994 with the same set-up and enjoy every minute we spend driving and living in it. ours had 30,000 miles on when we got her and now has 45,000 with only basic maintenance... ;D  Be Safe and Happy Trails!!!!!!  :) :) :)
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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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Norm, I of course met Sandie Rostie when I picked up the coach, a real classy lady. I just wish John were still around so I could thank him for doing such a great job of restoration. It is a very sad situation for the Rostie's but a real gift to Peggy and I.

Gerry, thanks for response. I have owned the coach 10 days. I drove it from Denver to Kansas City to visit a sick aunt and lived in it since I bought it. I is a real sweetheart and it runs like a top. I have always been partial to unusual things, no reflection on my DW. Will head back home on Tuesday next week. I am anxious to be driving it again. 
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Reply #13 –
Kent,
 
How about posting a few photos that we can actually see?  From that little thumb nail shot it looks like a real beauty.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #14 –
George,
 
Look at the message posted by Tim previously.  It contains a link to a pdf file of the coach.
http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=10635.0
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #15 –
George, once I get it out of this tiny RV park where I can get some good photos, I will be proud to post a few shots. John Rostie and the FOT paint shop did a great job in my humble opinion.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Reply #16 –
Kent -- I just viewed the PDF. You got a great coach in wonderful condition.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #17 –
Apparently you hit the jackpot. That is one nice ride. Sorry to hear of the misfortune of the previous owner. However, it appears the moho found a good home and will continue to please the new owner. Good luck in the future. Enjoy the ride.
Jon Ohman
2001 U320 36'
Build #5809

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Reply #18 –
Thanks for the good wishes John. Welcome to the forum.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback