New Nimbus Owner

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New Nimbus Owner

October 14, 2010, 01:23:46 pm

As I write this we are finalizing the documents on a 2010 Nimbus with almost no miles. This is also my first post to any type of forum which is scary but have enjoyed reading many many forums over the last year while doing the research, travel, and attending numerous RV shows. We have been having a ball in our travel trailer since 2001 and decided about 4 years ago we wanted to move to a motorhome. Breast cancer put that on hold but after successful recovery we started the research journey again last year. We saw a Foretravel at the Dallas RV show but it was out of our price range at that time. We had it narrowed down to Tiffin and American Coach but kept looking at Foretravel's, hoping something would pop up. Well it finally did and we are so excited. Take delivery in a few weeks and can't wait. Now I need info on the motor club, how to join, etc.

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Reply #1 – October 14, 2010, 01:43:55 pm

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I need info on the motor club, how to join, etc.

Welcome aboard.
How did you hear of this Foreforum?
Where did you purchase the coach from?
You can call Beverly Koontz at the factory 800.955.6226 and she will set you up with joining the club

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Reply #2 – October 14, 2010, 01:48:10 pm

Welcome to Foretravel Forums and congrats on the new Foretravel and your many happy miles ahead.

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Now I need info on the motor club, how to join, etc.

Application for Motorcade club is at http://www.foretravel.com/motorcade/join.php; email to motercade@foretravel.com and/or call 800-955-6226.

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Reply #3 – October 14, 2010, 01:55:01 pm

We bought the coach from Paul Tinkle - it was on consignment. I found the forum using google search. I will get in touch with Beverly either by phone or when we pick up the coach at the plant. Thanks for the info.

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Reply #4 – October 14, 2010, 01:57:13 pm

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"Now I need info on the motor club, how to join, etc."

With your purchase (of the Nimbus) you will automatically receive a year's membership in the Motorcade Club, but as Barry said, it's a good idea to contact Beverly Koontz to ensure that it will start immediately upon receipt of your coach.

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Reply #5 – October 14, 2010, 02:09:39 pm

automatic membership - now that's pretty neat.

I need to say one more thing here..... we were looking at the Tiffin Zephyr and AC Eagle which are both very nice coaches. The problem was my friend just purchased a new Allegro Bus 2 weeks ago and I went with him for the delivery and the ride back. Major quality issues with his new coach - it should not have left the plant. When he took it to Red Bay it was going to be 4 to 6 weeks to fix, then they called and said he needed to order a new coach. Apts are 3 to 4 months out. The fit and finish on the Zephyr and Eagle as well as quality of workmanship in no way compared to the Foretravel and those are expensive rigs. Consiquently my friend got out of his purchase and bought a Newmar Mountain Aire. I can't wait to park beside him on our next trip and let him "look around" a bit inside our coach.

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Reply #6 – October 14, 2010, 02:22:50 pm

Congratulations on your new coach and welcome to ForeForums! Lots of great, helpful, friendly folks here and we're glad to have you join us.

Quote from: dholsted – October 14, 2010, 02:09:39 pm

my friend got out of his purchase and bought a Newmar Mountain Aire. I can't wait to park beside him on our next trip and let him "look around" a bit inside our coach.

Once you're a Motorcade member you might consider bringing your friend to the Buddy Rally at the factory next April. Although after seeing yours, he might swap that Newmar for a Foretravel even before then

Michelle and Steve

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Reply #7 – October 14, 2010, 02:44:56 pm

Outstanding! Welcome to the group. There are no stupid questions, but we sometimes reserve the right to provide silly answers.

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Reply #8 – October 14, 2010, 02:50:52 pm

David & Nancy,
Congratulations and welcome aboard. You've just purchased a magnificent handcrafted coach. Guaranteed it will take several years to break-in. Your purchase likely comes with a factory warranty, but should you ever need input or any sort of help, the ForeForum folks are the best and very willing to help.

You will be getting a lot of suggestions, all you need is to ask. I, for one, volunteer information most here on the ForeForums already know. But, I certainly hope to be of help if I know how.

The first unrequested advice I give any new to Foretravel coach owner is don't leave Camp Foretravel until you know how everything works. There are a gazillion gadgets and systems in the newer coaches. Try them all several times.

Get to know James Triana and his boss, Mark Harvey. They will be able to help you on the phone through any questions you may have once you leave Nacogdoches with your new coach. BTW, if you have a cam corder...record everything during the period of time when you're getting the get-to-know-the-coach-features run through from Foretravel.

It will take you a while to run through the manuals that come with the coach. But, make sure you're familiar with where to go for specific appliance manuals, coach chassis manuals and the like. Should you find that there is not a manual for an item, ask Foretravel for it.

Best of luck with your new purchase.

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Reply #9 – October 14, 2010, 03:00:21 pm

Thanks Peter, absolutely wonderful advice. I have a Flip camcorder and will put it to good use. I can see the forum will be a huge help to me in the future. I do have some factory warranty and am looking to purchase an extended service policy.

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Reply #10 – October 14, 2010, 03:13:28 pm

David and Nancy -

Welcome aboard the good ship Foretravel!

I would add to Peter's great advice - take a short trip in the area for a few days - then if you have questions or need "adjustments" on the coach, you will be near the factory and will get your questions answered and probably better warranty satisfaction than if you are half way across the country.

Peter's suggestion of recording the delivery and check out is a great one. If you don't have a camcorder, take a look at the "Flip" video camcorder's at Best Buy - cheap, easy to use, and easy to upload to your PC.

(Yes, I do work for Cisco, the company that makes Flip videos, but I doubt your $200 purchase will drive up my stock very much :-))

Good Luck in your new adventure - to steal a line from Indiana Jones (more or less) you "chose wisely".

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Reply #11 – October 14, 2010, 03:13:36 pm

David & Nancy,
Second piece of unrequested advice...extended warranty policies are tough to evaluate as to whether it's worth having the additional insurance for the expense.

Remember that Cummins, Allison, and most major components are covered under an OEM warranty for at least one year. The coach works is warranted by Foretravel (no appliances...these usually have a one year warranty from the manufacturer).

If you want the extended service warranty insurance, read the fine print before you sign on the dotted line. If something should ever not work, you'll be placing a claim to recover the cost. The problem most people get into is that they did not read the fine print and are unfamiliar with the owner's responsibilities before placing a claim...and trust me, insurance companies are tough when it comes to parting with your money!

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Reply #12 – October 14, 2010, 03:16:09 pm

David -

Search the back posts on Extended Warranties - lot's of discussion of the pros and cons there. My feeling is that they are basically high priced insurance policies, and avoid them, even on a big ticket item with lots of systems like a Foretravel.

As the saying goes - "you pay your money and make your choice" if you wouldn't mind, let us know what you decide and how you came to the conclusion.

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Reply #13 – October 14, 2010, 03:40:20 pm

Great advice on the extended warranties. I usually don't buy warranties - they are profit centers for the folks that are selling them. I am trying to analyze this and your ideas and tips are very helpful. Thanks.

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Reply #14 – October 14, 2010, 03:58:53 pm

David and Nancy, Welcome aboard. Good advice is plentiful here but sometimes you have to remember that its worth exactly the price you paid for it.

Take a look at the member map, you will probably find one of us near you and all of us regardless of having old or new coaches like to show off our coaches and look at others. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Gary B

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Reply #15 – October 14, 2010, 10:15:38 pm

Extended Warranties are not insurance. They are just a contract between the company and the vehicle owner that highly favors the company. No state oversight like insurance policies have.

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Reply #16 – October 14, 2010, 10:29:56 pm

Barry,

In four years of being interested in the RV lifestyle I have read many many stories of the frustration caused by warranty companies. Some of the times, the policy owner comes out ahead and some of the times the company comes out ahead. And there is often a lot of grief for the policy holder.

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Reply #17 – October 14, 2010, 11:02:44 pm

I saw that unit a couple weeks ago. It was a fine looking motorhome. You have a great Foretravel and it will be a joy to use. I loved the floor and the double bath.

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Reply #18 – October 15, 2010, 08:01:37 am

Yep, that is our new coach. The floor plan is what sold it for us and office equipment will allow me to work from the road. We will be staying at NAC a few days learning to use it then leaving it for modifications and additions.

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Reply #19 – October 15, 2010, 08:17:42 am

David and Nancy,
Congratulations and good luck with your new coach. If you get your 1 year "free" membership now, it will expire December 31,2010. At least that is how it worked for me maybe different with a 2010 model.

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Reply #20 – October 15, 2010, 08:23:16 am

You will live the motorcade. It is a great group of people. I have learned more from other members than anywhere else and have made life long friends.

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Reply #21 – October 15, 2010, 08:39:40 am

Suzanne & I want to add our heartfelt WELCOME to the Foretravel family. We also used to have a trailer, in which we began fulltiming in 2006. A year ago this month, we discovered Foretravel coaches. . .and, the rest, as they say, is history. We look forward to meeting up with you on the road. Don't forget to utilize the member map on this forum. . .we like to know where folks are so we can show up at Happy Hour!!

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Reply #22 – October 15, 2010, 10:04:06 am

Beverly will roll it over. She gave me 19 months with the first coach and 14 months with the second.

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Reply #23 – October 16, 2010, 09:23:45 am

Welcome! We are presently moving into our second Foretravel ... leaving our 1993 U225 and "movin' on up" to a 1995 U320. You will love everything about your new rig. This forum, and the access it gives to the vast pool of knowledge available, is a godsend ... and great fun, to boot! We just learned something yesterday about our 1993 coach! Just in time to pass it on to the new owners. The whole first year will be a whirlwind of learning. Congrats! Hope we are still in the Nac area when you come and are able to meet you.

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Reply #24 – October 16, 2010, 09:27:23 am

You will be absolutely amazed at the improvement. We moved from a 93 U280 36' to the same coach.

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