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Reply #25 –
great move --happy  happy . ref extended warranty , , i was a boat dealer for 27 years ,i sold many  many ,, made a bundle ,, haven't seen a pay back to justify cost . they are designed to make money , and nothing else .  if SOB were involved ,i'd say maybe ,but with FT nah..!  have a friend that was all hung up on newmar-- he bought the essex model ,  he has lots of issues --slides --cabinets falling apart etc  etc  . he is sick ever since his wife visited our 320 at that time . if newmar is the thing --a screw gun and glue gun is a must ,his quote .
Brad Metzger
2010 Phenix 45'

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Reply #26 –
Thanks for all the input and help.  I have been traveling for business lately and have been "off line" for a while.  Looking forward to getting to know our new unit next week in Nac.  Nancy has signed up for the driving school and is looking forward to it.  I decided against the warranty - FT makes a great product and I don't think I will need it.
David & Nancy Holsted
2010 Nimbus 45'
2011 Avalanche
Build 6523

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Reply #27 –
I think you made a great call. Stick that money in the bank. Use the factory and component warranties. If it don't fail during the warranty it will likely last a decade or more.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #28 –
We have a 1993 U300 and a 1993 U225 (which we would like to sell) and both have most of the original systems on board. Foretravel used the very best equipment available when they built even their low end coaches. I think they are still doing the same thing.

Gongrats and welcome aboard.
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 #29 –
Hey Dave,
 
Don't know if that was your unit sitting outside at the factory and fully detailed with a delivery date of Nov. 8 on the window.  But if it is a real beauty.  Happy travels.
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 #30 –
If it's a black Nimbus it's probably ours.  We can't wait to get in it.  We were to arrive Monday afternoon but a family tragedy Friday now means Monday night, not sure what time.  I am trying to get the FT folks to get it set up in the camp ground so we can pull in late and have a place to sleep.  I don't have a clue where the camp ground is, what it's like, etc.  We are staying the week so Nancy can attend the driving school so this will be an interesting week.  We look forward to meeting all the FT owners and hitting the road in our new coach.
David & Nancy Holsted
2010 Nimbus 45'
2011 Avalanche
Build 6523

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Reply #31 –
David and Nancy,

I'm so sorry to hear about your family tragedy.  I'm sure all on the board send their prayers your way.

There are some forum members at Camp FT right now.  Perhaps the factory would allow some of them to assist you in some way with the late arrival.  Folks - if you can help out, PMs and e-mail are probably best, especially if you're including personal information like cell phone numbers.

The campground is basically the parking lot west and north around the main FOT service and showroom buildings.  Water and electric, all paved.  There are 2 dump stations and a laundry building.  If you know how to get to the sales/service at 1221 NW Stallings Dr., then you know where the campground is.

Take care and safe travels to Nac tomorrow.

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #32 –
Hi Dave & Nancy,
    Welcome to our group, and congratulations on the new coach!!! Sorry about the problems. I'm sure you will find the factory campground meets your needs. Enjoy your Foretravel adventure. Ask any questions you want. We all learn from our experiences.
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

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Reply #33 –
Thanks Michelle - great help.  Being that we are former travel trailer users it's going to be a whole new experience and "camp ground" takes on a whole new meaning.  We know where the sales office is - that's where we left our $.  We should be able to get the door code to get in the coach then get keys, etc on Tuesday.  I will be talking to Paul or Judy tomorrow to work everything out and if need be get someone in camp to help us out.
David & Nancy Holsted
2010 Nimbus 45'
2011 Avalanche
Build 6523

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Reply #34 –
David and Nancy,
 
I am sorry to read that your Foretravel experience is beginning with a note of sadness. 
 
Your coach is basically almost in the campground.  Your coach is hooked up to 50 amp service, but you will probably have to move it to another location on the property to connect to water and or a sewer connection.  Also, there are two dumping stations in back of the factory that are really easy to access. You may not be aware that the Ladies Driving School starts on Nov. 9 and "Camp Foretravel" will fill up quickly.  If you need to stay at the factory for a few days I'd suggest you call your Tyle Fore and ask him to set aside a full hook up site for you.  After all, buying a 2010 coach has to come with a few perks.
 
Welcome to the ForeForum family.  We've got your back.
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 #35 –
Thanks George, I just fired off an email to Tyle and will call him in the morning.  I also emailed Paul Tinkle (our sales rep) - hopefully he can help as well.
David & Nancy Holsted
2010 Nimbus 45'
2011 Avalanche
Build 6523

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Reply #36 –
Quote from: George Stoltz –
If you need to stay at the factory for a few days I'd suggest you call your Tyle Fore and ask him to set aside a full hook up site for you.  After all, buying a 2010 coach has to come with a few perks.

Excellent point, George!  There are a couple of "Reserved for Sales Department" FHU spots there backed up to the NW corner of the fence that surrounds the service area.  That's where we've seen folks spending their first nights in their "new to them" coaches.  Tyle, Paul, or Judy should be able to arrange for David and Nancy's coach to be in one of those spots when they arrive tomorrow night. 

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #37 –
If you talk to your salesman they could leave the keys with security or slip by and meet you. I know Lance only lives about 6 minutes away (he showed me his house when it was being built) and I would bet Paul and the others are just as close!
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #38 –
What makes this Forum so valuable is that many people have different perspectives.  We were at the Ladies Driving School last year and I remember that most -- if not all -- empty spots were reserved when we arrived.  And since I was at the factory this morning doing some laundry I spotted their new coach (Stunning!).
 
FWIW -- even though we are at Xtreme Paint & Graphics I dropped over $500 at the parts counter last week so I feel o.k. in using the laundry.
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 #39 –
Quote from: George Stoltz –
What makes this Forum so valuable is that many people have different perspectives.  We were at the Ladies Driving School last year and I remember that most -- if not all -- empty spots were reserved when we arrived. 

Could be - and since Nancy is attending Ladies Driving School as well as taking delivery of a new-to-her coach, Sales should be able to put she and David in one of those spots.  One would think they already had that as a plan - that one of those spots is already reserved for them.

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320