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We are now Foretravel owners...

Well we did it. We now own a new to us 1989 36' U280 with the Cat 3208. I had this coach checked over and everything is in great shape. We will take the next three months getting to know it before we head south for the winter. I got it home, now need to figure everything out as far as how it all works. I drove it about 45 mile home and it drove very nice. Now i need to find new tires and figure out witch ones to go with will be fun. I have been reading everyones tire ideas on here.
Look out for all the questions i will be asking here.
Thank you,
Dave & Cris
Dave & Cris
1989 36' U280 Grand Villa SBID #3407

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Hi Dave & Cris,
  Welcome! You made two wise decisions. Purchasing a Foretravel, and joining this group. You will find this group the most knowledgeable. Best of luck, and many happy miles.

Raymond & Babette
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

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Congratulations!  Hope your new purchase gives you miles of smiles...
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

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Congrats on your FT purchase, Dave & Cris.  And remember, there is no such thing as a "dumb" question.  Ask away!! :P
Sandy Stoltz

2007 Honda CR-V

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Best Wishes and Congratulations on your first Foretravel!!  They are kinda like tattoos or potato chips, I think ... at least that's the way it is working out for us.  We lasted 3 years before we sold our house and went full time.  SO much fun!!!  We have asked every silly question there is, and are still asking more.  Don't EVER be afraid to pipe up.  The folks here never lose patience and have all the experience in the world.  Welcome!!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Dave & Cris,

Welcome to the Forum family. Congrats on your new to you Foretravel. Any questions about your new mobile condo are welcome, there is a large knowledge base here that is more than willing to help out.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Thank you all. We are looking forward to getting to know this unit before we hit the road this fall. Lots to figure out!
What an awesome product! Even for the age it is awesome..
Thanks again everyone!
Dave & Cris :)
Dave & Cris
1989 36' U280 Grand Villa SBID #3407

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From another new owner, welcome.  I have found this forum invaluable in making my choice.  As everyone says just ask as you will have a lot of questions!

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

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Best Wishes and Congratulations on your first Foretravel!!  They are kinda like tattoos or potato chips, I think ... at least that's the way it is working out for us.  We lasted 3 years before we sold our house and went full time.  SO much fun!!!  We have asked every silly question there is, and are still asking more.  Don't EVER be afraid to pipe up.  The folks here never lose patience and have all the experience in the world.  Welcome!!
Thank you, I'm glade to hear that you are enjoying this new lifestyle. We are so looking forward to it stating this fall. 3 months and counting. We will be fulltiming too. We have planned for this for over three years. Now we are starting in an little older unit than we wanted but house is not selling yet so funds are limited right now and we need to get going. Hope to see some of you out there in the next few years.
Dave
Dave & Cris
1989 36' U280 Grand Villa SBID #3407

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Thank you, I'm glade to hear that you are enjoying this new lifestyle. We are so looking forward to it stating this fall. 3 months and counting. We will be fulltiming too. We have planned for this for over three years. Now we are starting in an little older unit than we wanted but house is not selling yet so funds are limited right now and we need to get going. Hope to see some of you out there in the next few years.
Dave

We, too,  planned for three years and then went full-time.  Feel free to  Private Message us directly with any questions you might have that are not related to Foretravel.
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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Good choice Gravy... Good for you.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Thanks Dub.... So far very impressed with this old girl.. Can't wait to get out on the road!
Dave & Cris
1989 36' U280 Grand Villa SBID #3407

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One of the best feelings in the world! Congratulations!!  ;D
Coleen Elkins
Former 95 U240
One retired husband &
two Border Collies Isabelle and Katlyn

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Welcome! I don't think you'll ever regret buying a Foretravel.

Don't forget to call Foretravel and let them know you're a new owner - you'll get a free year's membership in the Motorcader Club, and a free year's membership in the FMCA. The Motorcader member number will give you a 10% parts discount with Foretravel.

They're a wonderful group of people to deal with. I emailed them some time back asking for the safe combination on my 1991 U225 - and within a few days they emailed me back with the number. Now that's record keeping.  :) The staff is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Just like the good folks here.  ;D

Steve
1991 U225 Grand Villa

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Welcome! I don't think you'll ever regret buying a Foretravel.

Don't forget to call Foretravel and let them know you're a new owner - you'll get a free year's membership in the Motorcader Club, and a free year's membership in the FMCA. The Motorcader member number will give you a 10% parts discount with Foretravel.

They're a wonderful group of people to deal with. I emailed them some time back asking for the safe combination on my 1991 U225 - and within a few days they emailed me back with the number. Now that's record keeping.  :) The staff is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Just like the good folks here.  ;D

Steve
Thanks Steve, I will call them and let them know. We are really loving this coach so far. I loaded up the wife and our three little dogs and took a drive yesterday afternoon. It is the first time my wife road in it. I just love the way it drives and rides. Still have lots of checking over to do before we head out. Want to make sure everything is in tip top shape.
Thank you everyone for all your great coments. Looking forward to fulltiming in our Foretravel. Hopefully meet some of you down the road.
Dave & Cris
Dave & Cris
1989 36' U280 Grand Villa SBID #3407