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Plastic Lighted "Foretravel" Entrance Handle

Easy or difficult replacement job?

Mine broke in two yesterday with just a light touch.  I seem to remember some photos, but haven't been able to locate them.

Any comments appreciated.
Russell
'99 U320 CAI 40ft w/Xtreme Full Body Paint
Baton Rouge

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Re: Plastic Lighted "Foretravel" Entrance Handle

Reply #1 –
Here is a site that sells what looks like a replacement.

Lighted Assist Handles For Motohomes Fifth Wheels Travel Trailers Lighted Grab

Gary's post about his handle:

Grab Handle light// Bulb Change

Barry's site link for wiring diagram:

Foretravel Motorhome technical help and information links

Hope this helps.

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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Reply #2 –
I replaced mine last year.  We were at FT and I found that there are at least two models of this clear plastic handle.  The one they gave me initially would not fit, but the second one was fine with a bit of filing on the end to make it fit.  Not a big deal.  Easy installation.  After only about 18 months in the sun it is already cracking.

If you find a source of the rubber gaskets for the handle, please let us know.  Mine are in poor shape, but I have caulked them to hopefully make them weather proof.  Before caulking I took off the bottom handle and water poured out. 
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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: George Hatfield –

If you find a source of the rubber gaskets for the handle, please let us know.  Mine are in poor shape, but I have caulked them to hopefully make them weather proof. 

George,

If your handle has the doorbell built in (as our '03 does), according to FOT the gasket for the doorbell end is no longer available.  It is longer in one dimension and unique to our door handles.  I think you can get the lower (triangular) one from FOT still, but you'll have to make your own upper one.

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 #4 –
And don't forget to cut a very thin gap at the bottom of the gasket (learned that from Steve & Michelle) to let any trapped water run out.
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.

Re: Plastic Lighted "Foretravel" Entrance Handle

Reply #5 –
Xtreme had no problem replacing my grab handle when the painting was done, the old one was not broken but showed signs of cracking/aging, so the new one has XTREME in stead of FORETRAVL, price was free so it fits fine.  "Aint nuttin free"

Re: Plastic Lighted "Foretravel" Entrance Handle

Reply #6 –
Thanks for the feedback.  I ordered from Foretravel a little earlier.  I didn't bother to ask about pricing, simply because I needed one.  I'll post the price when it comes in.

For what its worth, I also asked if they had extra gaskets for this particular model.  They said they had them for my particular model.  We shall see.
Russell
'99 U320 CAI 40ft w/Xtreme Full Body Paint
Baton Rouge

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