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New to the forum

 We recently purchased a 92 Unihome U225 and are new to the motorhome experience. We are looking forward to learning more about Foretravel motorhomes with your help.
Have a wonderful day.
Robert and Linda
Robert
95 U280 Grand Villa

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Quote from: ROADSTAR04 –
We recently purchased a 92 Unihome U225 and are new to the motorhome experience. We are looking forward to learning more about Foretravel motorhomes with your help.
Have a wonderful day.
Robert and Linda

You are not alone! We just bought a 1993 Unihome U225 in Washington State. Sue and I are both experienced RVers but this is our first motorhome. Sue grew up in motorhomes, however, and her parents had them from the 1970s. We have been using a 21-foot Streamline Princess, tents, had a camper/pickup and a 5th wheel with a slide. We are really looking forward to using our U225.

Welcome to the forum!

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."

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 :) :)  Welcome aboard!  Lots of info. here, please post some pictures of your coach when you can...  ^.^d
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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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Welcome to the forum!

Lots of great info & people here. Would love to see some pics of your new (to you) coach!

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Robert and Linda,  Welcome aboard. Hope that you have some great experiences with your coach and meet many new friends both here and on the road.
Gary B

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Hi Robert and Linda!!!

Peggy and I also started with a U225 three years ago with no motorhome experience. Due to some health issues and early retirement we decided we loved the RV lifestyle so much we would go full time and moved up to our current 40' U300, more storage space. The only thing that would be better is if our house would sell so we can stay on the road permanently. I trust you will have as good an experience.
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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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Welcome, Robert & Linda.

We moved up to a Foretravel this year from a travel trailer and we love it.  You will find this is a great place to help you if you have any questions.

Keith & Joyce.
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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Hey, Robert and Linda!!  I think that all the "cool kids" start with a U225 ... because we did, too! We learned so much in the first 3 years.  We are now full timing and living in our 3rd Foretravel.  This is the best place to find an answer to any question or problem that you have ... from mechanical issues to where to find a service locations to "What is this switch for?"  Welcome to the Forum, and we will "see you down the road"!
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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For those with newly a acquired  U225 or U240's (actually for anyone with one), one of the unique features is the Torsilastic Suspension.

As with any mechanical component, it is a good idea to know its "care and feeding".

Just use the "Search" feature here in the Foreforum and type in "Torsilastic".

If questions, post on "Tech Talk". Many of these coaches need their ride height adjusted.  Ride height affects coach ride and handling, and if seriously out of spec can lead to expensive repairs.  Checking is very simple.  Adjusting is not difficult if you have even basic mechanical skills.

Brett
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Welcome to the forum and your U-225.

We too have gotten a U-225, Kent and Peggy Spear's first coach.  The help from Kent, and so many on this forum has been invaluable to us this first year.

Sure hope you enjoy your coach as much as we have and plan to in the future.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)