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Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Does anyone have any recent experience with the Foretravel Decal packages that Encore bought from F/T ?  I know some of these have to be pretty long in the tooth at this point but wondered if they are still viable.
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #1 –
When we were in Nac in the fall, Encore was not looking too great.  They seemed to have much less inventory on the lot, and Bob McGrath was not around on the 2 times we stopped in.  Keith Risch, the guy who knew where everything was in all the trailers full of Foretravel inventory, has moved over to MOT.  This is just my observation of things during about 10 days in September ... others may know better or have dealt more recently with Encore.
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
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Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #2 –
No experience with the decals, but I remember a report that FT sold all their old decals to Encore because the glue wasn't reliable any more.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

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Reply #3 –
It would be much safer to have your graphics duplicated at a graphics store like RV Stripes and Graphics in Mesa, AZ.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #4 –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
It would be much safer to have your graphics duplicated at a graphics store like RV Stripes and Graphics in Mesa, AZ.
Another option is to have the graphics painted. Previous owner of our coach had all "stickies" except "Foretravel" and "U295" replaced with paint. Most of the exposed surface is white gel coat. The surface is durable, reflects heat from the sun, is relatively easy to care for, and still looks like a Foretravel coach.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #6 –
I was looking at decals for my coach about a year ago and found them at Encore.  I did have concerns about the condition of the decals due to age.  Gary Hawthorne of Nacogdoches said he had done a coach a few months before I bought my decals and that he didn't have any problems with the kit, so I decided to buy them.  Gary said with proper preparation there shouldn't be a problem.  I only had him do the decals on the compartment doors because the coach didn't need the end or side decals replaced at that time.  So far I haven't had any problems and they look fine.  Gary had decal experience while working at Foretravel and I'm very pleased with his work.
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #7 –
You might be interested to know that the Xtreme Graphics in Nac can make about any decal or picture or air brush about anything you might like on your what ever.  Airplanes, cars or what ever, nice quality work too.

Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #8 –
How far back do they generally have decals.  Sure would like to replace the front decals on the two doors.  Everything else looks good believe it or not.
Dwayne Keith
1992 U240
3116/MD3060

Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #9 –
I had a set made last fall by RV Stripes & Graphics in Mesa, Az.  They did a outstanding job.  Reasonable price and guaranteed for 10 years.  Encore only has or did have one red set left that is not complete.  I would be afraid they wouldn't "stick" properly.
Jerry Elkins
2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter
2018 Mini Cooper Clubman
Border Collies Isabelle & Baxter
Kerrville Tx.  78028

Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Jerry & Coleen –
I had a set made last fall by RV Stripes & Graphics in Mesa, Az.  They did a outstanding job.  Reasonable price and guaranteed for 10 years.  Encore only has or did have one red set left that is not complete.  I would be afraid they wouldn't "stick" properly.

If you don't mind telling us how much was it?  Did that include removal of old decals?  And did the new decals look like the originals?

Thanks.

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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Reply #11 –
I talked with another 95 owner last week, he is having NEW vinyl graphics made by a company in IL and as soon as they complete them and install them I'll try to post some photos.
Gary B

Re: Encore "Foretravel Decals"

Reply #12 –
Last spring, I got the rear decal for "98" from Encore and they went on fine. (I removed the beat-up old one).  I also got stripes from Mesa Az. and they went on nicely, but after they were on, I thought the coach looked better without them, so I took them off again 
Norm H.
2002 U320 3602
PBDS
Build # 5941
MC# 16699


1997 Gulfstream Tourmaster, Cummins 8.3
2000 Country Coach Magna, Cat C-10
1998 Foretravel U295, Cummins 8.3