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Foretravel updates why?

As I  travel and see other SOB's I see no upgrades to the exterior.  Once in a while I see new paint.  When I see older Foretravels I see new headlights, Paint, Steps, Awnings, with I am sure lots of new stuff on the interiors. This shows the quality of these coaches as an investment.  It is truely difficult to put the year on some of the Foretravels at these Foretravel rallys.  At the Mid-South were many upgraded coaches.  Somewhere there should be recognition for older coaches that are so well maintained by their proud owners.  Sometimes the SOB's are quite larger in size but after closer look they just have a lot of plastic and laminated wood.  Not everyone can see the quality in a Foretravel.  With the newer units price point going up every year, the older coaches will always be in demand.  Foretravels are just built Fore tough. Just a thought.  DAN 
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

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Reply #1 –
I agree!  I have never seen any other brand ( well, maybe Prevosts) that have as many "older and updated" coaches on the road.  That DOES say a lot for the initial build quality and the fact that owners would rather repaint, or upgrade systems than to buy another brand.  Heck, I've already spent about $8K on my new-to-us coach making it personal for our needs.  Those solid Walnut cabinets are expensive :)  Still cheaper to go the renovation route than to purchase a newer RV in most cases :)  Of course I bought mine in pristine condition from George and that helps a lot.

We just got notified that we're going to be Grandparents, so that'll mean lots of trips between Jacksonville, FL and Morristown, TN stop in Charleston to see 2nd kid, in the motor home.  A little larger RV with a king size bed and full size washer & dryer would be perfect for our extended visits.  I MAY be looking for a RV with a king size bed, full size washer/dryer and a tag axle next year. Weee :)

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Congrats on the new grandparents.  I will say that they are great. I just had two identical twin boys born and took our first trip out to meet them.. It was 5600 miles round trip. Ouch.... You know the King sized beds is only in the newer coaches. Most are still queen.  As to remodels, Blue Birds do the same thing.  I will say that it is a testament to the Fore's for building such superb machines.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: John S –
You know the King sized beds is only in the newer coaches.

Yeah, I had noticed that too.  Oh well.  We can make do with the Queen size - we're just used to a king at home.  I'm a fat old fart and need my space. HA!  We talked about full timing again a few days ago, but talked ourselves out of that quickly. HA!  A home IS nice to come back to.  We have a large town house, but my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece are are living in it now.  If one of them moves out, I'm reclaiming the master bedroom and getting back on the road more as we'll still have a "home base" to rest if needed AND someone to look after the place while we're on the road.  Win-win for everyone. Can't complain though - a nice summer trip planned in MI starting in June & returning in Oct.  in the Moose..  Life is good!

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Quote from: Steve & Kathy B –
Can't complain though - a nice summer trip planned in MI starting in June & returning in Oct.  in the Moose..  Life is good!
Totally agree, Steve!  We leave our winter home in Tucson starting this Saturday... and don't return until the end of October - 7700 miles later - in Bigfoot (we're originally from the PNW, so it was either Bigfoot or Sasquatch! :)) ).  Part-timing is definitely the way to go... a place in the desert sun to spend the winter, and a rolling home to tour grandchildren and national parks in the summer!  Yep, life is very good!
The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)

Re: Foretravel updates why?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Steve & Kathy B –
Yeah, I had noticed that too.  Oh well.  We can make do with the Queen size - we're just used to a king at home.  I'm a fat old fart and need my space. HA!  We talked about full timing again a few days ago, but talked ourselves out of that quickly. HA!  A home IS nice to come back to.  We have a large town house, but my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece are are living in it now.  If one of them moves out, I'm reclaiming the master bedroom and getting back on the road more as we'll still have a "home base" to rest if needed AND someone to look after the place while we're on the road.  Win-win for everyone. Can't complain though - a nice summer trip planned in MI starting in June & returning in Oct.  in the Moose..  Life is good!

Looked at a 2001 u320 40' on Sunday. Foretravel modified it to fit a king bed. Owner said it was a California king, it fit fine. Previous owner had it done, don't know the cost.
Mike & Molly Patronick
2001 U320 40'
2011 Forester

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Reply #6 –
I think the reason why we don't see many other brands with updated coaches is that most of them depreciate so quickly that it simply isn't reasonable to put any money into them. On another forum today, I cautioned someone about buying a 2007 MH that was offered for $17,500, well below NADA book. They are aware that they need to replace the refrigerator because it has been damaged. For what they will spend to get that coach on the road safely they could buy a Foretravel that will last them more than a year or so. If, after a year, they decide that something different would be better for them, they will most likely be able to sell the Foretravel for somewhere around what they paid for it. That SOB, on the other hand, probably won't be worth the $17,500 AFTER they have done the repairs.

I'd rather buy an older, high quality coach and do upgrades as I can afford them than buy SOB that is newer but will fall apart in a couple of years. Just look at how many Wanderlodges from the early 80's are still on the road. When was the last time you saw a Winnebago of that era on the road?

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Quote from: Patricia –
We leave our winter home in Tucson starting this Saturday... and don't return until the end of October - 7700 miles later.
Pat, we're going to outdo ya'll in time & mileage.  How about a full six months and 11,000 miles for craziness.  Our annual trip to Virginia, this year, includes two chapter rally's, 3 motorcades, and the Grandvention.  Plus, hopefully, a TV upgrade at FOT.  It just worked out that way.
See ya in Durango.
Audrey & Harvey Nelson
2000 U-320, 40' towing 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
nelsonah@ieee.org

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Where in VA are you going Harvey?  I know I have you all beat.  I have done one trip to Spokane and have another two planned to see grands.  Just left the ones in Richmond.  I have put on over 10K miles so far this year and will put 30K plus on this year alone. Sure glad the the price of fuel has come down.

 
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon