Foretravel Owners' Forum For owners and Fans of Foretravel Motorcoaches September 12, 2025 ...

Peter,

Actually, $10,000 may be way low if things like the coolant have not been maintained (this is a linered engine and if run for a year without SCA or ELC coolant, the cylinder walls could be shot).  And as we have seen, bulkhead repair can run from a broken bolt or two to complete separation requiring rebuilding.  $1,300 is NOT worse case scenario for bulkhead repair.

Not trying to paint a gloomy picture, but there are some coaches not worth even (what you think is) a bargain price.

Just went through this on another forum on an SOB.  Exceptionally low price (low enough that many though it was a scam), but upon inspection, it was determined that the unit was in FL with windows that had leaked for a LONG time-- mold, and even mushrooms growing inside.  No price would make that one a bargain.

As with any purchase CHECK IT OUT or have someone who is competent check it out for you.

Now, on one you have never seen, as long as the seller is legit, make an offer "Subject to inspection and test drive satisfactory to buyer-- said inspection and test drive to be complete by DATE." Obviously, the shorter the lag until the DATE, the more likely a seller would be to hold it off the market until you can inspect.

Have bought and sold sailboats that way-- last one a two year old Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37' we sold to a guy who lived 2,500 miles away.  Selling price more than our stick home. We agreed on price, he flew in that weekend, did a quick look and called a marine surveyor to inspect.  By Monday, we had money in our broker account and the boat was mast down and loaded on a custom 18 wheeler on the road from FL to WA. But, had he not been satisfied, he would have only been out his expenses, nothing for the boat.

Brett

Brett,

There is really no way to cheaply determine whether the cylinder walls are shot, correct?

Best Regards,
Benjie

Benjie Zeller
(512) 587-4628

Bob, I just had Rudy do a complete rebuild of my A-H a few weeks ago while in Nac, new motor, fuel pump and lots of other little goodies and total ran about $1,100.00, now I hope for a few years of wonderful use, just annual PM on it, but nothing major I hope.
Nothing is free, I like for things to work properly.  I have found the most economical  part of the coach is the diesel fuel.  Whooppie ! !
Dave M