Dave and Dolly's new-to-them coach

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Dave and Dolly's new-to-them coach

April 16, 2013, 07:18:52 pm

Quote from: Dave and Dolly Cobb – April 16, 2013, 05:19:52 pm

We are moving up and forward. So our beloved 1993 U-225, 36' is going to become someone's next coach. But before anyone panics or asks, we have accidentally found and have now a deposit on a 1998, 36' U295. We were really not looking, and the seller told us last week, they were not selling. They bought 2003, 36' U320 yesterday. If you don't want a Foretravel, don't look!

Kent and Peggy Speers were the second owner for about 3 years before finding their present Foretravel

Dave and Dolly,

Kent and Peggy sure enjoyed that coach. Spent many a wonderful times travailing the USA.

Something about a Foretravel......they can be addictive. I remember a tread (?) on how many Foretravels have you owned... Was impressive the number of folk who started out like you, Kent, us and just keep trading up. We just left Buckhorn Lake RV resort and saw Bob and Debs coach (??) Their 8th Foretravel...

Our next one will be a 5 or 6 year old Phenix... but, can't trade up yet-still have a bunch of upgrades to do first...

seems we get the coach the way we want it , then change direction. Can't believe my DW hasn't left me in a rest stop or along side the road.....

Congratulations on your new 98...lots to learn....enjoy

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Reply #1 – April 16, 2013, 08:57:05 pm

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"Our next one will be a 5 or 6 year old Phenix... but, can't trade up yet-still have a bunch of upgrades to do first... seems we get the coach the way we want it , then change direction. Can't believe my DW hasn't left me in a rest stop or along side the road..... "

Me also !@!!

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Reply #2 – April 16, 2013, 09:10:31 pm

Congratulations, Dave. You'll love the 98 U295. That Cummins 325 is a great engine. The coach works is also one of the best Foretravel made.

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Reply #3 – April 16, 2013, 09:23:26 pm

Just curious,Where in Port A did y'all get the wash and wax? and how much??

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Reply #4 – April 16, 2013, 11:04:33 pm

We called our contact, and he came to us. First time was 3 guys almost 7 hours, top to bottom, and the second time back, we were still clean and shinny. Two guys 5 hours, and we were good to show. Just two weeks ago in Fredericksburg a younger harder working man, did the coach himself in 5 hours, again top to bottom.

As we are stored inside, and I rinse off the coach many times, and always wipe it down after any trip, it stays clean and shinny, the water beading up on the wax.

In Port A, call Miguel at Portable Detailing, 361-749-7759, cost was maybe $5 per foot? He does work all up and down the island, and we saw him doing a brand new Foretravel with paper buyer's tag at Gulf Waters RV Park, the last time we were down in March.

There are a number of mobile detail companies, but we stay on private property on the harbor, and miss the RV park vendors traffic.

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Reply #5 – April 16, 2013, 11:15:10 pm

Congratulations Dave and Dolly....you have quite a story to tell of the time here in Fredericksburg! We had a great time with you, leave tomorrow. I guess our photos of your motorcycle lift just lost a bit of being news?

By the way, ended up with seven Foretravel owners here and three saying they will join the Foreforum.

But again, so happy for you three, and your mom too for her next visit-trip.

Mike and Jackie

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Reply #6 – April 17, 2013, 09:50:49 am

There is more to the story. The sellers have canceled their purchase of the 03 they found. They are still in the hunt for another coach, 36', but with more living room. They travel 5-6 months, and do long multi month stays thru the winter in TX. So they are heading back to CO, in the U295. I now have more time maybe to sell the U225, a BMW R1200 GSA, and the Saturn. The closing date can now be moved out, as there is no trade deal in NAC.

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Reply #7 – April 17, 2013, 07:23:35 pm

Well dang it all.....I was looking forward to a coach swapping party around May 6 and another chance to be with you guys and them!

I thought they wanted a 36 ft most of all but especially a slide? I saw a sign coming into Nac just now that there is a 2002 at a dealer here, two slides. Pretty photos, about all I know.

I know though there is that 1996 29 ft Winnebago for sale, maybe you could factor that into a deal, get er done?

mike

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Reply #8 – April 17, 2013, 07:31:41 pm

call Miguel at Portable Detailing, 361-749-7759, cost was maybe $5 per foot?

Thanks for the info.. Next time around I'm going to give him a call

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Reply #9 – April 18, 2013, 10:33:13 am

Well, the newest news this morning is the seller has made a deal with FOT. So we are back on for a closing in May again. We have been up and down this week, but nowhere as much as the buyers trying to make their deal.

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Reply #10 – April 20, 2013, 05:25:24 pm

Congratulations. That is a fine looking coach.

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Reply #11 – April 20, 2013, 09:27:09 pm

Yesterday morning at 9:20, we made the deal at FT. and Tyle F. took our Credit card #. We then went to FT to do a test drive at 10:00. As we were walking to the coach, Tyle got a tweet that there was a 2nd deposit from another interested party. As Dave has said, this has been one of the most exhausting things we have done. Our old coach is in excellent condition and should give D. and D. lots of great traveling until they go for a Phoenix Norm H

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Reply #12 – April 20, 2013, 09:37:09 pm

Thrilled that the deals are happening.

Now we just need to meet the new buyer of our coach, and soon we hope.

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Reply #13 – April 23, 2013, 10:54:39 pm

Sold the coach tonight, to the first couple to see the coach. Ends their year long search. We are so happy to be able to welcome them into the Foretravel family.

They are scheduled for the Jimmy Buffet 3 day weekend here in Dallas. I asked it they were planning to take the coach? "No way, we are taking a rental!"

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Reply #14 – April 23, 2013, 10:59:44 pm

Dave,
Congrats on the sale of the coach. It has quite the pedigree. Now you can concentrate on the new coach!

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Reply #15 – April 23, 2013, 11:07:09 pm

Congrats. I see your new one here on the lot

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Reply #16 – April 23, 2013, 11:10:28 pm

Quote from: Dave and Dolly Cobb – April 23, 2013, 10:54:39 pm

Sold the coach tonight, to the first couple to see the coach.

Congrats! I hope they become FoFums!

(I'll bet the snazzy mud flap clinched the deal

)

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Reply #17 – April 23, 2013, 11:50:22 pm

Thanks all, and yes your re-cycled old rubber and SS parts that became my "new" snazzy mud flap got a mention as we did the walk around. Plus seeing the work in progress photos, on the linked site.

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Reply #18 – April 24, 2013, 12:05:17 am

They have to become forum members... we can't lose a U225!!! But congrats you guys. It will be interesting to see how you adapt to the new-to-you coach. Wider, taller, heavier and more complicated. Now you won't need a Banks.

Craig

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Reply #19 – April 24, 2013, 12:42:04 am

Funny you mention the Banks, as they knew about them and want to add the system. I mentioned you had one on your 36'. They are sure to join the Forum, and have followed my links, to Barry's sites. They had not been in a Foretravel, but lots of SOB, and both were blown away with the build list. Seeing my coach, the condition, the interior fit and finish, they were all smiles as they showed each other what they were finding.

I am in a fog, with all this happening so quickly. And sitting in the warehouse after they left for home, I was sad to think that it will be leaving. It is family to us. Good times will be remembered.

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Reply #20 – April 24, 2013, 07:55:28 am

Quote from: John S – April 23, 2013, 11:07:09 pm

Congrats. I see your new one here on the lot

Hi Dave and Dolly,

So very nice to have met you and Dolly last week at the FT lot while you were deciding on the purchase of the new coach.
I am glad to see everything is working out, now having sold the GV coach and you both are ready to enjoy the new coach!

The new coach has all you wanted and I know you were so excited to have found it!!!
Enjoy and I hope to see you both soon down the road.

Tony

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Reply #21 – April 24, 2013, 08:01:46 am

Thank you Toni for the tour of your coach, your time, help and ideas. We loved the layout that you have with the traditional front door entry.

But as we understand, Foretravel only built 4 mid doors in 1998. We feel fortunate to have lucked onto our new mid door coach.

Today the metal building guy is cutting back the overhanging carport 20' roof, taking off 10' to allow the new coach to back under and to the 12' door. I have to remove the sat. dish, (don't have or need the service), that is on the U295, but we will be able to park inside.