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"FSBO" Foretravel November 25, 2013, 10:17:49 am This one just popped up on Craigslist in the Houston area:motor home make offer Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #1 – November 25, 2013, 02:26:55 pm Just out of curiosity (maybe?), what year/length/engine is this likely to be? I figure 1980's sometime, but can't tell for sure which one it would be in looking at the (great) specs pages on the Beam Alarm site.Maybe 1986 3500-ish? Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #2 – November 25, 2013, 04:19:42 pm I would almost bet that it is a Chevy P32 chassis with a 454. Does not look like an Oshkosh chassis. Tag tells me that rear axle was close to overload and needed some help.Gary B Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #3 – November 25, 2013, 04:29:34 pm Thanks, Gary. I noticed the tag and wondered about it (since in the years I'm more familiar with, the tag is only on "bigger/fancier" FT's).Since "my" 1996-2000 Unicoach does not seem to be popping up in timely fashion, I've been thinking about other options: U280 or U300 or an older Oshkosh Grand Villa. My one "thing" is that I need to be able to tow around 4,800# with around 300# of tongue weight (boat). A somewhat lower "cost of entry" might be nice since for now an "A" is a bit of an experiment for me (on the other hand, if I find a nice Unicoach and then down the line decide it is not for me, presumably it will sell for more just as I paid more...) I guess the main thing would be just the slightly less "heavy" feeling associated with starting out with a smaller outlay. Or... just finding something!In other words, I'm opening my mind to more Foretravels (but probably not this one). Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #4 – November 25, 2013, 08:32:31 pm It just doesn't have that classic FT look that the late 80s and early 90s do. Go with an OshKosh for classic look, good performance and resale. Have a great day ---- Fritz Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #5 – November 25, 2013, 09:40:43 pm That looks to be a 33 foot on the Chev chassis probably 82-86 Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #6 – November 30, 2013, 06:25:53 pm That was the model before the Grand Villa came out, Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #7 – November 30, 2013, 06:45:55 pm 454 not a favorite, at least it is up front. Very teal and Mauve....70's anyoneprice and twin beds a plus for NASCAR - love the old school look! Quote Selected
Re: "FSBO" Foretravel Reply #8 – November 30, 2013, 09:21:08 pm Quote from: Alex P. – November 25, 2013, 02:26:55 pmJust out of curiosity (maybe?), what year/length/engine is this likely to be? I figure 1980's sometime, but can't tell for sure which one it would be in looking at the (great) specs pages on the Beam Alarm site.Maybe 1986 3500-ish?1985 Tag Axle 33'. 454 engine put in around 2004 has 6000 miles, transmission with 2000 miles. New Tires, 2 A/C with heat strips. Has to prime to start engine and generator due to lack of use. $8,000 Quote Selected
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