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Paid My Bill today

Well I got my bill today.  I will say the FT had three guys on my coach for one full day and half of another and must have charge standard rates.  It was only 25 hours and that was very reasonable.  MOT was very reasonable too.  They were and are running a 20 % off special when I got here on standard service.  So a good visit with David F shop too. 
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
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Reply #1 –
John,
25 hours for the stove top and tile backsplash?  That would sound like a reasonable amount of man hours for the work performed.
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

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Reply #2 –
John,
When you get time would you share pictures?  Thanks...we will catch up sometime, seems we are usually 2,000 miles apart.  We PLAN to be in the Seattle area sometime this summer. 
We are only strangers until we meet; however, some of us are stranger than others

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Reply #3 –
Actually the backsplash was under 600.  The sink was 7 hours and the fuel lines were 25 hours.  Parts this trip killed me. Two stone counter tops an Air Force one brake and a new toilet.
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 #4 –
Here you go Jeff
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 #5 –
Very nice - my wife says WOW.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #6 –
 Under 600 ??? for the tile job, I think I will start doing it again and become a millionaire fast!!
That to me is very expensive. Now I know why I do my own work.
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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Reply #7 –
John my wife loves it. I don't have a rig yet and she is wanting to make modifications.

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

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Reply #8 –
and maybe a new microwave/convection, or had you already changed that out?
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Reply #9 –
John, thanks. I think. If dw sees that picture I be in trouble. Beautiful job...
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Reply #10 –
There's nothing for livability like a DGFE. I would order a Phenix that way...
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Reply #11 –
Quote from: John S –
Actually the backsplash was under 600.  The sink was 7 hours and the fuel lines were 25 hours.  Parts this trip killed me. Two stone counter tops an Air Force one brake and a new toilet.

Out of curiosity, what is the labor rate down there at the factory? Is there a separate rate for remodeling, body shop, mechanical?
1995 U320C SE 40'
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Reply #12 –
I believe it is 110 per hour. Fiberglass is 85. John H. Be glad you can do your own work but I worked while Brent work and my rate is much higher than his.  I was told by a co worker once it is easier and cheaper to hire it done and to work a bit than to do it your self.
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 #13 –
 Agree with you John if you are still working, but as I am retired I need to keep busy and doing this kind of work is second nature too me after all these years. I also figure that by doing it I am making/saving $100 an hour so it is getting what we want done to coach, without the outlay (sort of)!!
Plus it keeps me out of Ruth's way ^.^d.
Well I better get out there and do something today.
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #14 –
I agree....with all.
There is a time, when we 'do it yourself guys' can save-by just doing it ourselves.'
There is a time, when us' do it yourself guys' get a bit 'over our head, or "just don't need to just keep doing this stuff...or go there anymore" 

Yes, I have found the factory at Foretravel to be extremely courteous, knowledgeable and worked hard to solve problems..  Pricing has been fair.  Did 'everything work out perfectly...all jobs totally successful?  no, but I'm back for tweaking and still more service.  Foretravel shops are top notch.

Coach Build # 5862/40'/2001/U320/Motorcader 17136

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Reply #15 –
You are right Ron.
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