1994 Unihome on RV Trader

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1994 Unihome on RV Trader

February 22, 2014, 09:29:07 am

I just noticed this 1994 Unihome for sale a few miles from me. Just posting in case anyone is interested.

Mark

1994 Foretravel Unihome, Green Cove Springs FL - 111860612 - RVTrader.com

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Reply #1 – February 22, 2014, 11:12:10 am

Someone with a book can look up the owner: Motorcade # 11829.

Not much info on the ad or the dealer's website.

I called the dealer (talked with Rick, the owner). They just took it in trade-- will try to get photos out there in the next couple of days.

Said it is a 40' with Detroit Diesel, so a U300

Small world. We are in Melbourne, FL. Monday will be heading through Jacksonville on the way to the Diesel RV Club Rally in Brunswick, GA.

Brett

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Reply #2 – February 22, 2014, 12:03:29 pm

That member does not show in latest book.
John H

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Reply #3 – February 22, 2014, 12:09:27 pm

Asking $19,500 in winter. If no corrosion damage and in reasonable condition, could be a real deal. Cash is king and "the morning hour has gold in it's mouth".

2014 performance for pennies on the dollar.

Pierce

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Reply #4 – February 22, 2014, 12:29:32 pm

Using that number the owner probably bought it new so all records would be available. Which I believe to be invaluable.

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Reply #5 – February 22, 2014, 02:00:00 pm

Could be a real "deal" for a do it yourselfer. This one warrants close inspection and a thorough check of all the systems. Just remember it's 20 years old and needs to be gone through if it hasn't been already.

Many surprises could be had here both pleasant and unpleasant. When I bought mine I discovered the PO had replaced the hydraulic pump, fan bearings, generator, and recovered the dash and front seats. All good. The tires were six years old and house batteries were shot. I later discovered a foot long crack on the corner of the bathroom skylight which had been caulked but not fixed. No serious leaks and all appliances worked good. The interior was all original and even the carpet was in good shape. I also later discovered the inverter was not working. The exterior needed a lot of attention. At less than 5% of the MSRP I couldn't pass up on the deal and took the chance. After all, this is a Foretravel!

It fired up instantly and drove like a dream. So far, I've had to replace the front slack adjusters, the rear ride height valves, and fix some minor air leaks. In December I had the oil changed and drove 1000 miles round trip to FOT for the chassis inspection. No problems except for the bad dash solenoid which I knew about already.

I feel very fortunate to have found mine and could afford it as I already owned a Minnie Winnie. This one looks like as good a deal but just remember to budget $5-10,000 in your thinking if necessary. I love working on mine and fixing or upgrading components that I can do myself as many of us on the forum do.

Jerry aka Murph

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Reply #6 – February 22, 2014, 03:02:51 pm

That is less than we paid for our 1993 U300.

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Reply #7 – February 22, 2014, 03:12:06 pm

Seems to be worth rolling the dice to me. If it starts and runs I would buy it. 350 6v with 1050 torque does extremely well in the hills.

Faded. May buff out?

Bob

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Reply #8 – February 22, 2014, 06:25:08 pm

Quote from: John Haygarth – February 22, 2014, 12:03:29 pm

That member does not show in latest book.
John H

Not in 2011 either.

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Reply #9 – February 22, 2014, 06:43:15 pm

If you can't make a spur of the moment trip, a bunch of HIGH resolution photos viewed on a big monitor will bring out the faults. Want to have a check list of things to take photos of and questions to ask about fridges, AC, batteries, maint records, etc. A seller without anything to hide will be glad to oblige.

Could be a steal or could have been overheated and have oil in the coolant or bulkhead that needs work. Don't really know until you are there in person.

This will be the desirable side radiator model.

Bought ours over the phone with a lot of photos. Almost trouble free four years now.

Pierce

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Reply #10 – February 22, 2014, 07:25:09 pm

This is just filler to keep snoopers from seeing too much info, but with a little hunting I found : That Motorcade number was for Floyd Lamb from Florida, and the coach still has FL tags.

Pamela & Mike

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Reply #11 – February 22, 2014, 09:31:36 pm

Just remember that the best thing about this coach is that Mark Z lives just a few miles away. I can't think of a more trustworthy person do and initial inspection and give an opinion of a Forertravel.

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Reply #12 – February 22, 2014, 10:33:18 pm

If the dealer who is selling it hasn't thrown out all the records and paperwork for the coach that would be a good thing. Sometimes they feel that maintenance records can make buyers feel like the coach has had too much work done.

But the price is right for that coach. Heck of a deal!!!

Craig

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Reply #13 – February 23, 2014, 02:00:34 am

If you look at it bring a checkbook IMO. Bet they stole it.

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Reply #14 – February 23, 2014, 11:23:24 am

This is a Special Edition and has a few different options as well as as the floorplan as seen here: 1993 Foretravel U300 - U280 SE Floorplan Don't know what the options were but it cost more than the regular U300 in 1994.

Pierce

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Reply #15 – February 23, 2014, 11:57:53 am

Nice plan.?? Hmmm got me thinking
JohnH

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Reply #16 – February 23, 2014, 03:12:59 pm

Okay, the floor plan is identical to our 1993 U300. We have solid walnut doors on the china hutch and an icemaker below it. We also have a four-burner stove with oven. Ours doesn't say Special Edition anywhere, but it sure looks like all the SE plans I've seen. Could it be that the original purchaser of our coach got the SE options individually, or maybe got some but not all?

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Reply #17 – February 23, 2014, 03:18:56 pm

Everyone should have three Foretravels!

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Reply #18 – February 23, 2014, 04:36:39 pm

Could an IH-45 tow a 1994 Unihome?

best, paul

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Reply #19 – February 23, 2014, 04:55:28 pm

Saw a long construction flatbed with a Case 580 plus heavy supplies behind a U300 in the Sacramento Valley. Going 55 without a problem. The last owner of our U300 towed a construction trailer from N. Carolina to Oklahoma all the time.

Pierce

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Reply #20 – February 23, 2014, 05:32:09 pm

Paul,

If you've got the money for the IH-45, I'm sure you can find a way to tow the 300

Larry

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Reply #21 – February 23, 2014, 06:40:55 pm

Yes Paul it can-for how long

John H

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Reply #22 – February 23, 2014, 07:13:32 pm

The IH-45 should sleep with a U300 behind it. I remembered an old article about a Detroit 318 2-cycle big rig grossing 80,000 lbs. Payload was 56,600. Not bad for a non-turbo 8V-71 at 9.3 liters.

Big Rigs of the 1970s - Ron Adams - Google Books,000+pounds&source=bl&ots=j4A4bqveLJ&sig=ifYaGz9sqUwEE--wZS_Pc6EtX38&hl=en&sa=X&ei=DIoKU4TkEpWxoQSwrIGwAg&ved=0CCYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=detroit%20318%2080%2C000%20pounds&f=false

Pierce

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Reply #23 – February 24, 2014, 01:11:45 am

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – February 23, 2014, 07:13:32 pm

The IH-45 should sleep with a U300 behind it. I remembered an old article about a Detroit 318 2-cycle big rig grossing 80,000 lbs. Payload was 56,600. Not bad for a non-turbo 8V-71 at 9.3 liters.

Big Rigs of the 1970s - Ron Adams - Google Books,000+pounds&source=bl&ots=j4A4bqveLJ&sig=ifYaGz9sqUwEE--wZS_Pc6EtX38&hl=en&sa=X&ei=DIoKU4TkEpWxoQSwrIGwAg&ved=0CCYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=detroit%20318%2080%2C000%20pounds&f=false

Pierce

Pierce,
I use to pull Michigan double bottom trains with a Detroit 318 (26' lead trailer and a 20' pup) grossing 135,000 lbs. Grand total of 8 axles under her. Made 3 rounds a week from Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, NY across Ontario to the auto plants in Michigan. Averaged 3 to 4 mpg and used a whole gallon of oil each trip. Those 318's were nicknamed "double breasted Yamahas. But I prefered a Cummins 350 for that work.

Re: 1994 Unihome on RV Trader

Reply #24 – February 27, 2014, 09:11:10 am

Ok

Anybody buy this?

Is this one going to Canada?

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