Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #20 – February 25, 2014, 07:24:02 pm will be on the plate to the left of the drivers seat that has GVW, etc. on it Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #21 – February 25, 2014, 08:09:12 pm Tim & others:Any thoughts on the FT of TX listed 2004 U270($115.3K)? Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #22 – February 25, 2014, 09:29:27 pm Quote from: dukejhp – February 25, 2014, 08:09:12 pmTim & others:Any thoughts on the FT of TX listed 2004 U270($115.3K)?I like it, but then I am partial to U270s...no Aquahot and less glitziness in the lighting. The 400 ISL is plenty of power for a 36 ft coach. My last trip, towing a 4,000 lb vehicle, completed 3850 miles at 8.9mpg. But then I do drive it like an old man (62-65).Looks like a nice coach, but they seem to have really altered the storage from the 2002 U270! I cannot really tell what has gone on from the pictures, but the main storage bay seems to only be accessible (mostly) from one side. I can see the Pro-Sine Inverter in the picture along with the compressor. That placement is definitely different from 2002. Also, over the propane tank, I have 2 storage drawers. Clearly, 2 would not fit on top of each other in this 2004. The Pantograph bay doors are nice. Wish I had those on my 2002. The hose and electric reels are a nice upgrade too. I would like to have the full body paint. Someone has already added the "third valve" for the sewer, and it looks like a decent satellite system up top. Nice big refrigerator is different than my 2002, and the kitchen cabinets are laid out differently.All things considered, decent price, decent mileage, decently equipped. Makes me wish I was in the market. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #23 – February 25, 2014, 09:53:48 pm Quote from: dukejhp – February 25, 2014, 06:37:16 pmI will proceed very cautiously, talk with James if he's still there, make sure that all is as they have represented or get $ off the price if not, etc. Be very cautious, James is an employee of Tennessee RV.Roland Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #24 – February 25, 2014, 10:02:07 pm FT of Texas and MOT usually price coaches to move. Sometimes a consignor will start out at the high end of the market, but usually if the seller wants to unreasonable a price, they decline to take the consignment.Haven't looked in a few years, so can't speak to specifics on pricing. Ask if it is a consignment coach or a FT of Texas owned coach. Price will almost always be close to market if dealer owned - they don't want it sitting around and paying interest. If they own it they took it in trade at the right $$$ so they can price it to sell. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #25 – February 25, 2014, 10:21:50 pm My advice as well. But he has been honest and fair with me, and he is in the service dept. not sales, owns a FT and is on the forum. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #26 – February 25, 2014, 10:27:47 pm Thanks, guys Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #27 – February 25, 2014, 11:21:00 pm Quote from: dukejhp – February 25, 2014, 07:01:19 pmTim:Is the build # on the windshield?It will be 4 digits that you are looking for. 2002 models are in the 5900-6000 range, or thereabouts. They started way-back-when and continue to number them as they build them. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #28 – February 26, 2014, 10:30:20 pm Thanks, Tim - Evaluating 1 vs 2 slide coaches, how important is the bedroom slide? Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #29 – February 26, 2014, 10:48:56 pm Well, for DW, 1 slide was a requirement. Never had a bedroom slide, so have no good opinion. I suspect "more is better", but not having one, I don't know what I am missing. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #30 – February 26, 2014, 11:06:42 pm As you look at different floor plans in person you will get a feeling for or against. We have 2 slides, one in the BR and we like it. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #31 – February 26, 2014, 11:27:38 pm Look under the flip up cover ( or removeable) over dash and you will see a setting for alignment and the build # should be on that paper.John H Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #32 – February 27, 2014, 06:35:11 am I like my bedroom slide as the bed is east west. If it is a closet slide then you lose cross breezes. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #33 – February 27, 2014, 09:19:39 am We purchased our 2004 U270 3610 in July 2013, our first Foretravel. We compared our 2004 to earlier models available at FOT and MOT at the time. And, for some of the reasons Brad provided, we decided the 2004 was worth the extra increase in price. The batteries are easily accessible, the electricals, 12 volt compressor, etc. are in a dedicated bay, the large storage bay is completely void of anything except the Joey Bed and an overhead light fixture, most bay doors are bus style, full body paint, etc. Two things our coach did not have were Aqua Hot and Koni shocks. We have since added the Koni FSD shocks. We only have one slide but like the access in the bedroom without a slide. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #34 – February 27, 2014, 10:02:32 am Thanks folks - as usual very helpful info Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #35 – February 27, 2014, 05:27:41 pm You may want to see if a Forum member Gary Omel will be going through Nashville any time soon. If Gary is willing to make an inspection for you you won't find anyone more knowledgeable about Foretravels than he is. He lives in Florida in the winter and goes to Tenn in the spring. If the price is right he might be willing to detour to Knoxville for you. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #36 – February 27, 2014, 10:06:03 pm Yep, it's the Tennessee RV 295. It has been on RVT for a looonng time, well over a year. As was already said, everything can be fixed, but it could get pretty pricey. I don't have a FT yet, but I would steer clear. Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #37 – February 28, 2014, 08:27:11 am Thanks Kent,Royce/Denise - I emailed TN RV about looking @ the coach this weekend & have not heard back - In my email I asked about all of the potential issues suggested by forum members - I still plan to look @ it but without great expectations - more to increase my knowledge base.Jim Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #38 – February 28, 2014, 11:47:44 am I have not read all the posts on this coach at Tennessee RV, so this may be redundant. I have seen the coach since we had a windshield replaced last fall at Tenn RV. It has been there for at least a couple years and was priced way too high when I saw it.... don't recall the exact price, but something like $139K. I told the sales guy it would never sell at that price. He was not impressed by my comment. It does need a lot of work. Very weathered as I recall. I didn't see the inside. I keep getting Google advertisements for what I think is the same coach, but the price is $69K and change. If that is the same coach, that might be a decent price. Caveat emptor on this one!George Quote Selected
Re: Feedback on 2002 Unicoach listed for sale Reply #39 – February 28, 2014, 12:49:26 pm Well, it should be fun just checking it out. Have a good time and hide your checkbook (unless they make you one heck of a deal and since it has been there a while, I don't expect that). LOL Quote Selected
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