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Almost boughtour new to us Foretravel - help needed!

We are on our way to MOT to buy an older coach there. Pretty excited! When we arrive and do our walk through and test drive we're wondering what we should look for specifically. We've RV'd for nearly 10 years but a Class A with airbags, brake retarder etc is very new to us. Is there any experienced Foretraveller willing to go through it with us to check the dreaded bulkheads :) and other things? Give us a heads up for needed repairs sooner rather than later and that kind of thing?  Or point out any unexpected dire reason not to purchase. Happy to remunerate for time spent.

Also, looking into whether we can stay at MOT otherwise we will need to find a cg in the vicinity while we try out the systems and get the hang of things. Any recommendations? 

Thanks for all the help.

Linda

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Reply #1 –
Congratulations on your new home! There are several good people in and around Nac, and I'm sure that you will hear from them soon. If you share what you are looking at you may hear from someone who owns a similar coach.

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Reply #2 –
YEs should be able to stay at MOT for a few days.

As to the check out, that is a bit harder but MOT should be able to repair anything. You might be able to get one to the guys round NAC to look it over.  I would tell you that you could see the bulkhead with a flashlight and look for separation.  It is not a common as it is made out here.  It is not a bad fix just time if you need it.  If it is more than the bulkhead, then you will not see it as it is covered up.  Look for areas on the sidewalls that can be pushed in. If you have a question then the guys in service will not lie to you but you might have to bring it up.  Look at the sticky on the top of this forum for more info.

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Reply #3 –
If Brett Wolfe is home in Texas, I would highly recommend hiring him for a professional inspection.  He's a moderator here on the board so you can send him a PM.

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Reply #4 –
check out this Pre delivery inspection note at Barry's web site

PDI

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Reply #5 –
Linda,

More info on which unit you are looking at. The DW & I were there last month looking at one. If it is the same I will PM you on why it is still there and not in my drive :D

Larry

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Reply #6 –
Thanks for the ready replies, you guys are the greatest. 

We leave Oregon tomorrow at 3:30 in the morning so we'll be looking at it in person soon. It's the 1999 U270 34' we're considering. I'm half afraid to say in case someone has horror stories to tell but better now than later I guess.  Larry, if you're thinking about the one with the hideous interior decor, old tvs, and rip in the sofa, that would be the one. We've negotiated a decent price (I believe) and I don't worry so much about the inside as long as structurally, mechanically, etc it is sound and in reasonable shape for its age.  Of course, figuring that out is the tricky part :)  Michelle, thanks for the suggestion of Brett, I"ve PMd him and will wait to hear.  I'll check the stickies here for more tips also.

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Reply #7 –
"It's the 1999 U270 34' we're considering." Nothing like that listed on the MOT site. This is another example of a situation where the coach is for sale at the lot, but not listed on the website. If you are looking for a coach and don't see what you are looking for on the website, a phone call to the dealership may well find what you are looking for. Not every coach on the lot makes it to the website.

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Reply #8 –
Linda,

No it wasn't the 34' model. It didn't fit our needs so I didn't even give it a glance, sorry. The people at MOT are great to work with however :D :D

Larry

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Reply #9 –
PDI Inspection as Tim linked.  Take the PDI with you and use it as a guideline when walking through the coach.  Good luck.

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Reply #10 –
The link to the PDI is very helpful and we're going to take a copy with us for reference.  I'm very excited (despite my remarks about the interior)  Really hoping this will work out.

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Michelle –
If Brett Wolfe is home in Texas, I would highly recommend hiring him for a professional inspection. 

I second the recommendation for Brett. He saved me from purchasing a bargain-priced black hole.
 
Thanks, again, Brett!
 
Trent

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Reply #12 –
Linda, have sent you a pm with some info on Nac, etc.  call if can help.

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Reply #13 –
No longer "almost bought". We bought the 34ft 1999 U270 yesterday! Thank you Brett (and Diane) for the thorough inspection and all the tips you gave us. We are now camping out at MOT while we buy stuff and get new front tires, have servicing done, etc. All very exciting! But still rather intimidating so no doubt you will all be hearing from  us frequently with dumb questions and "how do I" etc etc.

Linda

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Reply #14 –
Excellent.  Congratulations.  As I mentioned to you, mechanically it was one of the better coaches I have looked at this year.

Brett

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Reply #15 –
congratulations on the new coach. I'm sure you will have many adventures coming.

Larry

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Reply #16 –
The excitement level doesn't get much higher than when you get your first Foretravel.  I don't know yet but the second probably comes close.

Congratulations.  Travel long and well.

Roger

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Reply #17 –
Congratulations!  Remember, there are no dumb questions.  Ask away as they occur to you!  This group loves to help out.

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Reply #18 –
Congrats on your Foretravel, hope you have many miles of smiles.

Dennis & Martha

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Reply #19 –
Congratulations! Now the fun and learning can begin in earnest.