NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

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Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #50 – April 30, 2014, 06:48:46 am

ChuSmith, unfortunately it is a drop off. I really prefer to stay and monitor things. However, this pesky work thing keeps interfering with my plans. I will be back on or about the 13Th if you are around.

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #51 – April 30, 2014, 12:01:59 pm

Same for me, funny how that work thing seems to get in the way of all our fun.
oh wait, no work, no fun... Geez

I am anxious to get a look at the new build and now after seeing the details on TV regarding the Luxury Bus from San Antonio to DFW, I am wondering if FT isn't entering the Passenger arena. Interesting stuff.

Pick up the coach on may 8-9 and will be back home in Liberty Hill by Sunday for Mom's day with the family.

Will try to catch ya'll next time.

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #52 – April 30, 2014, 04:10:29 pm

PIPE DREAM,
K3 shorter at 38 foot with circa 95 GV front end, genny in front, mid entry, dual roof ac's ducted,dual pane glass could get by with 500 horse power, then add 2 propane furnaces, Domestic reefer, doorbell with touch handle, Retarder, include usual GV amenities and price it at about $750.
Wait, I could do a drastic remodel on my 95 and come out better.
No I have not been in CO inhaling.

Gary B

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #53 – May 18, 2014, 10:39:04 am

On MHS web site it looks like they are going to call it the Foretravel Rhelm FS6.

Mark

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #54 – May 18, 2014, 01:15:55 pm

Mark, Would you mind posting a link to this new info... I am sorry, yet I cannot find it... THANK YOU

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #55 – May 18, 2014, 01:27:55 pm

Found it Mark! Under the Foretravel link it says:

Foretravel Realm FS6 coming soon...

no doubt additional information will be coming sooner...

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #56 – May 18, 2014, 02:33:25 pm

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Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #57 – May 18, 2014, 08:04:07 pm

So is this saying that if the largest motorhome dealer in the country can not sell the IH and Phenix and Nimbus as priced they are overpriced. It says that FT needed to come up with a less expensive version to sell unless they price it above the IH. It will be interesting to see the price point they come put it at. I am happy they are building units both the command coaches and these as it will keep production going but it also says that there might be an issue with the business model they had been using. I guess the number of coaches sold speaks volumes and will speak again if this new coach takes off and outsells the others.

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #58 – May 18, 2014, 08:11:27 pm

John, I think James at Extreme said it best,it is my understanding that he told the Fore's to keep the U270 as the entry level coach, do away with U295, keep the U320 and buy Prevost shells for the Hi line coach.

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #59 – May 18, 2014, 08:22:21 pm

Yes I think so too

Re: New foretravel model on K-3

Reply #60 – May 18, 2014, 10:05:18 pm

Quote from: Bill Willett – May 18, 2014, 08:11:27 pm

John, I think James at Extreme said it best,it is my understanding that he told the Fore's to keep the U270 as the entry level coach, do away with U295, keep the U320 and buy Prevost shells for the Hi line coach.

Foretravel did six 35' prevost conversions long ago. Stopped when prevost switched only to 40'

Sold a couple of them used. Not fast. Heavy

NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #61 – May 19, 2014, 07:12:34 pm

Here is a link to the new Realm FS6...

#8814 - 2015 Foretravel Realm FS6 Luxury Villa 1 for sale in Alvarado TX

All the listed specs, including the Spartan K-3 Chassis with 200 gallon fuel tank, sure sound nice...

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #62 – May 19, 2014, 07:37:09 pm

600hp! Wahoo!11

Craig

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #63 – May 19, 2014, 07:59:38 pm

Don't see a retarder mentioned (nor the fresh/grey/black capacities). Hydronic heat but not necessarily AquaHot. Not a fan of the floorplan shown.

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #64 – May 19, 2014, 08:13:07 pm

According to James T., this was supposed to be Realm by Foretravel, not Foretravel Realm. He is going to have this looked into.

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #65 – May 19, 2014, 08:51:13 pm

Did not like the fuel slosh with a fore and aft fuel tank myself but at this weight I doubt its noticeable.

Having the tankage in the first compartment left to right across the coach lower the polar moment of inertia. The farther forward the more the coach resists changes in its turning moment. That's why the unihome and unicoach have the tanks where they are. But its a nice piece for a frame setup.

Steering box used to cause issues as it had to be on the frame to allow movement of the chassis from the rail car on delivery. A unicoach has the box mounted wider for a better straighter steering column angle and less wander. Although independent front might negate that issue.

First photo showed a steering wheel and what looked to be a slanted steering column.

The 97 and up Foretravels I understand moved the box out farther to straighten the column. But that is old stuff with solid.axles.

Guy in the cummins shop with an IFS 06 country coach 36' allure mentioned a lot of steering wander to me today. Hopefully his possibly overinflated Yokohama tires are the culprit. 13,200 front tire capacity but with a lift mounted gold wing on the back the 120 psi was probably too high?

Went to weigh the coach after we talked. Newby. Plus I mentioned double checking the wheel bearings for correct adjustment.

K3 has Inboard air bags and shocks. No xtarder. Smart choice as the upgrade is an IH coach.

Saddle bagged compartments as they will hang from outriggers from the frame probably.

Maybe not. Makes the coach taller. No runway for hose runs under the floor maybe. Normal is bundled to a side rail and not accessible long term.

Looks like an old gillig or crown. Huck bolted.

Defintely the best chassis I currently see.

Part of any product is cash flow. Most chassis are financed by the chassis builder until the dealer floors the coach. Foretravel has no money out for the underneath parts. At least that's how it used to be done.

Probably $150k chassis? Guess?

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #66 – May 19, 2014, 08:59:17 pm

SO it is priced just under 700K. That is closer to what the Phenix and IH should be at. The Essex came out at the same time as the Phenix and they have sold over 1000 of them. So, the price point and the dealer network makes a difference. I wonder if the Dealer said you have to lower the price or we can not sell them as they cost too much. The issue is 700 or a million still is rarified air.

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #67 – May 19, 2014, 09:21:04 pm

If it has an electric fridge and electric cook top,what dose in need with LP detectors for,did I miss something.

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #68 – May 19, 2014, 11:19:59 pm

$4500 per mo for 20 years, I don't think so.

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #69 – May 20, 2014, 07:37:40 am

There are 4 new Foretravels (Iron Horse) on the same dealers web site, listing for about $1.3M each and discounted to $800k.

Lyle Reed said the hand built custom chassis made all the FT's expensive to manufacture.

I suspect they are profitable at the current business volumes and head count, so added profitable volume should have a very positive impact

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #70 – May 20, 2014, 10:22:23 am

As is the current trend in floor plan design; too many square feet dedicated to pooping & bathing, and not enough dedicated to cooking & entertaining...I suppose the nouveau riche tend to go that way? Definitely not a camping vehicle, but very nice as is the usual with Foretravels of new lineage.

Ah...to have money to burn...

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #71 – May 20, 2014, 12:34:45 pm

Quote from: Peter & Beth – May 20, 2014, 10:22:23 am

As is the current trend in floor plan design; too many square feet dedicated to pooping & bathing, and not enough dedicated to cooking & entertaining...I suppose the nouveau riche tend to go that way? Definitely not a camping vehicle, but very nice as is the usual with Foretravels of new lineage.

Ah...to have money to burn...

Glad I'm not the only one. I don't need a big bathroom and a big bedroom only prolongs the chase. I am pretty sure I've lived in apartments smaller than the bathroom on that RV!

Craig

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #72 – May 20, 2014, 01:18:59 pm

Multiple bathrooms in an RV has always made me chuckle. Only in America.

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #73 – May 20, 2014, 02:23:38 pm

Quote from: bogeygolfer – May 20, 2014, 01:18:59 pm

Multiple bathrooms in an RV has always made me chuckle. Only in America.

Actually two bathrooms make a lot of sense, but only on a rear bath 45 footer with two bedroom slides and a non-folding bed. No need to roll, crawl, or jump over the bed to make it to the potty when the slides are in.

Re: NEW Foretravel "Realm FS6"

Reply #74 – May 20, 2014, 02:59:28 pm

Our U300 has no slides, a walk-through bath, and a rear bedroom. As far as I'm concerned, that's the ideal arrangement.

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