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Picked up our "new" coach

Took delivery of a 2005 U320 that is replacing our 1996 model.  Had a few minor problems but they repaired them and we are on our way west on I20.
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

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Reply #1 –
Looking good, Congrats

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Reply #2 –
Good looking coach! Enjoy!

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Reply #3 –
  Very Nice!!
  Enjoy & Have a safe trip.
Jim & Doreen
2003 U320

 "Too often I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen"
― Louis L'Amour

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Reply #4 –
Congratulations on the coach, it sure looks nice
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #5 –
It's a beauty, for sure.  Travel well.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #6 –
That looks like one sweet ride! Time to change your signature... ;D

Don
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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Reply #7 –
Congrats.  Very nice.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #8 –
Great looking coach. I'm sure you will be thrilled.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

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Reply #9 –
That's gorgeous. Enjoy!
1996 U295 36' WTBI

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Reply #10 –
NICE!  time to change your coach in your profile

Enjoy
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #11 –
Great paint scheme!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Made it to Hutchins Tx and lost a tow pin on the towbar.  Saw the jeep move to one side and I was able to stop safely.  Now we get to wait till morning for parts.  I will put safety cables on the pins so they stay with the bar. 
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

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Reply #13 –
been there, done that. Element wanted to pass the U-270 once when I lost a pin......only damage was to the hitch

My pins won't/can't come out if you flip the bail one way, but will if you close them the other direction. Â So I check and double check when I connect. Â So far so good

tractor supply has everything if one nearby, loses and HD have enough to get you going
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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We lost a pin towing our Honda, and saw the Honda in the passenger side mirror and then in the driver side mirror. Took us a while to find a place to stop.

We no longer reply on the standard hardware only. We tie each pin in place with 1/4 inch cord and old fashioned square knots.

best, paul
1999 U320 40' 1200 watts on roof. 12cf AC/DC Cold plate fridge/freezer. VMS 240 CL Honda Element

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Every pin associated with my tow bar is secured by a padlock.  I feel relatively secure (knock on wood).  Plus I have two safety cables.  I know each passing CHP officer is looking for safety cables.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

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Congrats on the new, very nice coach. Glad you were able to stop safely.
Dennis & Martha Harrell
2000 Foretravel U320
2014 GMC 4X4 Sierra Crew Cab Pickup

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:o :-[  I have been so embarrassed since this happened to me less than a month ago, now I feel like I just attended a "support group". Tow Pins Anonymous.  Or Pin Heads (pun intended)

I thought I had lost power when the toads' brakes were applied. Without a rear view camera on my class C, I never thought it was related to the tow bar. Very scary feeling.
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

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Reply #18 –
Congrats! It is beautiful!

We have learned to carry spares of many items--including the connecting pins.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Sitting at Tractor Supply waiting for them to open. I will be buying more than one. I am just concerned why it came out. I am guessing the retaining clip was damaged in some way.
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

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Reply #20 –
Very nice!!! Happy travels
Jeff & Carrie
2023 Geneva 31VA
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED "The Button Pusher" - GONE 🥺

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Reply #21 –
Beautiful coach! Enjoy it to the fullest.
Donald & Cheryl
1999 U295 36'
2006 Saturn Vue Toad
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While you are there, buy a new locking pin for your receiver hitch.  When we upgraded our tow bar we used the old locking pin ... an easy-to-find item for maybe $15??  about 3 weeks later, the locking part popped off (or the broke) and the tow bar pulled out of the receiver going up a hill.  Coming DOWN the hill, it was sliding along the pavement, making a noise I just happened to hear because my little side window was open!  Jeff saw the Jeep in his rear view mirror and we came to a gentle stop (THANK YOU AIRFORCE 1!!) No damage to coach or car ... tow bar a total wreck ... all because we didn't replace the cheap item!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Don't know what tow bar you have, but Foretravel advised us a week ago that they no longer sell Blue Ox tow bars OR parts--- they have had two cases of broken (failed) pins that apparently fell out after breaking. Just an FYI, I was looking for parts on the one that came with my "new" 96 U320.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

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       Here is  Blue Ox  factory ---1 888 425 5382 ---- , here is an outlet number----1 866 332 7881----  don't know much about Blue Ox , only pulled with them for 300,000 plus miles , and only pull 9700 pounds , so they probably aren't any good .                            Brad Metzger
Brad Metzger
2010 Phenix 45'