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Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #25 –
Don I aslo noticed in the  picture of inside that 2nd coach they have Tambour doors on cabinets. Did that not stop before 99 or am I out to lunch?? There are 2 different coaches in those pics correct.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Albert W –
Why 36' vs 40'? Thought the 36' would get us into some of the older campgrounds with shorter sites. Two places come to mind, Jamison Mills in Virginia and Franklin Mountain in Texas.

I'm open minded and if the folks say that they have no problem finding a site for a 40' vs 36' I might be interested in a 40'.

We have a 40-ft U320 and so far haven't had any problems in finding a site that fits. We evaluated both lengths, and for us the extra storage (both inside and outside) far outweighs any potential problems associated with the extra length. In addition, the longer wheelbase provides a better ride quality.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #27 –
One drawback to a 40', a 36 will level on some sites that a. 40 can't due to shorter wheelbase, but same suspension travel. All FT like pretty level sites, only so much travel in an airbag
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)

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
One drawback to a 40', a 36 will level on some sites that a. 40 can't due to shorter wheelbase, but same suspension travel. All FT like pretty level sites, only so much travel in an airbag

We carry a set of Lynx Levelers, just in case . . . .
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #29 –
John, Tambour doors stopped in 1995/ 1996.
 Richard B
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #30 –
Pamela & Mike,

If the right 40' comes along, will consider it. Yes, NPS Volunteer uniforms Pisgah Forest, N.C. spring of 2011. Dr. Charles was our leader and one of if not the best leader we have worked with.
Franklin Mtn. We stayed three nights the end of January 2009. Guess it was not the high season. When we arrived, the entrance was not manned. No one there period. Maybe there are more sites or another loop than the one we park in. Keep in mind, I was still new to parking a fifth wheel, but I had a difficult time of it. In the three days we were there, the only people we saw were two rangers who stopped by on the second day to see if we needed anything. Or, maybe they were just curious as to what we were up to? It was beautiful having the park to ourselves especially at night.

Notice the little white square in the picture. That's us, no one else in the park.

Al
Al

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #31 –
Quote from: Doug Weil –
Looked at a 1999 36'  U295 yesterday could be had for about  $36.5, Shelton Washington on Craigslist Seattle. Anybody wants to know about it they can PM me and I'll give them the good and the bad. leave a contact number I'll get back to you. it would be in my driveway if I didn't like my 96 270 so much!!
It seems like there have been so many great deals of late that they'll all be gone by the time we are ready to buy. :(  I so wish I could convince DW to be a bit more flexible on our timetable. However, since she is the CFO of our family, I do have to bow to her knowledge and expertise.
Walt Huntsman
Boise, Idaho
no Foretravel (yet)
2007 Alpenlite Voyager 31RE
2006 Ford F-350 DRW

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #32 –
Walt, there will still be Foretravels around when your ready to buy. Don't rush it.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #33 –
Quote from: rbark –
Walt, there will still be Foretravels around when your ready to buy. Don't rush it.
I know, but some of the prices I've seen lately have been incredible.
Walt Huntsman
Boise, Idaho
no Foretravel (yet)
2007 Alpenlite Voyager 31RE
2006 Ford F-350 DRW

Re: 1999 36' 270, 295, 320

Reply #34 –
Can't speak all that intelligently on the 270 and 295 but I have put about 5000 miles on our 1999 36' U320 (non slide, carrying a weekend type of gear load 28,750#) and would not want a coach with less motor.

We are right around 65 lbs/HP, probably as good a ratio as exist out there in a stock chassis and would like more. Keep in mind we are running on the West coast, Cascades and/or the Coast Range on even the shortest of trips. The Rockies automatically come into play on anything longer. By default we spend way more driving time in our coach than awake time sitting so driving performance might be a higher priority for us than somebody who is parked for longer periods of time.

I for one would pay a significant premium for the M11/ISM powered coach...

Chris 1999 U320