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Foretravel want to be

Happy Thanksgiving. My husband and I returned from a trip to MN yesterday and finally saw a Grand Villa and a newer Foretravel on the road. We live in the Tampa Bay Area and wonder if any Foretravel owners are in the area, would be attending the Tampa RV Super Show and willing to meet us. We are interested in Foretravel after reading several forums, looking to be full timers in the near future. From what we read, Foretravels are well built coaches.
We appreciate the wealth of information from the enthusiastic Foretravel owners on the forum. We look forward to learning more.
Sue
Jim & Sue
Eagan - Standard Schnauzer
2001 42ft U 320
Build # 5868
Motorcade # 17484

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Reply #1
Welcome Sue, quite a few Foretravels in the Tampa area....about 35 miles east of Tampa just north of Lakeland is a gated community called Mount Olive Shores, which I believe was started by Foretravel owners.  It's chock full of Foretravels, & I'd be glad to give you a little tour & a closer look at one of the late 90's coaches which I think are the most classically beautiful ones around!  I'll be at the show too but may not bring the coach, & I live in South Pasadena, in the St. Pete. Beach area.

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Welcome Sue,

My wife and I are wintering over in Citrus Valley/ Clermont. We well be at the Tampa Show. We have been full time for ten years.  Let us know if we can help. Have a great holiday season  Karl

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Reply #3
Sue,

My coach is at Parliament coach in St Pete. Talk to Chris in service if you would like to see it. I get there Wednesday to move it to Port Richey for Mom to stay in over the winter, and I leave Sat AM. Would you like to connect while I am there this week?
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 #4
Hi Sue, Welcome.  Next time you are in MN give us a call.  We are in Hastings. FT is in the "barn" and easy to see.

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

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Reply #5
Welcome Sue,
We intend to be at the Tampa RV Super Show.  Would love to assist in your understanding of all things Foretravel.  We will be volunteering at the show but can certainly find time to help a potential FT Owner and we'll give you as much of a tour of our coach as you would like.  We love to do this and you just have to let us know how we can be of help.
Neal (and Brenda)
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Neal (& Brenda) Pillsbury
'02 U320 SPEC, 4200, DGFE, Build #5984
'04 Gold Wing
'07 Featherlite 24'
'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
MC #14494
Exeter, NH & LaBelle FL
Quality makes the Heart Soar long after Price is Forgotten

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Hi Sue,
  We'll also be at the Tampa show as guests of the Bus Nuts.Feel free to come by and learn all you can about these wonderful coaches. We have an 02 U320, 40 footer with two slides.
Ed and Sue
Ed Pan, M.D.
2002 U320 40'

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Unfortunately we won't be anywhere near Tampa this winter, but I do want to congratulate you on deciding to check out Foretravels. I had wanted one for a number of years, and we finally found just the right one for us in late 2013. We have been extremely pleased with it. As far as I'm concerned, Foretravels have just the right balance of engineering, design, styling and various other features. If you go ahead and purchase one I don't think you'll be disappointed.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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We are overwhelmed by the responses and generous offers to assist us with FT knowledge. Thanks to all.
Miz Dani, let us know when it is convienent for you. We didn't realize there were FTs in the area or a community like MOShores.
Karl, looking forward to meeting you and learning about full timing, our dream.
Neal and Ed, really looking forward to meeting you all at the show.
Tim, would really appreciate the opportunity to connect with you while in the area and see your coach. Can you PM us with details please?

This is my first time posting so unsure of communication etiquette.
This is so exciting,
Sue
Jim & Sue
Eagan - Standard Schnauzer
2001 42ft U 320
Build # 5868
Motorcade # 17484

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Reply #9
We will also be at the show Friday thru Sunday, we will be parked on the south end of the parking lot next to a brown Monaco dynasty. You are welcome to stop by for a tour and some foretravel talk.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #10
Sue, just sent you a PM (private message) with my number, since you may not be able to use the PM system yet. 

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We live in Riverview and have an 03 40ft u320 double slide, don't know about the super show as there is also a large tractor show that weekend, so may be there, but otherwise the  coach is in our yard. They are a fine coach. We have been Foretravel coach owners for 12 years.
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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We had a fun visit with Tim Fiedler today. He  gave us a thorough tour of his beautiful coach. We can see why you all are fans of FTs.  The build quality is  impressive. He shared so much information we are taking time to process so we are ready with questions when we visit Mount Olive Shores this Saturday. Thank you Tim!
Jim & Sue
Eagan - Standard Schnauzer
2001 42ft U 320
Build # 5868
Motorcade # 17484

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Your very welcome! Jeff and Sue are terrific people, happy to meet new friends and share some Foretravel love.

Might have a prospect for a future FT purchase for full timing. Really nice to meet them in person.

Friends don't let friends buy SOB......

:/)
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 #15
Happy New Year,
Still on our quest for a FT. We will be at the Tampa Super Show Saturday and Sunday. If anyone has the time we would appreciate meeting you and learning more about your experiences.
Thank you,
Sue and Jim
Jim & Sue
Eagan - Standard Schnauzer
2001 42ft U 320
Build # 5868
Motorcade # 17484

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Reply #16
You should talk to Gary Omel. What price range, year(s) and model(s) are you comfortable with?
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Happy New Year,
Still on our quest for a FT. We will be at the Tampa Super Show Saturday and Sunday. If anyone has the time we would appreciate meeting you and learning more about your experiences.
Thank you,
Sue and Jim
We will be there through Sunday, PM me, come on by for a tour.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #18
Been trying for half an hour, PM's are not going thru to you all (above: Pans, Pillsburys, & Brennemans) so can you all please send me a PM with your contact info, Jim & Sue aren't able to do PM's yet & would love to touch bases with you all at the show Sat. or Sunday.  I already have the Beanes' info.

Thanks in advance!

Dani

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Reply #19
Mine is for sale and parked 20 minutes from the SuperShow.  See it on the ForeForum Classifieds.
Dwayne Keith
1992 U240
3116/MD3060

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Looking forward to Tampa show.  Thanks to everyone for your responses and Miz Dani's help.  We haven't fully decided what year but want a U320, we think.  Looking forward to meeting more FT owners this weekend.
Jim & Sue
Eagan - Standard Schnauzer
2001 42ft U 320
Build # 5868
Motorcade # 17484

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Reply #21
Dave, we had a great visit at MOS with Gary and Sandy, Fred and Dawn, and Miz Dani.  We keep in touch with Gary O and have learned a lot. We want a U320, 99-03.  Your thoughts?
Jim & Sue
Eagan - Standard Schnauzer
2001 42ft U 320
Build # 5868
Motorcade # 17484

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Reply #22
How are you guys doing??  All good years, but 00-01 May be peak of quality
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 #23
Thanks everybody for getting back to me, looks like Jim & Sue will be seeing at least a couple more FT's at the show Saturday.  If anyone else will be around Saturday, shoot me a PM with your contact info & I'll make sure they get it via cell phone.

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Reply #24
We already went but we may use the free passes again tomorrow.  We're in Bradenton.