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New Member Update and Route Question

Susan & I joined the Forum in Jan 2015, when we were still in our 16' aluminum Livin' Lite trailer, but seeking a Foretravel.

Through the Forum and Motorcade Club, we found our coach!  Thanks to everyone who was so kind and helpful, particularly Gary Omel, who knew of the availability of the U320 we purchased, and Mark & Donna Crick, the prior owners. Big thanks, too, to everyone at the Bainbridge Rally—so MANY wonderful owners you are too numerous to mention here—for showing us your coaches, educating us about model years, modifications, and features, and even feeding us (wonderfully!).

Now a question: we are taking our U320 to Middletown, RI, for a niece's wedding in June and need routing help, please.

We'll be starting in Greenville, SC; stopping in Lancaster, PA (family). We've made that drive often and are confident in our route. But from Lancaster, PA to West Hartford, CT (to see more family) we'd welcome suggestions. Then, we are particularly interested in suggestions from West Hartford, CT to Middletown, RI (the site of the wedding). 

We'd like to avoid I-95 to the extent possible. We used to live in the Northeast and Susan is from Connecticut originally. We also know we'll have to avoid routes we drove in automobiles (like the Merritt Parkway), that are restricted by bridge clearance and weight/number of wheels. So, we'll be grateful for any suggestions from those of you with more recently local knowledge than ours about taking a 40' coach from Lancaster, PA to Middletown, RI via West Hartford, CT.

Thank you, in advance, for all responses—and thanks to every owner with whom we were in contact, for your kindness and welcoming spirit as we journeyed along our path toward becoming members of the Foretravel Community!
The selected media item is not currently available.Richard & Susan Peck
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1999 40' U320 "Bob Patrick"
(2000 4010 U320 WTFE Floor Plan, Single Slide)
Build #5567  |  MC #17522

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

Reply #2 –
Congratulations Richard & Susan!! 
We had the pleasure to meet both of you at Bainbridge.  In fact, I believe Gary mentioned the availability of the Cricks 40' unit when we showed you our 36'er.  I believe we discussed the differences in models at the picnic table! 
 
The Foretravel family welcomes you both.

Bill & Jan
Bill & Jan Velting
1998 U320 36'    2014 Xtreme facelift
build #5339  MC#17207
current toad: 2014 Cadillac SRX

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

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Quote from: bill & jan velting –
Congratulations Richard & Susan!! 
We had the pleasure to meet both of you at Bainbridge.  In fact, I believe Gary mentioned the availability of the Cricks 40' unit when we showed you our 36'er.  I believe we discussed the differences in models at the picnic table! 
 
The Foretravel family welcomes you both.

Bill & Jan
Bill & Jan,

Thanks for your really nice post/welcome.  Yes, we remember that exact moment!  All of you at Bainbridge were so gracious.  We joined the South Central and Florida Chapters as a result, even though we're located in the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.

Really looking forward to seeing you again.  With thanks for the warm welcome in Bainbridge and here,


Richard & Susan
The selected media item is not currently available.Richard & Susan Peck
____________________
1999 40' U320 "Bob Patrick"
(2000 4010 U320 WTFE Floor Plan, Single Slide)
Build #5567  |  MC #17522

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

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Quote from: Rick –
Read this thread, multiple options.

Route Recommendations to New England
Rick,

Thanks very much!  That's hugely helpful.  Your post underscores the kindness of every Foretravel owner we've met.  With best wishes,


Richard & Susan
The selected media item is not currently available.Richard & Susan Peck
____________________
1999 40' U320 "Bob Patrick"
(2000 4010 U320 WTFE Floor Plan, Single Slide)
Build #5567  |  MC #17522

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

Reply #5 –
Congratulations guys!

We enjoyed meeting you at Bainbridge. What year is your new to you rig! Happy trails to the NE. A good first "shakedown cruise". Hope we cross paths when you return to the Greenville area!

Kindest regards,

Alan & Gerri
Alan & Gerri Ortiz
1996 U295 36 ft.
"Rocinante"
Hartwell, Georgia
1999 Subaru Forester
Build No. 4957 Motorcader 17399

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

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Quote from: Alan & Gerri Ortiz –
Congratulations guys!

We enjoyed meeting you at Bainbridge. What year is your new to you rig! Happy trails to the NE. A good first "shakedown cruise". Hope we cross paths when you return to the Greenville area!

Kindest regards,

Alan & Gerri

Hello Alan & Gerri,

Thanks so much for your post and greetings!  We purchased a 1999—but one of the 13 (we've heard?) 99s that has a slideout.  The only floorplan that matches ours on the BeamAlarm.com site is a 2000 4010 WTFE.  So, who knows? Late 1999? Secret 2000?  ;-)

Susan & I very much enjoyed meeting you in Bainbridge and look forward to connecting again soon!


Richard & Susan
The selected media item is not currently available.Richard & Susan Peck
____________________
1999 40' U320 "Bob Patrick"
(2000 4010 U320 WTFE Floor Plan, Single Slide)
Build #5567  |  MC #17522

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

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More from this new member . . .

Can you imagine my surprise today when I met Dani Chapman in the RV Park where we docked after bringing our Foretravel back to the Carolinas?  She reminded me that she was at the Bainbridge Rally, too — but at just the moment she was about to say "hello," Susan and I headed off with someone else to look at their coach.

Great to meet (again) and say "hello"!
The selected media item is not currently available.Richard & Susan Peck
____________________
1999 40' U320 "Bob Patrick"
(2000 4010 U320 WTFE Floor Plan, Single Slide)
Build #5567  |  MC #17522

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

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Most enjoyable visit last evening at my place with Richard & Susan, their's is the beautiful '99 U320 I saw when I first checked in here Sunday night....lots to chat about, not the least of which are very good common friends Gary & Sandy O....so far they're getting a very warm welcome to the FT family....lovely folks & they'll be a great addition to the forum & the family.       

Re: New Member Update and Route Question

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Quote from: Miz Dani –
Most enjoyable visit last evening at my place with Richard & Susan, their's is the beautiful '99 U320 I saw when I first checked in here Sunday night....lots to chat about, not the least of which are very good common friends Gary & Sandy O....so far they're getting a very warm welcome to the FT family....lovely folks & they'll be a great addition to the forum & the family.       
Dani,

Thank you for such a nice note!  We enjoyed our time with you last night and look forward to getting together again.  Thanks so much for your warm welcome (and the Sangria!).  :-)

Richard & Susan
The selected media item is not currently available.Richard & Susan Peck
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1999 40' U320 "Bob Patrick"
(2000 4010 U320 WTFE Floor Plan, Single Slide)
Build #5567  |  MC #17522