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Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #25 –
Now that's what I'm talking about.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #26 –
I like your dinette, it makes perfect sense.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #27 –
Quote from: lgshoup –
When we did our floor the DW pulled 119 staples out of the padding just on her side of the bed. That's an area of 18" X 72". Just removing all the staples throughout the coach equaled the weight of the new hardwood floor! ::)
X2, between the floor carpet and window valances just short of a million staples at least
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

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #28 –
Got a couple more items checked of the to do list.  First was to replace the original microwave and install the new one.  After finding the last hidden screw inside the cabinet on the right side, the old one came right out.  ;)  Once I installed the new one, it became obvious that as the door opens, it was interfering with the side wall as the door opened.  I was able to find the Maytag that did not extend out and allows the door to open freely.

Removed the old TV and replaced it with the LCD and wired the cable, DVD and dish inputs directly to the LCD. 

I noticed a small leak on the Black water tank last week camping and upon inspection, the 4 bolts that hold the valve gate together were rusted to the point that it had cracked the flanges on either side.  Fix was to remove the valve, flanges, elbow and about 3 inched of pipe on wither side and replace with new pipe, valve gate, flanges and 2 flexible rubber couplings.  Took about 2 hours to complete but I feel much better about the new plumbing.

We are heading out to Sleeping Bear Dunes for the new week then off to Glacier National and Banff in August.  Pretty much everything major is complete and really enjoying ourselves in the Foretravel.

Thanks,
Andy
Andrew and Julie
1996 U320 40'

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #29 –
It is called Banff not Bamph.
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: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #30 –
How did you experience with shop4seats go.  I am considering buying a completes set from them.  How did the captains chairs mount any modifications?
1998 Foretravel U320c
4200 RCFE  unit # G5341

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #31 –
As a guy who as a Foretravel manager redid dozens of older ftx's long ago for resale to the customers specs I like your work.

The weight thing is unfortunately always a consideration.  My 97 with slightly different roof and window construction with full water and fuel and propane and the storage bays medium loaded was very close to the 32,000 GVW.

Went to load range "h" tires so I could run 90 rear and 100 front put of 120 max versus 98 rear and 108 front on "g" rated tires at 110.

And raised the tires max capacity by a lot.  More reserve.

Built a new beaver Marquis long ago and the customer was in the brick, tile, marble biz and wanted a lot of his products installed in his new coach.

The factory told him they could not as "they would not have their advertised payloads."

So fritz and Ada put in in after delivery.

I am sure you are ok but close. I think the 96 was about 800 pounds lighter than the 97 in actual weights.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #32 –
Quote from: Rhoughton1 –
How did you experience with shop4seats go.  I am considering buying a completes set from them.  How did the captains chairs mount any modifications?
I had a great experience with the furniture and the support from shop4seats.  Well packed and shipped quickly.  For the front seats, I ordered the non-powered and transferred the power bases to the new seats.  The only modifications needed was the power controls had to be mounted.  Seats are comfortable and no complaints.

Thanks,
Andy
Andrew and Julie
1996 U320 40'

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #33 –


- stripping old valances and side pieces, pulling staples and recovering 20 hours. BTW, there had to be a couple  thousand staples in those things - Thanks Foretravel... :)

The up side is if you subtract the weight of all those staples, it offsets some of the granite poundage! :))
Beautiful job. I am surprised you were able to finish it so quickly.
Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

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Reply #34 –
Is the floor electrically heated?

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #35 –
I can only repeat everyones comments. You are living proof you can make an old coach new. I don't think I would have done anything different.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #36 –
Quote from: kenhat –
Is the floor electrically heated?

see ya
ken

Yes, the floors do have the electric wire heat.  This has to be one of the best upgrades that I had done.  Really surprising how much nicer the floors are when they have a little warmth in them.
Andrew and Julie
1996 U320 40'

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #37 –
Quote from: joeszeidel –
I can only repeat everyones comments. You are living proof you can make an old coach new. I don't think I would have done anything different.

Really appreciate the comment.  Thanks
Andrew and Julie
1996 U320 40'

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #38 –
Quote from: Andrew & Julie –
Yes, the floors do have the electric wire heat.
12 volt DC or 110 volt AC?  Is there a thermostatic adjustable control?  Have you calculated the current draw?  Beautiful job!
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #39 –
Adding to Chucks questions... :) What brand is the floor heat? More than one circuit?

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #40 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
12 volt DC or 110 volt AC?  Is there a thermostatic adjustable control?  Have you calculated the current draw?  Beautiful job!

For the heated floor, I ended up with a 300 Watt / 100 ft length cable that runs off of 110V AC. The brand was HeatTech and the cost was around $250 for the cable and thermostat.  There is a programmable thermostat located on the kitchen cabinet facing the front of the coach (behind the grey pillow on the sofa).  I tend to keep the floors at 29C or 85F and it takes about 3 hours to saturate the entire surface.  The loop runs in front of the sofa, just behind the driver/passenger seats through the kitchen, into the toilet room, around the shower and the bathroom sink area and back up front.
Andrew and Julie
1996 U320 40'

Re: Completely remodeled 96 U320

Reply #41 –
Beautiful job guys and many more years of enjoyment in your coach. Especially like the nailhead/recovered headboard as well - really brings it all together.  ^.^d
Bob/Brenda
2003 GV320 40'
Former 2000 U320 40'
Former 1993 U300SE
2007 GMC Envoy Denali
FMCA #2063 S1