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Re: Buying a Foretravel

Reply #25 –
Off topic but how is that Swagman bike rack working for you?

Roland

1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: Buying a Foretravel

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Beep,

Where in MN are you located?  There are several Forum members that are in MN. You can look at the member map and see if anyone is near you or put out a call to see if there is someone that is near just not on the map. Most members would be glad to give you a tour just ask.

Pamela
I'm in Austin, 100 miles south of the cities.

Re: Buying a Foretravel

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Beep1952 –
There are no Foretravels in MN to look at right now.

Quote from: Beep1952 –
I'm in Austin, 100 miles south of the cities.

There are going to be 3 Foretravels all in the same driveway tomorrow in Hastings, MN!  We're having a grand ole time at Roger & Susan's house.  If you've never seen one, this is a great opportunity to see 3 of them - Roger and Susan's 2001 36' U320; our 1997 40' U320; and Rudy & Caroline's 1995 40' U320.
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

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Reply #29 –
We have a 1993, U300 coach. The thing that most people notice when entering our coach is how solid the floor feels. There is no bounce, no softness, no rocking, nothing.  It feels like a concrete floor. Oh, and there are no leveling jacks.

When driving even our Old Timer (it has all new air bags and shocks, eight of them) the cross winds and passing trucks barely affect the coach. It can be driven for hours with very little fatigue. I think the Winnebago Journey's are great motorhomes but as mentioned before are just in a different class. I would rather have an older Foretravel than a new Winnebago. They are just much more comfortable and a better investment in my Humble Opinion.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Reply #30 –
Quote from: Siren –
There are going to be 3 Foretravels all in the same driveway tomorrow in Hastings, MN!  We're having a grand ole time at Roger & Susan's house.  If you've never seen one, this is a great opportunity to see 3 of them - Roger and Susan's 2001 36' U320; our 1997 40' U320; and Rudy & Caroline's 1995 40' U320.

We are provisioning tonight in Maple Grove MN for a 3 day horse camping trip. It would be fun to make it 4 Foretravels in Hastings (my Dad's hometown btw) but we aren't going that direction. Would like to meet everyone someday.
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B

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Reply #31 –
I am glad this question came up, have been lurking to try to get all the info that I can and will be visiting the factory this fall on the way home.  I think I have DW convince to look at the Foretravel.  We currently have a 99 Winnebago and want to upgrade.  If what I have read thus far, there should be no concern about an older Foretravel dependent on how well it has been taken care of.  Need to continue to read this forum for potential problems to look for.
Jim & Shirley

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Reply #32 –
Yes, happy to show mine, but if old in future Dave Head may be first in line
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 #33 –
It has been an excellent unit for us. Just required a BlueOx hitch extension with the minimum offset to clear the engine hatch and place the towed nice and level with the tow bar.
Don
Quote from: Roland Begin –
Off topic but how is that Swagman bike rack working for you?
Roland
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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 #34 –
Thanks Don looking to replace my roof mount carrier, getting to old to lift bikes on top of the Jeep.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #35 –
Quote from: Siren –
There are going to be 3 Foretravels all in the same driveway tomorrow in Hastings, MN!  We're having a grand ole time at Roger & Susan's house.  If you've never seen one, this is a great opportunity to see 3 of them - Roger and Susan's 2001 36' U320; our 1997 40' U320; and Rudy & Caroline's 1995 40' U320.

I might be able to make that what time will you be there? Are any of them for sale?

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Reply #36 –
Quote from: Beep1952 –
I might be able to make that what time will you be there? Are any of them for sale?

No, none of these are for sale.  :D  We're all quite fond of our Foretravels.

We will be available today anytime you get here.  We all have plans this evening for the car show in Hastings, so we'd have to wrap things up by 5pm-ish.  Come on up and take a look!   

I suppose you could come tomorrow, as well.  You may only have 2 coaches to see, though, because we head out tomorrow for the Madison FMCA Rally, but Rudy and Roger's coaches will still be here. 
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

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Reply #37 –
We're in the Fairgrounds in Albert Lea for the next several days. We'd be glad to let you see our 1993 U300. Send me a PM.