Ebay 1998 U320 36ft

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Ebay 1998 U320 36ft

August 01, 2015, 08:42:22 am

For those looking for a nice 36ft U320 this might be of interest

Ebay 1998 U320 36ft

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Reply #1 – August 01, 2015, 09:05:10 am

With no reserve and the pictures sure look good this could be a real nice coach but always ck it out. Good find
prfleming.

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Reply #2 – August 01, 2015, 09:39:11 am

Sure looks nice in the photos. 3600 CAI floor plan with "private potty". Low miles and low hours on the generator - probably parked most of the time & plugged in. Doesn't have that "lived in and worn out" look that you often see in trailer park queens. Only mistake I noticed in the ad is they say it has a "exhaust brake" instead of "retarder". Has a gas oven plus microwave - good combo for the "serious" RV cook! I really like the interior colors throughout, and especially the diagonal tile in the kitchen and bath. The interior appears to be factory original...would be the perfect "blank canvas" to make it exactly like YOU want it. The 36' 450hp no-slide U320 is the absolute "HotRod" of the Foretravel line, and if we were still in the market I would be looking hard at this one.

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Reply #3 – August 01, 2015, 10:25:31 am

Pictures aren't great quality, but it looks like the interior is oak! The first I have seen in a U320... I suppose it might be pecan, but either way, the only light colored wood interior I have seen in a U320. Interesting...
Don

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Reply #4 – August 01, 2015, 10:34:50 am

Why does the 320 have oak instead of walnut? Did FT allow for customer alterations in 1998?

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Reply #5 – August 01, 2015, 10:45:21 am

Quote from: John/Pat – August 01, 2015, 10:34:50 am

Why does the 320 have oak instead of walnut? Did FT allow for customer alterations in 1998?

Foretravel has always allowed for custom alterations! You told them what you wanted, and handed them a blank check - DONE.

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Reply #6 – August 01, 2015, 05:19:41 pm

The lighter interior will make the coach seem bigger inside and be less dependent on lighting for northern users with longer winter nights.

Correct canvas if the floorplan suits one.

Roof appears to be coated?

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Reply #7 – August 01, 2015, 05:38:12 pm

Centered on the roof, at the front of coach, next to the Winegard antenna mount, there is another round antenna of some sort. Looks too small to be a satellite dish. Any guesses?

Also, it looks (to me) like the chrome tip on the exhaust pipe is missing (6th photo from top). That would be a DEAL KILLER for me!
( just kidding

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Reply #8 – August 01, 2015, 08:31:32 pm

Hi all,

Is there anyone close to Bradenton, FL that could inspect this coach for us? We are in the Northwest and are interested. It is just what we have been looking for but it is hard to pre-inspect being on eBay.

Cheers,

Mike Broili

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Reply #9 – August 01, 2015, 10:01:42 pm

Mike, it's not entirely uncommon to buy a Foretravel "sight unseen" even on Ebay (just ask me)....mine wasn't even as nice as this one, & cost about the same, more or less....but, she had great bones, she just needed a little TLC & some cosmetics...& she's perfectly gorgeous now (to me anyway!)

Good luck...hopefully someone will turn up soon....many locals have headed north for the summer.

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Reply #10 – August 01, 2015, 10:10:29 pm

I am fine with buying "sight unseen" as long as you have it "subject to inspection satisfactory to buyer by XX date".

Done that on large sail boats, motorhomes, etc.

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Reply #11 – August 01, 2015, 10:52:03 pm

Quote from: wolfe10 – August 01, 2015, 10:10:29 pm

I am fine with buying "sight unseen" as long as you have it "subject to inspection satisfactory to buyer by XX date".

Done that on large sail boats, motorhomes, etc.

That's exactly what I did without any regret. Thank you again Brett.

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Reply #12 – August 01, 2015, 11:46:37 pm

Thanks for the encouragement. It makes me nervous buying site unseen. We have checked up on John Greer Auto Sales and they look legitimate. I've talked to them on the phone and everyone was pleasant and informative. Has anyone ever done business with this firm before?

Thanks again,

Mike

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Reply #13 – August 02, 2015, 01:13:02 am

You might want to give Parliament Coach in Sarasota FL a call. Ask for Dave the shop manager and see if he or one of his Foretravel trained techs gan go to the coach, inspect the bulkheads and see if all systems work, maybe drive it - They used to be a FT dealer and have Foretravel aware Techs - I am sure you can pay them a nominal amount for a pretty good (not Brett Wolfe Good....:-)) pre-buy

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Reply #14 – August 02, 2015, 08:00:03 am

Paul Yasbek is in the Tampa area. He is an excellent Foretravel mechanic.

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Reply #15 – August 02, 2015, 08:12:52 am

Beautiful coach. Simply don't think we can live with a non slide 36' Am highly curious to see what it tops out at!

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Reply #16 – August 02, 2015, 08:31:52 am

Quote from: TAS69 – August 02, 2015, 08:00:03 am

Paul Yasbek is in the Tampa area. He is an excellent Foretravel mechanic.

Paul Yasbeck is in Leesburg, FL, an extremely busy guy, works only on FT's in his "spare time"....has another business, was going to recommend him, (he's the tech of choice in these parts)....just thought he was so darned busy but you never know. His web site is for Paul Yasbeck construction, can't think of it off the top of my head but look it up online.

Good luck....

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Reply #17 – August 02, 2015, 09:04:39 am

His number is 813 382 0869. Told me it would be fine to contact him about this unit.
Bet it sells close to $50,000.00

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Reply #18 – August 02, 2015, 09:37:59 am

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I gave Paul a call and am waiting to hear back if he can put eyes on this coach or can recommend someone.

Mike

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Reply #19 – August 02, 2015, 11:05:53 am

I suspect this may be a U295. The generator appears the have only three cylinders and the refrigerator and toilet (as well as the interior wood) don't appear to be what was typically used in a U320 model.

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Reply #20 – August 02, 2015, 11:37:52 am

It has U320 signature on both the front and back.

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Reply #21 – August 02, 2015, 01:00:20 pm

Quote from: D.J. Osborn – August 02, 2015, 11:05:53 am

I suspect this may be a U295. The generator appears the have only three cylinders and the refrigerator and toilet (as well as the interior wood) don't appear to be what was typically used in a U320 model.

Three cylinder isuzus were found in all models along with Kubota 4 cylinders

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Reply #22 – August 02, 2015, 01:10:18 pm

A U295 would not have the same 450hp engine, it would have been the 8.3.

It certainly seems like a u320 to me.

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Reply #23 – August 02, 2015, 01:14:21 pm

Quote from: RainCatcher – August 02, 2015, 11:37:52 am

It has U320 signature on both the front and back.

Sorry--those don't show up on the views I see on my phone.

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Reply #24 – August 02, 2015, 01:16:15 pm

Quote from: TAS69 – August 02, 2015, 01:00:20 pm

Three cylinder isuzus were found in all models along with Kubota 4 cylinders

I thought the U320 typically had the 10 kW four-cylinder generator

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