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Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #50 –
In the 2001 U320s the AH is aft of the fuel tank between the LP tank and the batteries.  Not the easiest place to service it but I think I would rather have it there than the batteries as they did in the following years.  A big plus for it there is that the bay stays nice and warm as does the floor in the coach between the coauch and the chair opposite.  Electric element is enough for all of our needs including heat down into the 40's outside.  But then we are from MN where for me anyways that is still shorts weather.

I like Michelle's new picture.  It reminds me of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park near Thunder Bay. Only it looks like Sleeping Pinocchio with a sunset (to me anyway). Use your imagination.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #51 –
I pulled together a worksheet that details feature differences between U270, U295 and U320 stock models in 2000 model year.

It's posted here: http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=427

Thanks to Barry Brideau for creating the brochure archive and to Carol & Scott for pointing me there!

Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #52 –
Nice spread sheet.  ;D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #53 –
Your use of color really helps highlight the differences. Congratulations!
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #54 –
Quote from: krush –

 I think the lighter oak is much better than the walnut. Makes space seem more open and happy. But we all have our preference.

krush, I love the oak too, it really does seem to make everything lighter.  At the little "un-rally" we had in NC, I had a lot of people come in & comment about how my coach seemed larger (no slides) than theirs, even though they had slides, but darker wood.  I think the light background window decor makes a difference too...along with the light colored leather (or whatever it is), oak floors, & light, pretty area rugs...really feels to me like living in a big garden, especially the bedroom, very happy atmosphere.  The older I get, seems the more light I like, so this oak is perfect to me.

Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #55 –
Quote from: Miz Dani –
krush, I love the oak too, it really does seem to make everything lighter.  At the little "un-rally" we had in NC, I had a lot of people come in & comment about how my coach seemed larger (no slides) than theirs, even though they had slides, but darker wood.  I think the light background window decor makes a difference too...along with the light colored leather (or whatever it is) & light pretty rugs...really feels to me like living in a big garden, especially the bedroom, very happy atmosphere.  The older I get, seems the more light I like, so this oak is perfect to me.

Probably helped that Foretravel changed to light wall paper in 97.

Countless customers have backed out of a Foretravel long ago saying "it's too dark."

Owners wife liked dark colors.

Plus they were built in a sun belt state.  Lots of daylight hours.

Most of the Oregon brands specialized in light oak...
"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: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #56 –
1997 U270 has Allison transmission retarder.

Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #57 –
Each U270 is different. Options make up the difference. Forrest is well endowed in that department. All leather, Splendide, central vac, 10 disc CD, all sorts of goodies in the head, water heater bi-pass, water filtration drinking & shore, joy stick retarder, sun shades, window awnings, roof coating, front bra, and more I can't even recall.

Moral of the story is ya gotta go over stuff carefully before u make an assessment. Also know your needs to select the best option for you. 320 or 270.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: What are Differences in 320 vs 270

Reply #58 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –
Each U270 is different. Options make up the difference. Forrest is well endowed in that department. All leather, Splendide, central vac, 10 disc CD, all sorts of goodies in the head, water heater bi-pass, water filtration drinking & shore, joy stick retarder, sun shades, window awnings, roof coating, front bra, and more I can't even recall.

Moral of the story is ya gotta go over stuff carefully before u make an assessment. Also know your needs to select the best option for you. 320 or 270.

Well Peter, glad to hear the Forrest has all the bells & whistles........am on my way to MOT soon to get some of those goodies....I got my little coach without most of those options but since I don't know any better, I'm pretty happy...if ya don't know what yer missin', it ain't no big deal.... :))  (except for the 10 CD system, that I do miss, nice!)