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Advice/info on 2000 U270 34'

Can any of you offer buying advice on a 2000 U270 34' no slide. Are there good, bad, and ugly things about this model or should be a pretty solid choice for first Class A and First Foretravel?
1996 36' U295 Build #4879 Motorcade #18088
2007 Jeep Liberty 4x4 FMCA #F474816
Foretravel Mid-South
There's no happy like Foretravel happy!

Re: Advice/info on 2000 U270 34'

Reply #1 –
At 17 years old, it could be a GEM or a DOG.  As with any machine that age, it's "care and feeding" through the years will have a material impact on its value and even on the buy/don't buy decision.

I have inspected that age Foretravels what were in excellent shape, and those I would not tough with a 10' pole.

Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Advice/info on 2000 U270 34'

Reply #2 –
I plan to drive up to Bartlesville (about an hour away) tomorrow to eyeball this critter. Since I have the same year in a 40' version, I expect to be able to gain a good idea of its condition, at least from an owner perspective.
 
I leave inspections to Brett, who has already taught me more than I can remember about the process.
 
Will let y'all know what I discover.
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Advice/info on 2000 U270 34'

Reply #3 –
This is the unit I'm hoping to buy if it is as advertised.  I was originally going to buy a 90s model GV, but upon the advice of forum, I have waited for just a coach as this!  If you do get to see it, please share any info, also if you have reliable inspector in the area, let me know that too!
1996 36' U295 Build #4879 Motorcade #18088
2007 Jeep Liberty 4x4 FMCA #F474816
Foretravel Mid-South
There's no happy like Foretravel happy!

Re: Advice/info on 2000 U270 34'

Reply #4 –
Quote from: jwhardman –
If you do get to see it, please share any info, also if you have reliable inspector in the area, let me know that too!

JW,
 
I do know one of the "top five diesel engine mechanics in the country", but I will never let him touch my Foretravel again!
(long story)
 
I will share my impressions and maybe more pictures soon.
 
Trent

Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385