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Previous work

I have not called Foretravel yet but will they tell the new owner what maintenance/work has been done to the coach?I called
them when we were looking to buy but they would not disclose anything.The previous owners passed away suddenly last
year so no info there.Would be nice to know what major work was done.According to relatives they had all work done at NAC,
I'm sure this is correct because the shop knew him on a first name basis.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #1 –
They will not tell unless the previous owner says it is ok.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #2 –
A representative of the estate would likely have the authority to have the information released to the new owner.
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: John44 –
Would be nice to know what major work was done.

When we bought our first Airstream, I came upon a bunch of service orders, the salesman said, "those are gold." Our FT coach came with four 3-ring binders and a phonebook pile of invoices. It took me a couple of days to sort through everything, putting them all in plastic sheets, discarding what had been replaced. The two things that sold me were the fresh paint job, AND the paperwork!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
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                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #4 –
Found out when researching a 94 Lexus that Lexus actually has a satilite,if you talk to them nice they will print out all previous work.
(assuming it was done at dealer).
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #5 –
Our coach was a consignment sale from Foretravel at NAC and it came with no records and they would not give them!!
It was originally sold by a Foretravel dealer up here in the NW, who of course was dropped with the reorganization of FT. and they also would not give any records.
So I am guessing that you are out of luck.
Glad we don't sell airplanes that way!!!  You at least get a log book.
Speedbird 1.
2001 U320 Build #5865
Daihatsu Rocky Toad
VW Touareg
'82 F100 Stepside
Beech' Debonair

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Reply #6 –
When we bought our 2001 U295 on consignment at Foretravel, I had it serviced before we picked it up and the service department was happy to print out all previous repair orders they had in there computer.
Tom & Patty
Build# 5832
2001 U295  36'
Motorcader # 17240

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: speedbird1 –
Our coach was a consignment sale from Foretravel at NAC and it came with no records and they would not give them!!
It was originally sold by a Foretravel dealer up here in the NW, who of course was dropped with the reorganization of FT. and they also would not give any records.
So I am guessing that you are out of luck.
Glad we don't sell airplanes that way!!!  You at least get a log book.
Speedbird 1.

Without a log book (service records) 30-50% price reduction and only bottom feeders and gamblers would consider buying the airplane.  Too bad autos and (and motorhomes) don't work the same way...
Mike and Mari
'98  36 270 WTFE
Build #5272
Club #17504

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Reply #8 –
The previous owner had all his work done at FOT,he was the original owner and coach was/is in very good condition.That being
said he probably had a written record or computer record that the family just has not found yet.A few items like the air drier
and a couple of things would be good to know when serviced last.In the meantime I will service them now.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #9 –
You might ask the family to notify FOT, and give their permission to have the service records released.  Might get lucky.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

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Reply #10 –
It seems a logical approach would be to agree upon a purchase price, place a refundable deposit (preferably in escrow) and stipulate in the contract the purchase is contingent upon the satisfactory review of the service history and current condition. Also, place a reasonable limit on the amount of time the seller has to deliver the service history and records and how much time you, as the buyer, requires to review the records. This is similar in concept to purchasing a home and it is, after all, a Motor "Home!"

This way, this task is placed upon the responsibility of the seller and it's one less thing you have to worry about.

While I'm not playing "lawyer," in this situation the buyer is the party who gets to determine the definition of "satisfactory review."

Or, you could just write a check and hope for the best!
A fully restored 1957 Flxible Starliner and a 2014 Marathon Coach

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: TheGadgetGuru –
Or, you could just write a check and hope for the best!
If you've done your research, met the PO, looked through the service records & rooted the coach, there is no reason to not say, "deal". One gets a feeling for "the right coach", we did. Life is too short to blow valuable time "kicking tires".
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Life is too short to blow valuable time "kicking tires".

Some though, it seems, are really in it to "kick tires" rather than wear them out.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss