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Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #25 –
When you asked in an other thread about the annual cost to operate, did you not read the post to your question? This coach is going to need a lot more than an oil change. You are going to spend thousands just to bring the maintenance up to date.
Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #26 –
Will have over 160 photos posted in a little bit to see everything..

The more i look at the photos now i love so much about it but then see the problems to.

Any one know what this bag hanging is ?.



Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #28 –
Quote from: ltg –
When you asked in an other thread about the annual cost to operate, did you not read the post to your question? This coach is going to need a lot more than an oil change. You are going to spend thousands just to bring the maintenance up to date.
Larry

I did read all of it and i can do the basic stiff myself and i can afford a few thousand a year if needed for paid maintenance i have re budgeted for. We just can not stay out as long until i need to have the business going good then we would be good to stay out forever or could stay longer in one place if needed to make more money to have extra bucks for this. We could stay out for 3 years as it is with a extra 5k a year for maintenance if needed.

But i would like to start in a unit that is in good shape and not needing a ton just to get it in shape to start with.  I am still learning all this the photos i took will help me understand parts and their location.
I am thinking this one is to high of a price in the shape it is in maybe but i do not know that much about the Foretravel's yet.

I have contacted another owner selling a 99 that says it is kept inside and looks great and so on it cost as much as this one after i would put new tires on.
Thanks

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #29 –
Yeah, the 99 will have retarder 95 does not
Irwin
Irwin

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #30 –
The bag is to trap water/fuel when expelled from the filter
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #31 –
Quote from: DigitalEd –
Any one know what this bag hanging is ?.

That is the catch/puke bag for the fuel filter that is pictured.

Also in this pic. you can plainly see that this coach don't have a retarder so if it has a retarder switch (don't be fooled by the switch label) it activates a jake brake. Not that there is anything wrong with a jake brake system. The 2 systems just work in very different ways.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #32 –
The tag on the trans says HD4060. If it had a retarder it would say HD4060R. You have a jake brake coach. Nothing wrong with that jake in the mountains or at speed.

You have plenty of evidence of water leakage and possible some mold.
Some water marks are due to condensation, some are screaming leakage...
Bays look good, The Magnum Inverter/Charger is a nice upgrade as is the stacker W/D. 2K hours on the gennie with a 100K coach is about ave.
The rub marks above the tires are normal wear and tear. The condition of the decals is normal. Needing tires is $3K. Cleaning and recaulk of the rook a couple of coach bucks. Bad wood at the entrance is a coach buck.
I would rip out the original carpet and do a laminate or ceramic tile -
3-5K.

AC units are 6-700 each - Atwoods are a favorite. I would call this a 20K coach needing $15K to make it right.
You will need to do fuel lines within a couple of years. With this coach you can easily pull the propane tank and pull lines with a friend to do the job for $500 instead of $2K. Replace the Konis with FSDs - not cheap but WELL WORTH IT.

My 95 has its share of problems including horrible decals (which can be removed) a delam spot, some warps in the flooring and things I plan on next but it has good bones and its always ready to go anywhere.  I drive mine every other week minimum.

These coaches sold for $375K (up) in 1995. With TLC and a lot of elbow grease it 'could' be a winner, but not at their price. Call MOT/FOT and tell them what you are looking for and your budget.
For me it would be a pass. I spoke to the wife about selling ours at $23K and she said wait until next year - we have a pair of trips we want to do first, Dallas in November (likely a dream with her current condition) and Boston in the Spring - critical for a surgery she needs on her throat.

Best of luck for you. Whenever you pull the trigger you will have plenty of people here to cheer you on and offer advice.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #33 –
Quote from: DigitalEd –
After seeing it i am not as happy as i was hoping to be and still not sure about buying it now.
You should be able to find a good, clean coach around 95-96-97 that will be much less expensive in the long run.

You have asked a couple of questions about Foretravels that I'll comment on
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.Is over 2000 hours on that generator past its time for a rebuild?
My '96  had 140,000 miles and the gen 2,100 when I bought in 2011. I didn't think either number was any cause for concern.
Given normal care, I would expect another 2,000 hours before  I'd worry. In fact, you would want to put a reasonable number on it to keep it in shape (just like the coach).

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I am told this kind of unit has no level jacks that it dose it with the air bags only dose that sound right???
I don't know when Foretravel quit using jacks but the Unicoaches and I think the Unihomes as well  level use their air bag suspensions.
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #34 –
That is what i was thinking 20k at best to have the extra money to fix everything. Still looking at others this one for sale in MS they will not reply back to get any info or to talk with them have sent a message two times now.

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #35 –
Probably in Internet scammer
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)

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #36 –
Ed,when you find one you like let the forum know,someone is probably nearby to look it over.I bought a 96 that did not "need"
much work but I can do all the work myself.If you can use the coach that you buy while doing some work that would be great.
Every couple of weeks new listings show up.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #37 –
Buy Dave Heads coach
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)

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #38 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Buy Dave Heads coach
X2, I would.
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Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #39 –
I passed on that one.. so still looking i want a bus style flat front

Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #40 –
Quote from: DigitalEd –
I passed on that one.. so still looking i want a bus style flat front
His is a bus style. Did you mean you just passed on his coach?
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Re: 1995 we might be buying looks like very old cabinet style and shower see photos.

Reply #41 –
Passed on the one i posted photos of..