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The first 2018 foretravel

The hard part is done, the wife and I have made all the selections and the build date is early November . Lots of decisions between floor plans ,paint jobs and options. This will be one of a kind with some of our selections. We had to start with longer slides in order to accommodate two full size lazy boy electric recliners with a center table between and end tables on the sides which will be opposite a 60 flat screen behind the opposing couch with full surround sound. Then came a 23cf refrigerator next to a 20" wide pantry with adjustable drawers and a residental trash compactor. We choose to use a large single basin sink atop the garbage disposal for quick clean up. Because I like lights I had led lights installed in every cabinet through the entire coach along with under coach lighting and flush mounted led lights embedded into the bottom of the slides. As I move through the coach I think of the shower with twice the room of my existing and full body spray jets with separate controls,two big grab bars for those mornings after the night I stayed out to late. I am also looking forward to the blind spot monitoring  and the vorad system and the air seat for those long highway days.
      The worst part is the wait, 6 months will give me plenty of time to clean out my current coach and start looking for a buyer.
As we move closer to delivery I will learn how to post photos and share some of our thoughts on how it's going.
Ahall
2018 ih 45

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Reply #1 –
Sounds amazing! Best wishes for your build. Hope you can provide updates as you progress.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #2 –
Will your 2018 have a different chassis than is currently being used on the 2017 models?
Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

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Reply #3 –
Be sure to post plenty of pictures!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #4 –
We look forward to being on the adventure vicariously with you!!! Sounds like you know what you want, and of course (for a fee...) FT will try to oblige.

Good luck and thanks for the posts!!
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)

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When you buy a new Corvette you can have a photographer document the whole process from parts, frame and engine build through the assembly process.  They call it a Baby Book.  It would be an interesting document. 

When we built our house we took hundreds of pictures at every step of the way so we knew where wires and plumbing goes in the walls and things like that.  It has been helpful but there are areas where we wish we had lots more.

Our very best wishes to you and your new coach.  How exciting!
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #6 –
How great for you! We had a boat built for us and it was so wonderfull to be able to stop by and document the process of the build.
Keep the pics coming!  b^.^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
                                      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 #7 –
That sure does sound exciting!  Best of luck with everything. 

This sounds like it's going to be a fabulous coach.  Take good care of her, as I may be the next owner! ;-)

Chris
1996 U295 36' WTBI

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My question is---is it a Realm or IH??
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Quote from: John Haygarth –
My question is---is it a Realm or IH??

IH  Placing my order

Quote from: Ahall –
Then came a 23cf refrigerator next to a 20" wide pantry with adjustable drawers and a residental trash compactor.

Very anxious to see photos, especially since it sounds like you have spec'd out a great galley!
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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I dont suppose you'd be interested in adopting a mid 40's balding, gainfully employed son to help you utilize that amazing piece of mechanical technology would you? Haha

We hope to see you on the trail soon and hear the excitement in your voice in person and see that magnificent coach! Congratulations!
Kirk, Cindy & Porsche
2005 U320 42'  Build #6335
Rosenberg, Tx

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Reply #11 –
Dumb me I missed that part, thanks Michelle.
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #12 –
I'm so happy for you.
I look forward to your updates and pictures.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

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Reply #13 –
When you first asked for suggestions, I was not far enough along the learning curve to make a suggestion.  If I were in your position, I would definitely look hard at lithium and all Victron system.  That said I am in the middle of an install so I am not at the report out stage.  They are worldwide in high end marine, rv, industrial and residential electronics.  Again I am not there yet but I would definitely recommend a look.
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P