Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

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Foretravel's New Chassis at the Florida RV Show

January 18, 2017, 04:18:05 pm

A small look at the Taveler III chassis for Foretravel by Spartan.
John M.

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Reply #1 – January 18, 2017, 05:44:21 pm

Looks similar to the Spartan I viewed at Pomona FMCA. Maybe bigger compartment spaces.

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Reply #2 – January 18, 2017, 08:04:04 pm

Is that there van that they are converting as well.

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Reply #3 – January 19, 2017, 01:35:33 am

Is it just me ... or do the drive axle air bags seem to be a little bit further inboard than where the older coaches had them?

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Reply #4 – January 19, 2017, 07:40:45 am

John S
That was another section I believe it was Road Trek.

Saddlesore
I can take closer picture of the bags and post them.

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Reply #5 – January 19, 2017, 08:13:35 am

Thanks. I heard that FT was working on their first conversion van and wondered if that was it.

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Reply #6 – January 19, 2017, 09:28:40 am

Everyone wanted Foretravel to produce a smaller unit. Times are a changing.
Foretravel must evolve. Cut cost and produce better products. Action on their part is welcome. I praise them for taking action and not sitting on their ______.

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Reply #7 – January 19, 2017, 01:30:35 pm

Here are pictures of the air bag locations with their shocks. First picture is the front wheel. Front has only one bag on each side with the shock underneath. The next picture is the forward side of the Dually air bag and shock. The next picture is the backside of the Dually air bag and shock. Dually's' have 2 bags per side. The next two pictures are the tag axle air bag and shock locations. The last 3 are the 2 IH's and the Realm they brought to the show.

John M.

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Reply #8 – January 20, 2017, 02:00:50 am

Thanks... Looks like the bags on the drive and tag are the same placement as older coaches. They had to go to a 2 bags per axle on the steer due to the IFS design..

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Reply #9 – January 20, 2017, 06:59:52 am

Planning to put eyes on these new coaches today, Friday.

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Reply #10 – January 20, 2017, 08:07:46 am

Quote from: lgshoup – January 20, 2017, 06:59:52 am

Planning to put eyes on these new coaches today, Friday.

Tell the Chassis people at the show to UNSCRUNCH the blue shock cover on the tag axle, looks hokey and thrown together.

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Reply #11 – January 20, 2017, 09:45:35 am

I noticed that too - it OFFENDS the eye!

Perhaps they have the tag lifted up for some reason, and the cover didn't "accordion" like it's supposed to...?

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Reply #12 – January 20, 2017, 10:05:44 am

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – January 20, 2017, 09:45:35 am

I noticed that too - it OFFENDS the eye!

Perhaps they have the tag lifted up for some reason, and the cover didn't "accordion" like it's supposed to...?

Maybe so But when you are trying to sell a chassis under a Million Dollar Plus Coach, Your Shocks dust cover should not be SCRUNCHED!

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Reply #13 – January 20, 2017, 11:21:25 am

Is this at the Foretravel display?

On the shock cover I think that comes under "Attention to Details" I fight this problem every day at the office.

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Reply #14 – January 20, 2017, 01:54:16 pm

Here is a link to the next generation Foretravel motor. More power for Brad.

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John

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Reply #15 – January 20, 2017, 08:44:30 pm

Note: still scrunched as of 1:00 pm on Friday. Mentioned it but nothing was done.

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Reply #16 – January 20, 2017, 09:28:55 pm

reply 10, 11, 12,, 13 I agree !!!!!! this kind of (lack) of attention to detail drives me crazy. I guess that's way the maintenance people hated to see me coming. Little things lead to big problems in the aviation world. I had little tolerance.

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Reply #17 – January 23, 2017, 02:49:30 am

Quote from: Falconguy – January 20, 2017, 09:28:55 pm

reply 10, 11, 12,, 13 I agree !!!!!! this kind of (lack) of attention to detail drives me crazy. I guess that's way the maintenance people hated to see me coming. Little things lead to big problems in the aviation world. I had little tolerance.

Let's just say there are two sides to all stories...I do agree with attention to detail. (Spell check anyone?). Sorry "Guy", just a jab from a maintenance puke. For those of you not in the know, this back and forth between pilots and mechanics goes all the way back to Black Sheep Squadron.

Hey Falcon Guy...PM me. If we have not met I am sure we have mutual acquaintances

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Reply #18 – January 23, 2017, 07:09:49 am

Spell check doesn't catch it when you just type the wrong word,and geeezzzzz I think I reread that at least twice. Saw it after I posted but too late then. Getting old sucks.

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Reply #19 – February 08, 2017, 08:47:11 pm

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Thanks. I heard that FT was working on their first conversion van and wondered if that was it.
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There is another mfg. making a "High Quality" limited numbers class "B"..... Thoughts?

Regency RV enters Class B market with Sprinter unit | RV Daily Report

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Reply #20 – February 08, 2017, 09:45:03 pm

There are several higher end class B's all in the $140-170 K range. When you are working a a very limited space efficient utilization becomes critical. Most of these fall way short. I hope that FT can focus on what really matters to a Class B user not just making a fancy van conversion. We had a very well designed and built Class B for 33 years that was designed for two people to live in it in the kind of campgrounds we wanted to go to. None of the high end Class B's out there campare favorably in any way except for the MB chassis.

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Reply #21 – February 08, 2017, 11:09:03 pm

That's my thinking... now "IF" FT were to add a "mini" tag on an "extended" dually wide body frame MB or like chassis...... that may give a bit more "room" on the gross wt issues
There are mfg's that add more bling, but not substance.. There are more than enough component suppliers that contract to the lowest bidder for components...Chinese et all.
Durable components that are quality oriented will be heavier, hence FT will be fighting a weight challenge on a "B" chassis.
but am just throwing darts here...to see what sticks to the wall

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Reply #22 – February 09, 2017, 05:36:22 am

Ford transit chassis could work well too. My uncle has a gas one tonne transit it drives and tows well.

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Reply #23 – February 09, 2017, 05:07:52 pm

Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 – February 08, 2017, 09:45:03 pm

We had a very well designed and built Class B for 33 years that was designed for two people to live in it in the kind of campgrounds we wanted to go to. None of the high end Class B's out there campare favorably in any way except for the MB chassis.

what brand was that? I'm always eyeing up older class B's.

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Reply #24 – February 09, 2017, 06:03:25 pm

Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 – February 08, 2017, 09:45:03 pm

. When you are working a a very limited space efficient utilization becomes critical. None of the high end Class B's out there campare favorably in any way except for the MB chassis.

I tried to reply to your PM but it says I'm blocked. Thanks for the info, I'd love to see pictures.

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