FGV 40' with DD 6V92

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Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #25 – February 04, 2017, 05:08:35 pm

Quote from: Rzrbrn – February 04, 2017, 04:50:55 pm

Curious thing; the pics for the 2010 sale are the same pics the current owner used for this 2017 offer.

Be Very Careful!!!

We haven't discussed it lately, but there are people who try to sell stuff they do not own.

Using seven-year-old photos could just be a sign of laziness. If so, what kind of care did he take of the coach while he owned it.

Curious and curiouser,

Trent

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #26 – February 04, 2017, 05:34:49 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – February 04, 2017, 03:18:19 pm

Jerry,

Since you have the only other U300/36 with a common floor plan, did you weigh yours? I often wondered what the weight difference is between the 36' and 40' is.

Pierce

I weighed the coach at the Flying J/Pilot here in Gulfport In May 2015. They have a CAT scale and the Gross was 25740 lbs. Steer axle 7960 lbs. and Drive axle 17780 lbs. I believe my diesel tank was full and the black/gray tanks empty. I have a Joey bed but not much else underneath. I was surprised by that Gross weight.

I'm now averaging 8.7 mpg checked with the Pro-Link from the DDEC. The old historical average showed 7.6mpg.

Running Michelins at 100lbs all the way around, lighter weight, fresh oil for the engine and trans, new air filter, diesel treatment for the injectors, reconnecting the Hi/LO switch on the hydraulic fan, all helped mpg with the big Detroit. Of course we're only talking about flat land with a few rolling hills and my toad weighs only 2700 lbs.

Travel Light and Travel Often!

Jerry

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #27 – February 04, 2017, 06:40:28 pm

You guys are killing me with the MPG. I have to check after the big trip but lots of headwinds/crosswinds kept it down. Was 7.9 lifetime. Bit afraid to see what it is now.

Jerry, we are both under 3K lbs. I don't put the brake system in the RAV4 on trips as it's under the legal limit in most states. How about you?

Stump, good video. Wonder where on 66 the photo was shot? Will send to my buddy that loves Chevys and hates Fords. Naturally, I take Ford's side.

Old photos may be misleading. I remember the dentist who advertised with his old college photo. Sure looked different in the office.

Pierce

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #28 – February 04, 2017, 08:15:06 pm

WHEW!!!

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #29 – February 04, 2017, 10:13:22 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – February 04, 2017, 06:40:28 pm

You guys are killing me with the MPG. I have to check after the big trip but lots of headwinds/crosswinds kept it down. Was 7.9 lifetime. Bit afraid to see what it is now.

Jerry, we are both under 3K lbs. I don't put the brake system in the RAV4 on trips as it's under the legal limit in most states. How about you?

Pierce

No aux braking system but I use a Blue Ox Rangefinder II BX4322 class III tow bar (5000lbs) with a 2 " coupler and safety cables from Walmart It's light and folds up in front of the front bumper of the Sidekick when not in use. The Zuki is easy to push around and simple to hook and unhook when your ready to roll. It came with my Sidekick when I bought it.

Cindy has a 4x4 Jeep Liberty that weighs about 4000lbs. We may tow it in the future but that means more weight, new tow bar system, etc. I just can't part with my Suzuki right now as light as it is and 27mpg!

Jerry

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #30 – February 05, 2017, 08:08:06 am

Earlier it was mentioned that an M11 was never installed in a GV. This is incorrect - there was at least 1 built, possibly more. Jor bought one and owned it for 3 or so years. Jake brake. He sold it last year as I recall. He now has a 36 foot Unicoach, which fits him better.

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #31 – February 05, 2017, 10:52:44 am

Thanks Dave. I may lose my head over this one.

Pierce

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #32 – February 05, 2017, 11:14:50 am

Quote from: Dave Head – February 05, 2017, 08:08:06 am

Earlier it was mentioned that an M11 was never installed in a GV. This is incorrect - there was at least 1 built, possibly more. Jor bought one and owned it for 3 or so years. Jake brake. He sold it last year as I recall. He now has a 36 foot Unicoach, which fits him better.

Dave,

I think it was the Winter of 2011, I was riding my bicycle in the Yuma Foothills (daily activity). Always on the lookout for Foretravels and their owners about since I was between coaches and in the market. One morning I came across a 95 GV with a M11. Talked with the owner I remember him mentioning on his previous coach he was being passed by Bounder type sob's he said that wasn't going to happen again!! He wasn't ready to sell at that time but did call 8 months later. I think this is the same coach that Jor purchased sometime later. It was at the Quartzsite gathering while it was looking for a new owner about 2013...

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #33 – February 05, 2017, 11:39:17 am

Quote from: Dave Head – February 05, 2017, 08:08:06 am

Jor bought one and owned it for 3 or so years. Jake brake. He sold it last year as I recall. He now has a 36 foot Unicoach, which fits him better.

If that's the one I'm thinking of, I almost bought it, what a beauty! Forum members have it with their half a baseball team load of kids, I believe. I thought JOR bought a 34'. Suffice to say, any coach JOR gets his hands on, after he's done, and it comes up for sale, BUY IT!

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #34 – February 05, 2017, 08:46:00 pm

Mike,

Do you mean the Walkers? They were in Nac over

Christmas and they have not posted in quite awhile.

Carter-

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #35 – February 07, 2017, 03:43:39 pm

I went to inspect the U 300 Special GV coach this morning. The owner purchased it in 2010. He put about 3K miles on it, then let it sit under a carport for the last several years, due to personal issues. He stated he has gone out now and then to start the unit.

Keep in mind that I am a neophyte and do not know anything about motor homes:

The coach is currently being serviced at A-1 Diesel Service shop at Lauren, TN, just outside of Gallatin, TN, because the owner of the coach said a possible buyer (not me) had asked that it be done. The owner of the shop (not the owner of the coach, who was not there) walked through it with us and we discussed the unit in detail. The shop did an oil and filter change, the first since 2010, also a seal in the front of the coach was being done (not certain what it is, but part of the running gear). Service man said the DD6V92 engine has no defects he can see, the transmission is solid, has disc brakes front and back, and has a retarder. He was impressed with the quality of the coach. He stated the coach needs new batteries, and possibly needs an additional 2 engine batteries, therefore 4 engine batteries. It is cold and storming here at the moment, so I did not open the outside storage compartments or inspect under or on top of the unit. Service man said it would need new tires and a new inverter. The engine and generator would not start; weak batteries and it is cold.

The inside has a slightly musty odor, but not terribly so. No ceiling stains that might indicate a leaking roof. Opened all cabinet doors, no leaks. No leaks under windows, except possibly the driver side had water stains in one spot about an inch wide from the middle of the bottom of the window directly down to the auto transmission selector switch area. The dash was somewhat dirty but not torn or cracked. Molding around the inner edges of at least 3 windows were partially out at some of the corner bends. I tried to push back in but would not lock into place. The woodwork was in fairly good shape, but has not been waxed in a very long time, if ever. Counter tops were not cracked or stained.

The light fixtures showed heavy corrosion where the fixtures meet the ceiling, as did the edges of a couple of ceiling metal vents: Most if not all the light fixtures would need replacing, as would the vents. The powered vent in the ceiling had never been cleaned. The refrigerator needs replacing. The shower was clean, as is the porcelain toilet, no cracks or blemishes. The sofa and chairs were not overly worn, but need to be replaced. The captain chairs were both well worn and somewhat dirty. The silver striping around the edges of the instrument panel was severely marred.

The biggest issue: The edges of the strips of wood floor in the kitchen and hall way were severely curling up, indicating water intrusion. My wife thinks water leaking from the refrigerator may have caused seepage underneath the wood strips, and possibly under the bedroom carpet.

As I mentioned above, it is raining and so I did not inspect the outside of the coach, other than noting the edges of the steel panels and vents were rusty.

I told my wife if this were 36' long I would make an offer. But with the issues noted above and it being 40' long I am not interested in purchasing this unit. Service man said the coach is worth $15K to $20K.

If anyone is interested the owners name is Steve Coley, his number is 615-516-6300. Unit is located near Gallatin, TN. Asking price is $32,000.

I took pics but can't get them here

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #36 – February 07, 2017, 04:12:01 pm

Before you go looking at any more read and understand what to look for as far as bulkhead separation.
Bulkhead Separation

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #37 – February 07, 2017, 04:23:34 pm

There are some FTs that come up from time to time, where you can meet the owner, check the paperwork and get a feeling for it.
Unless you've got a big shop, expertise, oh yes, lotsa CBs, it's just a broken down coach that can cause a divorce, or worse.
It's just me, but the only FT I would buy would be one listed on this Forum by a member with some chops. We bought this one on R.V. Trader, which is a pretty good site. As the PO who used to run this coach said, "caveat emptor".

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #38 – February 07, 2017, 04:50:01 pm

And then there are the dumbasses like me who God looks out for. We did a walk thru with the salesman, fell in love with the quality (and the price) and condition, and bought our GV without even taking it out for a test ride! We knew the quality and reputation of the dealer--King's Campers--and never hesitated. They repaired anything and everything wrong with the coach, and even a year later took care of a couple issues we had. The dealer can make all the difference in the world when making a major purchase like a coach.
Sometimes--SOMETIMES-- things work in our favor.
This morning the Toshiba microwave we bought new in 1981 let out a loud snap and went dark. May it rest in peace. It served us well for almost 36 years and two teenagers.

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #39 – February 07, 2017, 05:46:38 pm

Quote from: Texas Guy – February 05, 2017, 08:46:00 pm

Do you mean the Walkers? They were in Nac over Christmas and they have not posted in quite awhile.

I believe so, I miss them and their adventures. I'd think if they had problems on the road, we'd had heard from them.

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #40 – February 07, 2017, 06:04:38 pm

Quote from: mike leary – February 07, 2017, 05:46:38 pm

I miss them and their adventures.

They are around - last visited the Forum on Friday, Feb. 3rd. Probably just too busy to post - how could you NOT be busy with 5 (very active) boys. Plus they are on tour - will be in Myrtle Beach, SC next Sunday, according to their posted schedule. If we have any members near that community, I recommend they stop by and enjoy the music and fellowship.

Trent & Siobhán

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #41 – February 07, 2017, 07:24:11 pm

Nite hawk I will take the bigger dumba** award I did a walk through indoors with no power the. Saw it parked outside at the yard sale and took their word for it. Drove it after I handed over the cheque and then the stuff from the yard sale started to re enter the foretravel as I would need it.

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #42 – February 07, 2017, 07:46:05 pm

Quote from: its toby – February 07, 2017, 07:24:11 pm

I will take the bigger dumba** award

A lot of us got that award : (Clean living, luck of the draw). We bought our second Airstream by just starting it up. Put a 2 x 12 plank from the 28' to the 31' to change stuff and left Seattle for the Northwest Territories and back! Problems zero. Of course, our time in the barrel did come, at about 80k miles, I then learned what Coach Bucks were about!

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #43 – February 07, 2017, 08:15:29 pm

Give me that award also. Hadn't found the Forum yet and saw a picture of a motorhome in S.C. put the tow bar and tools in back of the Jeep and left Los Angels to buy it. It was sitting in a trailer park hooked up to the pedestal. Aqua Hot didn't work so the price went down from what was discussed on the phone. Engine ran, never drove it, paid $45,000 cash and drove it home 2420 miles. Didn't know about ride height and tires were rubbing on the front so raised manually.

Foretravel U320 rvs for sale in Irmo, South Carolina

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #44 – February 07, 2017, 08:23:03 pm

I read the bulkhead thread some days ago and was looking forward to scooting under this U300 to see what was up. Since it was raining I did not get to do that, but do understand what to look for. Thank goodness for this website and folks like you.

I see Nitehawk has a 89 GV ORED with a DD engine. Now for me to find one like that would be the cat's meow.....

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #45 – February 07, 2017, 08:44:02 pm

Nitehawk I believe has the 8.2 Detroit not the 6V92TA. RRadio has a 91 36' with a 6V92TA Detroit. and I think Pierce Stewart has a 94 36' with a 6V92TA also. The way I understand Grand Villas is They all are Grand Villas.bYou have Grand Villas and Grand Villa UniHomes. But They are Not all UniHomes. The UniHome will have the Monoque Chassis and the 8 bag air suspension. The Grand Villa's that are Not UniHomes can be on a oshkosh type bus chassis. Then there are different models you have the 240 ,280, 300. The 300 being the Top of the line for the time.

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #46 – February 08, 2017, 08:22:52 am

And then each model of the Unihomes had a different engine. Check the specs on Barry Beam's site to see which is which.

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #47 – February 08, 2017, 11:35:57 am

Good summary of the GV's... Though only the U280's and U300's have the 8 Air Spring suspension. The U225 and the U240 have the Torralistic. The U225 has the Cummins 5.9L and the U240 have had (I believe) a few different CAT engines depending on year.
Don

Quote from: stump – February 07, 2017, 08:44:02 pm

Nitehawk I believe has the 8.2 Detroit not the 6V92TA. RRadio has a 91 36' with a 6V92TA Detroit. and I think Pierce Stewart has a 94 36' with a 6V92TA also. The way I understand Grand Villas is They all are Grand Villas.bYou have Grand Villas and Grand Villa UniHomes. But They are Not all UniHomes. The UniHome will have the Monoque Chassis and the 8 bag air suspension. The Grand Villa's that are Not UniHomes can be on a oshkosh type bus chassis. Then there are different models you have the 240 ,280, 300. The 300 being the Top of the line for the time.

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #48 – February 08, 2017, 11:41:28 am

Quote from: stump – February 07, 2017, 08:44:02 pm

The UniHome will have the Monoque Chassis and the 8 bag air suspension.

A 40 footer will have that air bag system, but not our 3600 GV Monoque Uni, has the torsilastic suspension, which I like.

The 225 came with a Cummins B5.9 230 hp/Allison MT 643. The 240 was the CAT 3116 250hp/Allison MD 3060. There was a $10,000 base price difference between the Cummins & the CAT. CAT was high-end. List: $199,500.00 !

Re: FGV 40' with DD 6V92

Reply #49 – February 08, 2017, 11:55:28 am

I am wrong I should have worded that different as I was not for Sure Sure on those statistics,My Bad. I'll try better next time

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