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New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

This entry door was on one of the 2017 IH45s at FOT.  All power door. No manual use.  No screen door either.  Apparently first offered in 2016.  When it closes, it "sucks inward" for a tight seal. 

This was a very different floor plan and color scheme as well. 

Foretravel Motorcoach - 2017 Foretravel ih-45 Quad Slide 
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #1 –
Newell has/had them at least on the one my guru buddy had. 

One problem.  In an electrical failure the door unlocks and opens.  For safety
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #2 –
Absolutely great if one has pets that love the "great outdoors". No screen door!! Zoom, they are gone!
Anyone for sailcat or saildog? >:D  >:D
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #3 –
FOT had a Newell there that they were all over for for a while.  Saw it there on 2 different Mod visits.  I see one of my dogs bolting out the door and DW saying, "So you had to have the fancy door."  Maybe it is a good idea for my own quick get away.

John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #4 –
"One problem.  In an electrical failure the door unlocks and opens.  For safety "

So we're at a campground, plugged in. Door is shut and we've gone to bed. Storm comes up, lots of wind and rain. Power goes off, and door comes open, right? Rain and leaves come in. Morning comes, cat's gone and mess inside. Momma's not happy.

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #5 –
Quote from: kb0zke –
"One problem.  In an electrical failure the door unlocks and opens.  For safety "

So we're at a campground, plugged in. Door is shut and we've gone to bed. Storm comes up, lots of wind and rain. Power goes off, and door comes open, right? Rain and leaves come in. Morning comes, cat's gone and mess inside. Momma's not happy.

Door is air operated with 12 volt control circuit, shore power or 110v not required.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #6 –
If you had an electrical failure it would be dangerous to not have the door unlock.  No screen as was mentioned.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
If you had an electrical failure it would be dangerous to not have the door unlock.  No screen as was mentioned.

Why would it be dangerous if you lost 110 volt power?

Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #8 –
I can't do without my screen door.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #9 –
Wish we had a screen door.  :(
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #10 –
I like it!
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: New optional entry door for IH45 Foretravel

Reply #11 –
And look at the spec sheet...already planning on lowering the price!! Guess they are finding the market a little thin up there in that price range already. :))
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD