Looking for 2000 Foretravel

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Looking for 2000 Foretravel

March 28, 2017, 07:59:42 pm

Looking for 40' 2000 Foretravel with one slide
Budget $75,000.00

Please advise

Red Apple

Re: Looking for 2000 Foretravel

Reply #1 – March 28, 2017, 08:27:16 pm

2000 Foretravel U320 40 Priced at $ 79500

Re: Looking for 2000 Foretravel

Reply #2 – March 28, 2017, 08:28:42 pm

Try MOT Nacogdoches ; here's a couple or so
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Reply #3 – March 28, 2017, 09:40:06 pm

C1929 does not have the kitchen area and other things desired by a couple I have been trying to help. I do not know if it is Red Tractor.

I told this story........ About five years ago, Dewayne asked me to find him this coach.....

1. Price less than $90,000
2. One slide
3. Foretravel 320 40 ft

I told Dwayne....i can meet any two of your criteria but not all three.

My new Forum friend said C1929 had two key design areas they did not like. Could one be found to meet everything and the vital three main demands....price, slide and 320? I think that a very small universe.

Thus...is it reasonable that one can in one year find a one slide, 40 ft 320 for $75,000 and meet all your other desires? Or will you almost certainly need to make compromises such as kichen design that you can meet the price point, slide, and Foretravel?

Re: Looking for 2000 Foretravel

Reply #4 – March 28, 2017, 10:58:02 pm

Our 2001 would meet your needs except for price.

Matthew and Rob

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Reply #5 – March 28, 2017, 11:58:00 pm

Rob, why not give him details on your coach?

I suggested posting that if he is looking for this or that, post it as a member may have one and just not thought much about selling....until they see this. I know deals have come about that way. Maybe put his search in the classified.

Members might help with a good dialogue of the market prices. My admonition - you cannot (reasonably) spend too much for quality, do not spend your last dollar to buy, do not wait for the perfect coach that has every little item checked.

A $15,000 difference may be the buying difference in a really good coach and a really poor choice but in fact after you buy it the cheaper could be much greater!

Re: Looking for 2000 Foretravel

Reply #6 – March 29, 2017, 12:36:51 am

There are lots of advantages in an 2001 compared to an 2000. Dash, ducted air, painted graphics and more. Look at both before you choose.

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Reply #7 – March 29, 2017, 12:54:22 am

Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 – March 29, 2017, 12:36:51 am

There are lots of advantages in an 2001 compared to an 2000. Dash, ducted air, painted graphics and more. Look at both before you choose.

The dash is subjective (I've heard some complaints) and the 2000 has ducted air. I have a custom paint job on mine, but I did not know the 2000s had decals. The 2001 models have a "cool" looking ceiling with back lighting and a hinged radiator grill. Don't they also have a better finish on the wheels?
More importantly is the length, where the entry door is and number of slides. Bedroom slide might mean no cross ventilation or view out the passenger side and very restricted access to the engine compartment from the top.

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Reply #8 – March 29, 2017, 12:08:53 pm

Sven, wish you right but I think the hinged radiatof grill debut was 2002

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Reply #9 – March 29, 2017, 12:41:02 pm

Sven, ducted air on the 2000 ends at the kitchen, in the 2001 it goes all the way to the front. This is a big advantage for cooling. Paint may have been an option and many have done it later. I haven't heard complaints about the dash design. Some might like the older design but I thought it had a newer more current look that at some point down the road might be a selling advantage. I have never been a fan of a bedroom closet slide.

I am pretty sure my wheels are DuraBrights but they were very early in that series of wheels. They stay nice and shiny.

Interior decor on the 2001 is different as well. Most of this is what you want and are happy with. It is always worth a close look to see the differences especially when there are many. The 2000 - 2001 U320's had lots more changes than say 1999 - 2000.

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Reply #10 – March 29, 2017, 01:10:19 pm

Ducted air on 2001 a really nice feature.
Can be easily retrofitted to earlier coaches at FT. Mine was recently completed for $1,000 by Mr Flanagan's crew

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Reply #11 – March 29, 2017, 02:17:11 pm

My '99 was retro-fitted to front ducting when I bought it. Thought it was factory until I saw pictures on the Forum of what it looked like originally.

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Reply #12 – March 29, 2017, 04:31:49 pm

Like to thank all of you for input thus far!

Do anyone know anything about the 2000 Foretravel in Eugene, OR link below
2000 Foretravel Motorcoach Unicoach U320, Class A - Diesel RV For Sale in...

If so please advise, thank you

Re: Looking for 2000 Foretravel

Reply #13 – March 29, 2017, 04:58:12 pm

Lots of miles

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Reply #14 – March 29, 2017, 05:07:55 pm

Quote from: craneman – March 29, 2017, 04:58:12 pm

Lots of miles

Not a problem with proper maintenance.

Roland

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Reply #15 – March 29, 2017, 05:54:37 pm

George Sutton is a class act, and has been around for years. One of the few I'd deal with. As far as the mileage, as mentioned, as long as there is paperwork, it would not concern me.

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Reply #16 – March 29, 2017, 08:46:59 pm

Valve adjustment, brakes, tires, fuel lines, slide bladder, air bags, alignment, transmission and lots more stuff that should have been done on a coach of this age. If not you will be doing all of them soon. A much lower mileage coach may defer these costs or spread them out over time. Roland is right with documented records it could be OK. But there is a lot more wear and tear on everything between 100K miles and almost 300K. Get the best possible coach for what you can spend rather than the cheapest possible coach.

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Reply #17 – March 29, 2017, 09:10:14 pm

Might there be a forum member in the Eugene, OR area be willing to have a look see?
Willing to pay a small fee if need be.
Please advise, Thank you

Re: Looking for 2000 Foretravel

Reply #18 – March 29, 2017, 09:46:35 pm

Quote from: craneman – March 29, 2017, 04:58:12 pm

Lots of miles

what would constitute Lots of miles on a diesel that is designed to go 700k to 1mil miles or as I understand even if its 500k

200k in a motorhome would be a lot of miles no? I've seen owners of smaller diesel trucks go over 400k or 500k with no issues

Just wondering as I believe mine has about 180k

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Reply #19 – March 30, 2017, 12:15:11 am

I doubt that the dealer paid $50k for the 2000

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Reply #20 – March 30, 2017, 09:45:45 pm

Quote from: RedApple – March 29, 2017, 04:31:49 pm

Like to thank all of you for input thus far!

Do anyone know anything about the 2000 Foretravel in Eugene, OR link below
2000 Foretravel Motorcoach Unicoach U320, Class A - Diesel RV For Sale in...

If so please advise, thank you

Yes I have looked at this coach last year in Eugene, OR. Think it is build # 5609
This coach the sales person told me was a former Motorcade presidents(?) coach that they traded in for a Born Free or similar.
It has high mileage, and appears to have been rode hard & put away wet.
We viewed it at a nearby body shop
The slide was all apart .. was sitting outside in the rain withe the slide disassembled , just stuffed (kinda) in the slide hole. Sutton was having a body/repair shop re-do re-construct the slide frame wood work.
Also there is a noticeable "hump" in the bathroom floor just about where the bulkhead would be.(you can feel it barefoot)
Personally I would be very leery unless the current seller can verify that all the issues have been addressed. AND have a qualified person do a "Full meal deal" inspection..
My suggestion is "spend a little more" and get a 2001/2002 or newer coach that doesn't need mega coach bucks of updating

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Reply #21 – March 31, 2017, 12:37:52 am

Quote from: saddlesore – March 30, 2017, 09:45:45 pm

Think it is build # 5609

Since mine is #5603, they were obviously stable mates.

I do like the large white numerals around the speedometer!

Trent

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Reply #22 – March 31, 2017, 11:00:17 pm

"Sven, ducted air on the 2000 ends at the kitchen, in the 2001 it goes all the way to the front."
Roger, my ducted air goes back to the bedroom.

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Reply #23 – March 31, 2017, 11:11:18 pm

Quote from: Sven and Kristi – March 31, 2017, 11:00:17 pm

"Sven, ducted air on the 2000 ends at the kitchen, in the 2001 it goes all the way to the front."
Roger, my ducted air goes back to the bedroom.

Roger is talking about the ac ducting going forward. 2000's end at front of kitchen, 2001 goes forward to drivers area. I think all of the coaches with ducted air go back to the bedroom.

Re: Looking for 2000 Foretravel

Reply #24 – April 01, 2017, 01:27:37 am

2000 ceiling and a 2001 ceiling. LR ducting goes all the way to the front.

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