Newbie help requested

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Newbie help requested

May 07, 2017, 10:24:26 am

Greetings all!
As indicated in the subject, you have a brand new newbie on your hands, so be ready for lots and lots of questions!
We just looked at a 1993 Grand Villa, 3600 022c and fell in love with the fit and finish of the cabin. Additionally, it will (with small accommodations for my wife) do exactly what we need.
I have read the sticky listing 50 things to check, and it appears to be orientated more to new units.
I was wondering if anybody out there has specific issues for this year/model I should look out for?
TIA for any assistance!

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Reply #1 – May 07, 2017, 10:36:49 am

Moby,

Welcome.

Where is the coach located/link to listing? Someone here may be familiar with the coach.

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Reply #2 – May 07, 2017, 11:47:42 am

Reminds me of our first FT, same model and year. Oshkosh and hydraulic brakes on mine even tho; Beamalarm shows air on this model year??
JohnH

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Reply #3 – May 07, 2017, 03:26:38 pm

As long as you understand the spring chassis and hydraulic brakes those were good coaches.

Slow down on grades going down. Change all the brake fluids regularly from the heating up of it

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Reply #4 – May 07, 2017, 04:50:09 pm

Quote from: John Haygarth – May 07, 2017, 11:47:42 am

Reminds me of our first FT, same model and year. Oshkosh and hydraulic brakes on mine even tho; Beamalarm shows air on this model year??
JohnH

The V-814 chassis like I have is hydraulic brakes and usually come with the gas engine I think.

I just got my 1986 GV a month ago. Welcome fellow noob.

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Reply #5 – May 07, 2017, 06:58:23 pm

Quote from: wolfe10 – May 07, 2017, 10:36:49 am

Moby,

Welcome.

Where is the coach located/link to listing? Someone here may be familiar with the coach.

When I get home, Ill cut and paste the link.

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Reply #6 – May 07, 2017, 07:00:13 pm

Quote from: John Haygarth – May 07, 2017, 11:47:42 am

Reminds me of our first FT, same model and year. Oshkosh and hydraulic brakes on mine even tho; Beamalarm shows air on this model year??
JohnH

Yes, she has air brakes.

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Reply #7 – May 07, 2017, 07:00:40 pm

Pretty coaches, draw back would be (besides the above mentioned) (IMHO) no engine brake and lack of a six-speed Allison trans.

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Reply #8 – May 08, 2017, 10:07:12 am

Here's the link;
1993 Grand Villa Foretravel 3600 022C, Ossipee NH - - RVtrader.com

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Reply #9 – May 08, 2017, 10:18:59 am

I would look closely at the undercarriage to make sure it hasn't been driven on salted roads.

Winter arrives early in Ossipee.

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Reply #10 – May 08, 2017, 10:29:41 am

Double up on T-man's advice. Outside photos don't tell much. Generator, engine compartment, undercarriage photos are what you need. Most look good from above. Location is in a "salt the road" state.

Does this one have air bags, brakes?

Mike's comments are good too. I love our Jake brake and a six speed would be the frosting on the cake. Having a Jake or retarder makes a difference when traveling in the west, especially with toad. Without aux brake, I would not go over a 3000 lb toad.

Asking price seems a bit high.

Pierce

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Reply #11 – May 08, 2017, 11:29:48 am

Did not find info on the 1993 model, but suspect VERY close to this-- for 1992 model:

1992 Foretravel Ored Specifications

1992 Foretravel Ored Floorplans

Layout looks like the 36' SBID with custom table instead of dinette.

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Reply #12 – May 08, 2017, 11:43:21 am

Don Hay and his bride had a 92 U280 with the single bench dinette. They loved it and used it all the time.

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Reply #13 – May 08, 2017, 11:46:47 am

In the link that Brett shows there is no mention of frame used ( just noticed the Oshkosh at top) and air. Just say's "power disc brakes"
JohnH

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Reply #14 – May 08, 2017, 11:49:33 am

Not enough information from pics or print. She sure is sitting low! Must be a rear-mount radiator, which I don't like, which means it's prolly a Cummins B5.9 (230 hp) engine, since the exhaust is on the opposite side as ours. Could be FT went to side mount in the middle of the model year? The build # would be handy. I'd be rooting the interior for paperwork that would indicate upgrades/service.
At this point, she looks good, but not worth it without some more info.

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Reply #15 – May 08, 2017, 11:59:32 am

No, should be Cummins C engine (8.3 liter) 250 HP with 4 speed Allison hydraulic (as opposed to electronic 6 speed) transmission.

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Reply #16 – May 08, 2017, 12:11:30 pm

Quote from: wolfe10 – May 08, 2017, 11:59:32 am

No, should be Cummins C engine (8.3 liter) 250 HP with 4 speed Allison hydraulic (as opposed to electronic 6 speed) transmission.

So, THAT coach is all different from the U-225 & 240? $:-\$

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Reply #17 – May 08, 2017, 12:19:05 pm

Motorcade number 15098 if anyone has a book, my 2008 doesn't list it.

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Reply #18 – May 08, 2017, 12:27:37 pm

Quote from: mike leary – May 08, 2017, 12:11:30 pm

So, THAT coach is all different from the U-225 & 240? $:-\$

CORRECT.

It is not a unibody. It has a frame rail chassis by Oshkosh. Oshkosh sold out to Freightliner.

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Reply #19 – May 08, 2017, 12:32:45 pm

6 bolt wheels . @ 22.5 . Might weight about that without toad. Should get maybe 11-12MPG

Look at the BB wanderlodge next to it?? Nice also. But fat and gets maybe 6-7 MPG

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Reply #20 – May 08, 2017, 03:51:12 pm

Quote from: Protech Racing – May 08, 2017, 12:32:45 pm

6 bolt wheels . @ 22.5 . Might weight about that without toad. Should get maybe 11-12MPG

Look at the BB wanderlodge next to it?? Nice also. But fat and gets maybe 6-7 MPG

Inside looked ok. My wife has mobility issues so it would never work. She did love the outside though.

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Reply #21 – May 08, 2017, 03:57:42 pm

Floor plan most like sbid, with changes. Straight table, no dinette. In head vanity and commode reversed, but I noticed was listing for 92 not 93

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Reply #22 – May 08, 2017, 09:16:05 pm

It has a sign on the side saying unihome, so most likely not an Oshkosh chassis, probably u225 so then yes it would have air brakes and would have torsilastic suspension.

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Reply #23 – May 08, 2017, 09:46:47 pm

Quote from: red tractor – May 08, 2017, 09:16:05 pm

It has a sign on the side saying unihome, so most likely not an Oshkosh chassis, probably u225 so then yes it would have air brakes and would have torsilastic suspension.

Absolutely has air brakes.
WTH is torsilastic suspension?

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Reply #24 – May 08, 2017, 10:26:56 pm

Quote from: Moby – May 08, 2017, 09:46:47 pm

WTH is torsilastic suspension?

Here are a handful of things to start with. Or put a full search in for torsilastic with user wolfe10

240/Torsilastic Suspension discussion

TORSILASTIC SUSPENSION

Torsilastic suspension ride height adjustment

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