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Pulled the trigger.

Hey!

  A while ago, I had asked for some advice regarding a 1993 GV.  That I was looking at.
First, thanks to all for the advice offered.  I took your comments to heart and used them when I did a second look at the rig yesterday.
  We found a couple of issues that the dealer is taking care of and with luck shortly I'll be officially taking possession on my "new to me" home.
  I'm  so freaking excited!
  We created a monster as far as this board is concerned, I think I'm a 'gonna be asking for lots of advice!
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Pulled the trigger.

Reply #1 –
And it only gets better as time goes on!
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

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Reply #2 –
Congratulations! How about adding the coach model, engine to your personal info? There are an incredible number of posts now so it makes getting info easier if members can quickly see the coach information. Photo would be good when you have a chance. Looking forward to helping if we can.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #3 –
Woo! Welcome to the best club on earth!
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #4 –
Yep.  Welcome to the GV owners group.    " Motorhomes Of Distinction". 
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #5 –
Congratulations & Welcome to the Foreforums
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Reply #6 –
Welcome to the club and the best forum for help and support!
John M
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Quote from: Bob & Sue –
Yep.  Welcome to the GV owners group.    " Motorhomes Of Distinction". 

Yup!  b^.^d  b^.^d  b^.^d
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Our honey gives her best to your honey. As mentioned, get your sig squared away down below.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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I think you are gonna be so happy you didn't get a cookie cutter coach.  I am also glad I am no longer the noobest noob.
1986 36' Grand Villa OREG converted to 7.3 IDI diesel

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Seems like we are getting one new "noob" almost every day.
These "Prince Charmings" are finding their Sleeping Beauty and bringing her back to life with loving care. Not bad for old girls!!
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

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Reply #11 –
Welcome to the Misfit Band of Foretravel ownership... ;)

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Reply #12 –
Congrats- hope to cya down the road        ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #13 –
When you said, "I'm so freaking excited" brought a smile to my face.

I don't think there is anyone here that has not shared that feeling with you.

Congrats and hope the coach makes for many years of excitement for you.

Carter-

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Flopsie –
I think you are gonna be so happy you didn't get a cookie cutter coach.  I am also glad I am no longer the noobest noob.
I am so pleased with the fit and finish.  That's something I'd NEVER find on a mass produced unit!
Is it silly that we named her already?
Flopsie, I promise to hold the noobie  mantle high!
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Pulled the trigger.

Reply #15 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Our honey gives her best to your honey.  ^.^d
My honey gives it right back to yours.




So,
Ummm,
Who's gonna demonstrate how to empty my black tank?    :D  O:)
Buehler?
Anybody?
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Pulled the trigger.

Reply #16 –
Oh, Get a barn, Honey!

  Like Carter, I liked your "excited" comment, too. These things are amazing. Every so often, you remember how much thought and skill went into the build. Luckily, I got to look in a bunch of nice Foretravel coaches and each time we see something "new." What fun!

Welcome. Floor it
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: Moby –
Is it silly that we named her already?

You can't just say you picked a name without telling what it is.
Naming your coach is an important part of the process.
1986 36' Grand Villa OREG converted to 7.3 IDI diesel

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Reply #18 –
Dumping the black water tank is no big deal. Find a dump. Take out your drain hose

put it in the dump, hook the other end to your hook up on the coach, I like to grain

the black water tank first, then drain the gray water tank (that will help clean the hose)

then I turn on water in the house and flush the commode, to help clean the the tanks.

Be sure the valves are closed tightly, then remove the drain hose. A pair of gloves are nice.

When I unhook the drain hose I like to take a water hose (not the one for drinking water) and

rense the drain hose out and put it away. Check to see that no drain valves are dripping later.

Carter-

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Reply #19 –
  Alice.
  We named her Alice.  No, not after that famous resturant.  Here's the abridged version.
Alice is a bastardized take off for the Latin name for "moose".  Why moose you ask?  Good question.  Glad you asked.  First, we're  getting her from a place called "Big Moose RV".  Good reason, but not spectacular.  On the way home the day we found her, we were moose hunting (NO with a camera!) and, yup, we found one.  A yearling it appears that hung around for quite a while posing for us.  So, we're taking that as a sign.  That's our story and we're sticking with it.
  Along with signs, here's another one.  All day Monday, I was teasing my wife, telling her what a heck of a mother's day present she was getting, even if it was late.  As she was digging around in the co-pilots area what did she find?
  Yup, a mother's day card for the previous owner stashed away.
  Two signs.  Someone's telling us something.

  Carter-I can tell you're the literal on in the group.  Thanks for the instructions.  I WAS hoping for a personal demonstration. *


  *  Warning - I tend to be snarky.  More so when I feel more and more comfortable with any group.  Any and all future snarky comments (such as the above) can be relieved with a large grain of salt.  Or an adult beverages.  Your choice.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

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Reply #20 –
Well. I can get serious every now and then, most of the time I post things to make everyone smile.

If you can make just one person smile and even better laugh everyday you have made a good

contribution to this other wise mundane world. I think I can tell you that when we voted we decided

to keep you. You seem like a pretty good egg and we need all of those around here we can get. People

take things far too serious at times, these days. Keep the snarks rolling. I now know how to deal with you.........

Carter-

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Reply #21 –
Quote from: Moby –
  Alice.
  We named her Alice.  No, not after that famous restaurant.

Not the victorian pre-teen or the waitress in Pheonix either.
An excellent name, and all those coach omens just mean it was serendipity.

My friends are trying to talk me out of naming mine Dreadnaught.
1986 36' Grand Villa OREG converted to 7.3 IDI diesel

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Reply #22 –
Quote from: Moby –
  We named her Alice.

"Alice, Dallas Alice". (From one of my favorite road songs, "Willin")  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Pulled the trigger.

Reply #23 –
Quote from: Texas Guy –
Dumping the black water tank is no big deal. Find a dump. Take out your drain hose

put it in the dump, hook the other end to your hook up on the coach, I like to grain

the black water tank first, then drain the gray water tank (that will help clean the hose)

then I turn on water in the house and flush the commode, to help clean the the tanks.

Be sure the valves are closed tightly, then remove the drain hose. When I unhook the drain hose I like to take a water hose (not the one for drinking water) and

rense the drain hose out and put it away. Check to see that no drain valves are dripping later.
 
Carter-
1992 U300 Anniversary Edition wrong color DDC6v92T Big step up from my 1983 35' fc Blue Bird .

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Reply #24 –
Carter- you voted to keep me?
I'm sorry
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad