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New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

I just purchased an 85 38' foretravel and it is on an Oshkoch frame. I would like some info on the rv homsratrods@gmail.com
1985 35' ORED
Harley's
Rat Rods

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #1 –
You will have to ask questions on what information you are looking for.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #2 –
give a photo of the vin # plate of the wall on the drives left side.  It will have the model # and other info.
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #3 –
I sold them new.  Ask away.  Do you have the manuals?
"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 owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #4 –
Dude!
You have found the fountain of Foretravel knowledge!
But beware!  If your question is vague or non-specific, your answers will be barren and carry no fruit!
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #5 –
I would guess that you have the 250 hp 3208 cat engine, should have air brakes and air suspension, and hwh hydraulic levelers.
What information would you like as there are quite a few members that can help you out.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #6 –
I suggest you look at Barry Brideau's site. Barry and Darlene Brideau's Personal Website
He has a wealth of information on Foretravels, including information by year.
Eric & Nancy
1999 36 Ft. U320 WTFE
2016 GMC Terrain

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #7 –
 I have about the same.  Ask anything . While I'am new at it, I have  crawled around it a bit. 

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #8 –
I have a 1985 V917  I thought it would be a good idea to change the front shocks being there OEM .  Is there a nut on the top shock bolt inside the frame rail? Not much room in there being the fuel tank is there taking up all the space.

Thank You
Philip
Philip M Mahoney

1985 V917 Cat3208 w/ Allison auto 4 speed
build #7433

Re: New owner of a 1985 38 ft diesel pusher

Reply #9 –
Any evidence of them leaking, or not functioning? On the ORED you kinda have to play with how much water your carrying and use the tank to fine tune. Are you a side radiator or a rear radiator?
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake