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Twin 1997 U270s Spotted at Death Valley

While camping at Death Valley's Furnace Creek campground called Texas Springs, I couldn't believe my eyes. Below is a photo of my "twin sister" 1997 U270. The owner, Francis, and I hit it off and we gave each other a tour of our rigs. His was a 36 ft and mine is a 34 ft. Same fading decals outside, big difference inside.

Francis, if you see this post, please reply.

Here is a video of our Foretravel Death Valley experience: Tim's RV Tips #6 - Death Valley National Park - March 14, 2018 - YouTube

1997 U270 34FT Build 5140 Cummins 8.3 Allison 3060R
Solar 1920Watts, 14KWH lithium. Orion BMS.

Re: Twin 1997 U270s Spotted at Death Valley

Reply #1
Nice video Tim.  Noticed that you have removed the head knocker TV cabinet above the steering wheel.  I did that too and used graffiti remover to get rid of the black overspray on the ceiling.  Bought it at Lowes  or HD in a spray  bottle.
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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Yes, that overspray and the refurbishment of the front area is a work in progress. Foretravel sprayed the fabric also, which will have to be replaced. Anyone know where identical fabric can be purchased?
1997 U270 34FT Build 5140 Cummins 8.3 Allison 3060R
Solar 1920Watts, 14KWH lithium. Orion BMS.

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I replaced all the pool fence out there a few years ago ... in the SUMMER!!!! Hottest place I have ever been.. something about under sea level heat.. Unreal. I went to measure it but my guys had to work in it.. Terrible heat in the summer and it was packed with Foreigners.

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Was in Death Valley in the late 50's.  127 in the shade
"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

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Tim, you might look at a material called hull liner material to match your headliner material. Should be able to get it at a marine store.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country