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Thanks ForeForums- new U280 GV owner

Hi all- we are Chris and Amber Hogan from southern Missouri. My wife Amber and I are foster parents and I am a dabbler in restoration of 40s-60s era Fords. We have a small group of acres here and have plans to enjoy our great country after doing some work to our 92 U280 GV- as our work schedule allows!  I have been a Foretravel fan since checking out some GVs outside of Knoxville TN in the early 90s.  The one Amber and I bought was discussed on the forum, 1992 U280 ,995 in Houston
And it is far from perfect, but had good care for most of its life. We made two trips to Houston to look at the rig, and tested coolant SCA content and pH, and I kept taking photos underneath , etc. Thanks to you all and the knowledge base here, I was able to check for some key bulkhead possible issues and have an idea what I was getting into before signing for the rig. The forum sealed the deal for me; a quality motor coach backed by a great group of folks dedicated to them.  I look forward to asking many simple questions to you all- but I will search first- so far I've found many answers to questions quickly that way.  It is a pleasure to be a part of the group, if y'all will have us. Thanks!
Chris and Amber Hogan
1992 Grand Villa U280 C8.3 work in progress

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Quote from: 73_Sport –
I look forward to asking many simple questions to you all- but I will search first- so far I've found many answers to questions quickly that way.
Welcome Chris and Amber,

"Searching first" will quickly endear you to the group - some of our members have never developed that habit!  ;)

Always happy to see another GV added to the team roster.  We have quite a few owners of similar year/model coaches here - they will be happy to share their knowledge with you.  The U280 is, in my unbiased opinion, one of the best of the older Foretravel designs.  We've been very happy with ours - hope you will feel the same as you get acquainted with your new ride.

Photos, when you get the time, will be appreciated.  We LIKE photos!
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Congrats!! With good bone, Anything is possible..Make it happen!!  ^.^d

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Welcome to the family, lots of smart folks here in all aspects of Foretravel so don't be bashful ask away... ^.^d
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

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Good for you Chris, you will like that rig and this forum.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Welcome.  ^.^d
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Welcome to the group. Hope to see you down the road. What part of S Missouri? We'll be in Memphis this fall then heading up through KC and then west.

see ya
ken
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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Thanks all for the welcome- we live on the edge of the Mark Twain national forest, about 10 miles east of Salem, MO.
Chris and Amber Hogan
1992 Grand Villa U280 C8.3 work in progress

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Welcome to the club.
1994 U280
Build #4451
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking"

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Welcome to the forum. As you will see from some of my questions there are no stupid questions. We became new owners last September and on a steep learning curve. Lots of good info here.

Keith
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

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Welcome to the forum.
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.

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"about 10 miles east of Salem, MO. "
I drove my '90 GV to Licking, and have parked it in a barn.  Full timing.  About 20 miles SW from Salem.
I'll be happy to visit with you.  Good choice in coach.

36' 1990 U280 GV

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Welcome.

I know your neck of the woods- lived south of Rolla 8 miles and 1 east for 5 years in a past life :)  Beautiful country.
Dan 1989 U280 40'