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1992 On Oshkosh 18k Chassis??

December 09, 2018, 10:51:02 am

1992 Foretravel Diesel - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

Never heard of this one and no reference material I can find on Beamalarm.  Wonder what CCC is?  How can it be that much lighter than a U225 (22.5K chassis)-- has the same 36' SBID layout?

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Re: 1992 On Oshkosh 18k Chassis??

Reply #1 – December 09, 2018, 11:23:55 am

This is as close as I can find. I'm not a fan of the rear mount radiator. 70K is getting close to 'Leary's Law', which states: "at around 80K, and every 80K thereafter, most appliances are at the end of their service life, especially if they have not been maintained."

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Reply #2 – December 09, 2018, 11:31:46 am

Mike,

Yes, but very different:

8.3 Cummins, not 5.9
22.5k GVWR, not 18k
22.5" tires, not 19.5

What you posted is the "normal" ORED.

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Reply #3 – December 09, 2018, 11:34:51 am

I guess it could be a 'one off', but, WHY?    BTW: craigslist gives me the heebie jeebies.

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Reply #4 – December 09, 2018, 12:28:37 pm

FED.  Front Engine Diesel

Wall plate picture says 29 rear bath.  4132 build number. ,

Not the coach pictured

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Reply #5 – December 09, 2018, 12:42:23 pm

I noticed 6 lug wheels not 8 lug.

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Reply #6 – December 09, 2018, 12:45:06 pm

Brett, if you notice on the mfg plate photo it is a G92413229RBOFEDE16  which would be a
29 ft Rear bath with front engine diesel.

Last year I talk to John about the 29 ft coach.  He also had the one that is pictured that is a 36ft
The 29 ft was sold to his brother-in-law.  I should have bought it then but I had just purchased
the 99 U320.  I will call John after lunch, what I think has happened is he posted the mfg plate of
the 29 ft instead of his 36 ft.  will let you know what I find out.

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Reply #7 – December 09, 2018, 12:57:24 pm

Jimmy,

That would sure explain it.  18k chassis would probably be fine for a 29'.  Not so much for a 36'.

If it is a "normal" ORED, it would have the 8.3 Cummins and ?leaf spring suspension? with rear radiator?

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Reply #8 – December 09, 2018, 06:30:17 pm

Talked to John, yes he posted the wrong plate, here is the one

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Reply #9 – December 09, 2018, 06:31:20 pm

Thanks, Jimmy.

Makes a LOT more sense!

Hopefully he will re-post the correct VIN plaque and chassis plaque.

Will have us a LOT less confused.

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Reply #10 – December 09, 2018, 06:42:58 pm

Brett, he said he would.  The coach is located in Seminole, Texas

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Reply #11 – December 09, 2018, 06:50:03 pm

We have a 91 ORED with a 3208TA engine, side radiator.  Does that mean that this is a special arrangement or just not as popular as with the Cummins eng.??  Thanks and have a great day  ----  Fritz

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