Anyone familiar with this coach?

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Anyone familiar with this coach?

January 13, 2019, 11:28:48 pm

A friend of mine is shopping for a used class A and I'm trying to steer him toward a Foretravel. He is listening, and has found this one on cragslist...I'm wondering if anyone here knows anything about it.

1997 Foretravel U295 Class-A Diesel pusher - rvs - by owner - vehicle...

Ralph
96 U270

Re: Anyone familiar with this coach?

Reply #1 – January 13, 2019, 11:41:20 pm

Not oak,walnut and he doesn't mention miles, so probably high miles. Too cheap of a price

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Reply #2 – January 14, 2019, 12:02:43 am

Standard engines were the 300 hp Cat or 325 Cummins. Check for some modifications. I do see 3 panels on the roof. But, upgraded air conditioners and nice flooring. Worth paying for a PDI.

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Reply #3 – January 14, 2019, 12:09:19 am

Jump. Looks like a standup nice coach. Bus doors.....

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Reply #4 – January 14, 2019, 12:11:51 am

Due to what I see in photo #7, I would thoroughly inspect the rear bulkhead.

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Reply #5 – January 14, 2019, 07:38:41 am

Would call the owner and actually talk to him and try and determine if a scam,seems he never heard of a cashiers check,there is
nothing wrong with paypal other then the fee,if both parties have it it's a good way to pay.Anyone who would bring cash to a
sale of that kind is a ripoff looking to happen.Should be members nearby that could help look it over.

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Reply #6 – January 14, 2019, 07:49:31 am

Is it really a 1997? Mine has the ac ducts in the ceiling. I have Cummins and my air cleaner is not in the same location..

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Reply #7 – January 14, 2019, 08:11:06 am

Two His and Hers "Power" Swiveling Thrones.
LOL

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Reply #8 – January 14, 2019, 08:34:05 am

That's Larry Shoups old coach..

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Reply #9 – January 14, 2019, 09:31:58 am

If it's Larrys I think it sold.

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Reply #10 – January 14, 2019, 10:47:26 am

It looks like Larry's, in which case it is a 96'. The asking price is higher than Larry's last posted so maybe a flipper got ahold of it...
Don

Quote from: Hans&Marjet – January 14, 2019, 08:34:05 am

That's Larry Shoups old coach..

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Reply #11 – January 14, 2019, 11:27:49 am

I have not seen Larry's coach in person but the ad states Royal Oak cabinetry when it appears to be Walnut and the term "Retard Break with 6 resistance settings" indicate to me that this is not an ad placed by Larry but someone who is trying to flip the coach.

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Reply #12 – January 14, 2019, 11:38:34 am

I spoke with the guy selling last week.....he is flipping it...bought it from Larry

fwiw

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Reply #13 – January 14, 2019, 11:51:01 am

Quote from: Hans&Marjet – January 14, 2019, 11:38:34 am

I spoke with the guy selling last week.....he is flipping it...bought it from Larry

The ad sort of says that: I'm surprised there was not a pot of chicken soup on the stove!

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Reply #14 – January 14, 2019, 12:32:25 pm

Quote from: Siren – January 14, 2019, 12:11:51 am

Due to what I see in photo #7, I would thoroughly inspect the rear bulkhead.

Ok I will bite. What do you see?
Bill

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Reply #15 – January 14, 2019, 12:39:42 pm

Yep, my friend talked to this guy and he is a flipper alright...some red flags here. Larry is still active here occasionally so I sent him a PM for more info, hopefully he will see it in a day or two.

Ralph
U270

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Reply #16 – January 14, 2019, 01:21:28 pm

Bill. The state of the wet bay floor and general view of pipe opening would to me ask what it was like under the rubber mat etc.
Just a gut feeling
JohnH

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Reply #17 – January 14, 2019, 01:35:15 pm

The link is not working now. When I spoke with Larry a month or so ago, he was under 30K for coach. Don't remember the exact figure he said he would take and he was close to me. The rig now is about a 100 miles up and west of Orlando from me now. It sure looks like Larry's, but like someone else stated, I believe Larry sold the coach. Notice in the background of the other rigs sitting in the yard.

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Reply #18 – January 14, 2019, 03:03:51 pm

Quote from: WILDEBILL308 – January 14, 2019, 12:32:25 pm

Ok I will bite. What do you see?
Bill

The seam appears to be wider at the bottom than the top. I have circled the area in question in the picture below. Maybe the bulkhead has been fixed, and this is an old separation. For the price this guy is asking, it's such a nice looking coach otherwise, maybe who cares and just get the bulkhead fixed if it is an issue.

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Reply #19 – January 14, 2019, 03:24:53 pm

Posting has been removed, but a 1997 u295 that may have lived most of its life in Florida, could be a good choice.

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Reply #20 – January 14, 2019, 03:29:33 pm

Quote from: Barry & Cindy – January 14, 2019, 03:24:53 pm

Posting has been removed, but a 1997 u295 that may have lived most of its life in Florida, could be a good choice.

Strange that the post got deleted today after we have discussion on it. As stated about it is looking like it is a 1996 not 1997

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Reply #21 – January 14, 2019, 03:47:28 pm

Quote from: turbojack – January 14, 2019, 03:29:33 pm

Strange that the post got deleted today after we have discussion on it. As stated about it is looking like it is a 1996 not 1997

I'd think they'd post and when a few of us start asking questions, they pull it down. "100 kw gen set' was another tip-off. I don't trust adds when the interior is 'dressed'. Surprised they did not have a copy of "Travels with Charley" sitting in full view.

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Reply #22 – January 14, 2019, 03:49:41 pm

Joe, Larry did sell his and he was asking 20k obo. As it is 100 miles from them then I guess whoever bought it lives there !!!
JohnH

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Reply #23 – January 14, 2019, 03:52:16 pm

Look at the opening at the sewer drain, if you enlarge the photo appears to be rust at rear.

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Reply #24 – January 14, 2019, 03:53:39 pm

My comment in post 16 above, that does not look nice for sur.
JohnH

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