Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #25 – February 24, 2019, 09:58:52 am QuoteScreen door on 97'sThat was a great improvement! We didn't have one on our 95 and as far as I could ascertain, it was not possible to fit one. The 97 does have the screen door. Of course, it predates another great improvement - the wider door. After hanging on that door pin a couple of times one lusts after a wide door entrance.jor Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #26 – February 24, 2019, 10:06:55 am My 96 doesn't have a screen door. My next one probably will Larry Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #27 – February 24, 2019, 10:15:06 am I was being courteous about the 2" wider door in 97 and ups. Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #28 – February 24, 2019, 10:32:06 am Quote from: ohsonew – February 24, 2019, 10:06:55 amMy 96 doesn't have a screen door. My next one probably will I'm trying to think of a place where one WOULD NOT need a screen door.........Antarctica? Quote Selected 4 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #29 – February 24, 2019, 10:36:41 am There used to be a roll up screen door mounted sideways that worked ok, Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #30 – February 24, 2019, 10:42:57 am Bob, I take it that wasn't factory available?? Aftermarket?Anyone here used one?Larry Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #31 – February 24, 2019, 11:37:46 am Quote from: Caflashbob – February 23, 2019, 11:15:40 pmThe 95 models while excellent have been updated considerably by 97's.97 to present somewhat similar in design.Screen door on 97'sMy biggest thing is the solid cabinet doors on a 97' and up, and the wanes coat on 98's and up, which is why I added the wanes coat to my 97'..........Not putting a 95 down, just sayin'Cheers Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #32 – February 24, 2019, 12:26:26 pm Quote from: mike leary – February 24, 2019, 10:32:06 amI'm trying to think of a place where one WOULD NOT need a screen door Mine has a screen door, but it has been nothing but trouble for us. The original plastic 3'screwed latch holder will not hold the screws. I tried gluing toothpicks into the hole and that did not hold either. Have used tape along the open edge to hold it to the door, which works okay, but looks ugly. Our life style doesn't look like we have a need for the screen door. The only benefit I can imagine is allowing fresh air to enter with the outer door open, but the windows may provide that also. I would appreciate it if y'all could share your reasons for using the screen door. Or those of you who want a screen door may talk to me about using mine (it is the wider door opening. Talented/imaginative people may be able to reduce the width with some effort. Thanks for educating me, Trent Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #33 – February 24, 2019, 12:39:32 pm Where we camp in the summer leaving the door open allows My DW to pass things through the screen by just sliding the aluminum piece instead of me having to open and close the door for a Pepsi, sunglasses, cell phone etc. Also lets her talk through the door as we usually have the chairs and tables near the door. I don't know how the 295 door is constructed, but I have always been able to repair stripped screw holes in just about anything. Sometimes toothpicks don't do the job and JB weld products work. Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #34 – February 24, 2019, 01:05:41 pm We have a cat. Used to have two. The smart one would bolt for the door. Some people live or travel to bug and fly areas. Both require screen doors Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #35 – February 24, 2019, 04:58:06 pm Quote from: Caflashbob – February 24, 2019, 01:05:41 pmWe have a cat. Used to have two. The smart one would bolt for the door. Some people live or travel to bug and fly areas. Both require screen doorsOne of our Cats, bolted out the little slider in the screen door, super cat!When we had two, they got up on the coach at night, and slid the screen open, then jumped out. We didn't know, till we heard the big cat fight outside. There were other cats in the park! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #36 – February 24, 2019, 07:16:59 pm Our '95 never had a screen door—I'd love to have one, just to slow Harry down a bit when he bolts for the door. Our narrow door is two bounds away from Freedom and our dog waits for his chance to break out. Lots of personality without much character...FoFums here will confirm. Quote Selected 5 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #37 – February 26, 2019, 10:59:09 am Couple things.We have no screen door ('96 model). But, the window on the door opens and has a screen that can slide up and down. It's not huge, but it allows air flow should you be somewhere you desire that.We use our coach mostly in warmer/humid weather, so we are almost always using the a/c and or heat. In other words, we never open windows, much less need a screen on the door.In the 10 years we used our little travel trailer, with two screen doors, I can only remember twice that we used them. Again, because of the climate when we camp. Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #38 – February 26, 2019, 11:46:58 am Bogeygolfer, my coach is about 90 units newer than yours, but my door window is fixed. Do you know if yours was special ordered or changed out somewhere in its past. Right now, all we have are the windows for cross ventilation.Larry Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #39 – February 26, 2019, 06:46:22 pm Quote from: bogeygolfer – February 26, 2019, 10:59:09 amCouple things.We have no screen door ('96 model). But, the window on the door opens and has a screen that can slide up and down. It's not huge, but it allows air flow should you be somewhere you desire that.Our 1995 U320 has the same opening window design in the door. We like using that open window and appreciate the "cleaner" interior appearance without the screen door. Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #40 – February 26, 2019, 07:08:14 pm We also have the "opening window " on our door but we don't use it much. The little tabs that keep it up are all but broken off so we're avoiding using it to preserve them. I guess I should look for a fix but it's farther down on the list. I do feel we could use a screen door to cut down on SLAMMING the door when closing and we prolly need to overhaul the door with a new piano hinge and gaskets. I'll add it to the list. Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #41 – February 26, 2019, 07:11:31 pm Quote from: Bob & Sue – February 26, 2019, 07:08:14 pmWe also have the "opening window " on our door but we don't use it much. The little tabs that keep it up are all but broken off so we're avoiding using it to preserve them. I guess I should look for a fix but it's farther down on the list. I do feel we could use a screen door to cut down on SLAMMING the door when closing and we prolly need to overhaul the door with a new piano hinge and gaskets. I'll add it to the list. Our little tab broke....looking for a fix of some sort. Cable is fine, its the S shaped part that broke..Anyone..?? Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #42 – February 26, 2019, 07:25:22 pm our door window serves us well Quote Selected 8 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #43 – February 27, 2019, 07:45:26 am Quote from: Hans&Marjet – February 26, 2019, 07:25:22 pmour door window serves us well Number 7, your order is ready! Quote Selected 4 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #44 – February 27, 2019, 10:11:02 am Thats one way to pay for the diesel Larry Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #45 – February 27, 2019, 10:44:00 am Quote I do feel we could use a screen door to cut down on SLAMMING the door when closing I think this is the real advantage of having an entry screen door. Just don't have to open and close the big door every time we go in and out. My door closes with little effort but that light screen door is much more convenient. There is plenty of ventilation provided by the windows so I don't see that as a factor in having a screen door. We have a new dog and this guy looks to be the curious escape artist type like Knucklehead's. I added a 1/8" piece of plexiglass on the bottom section of the screen to block his efforts. It looks great now. Might look a little different in a couple of months!On our 95, we never used the integrated door window-screen. I would have just as soon had a solid window like Larry's.jor Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #46 – February 27, 2019, 11:26:38 am foil Quote Selected 4 Likes
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #47 – February 27, 2019, 02:31:50 pm Quote from: ohsonew – February 26, 2019, 11:46:58 amBogeygolfer, my coach is about 90 units newer than yours, but my door window is fixed. Do you know if yours was special ordered or changed out somewhere in its past. Right now, all we have are the windows for cross ventilation.LarryI do not know, but it looks original. Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #48 – February 27, 2019, 11:10:43 pm Quote from: jor – February 27, 2019, 10:44:00 am like Knucklehead's. I added a 1/8" piece of plexiglass on the bottom Tried the Plexiglas on his bottom, but the Duct Tape Hobble System seems to be working out great for us now. Quote Selected
Re: Why I bought an older Foretravel Reply #49 – February 27, 2019, 11:20:19 pm Why I bought an older Foretravel1. couldn't afford a new one2. Quality at an affordable price3. looks of the Grandvilla front4. unibody construction5. mechanical Cummins diesel engine6. Allison transmission with a retarder7. (and probably should be #1 on the list).......... DW loved the interior Quote Selected 3 Likes
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