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Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

The search is still on - well that sounds like we have been at it for more that the last week. MOT has one
1999 Foretravel U270 36
 its not the U320 we had in our mind, but it would fit our needs, has had a paint job and new front lights and quite possible some work inside.
Does anyone know anything about this coach, "what people do with the coach means more than the age or mileage" and wondered if anyone has any history (first hand or rumored) would appreciate the info

Thanks
David
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #1 –
While that's a useable coach the single propane furnace does limit its winter use somewhat.  Oak is lighter inside
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
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

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #2 –
Nice coach! Not not to down play the 270s, but. 295s have 3 battery's, 2propane furnaces, and bus style bay doors. The 320 has aqua hot, and 194 gal fule tank, and 450 hp as well. Just some considerations. Just depends on your wants and needs.
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

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Irish –
Does anyone know anything about this coach, "what people do with the coach means more than the age or mileage" and wondered if anyone has any history (first hand or rumored) would appreciate the info
It matters not: I'd be looking for something like this: it's STILL a crapshoot, though! ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #4 –
My wife and I have been shopping Foretravels for about a year. We looked at this coach at MOT last week. Chassis Rust appeared to be very noticeable I assume because of its use in the northern US and Canada; Coach looked great however the chassis did not look good.

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #5 –
Quote from: bbeane –
Nice coach! Not not to down play the 270s, but. 295s have 3 battery's, 2propane furnaces, and bus style bay doors. The 320 has aqua hot, and 194 gal fule tank, and 450 hp as well. Just some considerations. Just depends on your wants and needs.

U295. also has double wide refer with ice maker built in,Safe, DHS or Boise audio system, door bell, built vacuum, larger dock lights,deluxe interior lights, Dock lights and gen start at bedroom with digital alarm clock overhead of bed,leaded glass cabinet doors, deluxe faucet in wet bay,I won't go on.

Your correct Bruce, U295 has 2 heaters. One large, one smaller
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #6 –
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gen start at bedroom with digital alarm clock overhead of bed
I had these features on a two of our coaches. Besides being kind of nifty they can also be pretty annoying. That clock stares you in the face and I was always cranking the generator when fumbling with the light switches up there. Check out the same area in my 270. Can't go wrong!  :D
jor

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #7 –
I don't know that coach. But when you find the right coach don't let the model stop you. We love our 270, 40' so has 2 furnaces. But we rarely use the rear one and we live in the NW. Bus style doors would be nice, oh my aching head, but you get use to it. And we really love the lighter oak interior, it makes the coach much brighter inside.
Happy hunting, best of luck. And you've already found the best resource for info on these coaches and Great people. We couldn't do this without the forum.
 8)  Cheers Ric
Previously:'66 VW Bus"Turtle 1";'65 VW Riviera Camper "Turtle 2";
';'91 VW Syncro Camper"Syn";'92 Barth 30' -"The Big Easy"
Currently: 2000 FT U270 40', #5634 -
"Le Bons Temps"; 2003 CRV
Ric & Leslie
"Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #8 –
Same great construction - that's what you're really after anyway.

On edit: I just looked at the photos, and it appears there's lots to like about that coach.  What else can you buy for $59k that's even close to that??

I love our bus-style doors, rarely ever use both furnaces, and would like oak just as well as walnut.  If you like the layout and other things you can't change, then give it consideration.  Good luck -
1996 U295 36' WTBI

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #9 –
If that the one from Canada I have been told that there is a lot of rust underneath - not one you would want.
beautiful inside, but they would have to come way off the price to allow for the years of ice and salt damage.
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #10 –
When MOT cuts the price it's usually for a good reason.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Western NC mountains

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Reply #11 –
As always, independent inspections are mandatory.
1996 U295 36' WTBI

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #12 –
There is usually a FoFum member there about every week to put eyeballs on a coach with a simple ask
Tim Fiedler    2000  Foretravel U-320 4010
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna 185 on Aerocet 3500 straight floats. (1/4 share)
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #13 –
Would you consider a 1999 U270 36' that is clean and in good condition? Ours is for sale.

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Reply #14 –
My U270 34ft just withstood -5F temps, non-winterized. One furnace is fine. Here's how:

- Furnace set to 60F
- Small 200W electric heaters in basement, both sides of utility bay
- Three 4 inch fans and pushing air from living area to utilty and battery bays

All temperatures were monitored. It did great. The advantages of the U270 are:

- Simple, no slide-out design
- Less weight, only 29,000LB
- Simple heat. No aquahot.
- Same Foretravel quality.

It depends on your budget and lifestyle. Aquahot may be best for the full-time lifestyle, but be prepared for more issues and more dollars. The U270 heater is a simple forced air system, maintained by most any technician. The original Atwood forced-air heater was noisey, so I replaced it with a two-stage much quieter Suburban heater.

Best of luck with your search.
1997 U270 34FT Build 5140 Cummins 8.3 Allison 3060R
Solar 1920Watts, 14KWH lithium. Orion BMS.

Re: Anyone know the 99 U270 @MOT

Reply #15 –
Quote from: Tim –
My U270 34ft just withstood -5F temps, non-winterized. One furnace is fine. Here's how:

- Furnace set to 60F
- Small 200W electric heaters in basement, both sides of utility bay
- Three 4 inch fans and pushing air from living area to utilty and battery bays

All temperatures were monitored. It did great. The advantages of the U270 are:

- Simple, no slide-out design
- Less weight, only 29,000LB
- Simple heat. No aquahot.
- Same Foretravel quality.

It depends on your budget and lifestyle. Aquahot may be best for the full-time lifestyle, but be prepared for more issues and more dollars. The U270 heater is a simple forced air system, maintained by most any technician. The original Atwood forced-air heater was noisey, so I replaced it with a two-stage much quieter Suburban heater.

Best of luck with your search.

I agree with all you said, except:

*** U295's & U320's don't always have slides***

***Our U295 36' wieghs 32,000. Have wieght slip***
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348