New RV TOUR with the New Look!

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New RV TOUR with the New Look!

July 19, 2019, 04:36:42 pm

First off...apologies to all of the FT purists that will cringe at what we did to our coach. I know this kind of thing isn't for everyone, but for our family, the updates we have made really opened up the space and made it so much brighter and happier!
That said, go check out the quick Tour Video on YouTube and let us know what you think!

RV RENOVATION // A Tour of Our Newly Renovated 24 Year Old Foretravel...

Blessings,
The Walker Family

PS...thank you to everyone who helped us with long-term storage recommendations for our coach. She is safely settled into her climate-controlled garage home for the next several months until we return from Hawaii!

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Reply #1 – July 19, 2019, 04:48:42 pm

Hey - it's your coach, and you can do whatever you please with it. It sure is BRIGHT...I'll have to agree with that.

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Reply #2 – July 19, 2019, 04:55:41 pm

I think it looks great and makes it roomy and bright.. Great Job

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Reply #3 – July 19, 2019, 05:00:12 pm

I love it.
jor

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Reply #4 – July 19, 2019, 05:18:18 pm

You guys did a great job. We like the bright, open look and the green is beautiful. We removed our valances also.

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Reply #5 – July 19, 2019, 05:48:56 pm

Trent and Siobhan - this sure makes me think about what is possible in an RV. When I first saw it, I didn't realize I was even looking at a Foretravel, even though you have the exact same layout as my U280. Wow. The bunk bed idea is very interesting and innovative, I love the backsplash, and now I'm thinking about getting some chalkboard material for my refrigerator as well. I'm glad this makes you happy. It certainly made me happy to see your creativity.

Have a great time in Hawaii!

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Reply #6 – July 19, 2019, 07:08:36 pm

There is an old saying of, "To each his own." I personally can't stand the new look of your coach--but it's yours and not ours and so I'm very happy for you and glad you like it!

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Reply #7 – July 19, 2019, 07:14:56 pm

96 and up have white wall paper

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Reply #8 – July 19, 2019, 07:19:18 pm

Quote from: Caflashbob – July 19, 2019, 07:14:56 pm

97 and up have white wall paper

That's one of the reasons (along with the tambour cabinent doors) that we're really thankful for the walnut paneling in our 1995. To us, at least, the wall paper really cheapens the interior appearance.

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Reply #9 – July 19, 2019, 07:29:23 pm

Kinda has a farmhouse appearance to the inside. I think it's cool as can be.

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Reply #10 – July 19, 2019, 07:43:33 pm

Quote from: DavidS – July 19, 2019, 04:55:41 pm

I think it looks great and makes it roomy and bright.. Great Job

Thank you!

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Reply #11 – July 19, 2019, 07:44:57 pm

Quote from: joodyo – July 19, 2019, 05:18:18 pm

You guys did a great job. We like the bright, open look and the green is beautiful. We removed our valences also.

So glad you guys like it. You always worry that you are going to offend a previous owner, especially folk like you guys who put a TON of love and care into it <3

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Reply #12 – July 19, 2019, 07:47:23 pm

Quote from: defendertx – July 19, 2019, 05:48:56 pm

Trent and Siobhan - this sure makes me think about what is possible in an RV. When I first saw it, I didn't realize I was even looking at a Foretravel, even though you have the exact same layout as my U280. Wow. The bunk bed idea is very interesting and innovative, I love the backsplash, and now I'm thinking about getting some chalkboard material for my refrigerator as well. I'm glad this makes you happy. It certainly made me happy to see your creativity.

Have a great time in Hawaii!

Thank you! So glad we can give inspiration! I have to give credit where it's due though...the lovely backsplash (my favorite part since day one) is the work of Joodyo (the previous owner). They did a fantastic job loving this coach and caring for it before we ever got it and the backsplash was something that just gave me inspiration <3

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Reply #13 – July 19, 2019, 07:48:08 pm

Quote from: Forewheelers – July 19, 2019, 07:29:23 pm

Kinda has a farmhouse appearance to the inside. I think it's cool as can be.

So glad you like it!

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Reply #14 – July 19, 2019, 07:55:04 pm

David I sold and used countless walnut paneled Foretravels. Love it.

Let me tell you about a lady customer who poked her head in a GVF and backed out immediately.

I knew what she was going to say but I asked anyway. "Don"t like it?"

She said she was a physiologist and that this coach must have been built in and for use in a sun belt state.

"What?"

She finished by mentioning that the northern made and used coaches had lighter interiors as there was less hours of sunlight per day and the darker interior was depressing in a northern climate and/or winter time.

Duh.,,.

As a personal info thing the person at Foretravel who picked countertops(burl) and fabrics and the wood colors was Marie Fore C.M.s wife. Nice church of the Nazarene lady from East Texas in the 60's and 70's.

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Reply #15 – July 19, 2019, 08:45:09 pm

I like the Walker's coach, but not for me.

Bob, I'm not one that buys (hook, line & sinker) the notion of psychologists that make their all inclusive statements. Like dark IS depressing.

We like our dark wood coach and are not depressed by it & we live in Washington.

My coach only depresses me when it decides to do a mutiny on the bounty. And shop labor rates.

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Reply #16 – July 19, 2019, 09:54:21 pm

Quote from: Walkerfam7 – July 19, 2019, 04:36:42 pm

First off...apologies to all of the FT purists that will cringe at what we did to our coach. I know this kind of thing isn't for everyone, but for our family, the updates we have made really opened up the space and made it so much brighter and happier!
That said, go check out the quick Tour Video on YouTube and let us know what you think!

RV RENOVATION // A Tour of Our Newly Renovated 24 Year Old Foretravel...

Blessings,
The Walker Family

PS...thank you to everyone who helped us with long-term storage recommendations for our coach. She is safely settled into her climate-controlled garage home for the next several months until we return from Hawaii!

I like it..!!!!

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Reply #17 – July 19, 2019, 10:31:55 pm

I think it looks great!

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Reply #18 – July 20, 2019, 12:25:45 am

And it gives me the thought of doing it to ours.
I really like the clean fresh look.
Well done guys, I like your gusto.
JohnH

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Reply #19 – July 20, 2019, 12:29:56 am

I wonder if it were just the kitchen area that was painted. Maybe just a partially lightened interior.

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Reply #20 – July 20, 2019, 01:13:47 am

Love the look and the creativity

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Reply #21 – July 20, 2019, 02:45:15 am

Quote from: Caflashbob – July 19, 2019, 07:55:04 pm

David I sold and used countless walnut paneled Foretravels. Love it.

Let me tell you about a lady customer who poked her head in a GVF and backed out immediately.

I knew what she was going to say but I asked anyway. "Don"t like it?"

She said she was a physiologist and that this coach must have been built in and for use in a sun belt state.

"What?"

She finished by mentioning that the northern made and used coaches had lighter interiors as there was less hours of sunlight per day and the darker interior was depressing in a northern climate and/or winter time.

Duh.,,.

As a personal info thing the person at Foretravel who picked countertops(burl) and fabrics and the wood colors was Marie Fore C.M.s wife. Nice church of the Nazarene lady from East Texas in the 60's and 70's.

This is really interesting info!

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Reply #22 – July 20, 2019, 02:48:11 am

Quote from: John Haygarth – July 20, 2019, 12:25:45 am

And it gives me the thought of doing it to ours.
I really like the clean fresh look.
Well done guys, I like your gusto.
JohnH

I have been wanting to do it for a while, but I honestly was so afraid to make such a big change, but I'm so glad we finally did.

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Reply #23 – July 20, 2019, 08:33:27 am

Awesome! Great job in making this coach your own. Light and lively! There is another YouTube video from RV Love. They purchased a 2000 Country Coach and did a fantastic job in the remodel. Nice and bright!

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Reply #24 – July 20, 2019, 08:46:46 am

Our '95 U320 had the all walnut interior that I just found lovely. In fact, I ripped out the dreadful (to me) fabric valances and David Flanagan and Bookie made me seriously nice wooden ones to replace them. I believe Keith Elms and his lovely wife are still enjoying the "English Library" look of all that wood. That being said, if I were traveling with 5 boys ... a family of SEVEN!! ... and wanted a brighter look that made things easier to cover scratches and bumps and keep fingerprints wiped clean, I can't think of any better way to decorate than what Siobhan has created in her coach! It is not meant to remain a "monument" to Foretravel! It is a home and a lifestyle ... and the fact that it can be adapted in such a dramatic way is a real testament to the durability and timelessness of a 25 year old machine! Well done, kiddo!!

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