Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #25 – July 20, 2019, 08:51:49 am I like it-now get some bright red kitchen appliances for the counter top. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #26 – July 20, 2019, 09:11:32 am Your coach is beautiful! You have added light to what was very dark wood. It looks like a comfortable farm home only mobile. Having lived in Washington state since I was born, I have to say I would lighten my 2012 nimbus up a bit more if I still lived in the grey gloom we had about 8 months of the year. Glad you took such a bold and innovative step to make the coach your own. Best of everything as you continue your travels and with your trip to Hawaii. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #27 – July 20, 2019, 01:53:03 pm Very nice work... and,, you don't have to " Howard's " the wood anymore. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #28 – July 20, 2019, 02:12:53 pm Quote from: Carol Savournin – July 20, 2019, 08:46:46 amOur '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!!That was a very constructive and thoughtful comment. Thank you! Foretravel truly is a work of art. You may not be able to see the fact that it's walnut underneath all the paint anymore, but you definitely know it every time you open a cabinet. We have a lot of friends who live in 5th wheels and they know just by opening our door and walking up the stairs that our coach is a work of high-quality art Now it's just had a little face-lift...lol! Quote Selected
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #29 – July 20, 2019, 02:14:19 pm Quote from: pugmom – July 20, 2019, 09:11:32 amYour coach is beautiful! You have added light to what was very dark wood. It looks like a comfortable farm home only mobile. Having lived in Washington state since I was born, I have to say I would lighten my 2012 nimbus up a bit more if I still lived in the grey gloom we had about 8 months of the year. Glad you took such a bold and innovative step to make the coach your own. Best of everything as you continue your travels and with your trip to Hawaii.Thank you so much <3 Quote Selected
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #30 – July 20, 2019, 02:17:11 pm Quote from: Bob & Sue – July 20, 2019, 01:53:03 pmVery nice work... and,, you don't have to " Howard's " the wood anymore. True. We just have the wood floors to take care of now. And lots of wiping of little dirty finger prints (which the kids can now clearly see they are leaving all over the walls and they get the privilege of being the one to get the Norwex cloth and wipe them off ) Quote Selected
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #31 – July 20, 2019, 04:31:42 pm The beauty of the RV lifestyle is the freedom to experience life more freely and openly. We're all proud of Foretravel quality and all you've done is make that quality cosmetically right for the Walkers. And when you're done I'm also confident there'll be a family that will love your coach just as you have. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #32 – July 20, 2019, 05:03:02 pm If Joanna of Chip & ever sees this "modern country style" coach they may get into the RV flip market. Nicely thought out. Pamela & Mike Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #33 – July 20, 2019, 06:05:00 pm First off...apologies to all of the FT purists that will cringe at what we did to our coach.I know that I'm in the minority here but you will have to count me in the "cringe" crowd........ As long as you guys are happy with the results .............. that's all that matters, it's your coach after all and you have to make it work for your family. For me the beautiful woodwork is ONE of the main attractions of a GrandVilla Foretravel. There is no way that I could have painted over the awesome walnut woodwork and cabinets. I love the warm "cabin" feel of the walnut interior, heck I don't even like the new LED lights that everyone else does, too bright.......... prefer warm or soft white lights . I dislike painted walls and wallpaper so much that I removed 90% of the drywall in the farmhouse we bought and replaced it with tongue and groove cypress and clear varnish. Can you tell I like the look of wood? Anyway .......... enough of my rant and Kudos to you two for making the coach into something that works for you and makes you happy. A gutsy move for sure, and lots of time and money to make it happen. Safe travels............... Quote Selected 4 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #34 – July 20, 2019, 07:33:00 pm Quote from: FourTravelers – July 20, 2019, 06:05:00 pmFirst off...apologies to all of the FT purists that will cringe at what we did to our coach.I know that I'm in the minority here but you will have to count me in the "cringe" crowd........ As long as you guys are happy with the results .............. that's all that matters, it's your coach after all and you have to make it work for your family. For me the beautiful woodwork is ONE of the main attractions of a GrandVilla Foretravel. There is no way that I could have painted over the awesome walnut woodwork and cabinets. I love the warm "cabin" feel of the walnut interior, heck I don't even like the new LED lights that everyone else does, too bright.......... prefer warm or soft white lights . I dislike painted walls and wallpaper so much that I removed 90% of the drywall in the farmhouse we bought and replaced it with tongue and groove cypress and clear varnish. Can you tell I like the look of wood? Anyway .......... enough of my rant and Kudos to you two for making the coach into something that works for you and makes you happy. A gutsy move for sure, and lots of time and money to make it happen. Safe travels............... I bet your farmhouse is beautiful and I actually would probably have done the same in a more open space. There's a place and a feel for everything. I actually love warm lights and beautiful wood too. It's part of what I loved about Foretravel in the first place. It just was too much dark for too small of a space for me in the long run. I have a really hard time, physically, with lack of light. I get super gloomy and headachy, so this actually physically makes me feel better because even on overcast days the white takes what little light there is and bounces it all around the place. <3 Quote Selected 5 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #35 – July 20, 2019, 08:27:16 pm You are a darn good painter..Had to have taken a number of coats . I like what you've done even though I'm some what of a purist.. looks really nice. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #36 – July 20, 2019, 09:01:29 pm I would have never even considered doing that to walnut. That said I really like the "homeyness" the "airyness" and the "brightness". Leaving the cabinet doors unpainted makes for a nice contrast and a place to use your leftover wood polish. I like the look. You made it look like a home. Well done.Roland Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #37 – July 20, 2019, 09:36:21 pm A bold move Walker family ! I can understand the need for a bright interior with five kids, the wood paneling is for many the reason to own a Foretravel. Personally I find that most Newell and Prevost conversions are too glitzy for my taste and the wood paneling is soothing. When we were children our colour palette was a rainbow 🌈 that turned rather bland in later life. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #38 – July 20, 2019, 10:55:48 pm Quote from: Carol Savournin – July 20, 2019, 08:46:46 amIt 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!!HOLY WOWIE WOW WOW!! I TOTALLY dig it!!! My mouth was agape for the first several minutes, and then I just breathlessly uttered the words "I LOOOOVE IT!!" We both think it looks super amazing!!!! Thanks to Carol, for expressing this above statement in such a thoughtful way. Man, life is just too darn short to not do what you want to do. I completely respect and applaud your guts to go ahead with your vision and have it turn out so danged beautiful. It works PERFECTLY for you guys. And that is ALL that matters. You have a vibrant family, and you are both very full of life people, and of COURSE you want your surroundings to reflect that. It DOES now. You are more YOU now than ever. How cool that you are teaching your boys to "go for it." You have to allow yourself permission to just live and do you. YAY for you guys!!! This looks WICKED AMAZING!!! I am all smiles for YOU!I am also loving your freedom and gusto for doing it. I always have the same haircut, and get so envious of all the girls that have wild and fun flirty hairstyles and hair colors. I am so dang traditional and it takes a LOT for me to step outside that box. You just BLASTED THAT BOX TO SMITHEREENS and it is SO LIBERATING and EXHILARATING to see it being done. Rock on, WalkerFam7! You nailed it. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #39 – July 20, 2019, 11:13:37 pm Quote from: Olde English – July 20, 2019, 09:36:21 pmA bold move Walker family ! I can understand the need for a bright interior with five kids, the wood paneling is for many the reason to own a Foretravel. Personally I find that most Newell and Prevost conventions are too glitzy for my taste and the wood paneling is soothing. When we were children our colour palette was a rainbow 🌈 that turned rather bland in later life.You hit on something with the Prevost/Newell. It was the ultra high gloss of the Prevost/Newells that put me off. Even in the darker tones. Whereas the Walker bus being paint has a more satiny wood look to it as opposed to the plastic look of the million $ buses. But then both my wife nor I can stand stainless steel appliances either. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #40 – July 20, 2019, 11:17:56 pm Quote from: Siren – July 20, 2019, 10:55:48 pm I always have the same haircut, and get so envious of all the girls that have wild and fun flirty hairstyles and hair colors. IAt least you have hair. I've had (out of necessity) the same look for a long time. It's hard to change style when there ain't nothing there to style. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #41 – July 22, 2019, 01:23:04 pm Hi Carol,Yes it's still a library.Keith Quote Selected
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #42 – July 22, 2019, 02:51:46 pm Wow! I like your style. Fun!We have the light wallpaper walls in our coach and like them. Just enough wood for my taste. What's the old saying? "You pays your money and you takes your chances!" I enjoyed seeing you make your coach YOURS. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #43 – July 23, 2019, 12:55:10 pm Great job! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #44 – July 23, 2019, 05:14:28 pm Quote from: Siren – July 20, 2019, 10:55:48 pmHOLY WOWIE WOW WOW!! I TOTALLY dig it!!! My mouth was agape for the first several minutes, and then I just breathlessly uttered the words "I LOOOOVE IT!!" We both think it looks super amazing!!!! Thanks to Carol, for expressing this above statement in such a thoughtful way. Man, life is just too darn short to not do what you want to do. I completely respect and applaud your guts to go ahead with your vision and have it turn out so danged beautiful. It works PERFECTLY for you guys. And that is ALL that matters. You have a vibrant family, and you are both very full of life people, and of COURSE you want your surroundings to reflect that. It DOES now. You are more YOU now than ever. How cool that you are teaching your boys to "go for it." You have to allow yourself permission to just live and do you. YAY for you guys!!! This looks WICKED AMAZING!!! I am all smiles for YOU!I am also loving your freedom and gusto for doing it. I always have the same haircut, and get so envious of all the girls that have wild and fun flirty hairstyles and hair colors. I am so dang traditional and it takes a LOT for me to step outside that box. You just BLASTED THAT BOX TO SMITHEREENS and it is SO LIBERATING and EXHILARATING to see it being done. Rock on, WalkerFam7! You nailed it. Hahaha...I love this comment <3 Made me smile. Thank you! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #45 – July 23, 2019, 09:40:24 pm Looks Great!! We purchased our Foretravel recently after finding your YouTube channel followed by tons of research. We had been quietly talking about what it would look like painted and you have given us the inspiration to take that leap. Thank you guys for stepping outside the box and showing us what is possible!David Quote Selected 4 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #46 – July 23, 2019, 10:59:30 pm The solid dark wood takes a bunch of lumens to see whats going on. Nice job , brightening it up . Maybe we will consider wall papering some areas. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #47 – July 23, 2019, 11:13:25 pm Only way to show an old Foretravel was to turn every light on in it Quote Selected
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #48 – July 24, 2019, 01:07:50 am Quote from: Familyrig – July 23, 2019, 09:40:24 pmLooks Great!! We purchased our Foretravel recently after finding your YouTube channel followed by tons of research. We had been quietly talking about what it would look like painted and you have given us the inspiration to take that leap. Thank you guys for stepping outside the box and showing us what is possible!DavidSo great! Glad we could inspire! I will warn you, it is a LOT of work (lots of sanding and priming over and over) but it's so worth it if this is the look you're going for! Can't wait to see what you guys do! WTG on purchasing a Foretravel! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: New RV TOUR with the New Look! Reply #49 – July 24, 2019, 01:23:04 am Quote from: Protech Racing – July 23, 2019, 10:59:30 pmThe solid dark wood takes a bunch of lumens to see whats going on. Nice job , brightening it up . Maybe we will consider wall papering some areas. We started with the bathroom to try out the brightening effect because it's the smallest room and bathrooms tend to be lighter for the most part. We loved it so much that we decided to do the rest of the coach.There are a lot of really great peel and stick wallpapers out there that wouldn't permanently change the wood and are super easy to install. That's what I plan on using in our bathroom eventually. There's a company I really like that has many different beautiful styles. It's a little more expensive, but I figure if I'm putting up something I want to love and plan on keeping it for a while I want something quality. Wallpaper | Murals | Walls Need Love® Quote Selected 1 Likes
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