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1995 U320

We have one of the first Unicoaches I believe #4677 and made in Oct 94. Is that about when they started that model.
1995 U320
Build #4677
2011 Honda CRV

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #1 –
My U320 is # 4614, I was told it was very early in the U320 run. It came with the Primus heating system, only a few early U320 coaches had it installed. My coach was used in the then "new" U320 advertising .
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #2 –
Lon what motor is in your coach?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
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: 1995 U320

Reply #3 –
Mine is April 94. I believe it's the first unicoach sold. Build number 4558. It has primus  heat and a 3176 cat. Original owner was Kent Knaus who owned several Foretravels. Both boilers for heat work perfect. Coach like many of you have runs a drives great.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #4 –
It's fascinating to consider how many they were building and selling back in those days. Our 1995 U320 with Aqua Hot and Cummins M11 was built in February 1995 and is build number 4726. I'm sure that Foretravel would love to be building them at that pace now--25 years later!

Incidentally, I would love to know who was the original owner, but I don't believe there's any way to trace that. The sticker near the entrance door indicates that it was sold at their Tennessee location.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #5 –
Kent was an old buddy of our store.  Lived up along the coast.  The original unihome had a series 60 Detroit. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
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: 1995 U320

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Lon what motor is in your coach?

M11
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #7 –
Great response. Well made and all running.

Is there any pictures or video of the plant and construction back then?
1995 U320
Build #4677
2011 Honda CRV

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #8 –
Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum. Right now I'm looking at a 2001 ForeTravel U320  40 ft..  to purchase from Motorhomes of Texas which is located close to the ForeTravel Factory. If buying an older ForeTravel motorhome , will I have more repairs and downtime than I would buying a younger motorhome. Thank you in advance.

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #9 –
If maintained and serviced based on cost yes!
1995 U320
Build #4677
2011 Honda CRV

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Texasdriller –
If buying an older ForeTravel motorhome , will I have more repairs and downtime than I would buying a younger motorhome. Thank you in advance.

It totally depends upon how it's been maintained. If the previous owners have given it comprehensive care then the costs will be low. If it's been neglected then you'd better have deep pockets!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #11 –
Your looking at an almost 20 year old, highly complex machine. Expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised when everything turns out OK.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Lon and Cheryl –
My U320 is # 4614, I was told it was very early in the U320 run. It came with the Primus heating system, only a few early U320 coaches had it installed. My coach was used in the then "new" U320 advertising .
I have number 4470 also with a prima system
Mary Drye

Re: 1995 U320

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Texasdriller –
Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum. Right now I'm looking at a 2001 ForeTravel U320  40 ft..  to purchase from Motorhomes of Texas which is located close to the ForeTravel Factory. If buying an older ForeTravel motorhome , will I have more repairs and downtime than I would buying a younger motorhome. Thank you in advance.

A thorough inspection by Brett Wolfe (here on the forum) or Keith Rische at MOT, will uncover most of the things that need to be addressed.  If you have good service records from previous owners have a look there.  The big one you want to rule out is rust jacking of the bulkheads ....this alone can be quite expensive to fix.

In our experience with our 2000 Foretravel here are the most likely items you'll need to consider assuming the engine has had regular service of fluids and filters:

1.  Airbags
2.  Fuel lines
3.  Shocks
4.  Tires
5.  Brakes
6.  Air system leaks
7.  Radiator leaks

Many of these items are user serviceable (if you're handy with that type of thing) as you'll discover using the "Search" function on the forum.

When asked the question you posed my common answer is have the financial resources to invest an amount equal to what you pay for your coach.  If done early in ownership you can be confident that you'll be doing most of them for the last time during your ownership.  If done "as things break" you'll end up in the same place financially but you'll have interrupted trips...usually at the most inconvenient time. 

Finally....invest in a comprehensive inspection and together with service records you'll have far fewer surprises.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"