1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

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Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #25 – December 17, 2020, 09:11:31 pm

Right.
The Oshkosh/Cat is the best per dollar .

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #26 – December 17, 2020, 10:40:22 pm

Don't know if anyone noticed it but there was a CAT powered Foreravel with hurricane damage on the other FB forum for $800. Looked like the passenger's windshield was gone so interior damage.

Pierce

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #27 – December 17, 2020, 10:54:32 pm

It has sold

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #28 – December 18, 2020, 09:29:02 am

Did you buy it? If not, PM me. I'll be on United today to go and buy it. If it's not your cup of tea, I know where there is a 40' 93.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #29 – December 18, 2020, 05:24:16 pm

Quote from: JohnFitz – December 17, 2020, 05:52:17 pm

In regards to the lever: I don't think you got the right answer. There are leveling controls but they are below the level of the drivers seat (just the edge visible in a photo). The big lever (that looks like a boat throttle) is what we are all wondering about. Not a concern, just curious.

Yea thanks johnFitz i see what you are talking about as far as the lever i also see the edge of the controler right next to the diver's seat, have not head back from them as of yet not sure i would want to fly down just to teast drive when they cann't even retrun phone call. Called agine today no respones? So still dont no what that lever is. And no pics of bulk heads.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #30 – December 18, 2020, 05:44:04 pm

Quote from: Jim & Mary – December 18, 2020, 05:24:16 pm

And no pics of bulk heads.

I don't think you will get any photos of the "bulk heads" because the coaches built on the Oshkosh chassis don't have bulkheads. Bulkheads are found in coaches with the Foretravel built semi-monocoque construction. ORED coaches have full length frame members. Different deal entirely.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #31 – December 18, 2020, 06:12:02 pm

Handle to the left of the driver is a Mountain Tamer exhaust brake system. The lever via morse cable controls how far brake closes to not exceed about 28 psi. Two switches on top of black box are on/off and brake light enable. Lever can be used in conjunction with exhaust pressure gauge for additional braking power at lower rpms. I like my system.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #32 – December 18, 2020, 07:19:24 pm

Good to hear from you Phred!

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Reply #33 – December 18, 2020, 09:28:56 pm

"bulk heads" because the coaches built on the Oshkosh chassis don't have bulkheads.

Thanks for that information.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #34 – December 19, 2020, 04:39:25 pm

It seems like the coach is still available.

I think it is a good deal. But I guess not many people are interested in or brave enough for a 30 year old coach.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #35 – December 19, 2020, 10:52:38 pm

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – December 17, 2020, 01:02:55 pm

Is this it?

https://houston.craigslist.org/rvs/d/spring-foretravel-grand-villa/7247883594.html

I'm curious what the lever is for, on wall left of driver seat. Not the gear shift lever - the other one. One of our Forum members may know.

Could it be for manual operation of air actuated brakes on a toad or trailer?

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #36 – December 19, 2020, 11:02:42 pm

Quote from: TGordon – December 19, 2020, 10:52:38 pm

Could it be for manual operation of air actuated brakes on a toad or trailer?

Question has been answered. See Reply #31.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #37 – December 20, 2020, 05:02:56 pm

Thanks to Old Phart Phred I now know exactly what that lever is on my new/old MH. (Yes I bought it). It has a label on top "EB something " assumed exhaust brake but good to know and now I know what to research on how to use it.
The unit was pretty close to description - very well kept single owner with tons of documentation.
No noticeable degradation of window seals and only one small area in rear of coach with noticeable leak thru. Graphics cracking a little so it has been kept out of cover for at least some time in its life. Roof appears in good shape.
Engine and generator both cranked and ran well.
Tires had little wear but were 2013.
Note to self - change all belts on 30 yr old MH if it has sat up for awhile. Belts looked pretty good but hydraulic broke about 120 miles into trip home. Also note to self - keep at least one set of belts onboard (no place to get them on weekend nights) Planned on changing all belts and fluids when I got home but came up 100 miles short.
Coach is now sitting at repair shop in Beaumont.
Allowances in price were made for tires and other minimal repairs so while I'm not thrilled with paying a tow fee and shop repairs - I was at least prepared for them.
And a big Thanks to Propman - his suggestion "have $10,000 on standby" was ringing in my ears when negotiating price.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #38 – December 20, 2020, 06:30:39 pm

Welcome to the Forum Simbo234!

Congrats on the new-to-you coach. You should start a new thread when you get a chance and tell us more about it. We always like to hear about new additions to The Collective.

And YES, it is mandatory to carry one or two sets of spare belts at all times. Also a couple sets of fuel filters. It seems that belts never break, and filters never plug, at convenient times or places.

Let us know if we can help you with questions or problems. Lots of good info available around here, such as:

start [ForeForums Foretravel Motorcoach Wiki]

https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=165

Foretravel Motorhome technical help and information links

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #39 – December 20, 2020, 07:42:28 pm

Quote from: Simbo234 – December 20, 2020, 05:02:56 pm

Thanks to Old Phart Phred ...

Welcome to the club! You are in good (and smart) company around here. What part of the country is home?

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #40 – December 20, 2020, 09:39:19 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys. Wife and I live in Sulphur La. with a home on Choupique bayou.
I've been interested in Foretravel for years and finally have an opportunity to jump in. Appreciate all the help I can get and the information here is very helpful especially to a "newbie".
We will post some pics of our progress as we begin to personalize our coach.
Russ and Jenni.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #41 – December 20, 2020, 10:37:04 pm

Quote from: Simbo234 – December 20, 2020, 09:39:19 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys. Wife and I live in Sulphur La. with a home on Choupique bayou.
I've been interested in Foretravel for years and finally have an opportunity to jump in. Appreciate all the help I can get and the information here is very helpful especially to a "newbie".
We will post some pics of our progress as we begin to personalize our coach.
Russ and Jenni.

Welcome to the club.
The best part of owning a Fortravel is the community here. The knowledge in this forum is amazing.
6 months ago, I pickup a 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa in Houston Area and started the rebuild process. The help I get here is unbelievable. It literally saved the coach from dead.

Looking back to the restoring process, I think "have $10,000 on standby" is absolutely right. I also remember somebody said "Not ten $1000 items but hundred of $100 items." which is also very true.

You tire is about 7 years old. For safety reason, you should start the process of changing them. I changed mine with 6 Toyo tire 295 75R22.5, costs $2946.00 including labor. Just FYI.

You interior looks very similar to mine. I used this orange oil to wipe the wood surface. It really bring the life back to the wood.
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Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #42 – December 21, 2020, 07:29:13 am

Welcome Russ and Jenni, sorry about the belt issue, mine failed on the test drive before I drove 1400 miles home. Note BELTS must be replaced with matched pairs also known as sister belts, ie nearly consecutive serial numbers. Won't find these at most automotive stores, maybe truck supply stores. O'reilly guys and other big chain stores staff will most likely just have a stupid look on their face when you ask for matched belts. Get your front and rear axles weighed, a local co-op grain elevator may allow you to do it free or after hours, once axle weights are known you can download your tire pressure chart for correct tire pressure (my tires chart showed about 75 psi for the correct pressure with my axle loads) which improved the ride greatly. Full fresh water tank gives the best ride quality on my 36 foot coach. Have fun.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #43 – December 21, 2020, 07:32:52 am

Oh yeah Lowe's or ace hardware also probably have Howard's Feed-n-Wax orange polish for the woodwork.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #44 – December 21, 2020, 12:38:28 pm

Hey Phred - the explanation of "matching pairs" makes sense now - several of the coaches I've looked at in past only had one belt on those that require 2.

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #45 – December 21, 2020, 05:03:23 pm

belts. I gave up on the Goodyears matched sets. The Dayco work better for me and have stayed tight. The Dayco wont show as a set. The manufacturer says that they make them the same size..
The tires pressure should call for about 75 - 80 x 6 on the chart . I run about 78 x6 on mine (36ft) Like Phred says ..
Welcome . That bus is sweet . I tried toget my Bud to buy it .

Gates..

Re: 1991 Foretravel Grand Villa

Reply #46 – December 21, 2020, 08:29:15 pm

We used to use Gates matched beits on the 3208 ORED coaches. The flat rate for changing them was 2.5 hours. And you will get dirty. I could beat flat rate but had changed a lot of them.

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