Foretravel Owners' Forum For owners and Fans of Foretravel Motorcoaches September 07, 2025 ...

I'm thinking about buying an older used Foretravel and there are a couple in particular that I may be interested in. One is a 2000 model GV320 listed in the classifieds here and another is a 02' model U295 listed on RV trader.

The U295 isn't this one, I hope  Looking at 2002 U 295

Am I allowed to link the posts here to get some opinions on these two coaches?

Certainly.

295 will not have the M11.

The U295 could be a real gem if it's truly in as good of shape as stated. The 2500hrs on the generator doesn't line up with the stated usage/miles though. 2002 had a one-off slide mechanism that's known for "slide creep" so you'll want to search the forum for that and understand how to identify it. Plan on new airbags if that wasn't part of the work recently done.

I can't tell if that has the M11... the pully/alternator/etc.. configuration is certainly different than my 2001 if it is indeed an M11.

If it's a non-M11/Aqua Hot coach, $95k is very high in my opinion.

I've asked about the Aqua-Hot, the guy selling it isn't the owner and doesn't know if it has it but he's going to check. I don't know what the M11 is but evidently it's not available in this year/model.

Regardless, the price is way out of line IMO, but it might be something that I decide to make an offer on.

The U295 could be a real gem if it's truly in as good of shape as stated. The 2500hrs on the generator doesn't line up with the stated usage/miles though. 2002 had a one-off slide mechanism that's known for "slide creep" so you'll want to search the forum for that and understand how to identify it. Plan on new airbags if that wasn't part of the work recently done.

Likely has the original slide bladders, which are most likely in need of replacement at 20 years old.

There is some brown staining that was wiped away on the floor of the water pump bay.  Can't tell for sure, but it looks like pretty heavy rust on what I think is one of the steel blocks in that photo - under the manabloc.  The bottom of the manibloc cover is also stained a slightly rusty color.  I'd be concerned about the basement structure if there are signs of a undetected water leak.

Seems overpriced - seller is likely focused on the low mileage and not being realistic about that not being a selling point (but perhaps a detractor - an engine, transmission, differential, and wheel bearings that have sat, going through multiple seasons of condensation cycles with out getting run, lubricated, and warm, could have hidden issues).

All messages have been about the 02'. Any thoughts on the 2000 model GV320? I thought that one might actually stir up more conversation that the 2002...

Lots of oxidation on the roof and water damage on the passenger side wall. Looks like the window is compromised above it. Obvious signs of rats/mice in the engine bay. Rust on the feet of the house battery tray... probably from the drains there leaking but makes one worry about the bulk heads.

Nothing that'd scare me off completely but it shows obvious signs of neglect. I am now of the believe that you're likely going to inherit a bunch of problems even on a coach that presents really well, so I wouldn't even consider one like this.

I don't see the obvious signs of rat/mouse damage in the engine bay?  I see what appears to be damage to the insulation in a location that may have been caused by a belt snapping and hitting it.

Since they are selling Foretravels, where are the bulkhead photos? I don't seen even one. You need at least 4 of the bulkheads and a couple showing if there are any bulges in the plastic bottom. Remember Don's perfect coach that needed all the steel replaced. Deep water in hurricanes, flooding, treated roads are all a possibility. Has the water tank fitting leaked or the overflow used draining on the bottom of the coach many times.

Pierce

If everything is working correctly on the coach, is there still serious concern about hidden rat/mouse damage?

Is this rotted bulkhead problem unique to Foretravel? I don't think I've seen much discussion of it elsewhere.

It seems to me like it'd be odd to have major structural rust damage on a coach that doesn't even have rust on the underbody iron. I can't imagine that a freshwater leak originating inside the coach could cause it.