Foretravel Owners' Forum For owners and Fans of Foretravel Motorcoaches February 28, 2026 ...

FYI, the reason they needed the size of the slide, is because the early slide rooms where made too big for the hole. We replaced seals regularly on new coaches at first. I personally did 5. less then one year old coaches. That and the HWH hose end repair, then upgrade hoses when the repair didn't work. kept us busy on new coaches.

The early slides  had to come out, we had a custom table. I believe RnR still has the table they bought from FT. Some of this was revised via a smaller seal among other things.They built new molds for rooms I believe. Thus, the varying room sizes.Thus the question.

I did a Prevost bus for the owner of Amway at FT, it took 2 forklifts, what a job.That coach was the prototype for HWH and Prevost. They never planned to ever change a seal.


Chris

Chris you mention the hose upgrades, is there any way to determine the mod status of my coach? If I'm going to be in this deep if there are additional items to be addressed this would be the preferred time to take them on. It would be nice to figure out what I need ahead of time. I do have the capability to build high pressure hydraulic lines on site and have two forklifts. Any other input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks Scott

Yours probably has the new hoses by now. If they don't leak, they have been replaced.
We went through trying to repair them, don't remember what the issue was, either the ends or the hose brand/style, so they gave up, and we did a complete hyd. hose swamp out. HWH warranty.

If your still worried, I would contact FT, or HWH. They would have the info. I slept since then...LOL
Chris

Would not hesitate to visit HWH.  In 2018 after the Maritime Motorcade we had 2 or 3 coaches parade into Moscow for bladder replacement.  I would book an appointment early so they had the parts you need.  Probably take until Spring to get an appointment.  We stayed in Moline, IL just across the river at The Element Hotel.  Very nice and reasonable.  It's down the street from the Deere visitor's center or a 5 min. walk.  Try and schedule a tour of the Deere Factory.  Remarkable!  If it's baseball season the KC Royals high A affiliate: The River Bandits are right across the bridge.  They are in Davenport, IA.  I think we were in and out in 2 days.  Great folks at HWH and they'll bring it all back to spec.  It was cheaper than getting it done elsewhere as mentioned, but based on what I'm reading here the prices are up 50% plus since my visit.    Prices are really getting worrisome.

IAll they needed was the length and width of my slide and VIN number

External width and height of slide?

If I recall correctly, I gave them the measurements of the opening as opposed to the room dimensions.
 I would call them to confirm as to what exactly they want.

I understand that HWH will work on there products but nothing else. I certainly would give them a call or email. Big dog Jerry stated that they were much more robust and should last our life time and that they will stay in contact when deflated. And that they require more vacuum to retract fully. They initially told me I would need to replace my vacuum control with there new and improved. I had previously spoke to Rudy and others that have installed electric vacuum pumps. They wanted like $850 for there HWH pump setup. I told them I had already installed a electric vacuum pump system and wouldn't need theirs. I'll post more on that as I build it. Your side is much easier to replace than mine. You are able to disconnect and push your slide inward to expose bladder. My 2001 requires removal of the slide and during its removal I'll be addressing delamination repairs.
Scott

I had both seals replaced earlier this year, mot did the work, I replaced their vacuum blocks as they told me they would not have a warranty if I didn't. Plus I don't like things "rigged" if I don't have to. Neither make contact when deflated, there is a good 1/4"+ gap when deflated... they both work great.....
Keith

Fortunately my seal is being installed with a lifetime replacement warranty supplied by the installer to the purchaser. No extra charge for it. And this was with the modified improved vacuum system with overpressure safety protection too. Only way to secure lifetime warranted.  Keith what Pressure and inches of Vacuum does your system operate at? Three primary causes of failure are hi pressure failure, insufficient vacuum, and UV damage.
Scott

Once you get the new seal installed, seal around the outer edge of the seal to the fiberglass.  Otherwise water can go under the seal and into the coach.

Silicone probably not the best product to use, some else may recommend a better product.