older fortravel advice

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older fortravel advice

May 01, 2021, 04:56:21 pm

any OLDER foretravel guru's out there? have a 1984.have a bunch of newbie questions and don't want to clog forums. would like to talk....... thanks!

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Reply #1 – May 01, 2021, 05:33:06 pm

Welcome to the Forum! You have come to the right place to learn about your new-to-you coach.

You don't have to be afraid of asking questions on this Forum. You won't clog us up. One of the most valuable benefits of being a member is learning from the questions and answers that are posted here every day. Talking one on one with another member can certainly be worthwhile, but if you share the conversation with the whole group then we can all learn something new.

If you have many questions, try to get them organized in order of importance (to you). Then ask one question at a time. It is easier to keep the responses on track if we only have to discuss one subject in each thread. You are in no way limited in how many threads you can start at one time, so don't be afraid to fire off several questions simultaneously (but each in its own thread).

You can add some information about your coach in your signature. As an example, see my signature down below where I have included some info about our coach. Go to your "Profile" page, hover over the "Modify Profile" tab, click on "Forum Profile". In the "Signature" block there is a place where you can enter any info you wish. If you will include the year and model of your coach plus what engine you have, it will make it easier for our members to answer your questions. You can also include your build number. It is the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th digits in the Model number. See photo below:

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Reply #2 – May 01, 2021, 05:44:19 pm

No clogging here (especially if you have a VacuFlush

) (bad joke)

Ask away! We welcome and encourage discussion of all year coaches

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Reply #3 – May 01, 2021, 05:59:42 pm

Ask away... dont' be frightened by the experts on this forum... we bought our 86 3 years ago and have so much benefitted from the lessons learned here

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Reply #4 – May 01, 2021, 06:57:29 pm

was looking for phone contact. i think i may be too old to tansfer my pics to computer and post. but my data plate goes as follows-
vin 000267
type-ftx3422753500rb
its a roadmaster chassis.with tag axle.it has the twin side beds and rear bath. i contacted foretravel-got limited info-they wanted me to join a "club" but admitted they would have ZERO support for a model that old. claimed it was a 35-but i measured tip to tip and it's a 33. sorry to be a pain.

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Reply #5 – May 01, 2021, 07:09:41 pm

Also, in the upper right hand portion of the page is a search function that has a historical database that can be used to search for past discussions.

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Reply #6 – May 01, 2021, 07:42:23 pm

Quote from: yachats123 – May 01, 2021, 06:57:29 pm

was looking for phone contact. i think i may be too old to tansfer my pics to computer and post. but my data plate goes as follows-
vin 000267
type-ftx3422753500rb
its a roadmaster chassis.with tag axle.it has the twin side beds and rear bath. i contacted foretravel-got limited info-they wanted me to join a "club" but admitted they would have ZERO support for a model that old. claimed it was a 35-but i measured tip to tip and it's a 33. sorry to be a pain.

If you want to email me pictures I'd be happy to post them for you. Welcome aboard!

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Reply #7 – May 01, 2021, 09:58:38 pm

My husband and I live in our 94 Grandvilla full time. We are a member of the Foretravel Owners club. The resources you get with the membership are worth the price. I call them and talk to Ronnie in technical and he always has the information I need. If he doesn't have the information he finds it.

We just went through a tornado outside of Hondo, Tx. I called them to let them know what had happened. I needed to know what to do about the wholes in the basement doors. Ronnie called me back fairly quickly and let me know what needed to be done to get the coach movable. They have done a lot of work for us. And always for a fair price.

Jo Palmer

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Reply #8 – May 02, 2021, 07:54:54 am

I have called Foretravel with a few historical questions about our coach. Chevy P30 chassis with 454 Engine , 33 foot with tag axle... but there was a massive fire in the 80's that destroyed so much of the paper trails to help us with technical questions on our vintage coaches

This forum makes the difference...

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Reply #9 – May 02, 2021, 01:38:55 pm

I worked for Foretravel from 80 to 98 as a tech so have experience with most problems with your year of coach. 813-215-3463. Ron

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Reply #10 – May 03, 2021, 09:42:09 am

Quote from: yachats123 – May 01, 2021, 06:57:29 pm

vin 000267
type-ftx3422753500rb
its a roadmaster chassis.with tag axle.it has the twin side beds and rear bath.

Wow! The Foretravel FTX, the 10th anniversary special. And it's built on the Freightliner Roadmaster chassis.

Congratulations!

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Reply #11 – May 03, 2021, 10:04:49 am

We contemplated joining the "Club" but after thinking about it, decided to not join.
We live in norther Wisconsin so the likelihood of us being at the factory is pretty small. Texas is a long ways away for us.
Our 1989 coach is very, very basic so factory advice really isn't necessary. No Aquahot, no onboard computers, no complex air bag leveling systems, no slides and thus no air bladders.
We LOVE our simple coach!!
The only thing I had to have done was by HWH for the leveling jacks about five years ago. A new pump and motor.

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Reply #12 – May 03, 2021, 11:57:19 am

i thank everyone who has reached out to my post. its coming home this week. sure i'll have a ton of questions coming!

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Reply #13 – May 03, 2021, 01:44:54 pm

Congratulations! We look forward to photos. We love photos. Best wishes and safe travels.

The Sickels

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Reply #14 – May 03, 2021, 04:17:29 pm

Quote from: nitehawk – May 03, 2021, 10:04:49 am

We contemplated joining the "Club" but after thinking about it, decided to not join.
We live in norther Wisconsin so the likelihood of us being at the factory is pretty small. Texas is a long ways away for us.
Our 1989 coach is very, very basic so factory advice really isn't necessary. No Aquahot, no onboard computers, no complex air bag leveling systems, no slides and thus no air bladders.
We LOVE our simple coach!!
The only thing I had to have done was by HWH for the leveling jacks about five years ago. A new pump and motor.

We agree.. our 86 GV is perfect for us... no slides, no Silverleaf, no Aqua Hot, just simple plumbing, furnace, original Norcold refrigerator, original roof top AC's.. manually filled rear tag axle bags and front airbags inside coil springs....

We like the simple life of the vintage GV's

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Reply #15 – May 05, 2021, 01:45:03 pm

so tomorrow is maiden voyage. 50+ miles home. bunch of gas and hopefully no issues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reply #16 – May 05, 2021, 01:45:52 pm

bringing a couple batteries 'cause i don't trust voltage guage.

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Reply #17 – May 07, 2021, 07:49:08 am

got it home-yeah tire vibration. brakefade and pull -but did exceptionaly well. lost brakelights (thankfully wife was behind in car to alert her for stopping!) headache from leaking drivers side header gasket. impressed with the dare i say "pep" of the 454. super bouncy like theres no suspension. guessing shocks.....but i love it!!!!!

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Reply #18 – May 07, 2021, 08:51:32 am

Welcome aboard and enjoy your new ride! This forum is awesome and can answer your many questions!

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Reply #19 – May 07, 2021, 09:23:34 am

Congratulations! If you got it home without requiring a tow truck, I'd call that a WIN.

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Reply #20 – May 07, 2021, 09:45:23 am

And the adventure begins.....
Welcome aboard!

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Reply #21 – May 07, 2021, 12:27:57 pm

i made sure it was covered by AAA before driving it-worth the hassle . but it actually was awesome.i got the thing up to 80!!!! speedo wildly wrong. wife was pacing behind and being my brake lights. spent day cleaning. weekend to try and figure out all electrical problems. need a support arm for one awning.

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Reply #22 – May 07, 2021, 12:35:37 pm

Contact Zip Dee, not something that would be around as a spare. The shipping from one of the RV dismantlers would probably make it cheaper from the manufacturer.

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