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Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #20 –
You will not be disappointed in a Foretravel, just do your homework!  I would look into years '97 through 2002.  All great years and except for some upgrades in new items, top of the line coaches!  We owned a '98 and loved it.  No slide, no issues!  This was a U320 and we now own a 2000 with one slide.  We love it and have made it ours with little upgrades here and there!  Like others have mentioned, the Nimbus was a real issue.  Good luck in your search for that perfect coach for you and yes, Keith is the man at MOT!

Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #21 –
Quote from: Old Toolmaker –
Thank you.
I pushed my body (heart) too far repairing my roof, and I wrote the last of the co-payment checks for this year.  Looking at the grand total the insurance company and I paid, we're nearing $60,000.  All for one aging sack of meat that's going to spoil as soon as it stops working.  But I found my upper limit!
Hope I'm not stepping on your toes but for other Foretravel member who may be retired, my bills for my hip and triple laminectomy were about $300,000. My secondary and Medicare covered all but $8/night for Gaylie's food at the hospital. But, I  have to pay $356/mo for secondary insurance and an additional $44.20 for prescription drug insurance. No dental insurance but that's why we go to Mexico.

All secondary policies are not the same with some covering you while out of the country. A specialist is needed to make sure you get the right policy. Seems like a huge monthly bill until you see what even a short ambulance ride costs or a quick visit to ER. No one pays the same for hospital procedures.

OK, back to topic.

Yes, Old Toolmaker hits it on the head. All RVs need constant attention. Hopefully, just small items along with small expenses but age, the sun and rough roads catches up with all of us and everything else sooner or later. Best if later.

Pierce

Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #22 –
Wade. 
 You live in Nac ? 

Go talk to the mechanics at Foretravel, they'll tell ya.
  Not to quote Todd but he told me he'd buy a 270 because they built SO MANY.  Repetition, repetition, repetition.  Most people on the line didn't have to check prints cause they'll never forget.      He rattled off the model number of my spot light cause every item added to the coach had to be initialed by who installed it.

Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #23 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Actually, I would suggest you pay Keith Risch, shop foreman at MOT to spend a couple of yours going over the coach with you.

Time and money very well spent.

Be sure to wear old clothes and bring a notebook for taking notes. 


Brett, how would I contact Keith?  We are going to look at one next week at MOT.
Thanks
Julie

Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #24 –
Keith is the shop foreman at MOT.  Contact him through the service department.  You are welcome to mention my name.

Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
Wade. 
 You live in Nac ? 

Go talk to the mechanics at Foretravel, they'll tell ya.
  Not to quote Todd but he told me he'd buy a 270 because they built SO MANY.  Repetition, repetition, repetition.  Most people on the line didn't have to check prints cause they'll never forget.      He rattled off the model number of my spot light cause every item added to the coach had to be initialed by who installed it.
About time the 270 gets a touch of respect.

Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #26 –
Though I am a fan of the U270, not sure I buy that reasoning.

They all come down the same line, same humans putting them together.

Re: Considering Buying a Previously Owned Foretravel

Reply #27 –
270,295,320 For a new to FT person that's not all of them but it is a good place to start and covers a wide range of purchase price budgets.Not to ignore the earlier GV models but it sounds like the op is looking for newer model than that.