Used Foretravel Availability

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Used Foretravel Availability

June 05, 2021, 04:03:13 pm

It sure is slim pickings out there. MOT only has 12, all over 40' except 1.

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Reply #1 – June 05, 2021, 06:16:15 pm

What length and model FT are you looking for?

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Reply #2 – June 05, 2021, 06:45:11 pm

Most times you have to expand the search area.. Sometimes you can find one tucked away on a sight that's off the beaten e bay/Craig's list path. Seems it's a sellers market as of late.

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Reply #3 – June 05, 2021, 07:15:01 pm

Watch RV Trader and other on line sellers. Owners list their coaches to see if a private sale is possible. We bought ours fron the original owner in California more than 10 years ago.

Know what you want and don't want, learn how to evaluate what you are looking at. Set some budget numbers and be ready to make an offer when the right coach shows up.

Good luck.

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Reply #4 – June 05, 2021, 07:47:14 pm

Wait or cast a wide net if you are shopping. We were looking in 7-8 states, talking to an owner 2400 miles away, inquiring about one in Canada. Bought one 1000 miles away.

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Reply #5 – June 05, 2021, 08:35:25 pm

I bought mine in Michigan and I live on the coast in BC. Drove through 10
states to get home.

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Reply #6 – June 05, 2021, 09:47:53 pm

My son in law showed me a very clean 87 ORED asking $15,000 that was a couple of hours ago.
So they're out there.

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Reply #7 – June 06, 2021, 08:21:23 am

My 1996 36ft for sale here in classifieds section. Water leak issue found talked about in discussion group. Good luck.

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Reply #8 – June 06, 2021, 01:54:29 pm

1999 U270 40ft. Has 2 couchs. Dining table, desk. Head in its own space. Otherwise bone stock. Has 4 12V 200ah AGM batteries brand new..
2019
New tires, transmission, Vr, generator cooling system, filters, fluids, airbags, more
$35,000

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Reply #9 – June 06, 2021, 05:03:12 pm

2001 in Pekin ILL. on facebook marketplace.

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Reply #10 – June 08, 2021, 04:02:59 pm

Our 1993 40' U300 is listed in the Classifieds. We head out a week from tomorrow, be in Nac for Independence Day, back here by 23 July.

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Reply #11 – June 08, 2021, 05:14:38 pm

Really consider buying from an active member of this forum.
The advantage of knowing the previous owner and history of the coach was a huge consideration for us.
We still "search" the PO's name and see his post, questions, travels and more.

Little chance of getting that much info buying from a sales lot.

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Reply #12 – June 12, 2021, 01:38:07 pm

I literally searched for over a year actively before stumbling across our coach. I was even starting to think within my price range it didn't exist. Then there it was in a back post about a found lost coach. Many months later it was home. I would guess there are hundreds of coaches forgotten about by the owners or there inherenting families. Many have paid for storage for years without seeing them. Yes they will need a lot up front but you will know what you have, IF YOU CAN LOCATE THEM. beat all the bushes. If this is a option for you. Good luck hunting
Scott

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Reply #13 – June 12, 2021, 02:00:39 pm

Good post Scott! We found an old SOB that had been in storage for 27 years. $500 bought it and the sister of the fellow that died had new batteries installed and propane and fuel tanks filled. Even included a Moped. Sure pogo sticked for the first ten miles until the tires made themselves round again. Made lots of trips including a few to Mexico and even once to Canada.

Looked forever for our U300 and then flew across the U.S. to pick it up. The deals are there but you need to search everyday and then know what you are looking at. Cash is always king whether it's a house, plane, boat or RV.

Pierce

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Reply #14 – June 12, 2021, 04:58:28 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – June 12, 2021, 02:00:39 pm

Cash is always king whether it's a house, plane, boat or RV.

Pierce

Words from a very wise man. Lol

Figure out exactly what you want and stop getting sidetracked on what you could settle with. It more difficult than it sounds. I'm so glad I stayed the course! I wanted affordable/ function over form. The U320 fits well for me and yes DW thinks I'm crazy.
Scott

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Reply #15 – June 12, 2021, 05:38:54 pm

" Head in its own space" That was one of the items on a must have. Fortunately-found one

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Reply #16 – June 13, 2021, 02:40:41 am

Quote from: Phranko – June 08, 2021, 05:14:38 pm

Really consider buying from an active member of this forum.
The advantage of knowing the previous owner and history of the coach was a huge consideration for us.
We still "search" the PO's name and see his post, questions, travels and more.

Little chance of getting that much info buying from a sales lot.

This is what I just did. I sold my very loved and ocd repaired Holiday Rambler Navigator. Well documented on another forum. Just pocketed a very fair amount of cash for all my hard work. I watched the online local sites for a very very long time. Pulled the trigger on a first response type of deal. Fixed it up with a lot of love. Stumbled upon a Foretravel. Don't think I'll look back. Welcome to your new addiction 😉

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Reply #17 – June 13, 2021, 08:08:55 am

Quote from: nbluesky – June 13, 2021, 02:40:41 am

This is what I just did. I sold my very loved and ocd repaired Holiday Rambler Navigator. Well documented on another forum. Just pocketed a very fair amount of cash for all my hard work. I watched the online local sites for a very very long time. Pulled the trigger on a first response type of deal. Fixed it up with a lot of love. Stumbled upon a Foretravel. Don't think I'll look back. Welcome to your new addiction 😉

Did the same with our Prevost. Hopefully the new owners will pick it up this coming week. Then I can change my signature

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Reply #18 – June 13, 2021, 05:30:24 pm

Quote from: golfnut – June 05, 2021, 04:03:13 pm

It sure is slim pickings out there. MOT only has 12, all over 40' except 1.

Check the for sale here at this forum, also I think Infinity in 'Nac has an older 36' consignment..but might need mechanical work.

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Reply #19 – June 13, 2021, 07:02:34 pm

Just sold my 36ft 295 model that posted here in classifieds three weeks ago. Was sold Friday to very nice Wyoming couple. Though they saw it in on another site I posted therein.
Thanks for all the support I received here, I hung up the full-time keys, You guys are the best!

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Reply #20 – July 02, 2021, 06:51:51 pm

I just checked rv trader. My search parameters were 1997-2001 Foretravel under $70,000. I got three results, all here at MOT. Of the three, one is pending. The other two are the "twins" a 1999 and a 2000 40' U320. They have the same paint scheme and both have the headlight upgrade. There are some differences inside, but they both left the factory with the same floor plan. Both are priced at $69,500.

We're in the MOT lot right now. Directly across from me is a 2016 IH45. I remember it sitting outside the factory when it was new. As I recall, the list price was over a million. Current asking price is just $529,500.

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Reply #21 – July 02, 2021, 07:19:00 pm

Guess I need to get serious about my 1999 40' U270. Havent listed it for sale anywhere. Mark

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Reply #22 – July 02, 2021, 07:50:05 pm

From what I've seen here at MOT, admittedly only two coaches, we've got ours priced too low. The "twins" are six and seven years newer, have a slide and Aquahot, yes, but more than double what we're asking?

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Reply #23 – July 02, 2021, 08:16:53 pm

Wow with the prices these FT are getting I am feeling especially grateful for my latest purchase. I feel like I stole it at $12k...

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Reply #24 – July 03, 2021, 11:29:17 am

In the 1995-2003 Bus style (approximate dates) as far as anyone knows, there were only maybe 2-2.5 K coaches where built. They are some of the best IMHO.

Supply and demand, plus how many are turds, and how many are still on the road?

Happy 4th

Chris

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