Looking at 36' 98 320.

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Looking at 36' 98 320.

June 26, 2021, 08:15:17 pm

Hello,
We found a 98 online. It has 190 thousand miles. Motorcade number
16236 it's exactly what we have been looking for. It seems we have been looking forever! We still aren't in any hurry to find "the one" we just want to geta good one. It's on RV trader. Thank you

Tom and Julie

Re: Looking at 36' 98 320.

Reply #1 – June 26, 2021, 08:27:00 pm

What city RV trader

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Reply #2 – June 26, 2021, 08:33:19 pm

Looks like the one: https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1998-Foretravel-U320-3600-WTFE-5016956470

Pierce

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Reply #3 – June 26, 2021, 08:34:41 pm

Yes that is it! I didn't know how to add the link. Thank you!

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Reply #4 – June 26, 2021, 08:35:03 pm

Maybe the one at MOT?

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Reply #5 – June 26, 2021, 08:43:08 pm

Yes rbark that's the one.

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Reply #6 – June 26, 2021, 08:48:29 pm

Ask us lots of questions. We like talking about FTs.

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Reply #7 – June 26, 2021, 08:49:58 pm

Looks nice, headlights and a 2001 style painter trim. Lifeline batteries. Proof is in the details. Just be an aware buyer, make allowances and budgets for what might be needed. This is a great year, model and length.

Big ticket items are fuel lines, bulkheads, air bags, shocks, tires, batteries, inverter, small compressor and HWH system, the AquaHot, and the lp gas refrig. Engine valves should have been adjusted at about 125-150K miles. Check service records on al fluids and filters.

Not likely all need attention but might over the next few years. At this age and miles most are due or should have been done.

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Reply #8 – June 26, 2021, 09:01:58 pm

Nice staging done. Coach shows well but where are the engine photos? How can anyone travel to see a coach without detailed engine, generator, bulkhead photos? Not saying that there is a problem but I'm reminded about 'beauty is only skin deep."

Pierce

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Reply #9 – June 26, 2021, 09:03:33 pm

These are the kind of things I was wondering about. I don't know how to quote or I would lol
We have been to MHOT and are willing to go back. It's a 17 hour drive for us, so before we decide to go I wanted someone else's opinion

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Reply #10 – June 26, 2021, 09:43:48 pm

We drove from Tucson to see a FT at MOT. We saw another, liked it, and drove it home. The Foretravels are a little uncommon, so traveling to see one IS common.

We bought our 1998 U320 in October of last year. We have had no surprise failures or emergency repairs, but we have done a lot. We had a small coolant leak at the water pump, and engine manifold exhaust leak, I replaced the air bags. I had to replace the Aqua Hot nozzle. I replaced the insulation in the engine and generator bays - not technical, but a lot of contortion. Tons of little stuff - cabinet handles and cylinders, some caulking and covers on the roof, a capacitor in an AC. I am getting ready to replace the fuel lines. I have no idea what it would have cost to pay shops for that stuff.

Roger's list is a good one - spend A LOT of time on this forum and get up to speed on those issues. Even if you use a pro inspector, it makes it easy to UNDERSTAND the issue.

Paint is cosmetic, and arguably the headlights too. These things are important, but the guts matter more. I often resent my obligation to keep our paint clean and waxed, but I also sit in a lawn chair and just stare at the coach with love in my eyes.

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Reply #11 – June 26, 2021, 10:01:30 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – June 26, 2021, 08:33:19 pm

Looks like the one: https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1998-Foretravel-U320-3600-WTFE-5016956470

Pierce

Look at pictures 22, 23 or 39. Where's the exhaust pipe?

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Reply #12 – June 26, 2021, 10:04:51 pm

Looks like a nice coach, if it is what you have been looking for I would be on the phone Monday and put a down payment down on it pending an inspection by Keith risch. It probably won't last long.

Keith

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Reply #13 – June 26, 2021, 10:26:26 pm

Quote from: Larry Rubin – June 26, 2021, 10:01:30 pm

Look at picture 39. Where's the exhaust pipe?

Great eye!! Resonator? Perhaps maintenance is underway? The coach does look nice, very nice. I have it photo 38 but no big deal.

Pierce

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Reply #14 – June 26, 2021, 10:36:15 pm

Quote from: hdff – June 26, 2021, 10:04:51 pm

...if it is what you have been looking for I would be on the phone Monday and put a down payment down on it...It probably won't last long.

Unless they already took your advice, it may be too late.

When I follow the link on RV Trader page to "View on Dealer's Website" it goes to MOT's page and says "Unit no longer available".

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Reply #15 – June 26, 2021, 10:39:42 pm

Sort of an odd looking front step too.

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Reply #16 – June 26, 2021, 10:50:45 pm

I figured why the exhaust and front step are different. It's not a Foretravel - it's a Beaver!

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Reply #17 – June 26, 2021, 11:07:22 pm

Quote from: Larry Rubin – June 26, 2021, 10:50:45 pm

I figured why the exhaust and front step are different. It's not a Foretravel - it's a Beaver!

I see your point. Probably a hybrid!

P

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Reply #18 – June 27, 2021, 03:58:58 pm

If still for sale and interested, look closely at pic 30/42. Looks like fiberglass or aluminum trim edging was roughed up behind pass steer tire. Also, ask about any water leaks around windows or under washer.

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Reply #19 – June 27, 2021, 06:30:23 pm

Quote from: Larry Rubin – June 26, 2021, 10:50:45 pm

I figured why the exhaust and front step are different. It's not a Foretravel - it's a Beaver!

Says it's a Foretravel on the coach, listed as a Foretravel, looks like a Foretravel with a beaver sticker on the front

Keith

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Reply #20 – June 27, 2021, 06:38:38 pm

Quote from: hdff – June 27, 2021, 06:30:23 pm

Says it's a Foretravel on the coach, listed as a Foretravel, looks like a Foretravel with a beaver sticker on the front

Keith

Yup 100% Foretravel from the pictures, but may have had a Beaver previously. Maybe the owner is into eliciting comments like (remember, this is in Texas) THAT JUST AIN'T RITE.

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Reply #21 – June 27, 2021, 07:38:34 pm

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – June 26, 2021, 10:36:15 pm

Unless they already took your advice, it may be too late.

When I follow the link on RV Trader page to "View on Dealer's Website" it goes to MOT's page and says "Unit no longer available".
We didn't get it but it does look like it is gone.
Y'all have good eyes! If I find another do you mind me asking an opinion again?

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Reply #22 – June 27, 2021, 09:46:51 pm

Quote from: TomandJulie – June 26, 2021, 09:03:33 pm

Y'all have good eyes! If I find another do you mind me asking an opinion again?

We never mind people asking for opinions around here. We give them out free of charge. Bring on the questions!

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Reply #23 – June 29, 2021, 08:36:20 pm

That one caught our eyes as well. Then it was gone, so I assumed that someone grabbed it. Just checked MOT and it is there. Yes, the Beaver shows up plainly. We'll be there Friday for service and looking, so I'll see what I can find out.

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Reply #24 – July 01, 2021, 07:31:05 pm

I talked to MOT about this one today. It is a consignment coach, and the transmission decided to misbehave on the way to MOT, so it is headed to a transmission shop soon. Seller will pay for the repairs. We'll see it tomorrow. Price seems reasonable.

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