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Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Cape Bretoner –
etc etc then he talk all about it to everyone at the end of the trip  It was always a good trip to him .

Ive got a couple of purchase, trip home stories.  At least it didn't turn into a horror story. I genuinely prefer the low drama trips. Again congratulations on your new coach.
Scott

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #21 –
If a man can catch a break and have a uneventful trip then that first trip home is a good one to catch it. Otherwise some better halves are saying what the crap have I let you talk me into this time.

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #22 –
Congratulations on the coach and trip! 1998 36' 320 here. You made a wise choice. Have fun learning all light switches 😁

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #23 –
Welcome and congratulations! Our 1st rv of any kind was a 40' u320, it's a huge learning curve! Foretravel is a great coach and you will love it!!! 
Walmart's are a lot more peaceful for sleeping than a truck stop, found out the hard way...

To help with your diesel costs get a TSD fuel card.... For use at truck stops, it's free!
Join the motorcade club for opportunities to meet some great people and a 10% discount on parts and labor at Foretravel and MOT. Even if you don't live close to Foretravel they have a great parts department and you can deal with them over the phone and they will mail the part to you.
If your aquahot is running ok now be sure you run it once a month religiously thru one cycle or it will need to be serviced sooner than later.. one of the 1st lessons I learned.

Oh and pics, we love pics here!! Wouldn't mind seeing that race car too!

Keith

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #24 –
Thanks for all the kind support. I kind of figured that's how the Foretravel owners roll ! FYI - before I even flew out to Arizona to see the potential  "new to me 1999 Foretravel U320", I had already received my TDS fuel card and had joined Good Sams - made me feel a little more at ease.
My wife and I just finished our first trip, a 4 day race weekend up at Road America. It's only a 2-1/2 hour drive from our house but no real problems.
I am making a list of items that need to be addressed:
1) Needs a new microwave.
2) There are a few obnoxious rattles, especially when engine is idling and over some bad bumpy roads.
3) Four of the window locks are broken, called the supplier - not available anymore so I will fabricate some.
4) Four of my windows have "window seal creep". I found the article on resealing the windows, so that is in my plans now.
5) I think I want to change out the original captains chairs and update to seats with a shoulder belt and head rest.
6) The previous owner installed the "Silver Leaf" program (nice) but has the computer is mounted in a way that uses the      only cup holders on the dash. I want to remount it better.
7) I want to install a better back up camera and I dash monitor.
8) My wife might need internet service for work on occasion, what are some dependable lower cost options ?
9) I think it is time to remove the original VCR and update. I'm fine with a dvd/cd player.
10) At some point in the future I would like to have the coach painted or wrapped.

Thats the list - for now.




Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Tboy66 –
My wife might need internet service for work on occasion, what are some dependable lower cost options ?
Simple answer: a 4G/5G hotspot device with the cheapest "Unlimited" data plan that meets her usage requirements.

Of course, "Unlimited" does not mean unlimited, so one must read the fine print.  Still, there are affordable plans out there with high enough usage caps that most anyone can get along fine.  We use our AT&T Mobley device (hotspot) as our only internet connection, both at home and on the road.  We back it up with "Unlimited" plans on our Verizon smart phones and iPad for places where AT&T coverage is weak.

Eventually, a service like Starlink may be the answer, but not yet. 

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Tboy66 –

2) There are a few obnoxious rattles, especially when engine is idling and over some bad bumpy roads.
3) Four of the window locks are broken, called the supplier - not available anymore so I will fabricate some.

Thats the list - for now.

2. With a Foretravel that ain't rite. You should be able to ride down the road in a nice quiet area. Something needs to be adjusted.
3. The best fix is some poker chips. Yes that is correct. There is a thread from several years ago that tells you how to. Creation Window locks

Remember you have an RV that is your new hobby so expect a never ending wish list of upgrades.

Pamela & Mike

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #27 –
I made new locks out of 1/8th x 1 x 2 angle aluminum and used screws with
self locking nuts. I just copied the old ones. They work the same as the old ones
any they won't brake.

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –


Remember you have an RV that is your new hobby so expect a never ending wish list of upgrades.



HA...thats and understatement.....but what new hobby is not!! :o

Re: Bought a "New to Me" 1999 Foretravel U320 36'

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
... expect a never ending wish list of upgrades.
Not entirely true. I've found a way to give yourself a break from it. Please see my thread regarding off-roading  :)) .

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Reply #30 –
broken window locks? Quarters work for me and useful if I ever need to make change.