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(Inspector & Repair Facility) recommendations for the Phoenix, AZ

November 26, 2022, 07:04:56 am

I have agreed to purchase a coach and want to have it inspected in the Phoenix area.  We are looking for recommendations for both an inspector and a qualified repair shop in that area. Hoping to address any necessary repairs before our return trip to Florida. The owner has done extensive work and provided us with a list of known current issues. This is our first motorhome and we are very excited! If you have any suggestions-fire away! I'm looking for a few to match their availability with our planned trip schedule...
Tires (recommendations, costs?
Fuel lines to the generator *replaced
Electric start for a Primus heating system?
Thank you,
VA

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Re: (Inspector & Repair Facility) recommendations for the Phoenix, AZ

Reply #1 – November 26, 2022, 08:52:32 am

Seek Keith

Pre purchase inspection

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Re: (Inspector & Repair Facility) recommendations for the Phoenix, AZ

Reply #2 – November 26, 2022, 09:33:59 am

I live a couple hours north of Phoenix and can confirm that there is little in the way of Foretravel support here. We don't have any one-stop shops like Nacogdoches so you'll be seeking out specialists and I may be able to nudge you in the right direction depending on what your inspection turns up. You really should have someone familiar with Foretravels inspect it as there are numerous brand-specific quirks you need to be aware of. My suggestion would be to fly Keith Risch out to do the inspection and then stop at Nac on the way back to Florida for any repairs.

Which coach is it?

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Reply #3 – November 26, 2022, 07:36:22 pm

You don't say what coach you have or the model year.
Since you mention Primus I would guess you have a 95 U320. The Primus system was installed in a few early production 95 coaches.
I have a Primus system in my 95 U320 build #4614.
You will have a problem with parts for the Primus and even a harder time finding anybody that is familiar with the system in the Foretravel community. I would seek advice on the Primus on the Wonderlodge forum, Wonderlodge installed many more systems on there coaches.
I found Dupree products sells some of the replacement parts, they are NOT CHEAP!
The electric start you mention having an issue with I can only guess is the electric solenoid at the base of each of the two propane boilers that ignites the boilers. The solenoids are available from Dupree. I would call Dupree and ask them to troubleshoot the problem you are having to make sure you replace the correct parts. Be advised, Dupree is familiar with Wonderlodge NOT Foretravel.

The other part that is electronic is the main control board.

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Re: (Inspector & Repair Facility) recommendations for the Phoenix, AZ

Reply #4 – November 26, 2022, 11:10:35 pm

Welcome to the family! You will love it
For tires I would check here, Michelin or BFGoodrich only

NTCS | NTCS - North America Fleet Management Services

For inspection I would contact Keith Risch. He travels to do inspections and is a foretravel expert

See ya down the road!
Keith

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Reply #5 – November 27, 2022, 03:12:56 pm

This is an inspector in the Phoenix area I was going to reach out to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiX2t9Pty9A

I did also speak with Keith and he would be willing to travel for an inspection.  That would be my next recommendation.

Cheers!
Heidi

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