Purchased an 87 ORED

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Purchased an 87 ORED

February 18, 2023, 10:26:24 pm

Welp, I now own two Foretravels

I purchased Bob's 87 ORED today. It was only a couple hours from my house and sounded good so I spent the entire morning going over it with his mechanic today and we ended up striking a deal. The body is in amazing shape for the age, chassis super clean and tight, and it runs like a top. Everything, and I mean everything, works, even the dash AC! The awnings look brand new, clearly never used. The interior needs some love so we're just going to gut the living room and bathroom down to the walls and start over from the ground up. Lot's of work ahead of us but the bones are great.

After a fair bit of discussion with my wife, we've decided to sell the U320. Now that we're no longer fulltime, it's hard to justify having such a nice big rig sitting in the driveway 8-9 months of the year. I think the GV aligns a little bit better with where our priorities are in life right now...boo, I hate adulting. So anyways, more to come but Kim and I are both very excited

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Reply #1 – February 18, 2023, 10:32:38 pm

Welcome to the Grand Villa club!

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Reply #2 – February 18, 2023, 10:44:28 pm

250hp cat?

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Reply #3 – February 18, 2023, 11:34:28 pm

Sweet ride. I'm pretty sure that is the same chassis as mine. Yours is much prettier . Any question , feel free to ask . I have rebuilt most of it .

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Reply #4 – February 19, 2023, 12:21:35 am

Congratulations. Looks like a great coach. Many good times ahead. I'm sure we'll all be hearing about the remodel. You shouldn't have any problem finding a new home for the 320.

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Reply #5 – February 19, 2023, 01:40:11 am

Again. Welcome to the Grand Villa club.

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Reply #6 – February 19, 2023, 05:55:41 am

Wow! Elliott, congrats on a big decision and wishing you both the best. We have always looked with envy on the Grandvilla's and I am sure you both will be well pleased. See you down the road and good luck with the sale on your 320. Should not have a problem there!

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Reply #7 – February 19, 2023, 09:47:49 am

Yep

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Reply #8 – February 19, 2023, 10:38:20 am

Looks like a great coach. Congrats.

Pierce

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Reply #9 – February 19, 2023, 11:27:23 am

Quote from: Caflashbob – February 18, 2023, 10:44:28 pm

250hp cat?

It is the cat 3208, yes. I'm uncertain of the stated horsepower in this configuration though. She scoots though, that's for sure!

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Reply #10 – February 19, 2023, 11:38:15 am

Gonna need some pics!

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Reply #11 – February 19, 2023, 11:54:12 am

Great buy! I knew someone would snap that one up in a hurry.

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Reply #12 – February 19, 2023, 11:55:38 am

So cool Elliot! Love the look of the GV's. Glad you will still be around the forum with your new purchase

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Reply #13 – February 19, 2023, 12:17:22 pm

Can't wait to follow your progress on your "new" coach!😀

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Reply #14 – February 19, 2023, 12:32:38 pm

Quote from: Elliott – February 19, 2023, 11:27:23 am

It is the cat 3208, yes. I'm uncertain of the stated horsepower in this configuration though. She scoots though, that's for sure!

My 89 U280 had the 3208 Cat @ 250 hp it was somewhat of a dog loaded down on mountain passes. Turning up the fuel rate a couple of turns made all the difference, easy 10 minute adjustment. Just need to be aware this could create a little more heat on long pulls.

https://www.thedieselgarage.com/threads/turn-up-fuel-and-rpm-on-a-3208-cat.7294/

Also Beware of the fiberglass exploding fan if you have one.

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Reply #15 – February 19, 2023, 12:44:28 pm

I also turned mine up a click. Fuel burn went up to 7-8 mpg. Turned back down , added the electric fans ,removed the solid fan .
Now 9.8 or more mog, much faster , quieter.

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Reply #16 – February 20, 2023, 11:18:46 am

Sounds like a good move for you. Sure you are giving up some things, but much simpler than the U320.

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Reply #17 – February 21, 2023, 09:31:51 pm

More!!!

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Reply #18 – February 22, 2023, 01:43:03 pm

Quote from: Woody & Sitka – February 21, 2023, 09:31:51 pm

More!!!

I'll get more photos once I pick it up from the exhaust brake install but here's what I have so far. You're not missing much on the inside... everything works but it needs a good cleaning.

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Reply #19 – February 22, 2023, 08:45:13 pm

Elliott,

It has been long time since I had a 3208 but seems like when we had our 240 with the 3208 Cat. had to check the engine number to see if the valve springs needed to be changed out when we added the exhaust brake system. Brett might remember that info better than me as the Dr has burnt up those brain cells. IIRC there was a point where all of those engines had the heavy duty springs. Or I'm off in left field.

Mike

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Reply #20 – February 23, 2023, 08:04:20 am

Actually, PacBrake is a better resource for what PSI exhaust brake can be used on the Cat 3208.

Your recollection is like mine-- low PSI because of valve springs.

Call them with your engine serial number: 800 663-0096

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Reply #21 – February 23, 2023, 09:18:27 am

Quote from: Pamela & Mike – February 22, 2023, 08:45:13 pm

It has been long time since I had a 3208 but seems like when we had our 240 with the 3208 Cat. had to check the engine number to see if the valve springs needed to be changed out when we added the exhaust brake system. Brett might remember that info better than me as the Dr has burnt up those brain cells. IIRC there was a point where all of those engines had the heavy duty springs.

Mike/Brett - very wise warning!

Doing a quick forum search (Community -> Search) for cat 3208 springs will bring up a number of threads for reading and discussion of what needs to be researched before adding an exhaust brake to a 3208.

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Reply #22 – February 23, 2023, 09:48:01 am

The other authoritative source would be Caterpillar Corp: 877 777-3126.

Haven't called that number in years, but ASSUME still active.

Again, you will need your engine serial number.

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Reply #23 – February 23, 2023, 10:03:52 am

Thanks guys, glad you caught that. Still a lot for me to learn. I'll start my investigation this morning.

Re: I am a glutton for punishment [Purchased an 87 ORED]

Reply #24 – February 23, 2023, 11:58:46 am

Are you sure that you need the jake? I dont cruise over about 64 and it stops OK. Do you have cam or wedge front brakes.?

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