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How many EARLY FT are being used as RV's Currently

Hello,

I'm NEW to the Fore Travel forum.
I've posted that I'm looking for a EARLY 80's FT 40ft. project or a nice FT,... nothing yet .
How many early 80's are on the road, going places ??
I'm curious?
Picture's of your FT coaches would be GREAT !!

Thanks in advance.

Re: How many EARLY FT are being used as RV's Currently

Reply #1 –
Our 86 grandvilla.  33 with tag axle.    All original.  We take 2 trips per year for a total mileage of 6-8,000 miles
1986 Grand Villa, 454 Chevrolet, 33 SBI tag axle
Build # 2658
2nd owner, original owner was Newman/Freeman Racing, racer Bill Freeman and actor/racer Paul Newman

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Reply #2 –
We have an 84 38 foot that is in need of repair. Located near Tampa Florida.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #3 –
I have a 1987 Gran Villa, 79 000 miles on it. Newer engine, newer tranny, most of the systems are newer, everything works. It is built like a tank. Nothing rattles going down the road. I like the vintage stuff because darn it most of the older stuff out there is just built better and lasts longer. Took me forever to find this little gem. It was worth the searching. If I had to do it over again I would still look  for something older because I know it would be built solid. Only problem is it's a challenge sometimes to locate parts for it. Everyone who sees the inside of my coach falls in love with it. Up to you if you want to buy one of those rolling Vegas whorehouses inside or if you want a solid well built coach built to last.
EMT living in Missouri. Recently purchased 1987 Gran Villa 36 Ft. long,460 Ford engine with 40,000 miles on it, new tranny has 3000 miles on it, coach has 75000 miles on it, new 5000 watt genny new fridge, new tires. Am both excited and scared out of my wits at the size of this beast. Love it but need time to become accustomed to it's size.  I'm sure it will take time to experience all the secrets this RV has to offer. Any and all advice gratefully accepted.

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Reply #4 –
I use mine about once a month for towing our race cars .  We run about 10 -20K per year .  Love it . Gunna paint it soon.

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: just-j –
Hello,

I'm NEW to the Fore Travel forum.
I've posted that I'm looking for a EARLY 80's FT 40ft. project or a nice FT,... nothing yet .
How many early 80's are on the road, going places ??
I'm curious?
Picture's of your FT coaches would be GREAT !!

Thanks in advance.
It's not the 80's you were looking for but....
There's a '93 GV on Facebook right now that is a project, but not in bad shape going by the photos.
It's a steal at $5,500.
Look for Zachary Foley on the Foretravel Owners FB group.
I know nothing about it and have no connection to the owner or seller, just to be clear.
1998 U295 36'
Build# 5358

SMILE!....it makes people wonder what you have been doing.

Re: How many EARLY FT are being used as RV's Currently

Reply #6 –
Sent you a PM.  89 U280 40'  You can drive it home.
Dan 1989 U280 40'

Re: How many EARLY FT are being used as RV's Currently

Reply #7 –
Quote from: just-j –
Hello,

I'm NEW to the Fore Travel forum.
I've posted that I'm looking for a EARLY 80's FT 40ft. project or a nice FT,... nothing yet .
How many early 80's are on the road, going places ??
I'm curious?
Picture's of your FT coaches would be GREAT !!

Thanks in advance.
Mines a 1989 ORED 36 footer, Done about 3000 miles in the last 6 months,
Currently off the road due to a water leak in the motor 4 days ago, 
I was on a two week trip around south Eastern Australia,
Cheers, Brian,
1989 Foretravel Grand Villa, 36 foot ORED, 300 HP Catapillar and Four Speed Allison Auto,
Right Hand drive, two Mid doors, Makes a good flow thru ventilation in hot weather,
Located in Melbourne, Australia,  The Land Down Under,
Honda Blackbird, 1100XX.    2002 Gemini 105 MC Catamaran,