Foretravel Owners' Forum For owners and Fans of Foretravel Motorcoaches September 10, 2025 ...

I wonder why some have the problem with the 300200 filter warping.  I've never had a problem with mine.  I have several spares that I clean and reuse and I carry spare o-rings.  I've run my coach for over 20 hours continuously on more than one occasion.  It would seem that the ones that warp have been exposed to excessive heat and that there is a problem with the fuel being overheated.  I know that many negative comments have been posted about the Parker Racor pre filter unit.  I like mine though and will continue to run it until it lets me down.  I like that it combines a viewable pre-filter (which can easily confirm the presence of algae), self priming pump, and water purge.

I wonder why some have the problem with the 300200 filter warping.  I've never had a problem with mine.  I have several spares that I clean and reuse and I carry spare o-rings.  I've run my coach for over 20 hours continuously on more than one occasion.  It would seem that the ones that warp have been exposed to excessive heat and that there is a problem with the fuel being overheated.  I know that many negative comments have been posted about the Parker Racor pre filter unit.  I like mine though and will continue to run it until it lets me down.  I like that it combines a viewable pre-filter (which can easily confirm the presence of algae), self priming pump, and water purge.

No clue what is going on with fuel temps, can't imagine there is enough heat input into the fuel lines from tank to the pre-filter housing to cause the warpage that we see. 

Be aware that many of us added a fuel cooler in the fuel return line from engine to tank.  And, some Foretravels were equipped with one from the factory.

Not difficult or expensive to add.  Basically, just an appropriate sized transmission cooler. Remove the return line from the engine and attach to the new cooler OUT port.  Have a new short fuel line made up from engine to new cooler IN port.

I made a cover for mine (fastened with velcro) for use in winter-- as you could over-cool the fuel in sub-freezing temperatures.

I put my fuel cooler in front of the aftercooler and it works great.

I think I read about a fuel cooler yesterday, first I had heard of one.  I don't think I have one on mine currently.  Even with upgraded lift pump setup, I think a fuel cooler is not a bad idea. 

Is yours a radiant setup, or is it convection with a dedicated fan?

I think I read about a fuel cooler yesterday, first I had heard of one.  I don't think I have one on mine currently.  Even with upgraded lift pump setup, I think a fuel cooler is not a bad idea. 

Is yours a radiant setup, or is it convection with a dedicated fan?

I went with the Daveco 382 and have no regrets .  I moved it to the driver side had to extend one hose 12" and the other hose 24".  The filter is big and as the fuel gets close to the top it is time to change filters.  I've never had any problems with air leaks or engine not starting.
Chris