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Parts Suppliers/Contacts

I've trying to locate different small parts.  I tried MOT and left a message almost a month ago.  Never received a reply.  I then tried Foretravel about a week ago.  Still no reply.

Does anyone have a contact method, preferably electronic as I need to send a list?

The following are some of the items I am looking for:

Rear upper ladder – bottom RH side – Ladder -> vehicle bracket.
Rear engine battery access cover RH side -> Panel latch pin (the bottom pin the latch connects to that is mounted on the frame.)
Front generator cover -> Upper latch pin
RH (passenger) side mirror -> bottom convex mirror

Gene
Gene
97 U320 3rd Owner

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Reply #1 –
If you are looking for FOT parts email address. If you go to their web site, under Foretravel Services, select parts.  You will find the email address there.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: genehorr –
RH (passenger) side mirror -> bottom convex mirror
You can get mirror parts direct from Ramco.  I don't know how prices would compare to FOT, assuming they stock the mirror you need.

ramco-eng.com
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #3 –
Contact Xtreme Paint in NAC, they might have ladders in their boneyard.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
Contact Xtreme Paint in NAC, they might have ladders in their boneyard.
Nobody has ladders available. Foretravel says they don't have them because the manufacturer wants them to order a production run of 500. MOT doesn't have them because they get theirs from FOT. Extreme doesn't have any used ones left--they suggested trying a salvage yard.
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: dbennett9 –
Nobody has ladders available. Foretravel says they don't have them because the manufacturer wants them to order a production run of 500. MOT doesn't have them because they get theirs from FOT. Extreme doesn't have any used ones left--they suggested trying a salvage yard.

I'm not looking for a full ladder, just the bottom 90 degree bracket that attaches the ladder to the coach.

Gene
Gene
97 U320 3rd Owner

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: genehorr –
I'm not looking for a full ladder, just the bottom 90 degree bracket that attaches the ladder to the coach.
If you can post a photo of the part you seek (like from the other ladder foot), it would help us help you.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #8 –
Colaws in Missouri

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
If you can post a photo of the part you seek (like from the other ladder foot), it would help us help you.

https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=dlattach;sa=tmpattach;attach=post_tmp_8615_651dd9bac9c0bbaa2a1532536178a2de;topic=46337

Top ladder.  Bottom right bracket.  Missing in the pic.

Gene
97 U320 3rd Owner

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Reply #10 –
Give me a couple days.. I think I might have one but I have parts scattered between 2 places.
2002 U320 36' Single axle  MOST MODED IN HISTORY SO MUCH ITS ALMOST ILLIGAL
2 slides ( living room and bedroom)
undisclosed
male
female
genderless
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Reply #11 –
If the above kind offer doesn't pan out, you could always inquire about getting one made up at a local welding shop.  It would be a simple job for anyone halfway skilled in aluminum welding.  Small piece of flat stock cut to size with a short piece of aluminum tube welded to it.  Drill 3 holes and Bob's Yer Uncle.

OR, if you do a little poking around at your local Home Depot, Lowes, or Westlake Hardware, you might be able to find something that could be repurposed to this task.  Probably wouldn't match the OEM mounts, but you could replace both bottom ladder mounts with the new item so it would at least appear symmetrical.  For instance, see below.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #12 –
You should be able to find a similar (if not identical) bracket somewhere where they sell tubing and associated hardware.

pipe mounting fittings - Google Search
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

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Reply #13 –
Getting closer..
pipe mounting fittings - Google Search

https://www.lowes.com/pd/SteelTek-3-4-in-x-Silver-Black-Steel-Structural-Pipe-Fitting-Rail-Flange/1000421967?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-plb-_-ggl-_-LIA_PLB_142_Pipe-Fittings-_-1000421967-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjw-IWkBhBTEiwA2exyOyoQi61lqb7SiKg7tE359H9eQktNWME87LSgKC6O_qPpGpP_0edCWhoCh_oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

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Reply #14 –
That is called a Standard Rail Flange...

Standard Rail Flange - Google Search
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

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Reply #15 –
Try a marine supply/hardware store.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #17 –
Let me know if you still need them.. I can ship them to you.
2002 U320 36' Single axle  MOST MODED IN HISTORY SO MUCH ITS ALMOST ILLIGAL
2 slides ( living room and bedroom)
undisclosed
male
female
genderless
nonbinary
transgendered