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2000-320-42 [Deer strike collision repair]

Our coach had a deer decide to cross the road. I have been trying to decide if, since we have decals, to go back traditional like the factory or do the euro style headlights. I'm a traditional person and don't drive at night. I like less decals and more white paint.
Sid Andersen, a fellow Foretravel owner, and fiberglass guru, did the work. We are very pleased. He has been doing fiberglass and painting all his life.

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Reply #1 –
Did the deer have insurance?
Tim Dianics
Pam Sapienza
Vader PupZilla Labrador Canine Beast (AKA Pup)
Columbia, MO
1996 U320 4000
2021 Jeep Gladiator, Diesel

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Reply #2 –
Didn't a deer make contact a while back and thus is a new encounter?
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 #3 –
I would opt for the very best headlight possible. We really try to avoid driving at night also..  but, for that rare occasion that life happens and you need those lights....
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #4 –
In 2020 I decided that it might be necessary to drive at night under certain conditions. The headlights Foretravel used on our 1995 U320 were mounted at the minimum legal height and were virtually useless. I replaced them with LED units mounted at the appropriate height. The difference is amazing and it's now safe to drive at night if needed. I would *never* want to go back to the original headlight configuration!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #5 –
At Quartzsite, I saw a couple of FTs with round headlights installed above the factory lights.  I think the original lights were covered or painted.  I really liked the look, and would have done the same by now, if our coach had not come to us with a conversion.

Maybe someone will post a photo.
Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #6 –
Robert,

The very hard to find Morimoto be-level (hi/low beam) laser LED fixture produces unbelievably brilliant light. They come 2 head lights per box - a pair. However, they are very hard to find either from the manufacturer ) not on their website so call them) or online sources. Worth researching for though. They were the rated as the best brand/model on uTube review last year.

Here's one on eBAy.
Morimoto M LED 2.0 Bi-LED Projector Only ( one pair ) | eBay

Jim

Jim

2002 U320

On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:01 PM Bob & Sue via ForeForums <noreply@foreforums.com> wrote:
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I would opt for the very best headlight possible. We really try to avoid driving at night also.. but, for that rare occasion that life happens and you need those lights....

Robert and Susan Moe Sr.
1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r

1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
FMCA # 451505
18 Wrangler JLUR
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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Reply #7 –
Here is a picture of my headlight conversion I did before before I painted it. The semi lights work great.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: erniee –
" Gee, Ernie, that repair looks great"
Said no forum member. Sorry I posted it

I'm sorry your feelings were hurt. It just doesn't seem to me to be a good idea to miss the opportunity to upgrade an inadequate headlight design. Even if one has no plans to drive at night I think it's wise to have that ability if needed.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #9 –
Ernie,

We've never met and I don't have an AquaHot but I do appreciate all you do for the members of this forum.  I'm sorry for the comments and hope we don't lose you.  It's folks like you who really, really make this the forum of choice for me.

And "Nice Headlights!"

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #10 –
Ernie I respect the capability what was broken. I think the glass work looks great. If you're happy that is all that matters

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: erniee –
Our coach had a deer decide to cross the road. I have been trying to decide if, since we have decals, to go back traditional like the factory or do the euro style headlights. I'm a traditional person and don't drive at night. I like less decals and more white paint.
Sid Andersen, a fellow Foretravel owner, and fiberglass guru, did the work. We are very pleased. He has been doing fiberglass and painting all his life.

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That looks really amazing. The before and after is just mind blowing. Where does Sid work out of? I need some work done to my new one.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

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Reply #12 –
Ernie,

Several members have pointed out that I have you confused with Rudy.  I can only claim it was late last night.  But the sentiment still holds.  I appreciate your and his contributions to the Forum and would hate to lose you.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #13 –
Sid has a shop at his house

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Reply #14 –
I didn't appreciate that one of the two photos was after the work was completed. That is great work!

I thought it was what the front end looked like prior to the deer impact and the 2nd picture being part way through the repair.
Bruce & Linda
2004 U295, Build # 6268, ISL400 CAPS
2016 Ford Explorer Sport or 1985 Jeep CJ7

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Reply #15 –
Hi Robert, Have you decided which headlight to get? Love my Morimoto 2.0 bi-level lasers. Small world, I have1200 watts of solar also.

Jim 2002 U320 42'
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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Reply #16 –
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-led-morimoto-m-led-2-headlight-projectors-P-M-LED2?quantity=1
I really like mine also but getting hard to find. Would be better if they were higher off the ground. At the original location they are almost projecting straight out. I always notice the cut off line on the side of the road. They have outstanding qualities but nobody wants to spend $400 for light bulbs. The clear light lenses are a must have to delete the prisms. They are not Laser beams but the low beam will compete with the 10K$ Laser beam headlights in Europe. The Hi beams really work well but are much less in comparison to 10k$ laser beam headlights.  Yet they are the best headlights of everything I own. The Hi beam is too bright to be DOT in America so you need to be considerate to others. Ive used now for about three years

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Reply #17 –
I have personally seen Scott's lights in action and they are incredible!  Thinking on putting those on the front of our new to us truck!  We have lots of deer up in those TN hills and they are always trying to commit suicide by truck!

Ernie, your fix looks great!  That guy did a great job!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

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Reply #18 –

I really like mine also but getting hard to find. Would be better if they were higher off the ground. At the original location they are almost projecting straight out.
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Scott , maybe I missed it, did you install these in your coach and did you post about it?.... pictures?  or did you put these in your Bronco?
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI