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I've been looking for a nimbus 34-38ft myself. I'd prefer the shortest unit possible, capable of towing 15k. Finding a clean coach priced even within 10% of book value has been impossible though. Does anyone have a recommendation of where I might look? I'm after a pre-def, pre-dpf cummins unit and that's really my only criteria outside tow capacity

I've been looking for a nimbus 34-38ft myself. I'd prefer the shortest unit possible, capable of towing 15k.

Finding a clean coach priced even within 10% of book value has been impossible though.

No 34' Nimbus coaches were built; that was a U270-only entity. 



"Book" value is meaningless for a Foretravel.  "Book", meaning something like NADA pricing, is derived from dealer reported sales.  Given the miniscule volume of Foretravels built (compared to things like Thor, Jayco, Tiffin, etc.), there isn't any reported sales data.  Entities like NADA simply use the average class A sales data for low-volume brands.

The last Nimbus was built somewhere around 2013.  Most banks won't lend on an over-10 year old RV.

We looked at this. At one point it was listed for $160K or so.

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2007-Foretravel-Nimbus+336-5031570654

Dennis
Bohemia NY
2008 Nimbus 342 SE Carlyle

No 34' Nimbus coaches were built; that was a U270-only entity.

I looked at that one too. I see the price is much more reasonable with the current condition. I might revisit it now. Thanks


You sure? 2006 Foretravel Nimbus 343B Diesel Pusher for Sale Consignment RV I'd love to drop a model from my searches

I've been looking for a nimbus 34-38ft myself. I'd prefer the shortest unit possible, capable of towing 15k. Finding a clean coach priced even within 10% of book value has been impossible though. Does anyone have a recommendation of where I might look? I'm after a pre-def, pre-dpf cummins unit and that's really my only criteria outside tow capacity

Much of the Foretravel lines including the older stuff has substantial towing capacities and generous engine and transmission options. In part due to their custom in house chassis and air disc brakes. ISL engines at 400HP are the smallest, ISM 450 or 500 are common on 38 tags and larger until they were no longer available. ISX 605 on all the really good stuff like Phenix and IH 45. Most have transmission retarders instead of engine or exhaust brakes. My 2008 Nimbus towing capacity is 18,000 pounds. 

Dennis

I just checked the wiki Foretravel Specifications, Floorplans & Brochures and found the towing info

1996 was the last year of 6,000 lb towing capacity
2004 was the last year of 10,000 lb towing
2005 had 15,000 lb towing
2006 Nimbus (although we don't have the brochure to verify) 18,000 lbs.  400 ISL with Allison 3000 transmission

So OP can search as far back as 2005 if he wants 15K towing, but understand that 2005 and 2006 were transition years and much lower volume (Foretravel almost went bankrupt in the 2004/2005 timeframe before being sold to the investment group.)  There's a chart on the forum showing build numbers plotted against model year and there's a very sharp bend point showing significantly lower production volumes starting in those years.

I just checked the wiki Foretravel Specifications, Floorplans & Brochures and found the towing info

1996 was the last year of 6,000 lb towing capacity
2004 was the last year of 10,000 lb towing
2005 had 15,000 lb towing
2006 Nimbus (although we don't have the brochure to verify) 18,000 lbs.  400 ISL with Allison 3000 transmission

So OP can search as far back as 2005 if he wants 15K towing, but understand that 2005 and 2006 were transition years and much lower volume (Foretravel almost went bankrupt in the 2004/2005 timeframe before being sold to the investment group.)  There's a chart on the forum showing build numbers plotted against model year and there's a very sharp bend point showing significantly lower production volumes starting in those years.

The one tag shows the GCWR as 60,000 pounds. The GVWR is 46,800 pounds. That leaves over 18,000 pounds between fully loaded vehicle and the combination. Note the trailer-toad needs it's own brakes. If you look at the build in the back this is no typical raised rail chassis with bolt on extensions and the camper box sitting on top.  The cooling system especially for the transmission is up to the task.

The one tag shows the GCWR as 60,000 pounds. The GVWR is 46,800 pounds. That leaves over 18,000 pounds between fully loaded vehicle and the combination.

I might have just found a very freshly gone through unit with an ism 500, tag axle, and 18k hitch! Seems like a very rare unit indeed based on the production volume of 04.

Interesting stuff.  So in reading the brochure for the 2005, it states: " 18,000 lb rated receiver hitch". 

The photos Dennis just posted do not state anything about towing capacity, only that the CCC can be affected by towed vehicle tongue weight. 

So is the tow rating of the U320 100% driven by the receiver hitch attached to the frame? Would you technically be within legal limits upgrading the receiver hitch, and staying within the GCVWR & axle loads on the chassis tag?  I'll have to look at my tags adjacent to the drivers seat on my U320 later tonight to see if it states anything about towing capacity of the chassis/coach.