Re: New member Foretravel Newbie.
Reply #2 –
I too, have also recently become a Foretravel Convert. I have been RV since my parents got their first one in 1978. In addition to the 1987 VW Syncro Camper I have owned a 1997 Tioga Arrow, 1999 National RV Tropi-Cal, (from new) and a 2004 Diesel Tropi-Cal. The last one was supposed to be final RV including retirement. Basically, I had to junk it as it was falling apart. Corrosion and structural fatigue got the best of it. Looking for a replacement we started looking for something smaller, but I still wanted a Diesel pusher. Most of the new stuff just did not impress. I started to look at older, high-end stuff and became attracted to Foretravel, Country Coach, Bluebird, Newmar, Tiffin, and some others. What really caught my attention with Foretravel is that especially with the older units, the smaller coaches were built just a heavy duty as the larger stuff. Even the drive trains. To see a 34 or 36 foot non slide with an ISM engine and 4000 series transmission was the wow! Add the disk brakes and air suspension design and I was hooked.
So last March I picked up this one.
https://www.premierrvservices.com/2008-foretravel-nimbus-42/
I would suggest that you travel to some of the dealers that specialize in these older high-end offerings. Motor Homes Of Texas has a lot of Foretravel on the lot. Look and drive. I spent 3 days there and still purchased elsewhere. I learned a lot. Was worth the flight and hotel cost from NY. Be aware that none of them are perfect, they all have age and there will be risk for unknown repairs. See what features you want and need and especially floor plan. pay attention to chassis and body condition. Rust underneath and sidewall, delamination, water intrusion inside, and roof condition. The mechanical and electrical stuff can usually be fixed.
Good luck with your search and welcome to the group.
Topic: New member