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Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #25 –
Awesome!!!!
Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #26 –
Wanna trade?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #27 –
Quote from: craneman –
Wanna trade?

Not a chance!  This is our first night truly RV-ing in it (vs. sleeping in it at night and vacating in the day so techs could work on it) and it fits like a glove.

Huge shout out to Keith Risch and his crew for fitting us in for the things noted on inspection and a couple of unanticipated things.  Those guys and gal went above and beyond this week.  Note for others - stuffed crust and don't forget the sliced jalapenos like I did.  A very special thank you to Virginia for her exemplary efforts getting back from Chalk's in crazy traffic.

Also a thank-you to Eric Barnes at MOT and especially the tech whose name I didn't get who did a "lot call" to help us properly adjust the SMI Stay-n-Play Duo tow brake in our toad.  That was an unanticipated bump in the road discovered after we'd left Keith's in separate vehicles and then went to hook up to tow after getting a quote from MOT for a Splendide installation.  Sensitivity for an LTV as the tow vehicle was apparently much different than for a Foretravel (and yes, we have our prior AF1 that we expect to swap back in for the Stay-n-Play).

Got ourselves penciled on the schedule at Xtreme for some enhancements early next year.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #28 –
Wow! You tow really hit the ground running on this one! KUDOS  to you.
 When do we see some pictures?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #29 –
Quote from: rbark –
Wow! You tow really hit the ground running on this one! KUDOS  to you.

Yup, AIN'T their first rodeo!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #30 –
Quote from: rbark –
Wow! You tow really hit the ground running on this one! KUDOS  to you.
 When do we see some pictures?

Thanks - we try to be efficient in all of our shopping trips  ^.^d

I'll try to upload some of the sellers' interior photos next week after we get home.  As for exterior, picture a decal-free all-white 2000 U320 with one of the very early Xtreme headlight conversions.  Seller removed the decals and had the exterior gel coat polished.  We're going to have the headlights redone in the most current version as well as fogs, tail lights, etc.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #31 –
Steve and Cassi
2007 Foretravel Nimbus 42'

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Reply #32 –
What took you so long :-) Congratulations!
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Reply #33 –
Yes, welcome back. Very happy you have returned, never thought of you as other than A Foretraveler. Remenber meeting you at MOT in the early years of the twenty first century. Believe it was when we were outfitting our 38 footer..Have always enjoyed yours and Steve's expertise, here.
Horace
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Reply #34 –
Oh my gosh, this is the best news of the day!!  So happy for you to have found something so perfect.  Can't wait to see all the projects!!
Jennifer
2003 36' U295 (# 6070)
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Reply #35 –
Our 270 is badged on the front as Xtreme U270. It has headlight conversion, painted on stripes and the lift up engine door has been replaced with the double opening doors. No more heavy lifting that engine door. I think I like that the best.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #36 –
Wow that is great news. I loved my 36 foot non slide.
in fact if I had not traded I probably would still have it.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #37 –
Quote from: red tractor –
Our 270 is badged on the front as Xtreme U270. It has headlight conversion, painted on stripes and the lift up engine door has been replaced with the double opening doors. No more heavy lifting that engine door. I think I like that the best.
I would love to see some pictures of the engine door :-)
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Reply #38 –
Quote from: propman –
I would love to see some pictures of the engine door :-)

We spoke with Greg about the engine door conversion - they no longer do the full-height split version.  Their current offering has the upper piece hinged to lift up, lower piece is pinned and can be lifted out if needed.

See Conversions Gallery | Xtreme Paint & Graphics
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #39 –
I really like ours and I will try to send a picture. We don't have very good internet now. We are in a COE campground for a few more days.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #40 –
Welcome to the 36 ft non slide club. Safe travels.
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 #41 –
Michelle, I knew you and Steve would be sucked back into the Foretravel black hole!  :D  And you got the hot rod 320 too!
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #42 –
You are up next, Jor!
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #43 –
Quote from: tothetrail –
Oh my gosh, this is the best news of the day!!  So happy for you to have found something so perfect.  Can't wait to see all the projects!!

Current list of project items is at 94, but that doesn't include several we added earlier today (and one line item is simply called "crimp-a-palooza"). 

We did replace all of the cabinet struts already :)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #44 –
Congrats! A 36/450 no slide is the sports car model :D Enjoy your travels!
Current: 09' Phenix
Previous: 04' U320

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Reply #45 –
Looking forward to pics of it!!




Keith
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

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Reply #46 –
Quote from: Dale –
Congrats! A 36/450 no slide is the sports car model :D

It definitely had no problem accelerating up the hill from Cookeville on I40, even towing the CR-V.  :D
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #47 –
Quote from: hdff –
Looking forward to pics of it!!

I'm in the process of re-decorating the bedroom, but here are some of the sellers' photos of the interior.

Exterior will have to wait until next spring after Xtreme "has their way with it"  ;)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #48 –
I was never a floorplan guy as a sales manager long ago but all these years later I remember conversations with various owners and now i understand the comments back then. Non slide coaches have the galley on the drivers side. Dinette is on the curb side looking out at your campsite.  Like the burgundy. Pretty coach.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #49 –
We have cabinet envy with your full size cabinets. Good looking coach