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Reply #50 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
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.

Thanks - the salsa red Ultraleather Brisa is the same as we used for the couch in our '03.  I believe the piping and D/P seat light color is Chamois Brisa distressed.

Which side the dinette was on wasn't a concern, but having the hutch/buffet/pantry was.  The 36' slide coaches don't have that.

We'll be giving up 1/4 of the closet for a Splendide, but those 4 side cabinets in the bedroom (that we didn't have in our '03) easily make up for it.  We'll see if our collection of bins from the LTV fit the bill or if I need to place a Container Store order  ;)

Curious - has anyone done their own rectangular headboard to replace the "Grandmillenial" curvy one?  I'd love to have the measurements that have already worked well.  I'm leaning towards biscuit tufting (and performance fabric like Crypton).
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 #51 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Non slide coaches have the galley on the drivers side. Dinette is on the curb side looking out at your campsite.

Living full time in our 36' non slide U270 we still don't envy other coaches because we love the storage inside, the big windows, and campsite view from our dining table and chairs. We spend a lot of time in all kinds of weather and we don't feel closed in. It's easy to get distracted by "gee haws" on new coaches but our coach excels in long term livability for us. Another 125hp would be nice....
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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

Reply #52 –
Quote from: Michelle –
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"  ;)
Nice!!
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 #53 –
Nice interior. The upholstery look like it has been redone. I was lucky that it was done in my coach also.
Nice blinds. Mine had been done in the bedroom also and they black out the room. I love the none slide.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #54 –
Quote from: Michelle –
We'll be giving up 1/4 of the closet for a Splendide, but those 4 side cabinets in the bedroom (that we didn't have in our '03) easily make up for it.  We'll see if our collection of bins from the LTV fit the bill or if I need to place a Container Store order  ;)
Jan had wanted a Splendide for a long time but  I couldn't see the tradeoff in giving up half of MY hanging closet.  I must say that installing the washer/dryer three plus years ago was a game changer.  We should have done it years ago when we sold our house and moved aboard.  And I have managed just fine with my remaining closet space. 
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: We're back, baby! Guess what we just bought?

Reply #55 –
Quote from: Michelle –
Current list of project items is at 94

Now at 111.  4 of those are done.  Today's adventure was lining all the drawers and shelves with new Easy Liner and what started for Steve as vacuuming the bay with the Joey bed turned into pulling all the bearings for the tray, cleaning the 24 year old grease and dirt, and repacking the bearings.  The ultrasonic parts cleaner is getting a workout. 

2 gallons of Simple Green Extreme should arrive tomorrow for other bay cleanup, including the engine bay.  New LP and CO detectors arrived today (they were the original 1999 units  :o  ) as well as 5 or 6 boxes from Cummins parts (did I mention we're zero-ing out everything we can?).

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 #56 –
Let me know when you are ready to sell it please. 😂

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Reply #57 –
They had quite the gunk on them !
Quote from: Michelle –
pulling all the bearings for the tray, cleaning the 24 year old grease and dirt, and repacking the bearings.  The ultrasonic parts cleaner is getting a workout.
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

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Reply #58 –
Since you are now Foretravel owners again, are you coming to the Grandvention in Kanas this year?
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 #59 –
Quote from: turbojack –
Since you are now Foretravel owners again, are you coming to the Grandvention in Kanas this year?

Not this 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 #60 –
Quote from: turbojack –
Pictures?

Finally got around to some photos (and why we laugh when anyone asks if we have any trips planned).
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 #61 –
WAIT. That looks like what Dianne and I do with a coach.
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

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Reply #62 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
WAIT. That looks like what Dianne and I do with a coach.

Come on over if you're needing to keep your skills current ;)  There are plenty of projects in the queue to go around  :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

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

Reply #63 –
Quote from: Michelle –
Come on over if you're needing to keep your skills current ;)  There are plenty of projects in the queue to go around  :D

Sorry, Tom Sawyer/white washing fence is NOT going to translate to Foretravel work.
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

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Reply #64 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Sorry, Tom Sawyer/white washing fence is NOT going to translate to Foretravel work.

Darn it, I forgot to use Kent Speers' tale of a bad shoulder

Ready to install new water pump
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 #65 –
Looks like a lot of projects going on.
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 #66 –
I see lots of trips in store for you! To the 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 #67 –
Quote from: red tractor –
Looks like a lot of projects going on.

It's the beauty of a Foretravel.  You've got great bones to work with, so you can replace quite a few of the original systems with better, more current technology and end up with something superior to any new non-FT coach on the market.
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 #68 –
Michele,
I would love to know the brand and type of tile you have in your new coach. Love it, and would like to do the same!
Peter
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #69 –
Quote from: Peter –
Michele,
I would love to know the brand and type of tile you have in your new coach. Love it, and would like to do the same!
Peter

I'll look and see if it's mentioned in the original owner's receipts (I've been meaning to do so).  It's not ceramic or porcelain, and it's not vinyl.  It's really nice under foot and very safe for the pups (no sliding).  I think it might be DuraCeramic, which FOT remodeling was installing in the timeframe this coach was remodeled (2014).
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 #70 –
It also looks like the PO installed extensions to the air duct system to bring AC air further forward. The extension on the sides with the small round AC ducts is a brilliant idea! It also shows some nice drops in the ceiling for estetics!
Below pic is my ducts and where they end with the vent just forward of the kitchen dining area. 
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #71 –
I also installed a residential fridge as yours has since I took those photos.
It appears the PO did alot of work and upgrades on your new coach.! Congrats!
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #72 –
Quote from: Peter –
It also looks like the PO installed extensions to the air duct system to bring AC air further forward. The extension on the sides with the small round AC ducts is a brilliant idea! It also shows some nice drops in the ceiling for estetics!

Per Keith Risch, this was done at/by Foretravel and at the time the cost was $4K.  It does work well, and I'm not sure who came up with the concept.  I need to do some digging in the Yahoo Archive because I recall it being discussed many years ago.
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 #73 –
When we bought our coach I thought the air ducts to the front were factory. Mine has the same ceiling material between the ducts and no wood shows.
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

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Reply #74 –
David Flanagan added to my coach at FT when he was there. Later models had ducts forward in this position. Improves cooling for driver/passenger when going down the road on a hot day with roof units going.

I closed off bedroom vents and some kitchen vents if needed as well while in this mode.  Was a great upgrade.

Tim Fiedler
Gen-Pro.biz
630 240-9139

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