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36' 2-slide coach discussion

Quote from: Pat Wirt –
I own a 2006 42' American Eagle since new. Looking to downsize to a 36' coach. The Foretravel was on my short list in the early 2000's but at the time the Eagle came home with me.
Currently the U320 3620 looks to be the perfect coach.

Creating this topic so discussion can occur - leaving the classified ad as a separate entity. 

Michelle
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: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #1 –
We haven't had any regrets with our 2005.  I believe we have worked through most of the deferred maintenance items (excellent pedigree and maintenance records) just didn't get used much the last few years before we acquired it at MOT. It works well for us at the sometimes smaller parks we like to visit. We've put about 5000 miles a year in the 2 years we've owned "Ginger"

Are there any specific questions you have?  Ours is a highly optioned U270. 

Peace,
Don
Don and Cheri
Aiken, SC
2005 U270 36ft.

Re: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #2 –
Many questions actually..
I am just starting my research on the Foretravel brand.
Quick search lead me to the U320 3620.
I tow an 8k lb trailer around so I am after the 450hp motor.
What year/model did the IFS become available on these coaches?
Assume all came with air ride/level, was hydraulic level an add on option?

Thanks for any info

Re: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Pat Wirt –
What year/model did the IFS become available on these coaches?

2008 Phenix  2008 Foretravel Specifications, although there were a couple of coaches in 2001 that had IFS (Foretravel went back to solid beam shortly afterwards). 

I don't recall what year after that Foretravel offered Active Air for the IFS-equipped Phenix coaches.  This was in response to early complaints from owners that the first IFS Phenix coaches weren't perceived to handle as well as the solid beam coaches they'd become accustomed to.

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Assume all came with air ride/level, was hydraulic level an add on option?

Given you're looking in the 2000's and forward, all coaches are air leveling with no hydraulic jacks until the first Realm models (2015-ish) which are on a Spartan chassis.  Coaches on a Foretravel chassis will have air ride and leveling; those on Spartan will have air ride but hydraulic leveling.

You can also research specific years in the Wiki Foretravel Specifications, Floor Plans, Photos & Brochures by 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

Re: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #4 –
BTW, you might find this topic/chart useful Need build numbers/build dates for 2003 and later (split from FT production)

You can see prior to 2005, there were on the order of 100-300 Foretravels built per year.  Starting 2005 (which is the year the company was sold to the current investor group), the slope flattens significantly and there were somewhere around 25-30 coaches built per 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

Re: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #5 –
Here's an old thread on IFS in Foretravels you might want to look at:    Is IFS a better choice for a good journey?
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

Re: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #6 –
Thanks for info, lots to learn..

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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: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #8 –
I have owned a 2003 38' U320 big 450 Cummins with tag.  Currently own a 2003 38' U295 400 Cummins no tag.  I like the U295 better. 
The tag is needed for the extra weight of the big engine,  they both drive great.  The big engine was always hard to start, the small engine starts up like a car engine. 
MHT currently has a 2004 U295 36' for sale.  You might want to look into that one for a comparison the the U320.

Re: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #9 –
We have had our coach for just under four years, however our health has not allowed us to use it much. Sadly it is now up for sale.
Gary and Darlene
2008 Nimbus SE 4030 Tahoe
Build #6463

Re: 36' 2-slide coach discussion

Reply #10 –
Quote from: 06ts –
We have had our coach for just under four years, however our health has not allowed us to use it much. Sadly it is now up for sale.

This is a topic discussing the merits of 36' 2-slide coaches.  From your signature, it looks like you have a 40'.

If you are trying to place a classified ad, those go in Classifieds
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