Over our very short time RVing we've become pretty particular about what we're looking for. Spent the day Sunday goin "na-eh, na-eh, na-eh" at all the high priced, stupid lay-out rigs. Whoever designed those behemoths nevre planned on cooking in them, I'll tell ya that! Utter disgust with the modern floorplan has got me lookin 'vintage'. And then I cam across this baby! Look at her style, her rosewood cabinetry, her beautiful counterspace! And one person can brush their teeth and not have to sit on the lap of the person goin potty! What a novel idea!
Wel, I was just wonderin what y'all thought of her. Particularly from the boondocking standpoint. Seems I'm at a crossroads. Want the seclusion of boondocking, but the space of a full-time rig. What do you think? Lucky Mike, what are your thoughts on this one?
SnowGypsy said
12:50 PM Oct 16, 2013
Well, I can't be of much help but it is a beautiful coach. I know that while traveling, we have seen more than a couple of the super older Foretravels, the older ones that are usually orange/cream so longevity is definitely there. Foretravel is one of those that is in a class by itself with nothing to compare to and there aren't many of those these days.
Lucky Mike said
02:07 PM Oct 16, 2013
you might want to PM....kb0zke....
David bought one this past spring and is out there having a ball with it!!!
They are a well built unit!!....they didnt go under because of a lack of quality!......as far as boondocking a little tweeking and your all set to go. If you boondocking plans are for the west coast , southwest and central plains areas you will be comfortable. once you cross the Smokie's it gets a little more difficult.
As most people find out , on the east coast boondocking for large rigs is a tough find unless your planning on parking lots.......when I first bought the rig Im using now I didnt think I would like it after dropping in size from 40'.to 24 '.....but all of a sudden I found out I could hide anywhere.
This foretravel has a nice pricepoint for the amenities that are with it and the mileage shows it was driven and did not sit.......look over the service records and see when the last PM service was done , plan on setting a little money aside for mayday's due to the age because it will be difficult to get an extended warranty for it..(PM Howard and ask whats available)
Nice unit!!.....Goodluck!!
el Rojo and Pam said
02:58 PM Oct 16, 2013
As Mike said, the Foretravel's are really nice rigs. I think they were built in Nacadoches TX. I thought I heard they were up and running again but not sure about that.
Red
Dog Folks said
03:14 PM Oct 16, 2013
WOW I have never seen such a clean basement or rig overall. I am too much a slob for white upholstery but sure is nice looking. That whole coach is truly spotless!
Jack Mayer said
10:56 PM Oct 16, 2013
Foretravel is up and running. I was at their factory this spring. They make a quality coach.
Sean said
01:07 AM Oct 17, 2013
That's in great condition! Very nice rig! Good luck!
kb0zke said
02:10 AM Oct 20, 2013
That coach is very similar to ours! The ad doesn't say it, but it is a U300 Special Edition. The SE just means that it has even more luxury items than normal. One of the things that these older Foretravels has that owners love is the tambour doors on the overhead cabinets. These look like solid walnut (and each piece actually is) but the doors roll up like the rolltop desks, only sideways. The doors don't come open as easily. The U280 and U300 are wide-body in this era, and don't have slides. BTW, on our limited travels so far we're getting 7.5 mpg with the generator running.
WestWardHo said
04:08 PM Oct 20, 2013
Sure looks like a well cared for and well loved coach!
Hey all,
Take a look at this one. I've been swooning nightly for a while now...
http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1994-Foretravel-Grand-Villa-Unihome-110532993
Over our very short time RVing we've become pretty particular about what we're looking for. Spent the day Sunday goin "na-eh, na-eh, na-eh" at all the high priced, stupid lay-out rigs. Whoever designed those behemoths nevre planned on cooking in them, I'll tell ya that! Utter disgust with the modern floorplan has got me lookin 'vintage'. And then I cam across this baby! Look at her style, her rosewood cabinetry, her beautiful counterspace! And one person can brush their teeth and not have to sit on the lap of the person goin potty! What a novel idea!
Wel, I was just wonderin what y'all thought of her. Particularly from the boondocking standpoint. Seems I'm at a crossroads. Want the seclusion of boondocking, but the space of a full-time rig. What do you think? Lucky Mike, what are your thoughts on this one?
David bought one this past spring and is out there having a ball with it!!!
They are a well built unit!!....they didnt go under because of a lack of quality!......as far as boondocking a little tweeking and your all set to go. If you boondocking plans are for the west coast , southwest and central plains areas you will be comfortable. once you cross the Smokie's it gets a little more difficult.
As most people find out , on the east coast boondocking for large rigs is a tough find unless your planning on parking lots.......when I first bought the rig Im using now I didnt think I would like it after dropping in size from 40'.to 24 '.....but all of a sudden I found out I could hide anywhere.
This foretravel has a nice pricepoint for the amenities that are with it and the mileage shows it was driven and did not sit.......look over the service records and see when the last PM service was done , plan on setting a little money aside for mayday's due to the age because it will be difficult to get an extended warranty for it..(PM Howard and ask whats available)
Nice unit!!.....Goodluck!!
Red
Sherry