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There have been several people posting in the past that wanted a coach with no slides. I was looking at something else when this popped up. I think if you are looking for a premium coach with no slides this is a steal. It is a 1996 Foretravel. For those who don't know I would consider Foretravel to be one of the top 5 makers.


http://kennedale.rvusa.com/1996-foretravel-u295-36-diesel-used-class-a-tx-i1975638


I just thought I would share.
Bill 
 

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Bill,

I remembered that Motorhomes of Texas in Nacogdoches Texas had what you are describing here.

2000 Foretravel 36 foot (no slide), Approx. 86K miles. 350 Cummins with Allison 3060 6 speed trans.

10 KW Gen. 105 Gallons Fresh water, 54 Gallons Waste Water, & 105 Gallons Gray water.

Updated Head Lights and new Tile through out except Bed Room (carpet)

$65,500.00

http://motorhomesoftexas.com/

Herman

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11 hours ago, WILDEBILL308 said:

There have been several people posting in the past that wanted a coach with no slides. I was looking at something else when this popped up. I think if you are looking for a premium coach with no slides this is a steal. It is a 1996 Foretravel. For those who don't know I would consider Foretravel to be one of the top 5 makers.


http://kennedale.rvusa.com/1996-foretravel-u295-36-diesel-used-class-a-tx-i1975638


I just thought I would share.
Bill 
 

That link has been going around the forums.  Foretravel makes a fine coach...but 20 is pretty old. 

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Not my ideal coach If it doesn't have opposing slides in the front I am not interested. But it looks like a cream puff for those looking for something with no slides.

Bill

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42 minutes ago, FIVE said:

That link has been going around the forums.  Foretravel makes a fine coach...but 20 is pretty old. 

$49,500 is cheap for that quality coach.

Bill

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On ‎11‎/‎25‎/‎2016 at 8:15 PM, WILDEBILL308 said:

Well that didn't take long it is sold and gone.:o

Bill

Call them for your commission :lol:

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Wild Bill, and others, if you ever come accross anyone else looking for a no slide out coach, you might suggest they look into Lazy Daze Class C motorhomes.

http://www.lazydaze.com

These are brand new coaches with no slides.  Never owned one, so can't vouch for them, but they look good.

Chris G.

F3508s

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Don't know about anybody else, but our last four RVs have all had slides...be tough to go back to an RV with no slides, and lose all that space.

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6 hours ago, jleamont said:

Call them for your commission :lol:

I did call and they said If I sent 99.95 to cover shipping and handling they would send me my $5.00 commission.:P

Bill

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10 hours ago, WILDEBILL308 said:

I did call and they said If I sent 99.95 to cover shipping and handling they would send me my $5.00 commission.:P

Bill

:lol:

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"Different strokes for different folks"

A no slide older coach is less likely to have expensive slide issues, be it the slide drive mechanisms or seals.

We didn't want slides (only two of us & one cat) so didn't want the extra weight, room, and problems that most likely will occur with an older coach.

The more complex, and used, an older coach is, the more likely you are looking at things to go wrong, even with the PO doing excellent maintenance.

If up & moving a lot the constant in/out of a slide increases the potential for problems.

The 102" width and proper layout of a coach makes a big difference, along with window size, placement, interior colors, all add to how roomy a coach feels.

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7 minutes ago, nitehawk said:

Different strokes for different folks"

I agree, we searched high and low for an older DP without slides. In a few years it will be just the two of us, no need for all of the added weight and hassles that come with slides. There will be a point in our life where this coach will be traded in for an older unit with no slides. While the extra space is nice its not necessary in our minds. The only reason we purchased this coach was that they were on the drivers side, we spend most of our time under the awning taking in the sights and to walk around a slide or to have one cutting down on my outside space is a huge deal breaker.

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"To each his own" is another saying that comes to mind. Our local dealer didn't want used no-slide coaches in inventory, and also some "off-brand" name they didn't know.

We ended up with one heck of a deal on a 36' no-slide, "off-brand" Foretravel Grand Villa diesel pusher and couldn't be happier. A brand that has been number one and is still in the top five for quality. Only problem of any consequence in five years of ownership was a plugged fuel line.

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I normally don't look at non slide coaches but here are a couple more and one is on of those off brand coaches.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/diesel/1987-Foretravel-Grandvilla-34190.htm

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/diesel/1997-American-Eagle-By-Fleetwood-33900.htm

and for the fans of short no slide coaches.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/diesel/1992-Regent-33673.htm

Bill

 

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I think it was one of those "great ideas" that later proved to be not so great. That and propane was cheaper back then. They work well but use lots of propane. 

Bill

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Our diesel powered genset is not loud. 7.5 kw Onan Quiet. Should have heard the Onan gas 6kw. Whew!

Nitehawk. Your coach is a classic. Boarded one at an RV Show in Harrisburg PA (Farm Show Complex) in the 90's. Almost had to run me out of there.

 

 

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Thanks obedb, we sure fell in love with it.We have looked at newer coaches arrangements, quality, and features and then we go:"NAH!! Our coach suits us just fine for how we use it.. And the best part? NO PAYMENTS for our toy!!!

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