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hypoxia · 02-02-2022, 07:45 AM

Studying up on Foretravel which would replace my 2007 Monaco Signature. Would like to hear some feedback from Foretravel owners on the things liked, disliked and things to seek out or avoid.

My preference is new enough for the ISX engine with updated valves and also less age on Coach seals, plastics, etc.. The 20Kw generator is of interest vs the 12.5Kw as well as the differences in the chassis, Foretravel & Spartan.

Must haves; 45', Bath & a half, King bed, 600 series AquaHot, Separate washer & dryer, residential refrigerator, 4 heat pumps

Please, Foretravel only. Zero interest in other brands currently.

spuds · 02-02-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hypoxia

Studying up on Foretravel which would replace my 2007 Monaco Signature. Would like to hear some feedback from Foretravel owners on the things liked, disliked and things to seek out or avoid.

My preference is new enough for the ISX engine with updated valves and also less age on Coach seals, plastics, etc..

ISX or X15?

You'll need to watch the exact SN of the ISX to make sure it has updated valves.

Drive a Realm first and see what you think of the visibility, particularly to the side relative to the B pillar.

Turbojack · 02-02-2022, 03:55 PM

2018 IH45 with Spartan chassis does not have transmission retard. I may be off on year but I think that is when they went to Spartan Chassis and the retard went away. Just used a 3 speed engine brake.

IH45 is the only coach that has 4 AC units.

Not sure what year they went to adaptive cruse control. Was newer then 2014. Some people love it and some hate it.

Different years and newer ones have passive steer tag axle. Have friend that has it and said he liked it better this is old coach that did not have it.

Not sure what year the 20KW generator went away, 2019 has 12.5kw

Foretravel on their web site has all of the brochures.

hypoxia · 02-03-2022, 07:18 AM

2014 ih-45 was a 20 page brochure, after that it is 4 pages.

It looks like 2014 was the last year for the 20Kw generator. With 4 roof heat pumps I would think they are limited to 3 at a time with the 12.5 Kw.

The 2015 ih-45 says nothing about the tag, the 2016 is passive steer & 2017 simply states Ridewell tag axle. Do any of them lift?

I have heard the HWH Active Air is nice to have. I guess the optional "Column Drive Electrically Assisted Steering System" eliminates hydraulic power steering?

I have VORAD Adaptive Cruise on my current coach and like it.

It seems like Foretravel philosophy changed over the years.

Turbojack · 02-03-2022, 09:15 AM

My tag does not lift. It just removes all of the air from the bags so it slides when turning or applying the brakes.

Easy way to tell what kind of tag is to look at the wheel. If tag wheel looks like the front one then tag is passive, if it looks like drive axle then stationary tag.

I have a running buddy that we travel with all the time. He has a 2019 Entregra Cornerstone. He is always telling me that there is no way for him to keep up with me in turns. We figured the difference is the Active Air and the drive axle having the air bags mounted on the outside.

For some reason I can not figure out is more Foretravel owners with the new coaches are on Facebook Motorcade and or the regular Foretravel group then this forum or the FF

hypoxia · 02-04-2022, 05:44 AM

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For some reason I can not figure out is more Foretravel owners with the new coaches are on Facebook Motorcade and or the regular Foretravel group then this forum or the FF

I haven't found a site like irv2 or Monacoers for Foretravel. Where does everyone go for technical advice?

spuds · 02-04-2022, 07:17 PM

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I haven't found a site like irv2 or Monacoers for Foretravel. Where does everyone go for technical advice?

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spuds · 02-04-2022, 07:18 PM

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I guess the optional "Column Drive Electrically Assisted Steering System" eliminates hydraulic power steering?

I believe that's just another name for what Newmar calls "Comfort Drive".

hypoxia · 02-07-2022, 04:52 PM

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Thanks, I'll hang out there.

Tmyz · 02-07-2022, 07:06 PM

Truly enjoying my 22 realm 605. Just nice everything. Perfect absolutely not but part of Rving as we all know.

hypoxia · 02-08-2022, 05:45 AM

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Truly enjoying my 22 realm 605. Just nice everything. Perfect absolutely not but part of Rving as we all know.

Curious of the features the Foretravel has that your Magma did not have, if any. I'm considering following your path and am interested in your comparison since you came from an older high end coach.

pduggs · 02-08-2022, 06:57 AM

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Curious of the features the Foretravel has that your Magma did not have, if any. I'm considering following your path and am interested in your comparison since you came from an older high end coach.

Hey Hypoxia we Monacoers will hate to lose you. However if you buy the Foretravel, could you please post a thread on comparing the two coaches? Foretravel is a great coach and a step up from Monaco, but a thread with your thoughts on differences, likes, and dislikes would be of interest.

hypoxia · 02-08-2022, 07:40 AM

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Hey Hypoxia we Monacoers will hate to lose you. However if you buy the Foretravel, could you please post a thread on comparing the two coaches? Foretravel is a great coach and a step up from Monaco, but a thread with your thoughts on differences, likes, and dislikes would be of interest.

The interesting thing is with my Signature and the Country Coach Magna is that they were near the equivalent to Foretravel in that era. I haven't seen a Foretravel Coach feature that is not on the Signature other than Inflatable Slide Seals.

Of course, the Independent Front Suspension is better and other modern features are nice. I will miss the lifting tag as I use it to help level the coach with blocks at a site we stay at in Michigan. Foretravel has larger tanks which will be welcome. The 200 gallon fuel tank would get us through California without refueling

Newer should mean less noise and a better driving experience.

I posted the thread to help insure I wouldn't screw up and get a coach that didn't include an important desirable feature.

Tmyz · 02-08-2022, 08:11 PM

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Curious of the features the Foretravel has that your Magma did not have, if any. I'm considering following your path and am interested in your comparison since you came from an older high end coach.

Hi hypoxia

I lived my CC. If you followed my input and questions on the CC forum you will find I did about all you could do to update and maintain that rig. The Foretravel has features that my 05 magna never could, like comfort steer, steerable tag and modern everything including the colors my DW loves. I like the fact that I have jacks and air leveling. All my efforts couldn’t get my magna to hold air overnight in a sloped parking spot. Nerve racking. Another nice feature is whatever I need I call the factory, tell them Im build 9133 and they have everything available. Example: my hvac wasn’t acting right. I did a little trouble shooting with them on the phone and they determined my TM 2000 silver leaf module was out of spec. They had one programmed and sent to me. Plug and play and I’m back in business. No way to do that with CC. The slides are a dream. The curved corners on the outside are incredible. Tye 605 horse is a mustang out of the gate. My magna was very slow off the line. The basement is a dream with all the lights and side open doors. Very tall

I think if CC were stillaround they would be in newall class as my magna was so ahead of it’s time I can’t imagine what they would be like now. Truth be told I am enjoying the realm but I feel like I’m cheating on my first love.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask anything else that may help you.

Tom