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Jean n Steve · 02-22-2019, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

Wow
Thanks for all of the info...
I need to red it again just to make sure I got it all

Absolutely! Hope it helps.

Steve

dons2346 · 02-22-2019, 09:09 PM

"So, what other coaches compare to the quality of the 2002 Country Coach Magna?"

Nothing really except an Intrigue or Affinity. I have seen this coach and it is really nice, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

There is no such thing as a CC Infinity by the way

Burner · 02-22-2019, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jcussen

My mistake, you obviously don't want a Foretravel, or you would have looked at this one.
2005 Foretravel U320 40 Priced at $ 179500

Very nice coach..

hypoxia · 02-23-2019, 07:16 AM

Tag axle is nice but you lose a lot of storage. I am not familiar with the Hurricane Hydronic Heat unit. Is it like the Aqua Hot and mounted in a basement bay? I just wonder how much storage is left in a 36' coach with those items? I'm always out of storage space.

Burner · 02-23-2019, 01:19 PM

So after looking at this 2005 Foretravel U320

Seems like it is well built and pretty stacked with amenities.

Anyone want to chime in?

RunningHard · 02-23-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

So after looking at this 2005 Foretravel U320

Seems like it is well built and pretty stacked with amenities.

Anyone want to chime in?

That is a very nice coach!

jcussen · 02-23-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

So after looking at this 2005 Foretravel U320

Seems like it is well built and pretty stacked with amenities.

Anyone want to chime in?

Of course I am a bit biased.
500 hp 1550 ft/lbs torque, 10 airbags [8 of them outboard for better control] Disc brakes on every wheel, 112 gal fresh, 112 gal grey, 180 gal fuel, 56 gal black, big aqua-hot with tank/bay heating. Lifting tag.
Company has been in business since the 70's and still maintains parts inventories for older coaches. And of course repair and service facilities in Texas.
But I am on my fourth Foretravel...................

Burner · 02-23-2019, 05:51 PM

Lack of IFS is the only thing that concerns me but so many other upgrades..

Jean n Steve · 02-23-2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

So after looking at this 2005 Foretravel U320

Seems like it is well built and pretty stacked with amenities.

Anyone want to chime in?

I didn't see this post until now. We eyeballed this coach and it's got issues. A huge exterior crack and rippled skin on the other side. Not sure if that was delamination or what but we walked away swiftly...

jcussen · 02-23-2019, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean n Steve

I didn't see this post until now. We eyeballed this coach and it's got issues. A huge exterior crack and rippled skin on the other side. Not sure if that was delamination or what but we walked away swiftly...

Good idea, I probably would have run. The 36 ft Country Coach looks pretty good now.

Ivylog · 02-24-2019, 12:30 PM

Now that you know what DW means

, yes I’ve been following your posts that long, my DW drives our 45’ on the Interstates. I previously posted about the myth of 36’ being the max for NP, SP,......and having made the mistake of starting with a 36’ used DP, then 40 and 42 and recently 45. The first two were built by Beaver and the last two Monaco so technically I cannot say all 4 were a Monaco.

I would say a 40-42’ tag is the best compromise for live ability and boondocking...big tanks and plenty of features. A 36’ with a tag is overkill and lack of storage will be an issue.

Fortunately between 2004 and 2008 there were a bunch of excellent big DPs built by various companies. I’m biased towards the 10 airbags Monaco products (Prevost, Newell, Foretravel all use 10) so Monaco is the poor mans choice in a excellent handling rig with plenty of CCC. In those years there is little difference between Beaver, Holiday Rambler, or Monaco as they were all built on the same line.