Wild One
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hey Texan, would you be able to get me a telephone # on that endeavor ? I'm looking to get out of my gas endeavor and into a DP and thats in my budget. That is if the original poster doesn't take you up on the offer first . Thank you
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The Texan
Meridian, Idaho
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Wild One wrote:hey Texan, would you be able to get me a telephone # on that endeavor ? I'm looking to get out of my gas endeavor and into a DP and thats in my budget. That is if the original poster doesn't take you up on the offer first . Thank you PM sent....
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'05 HR Endeavor 40PRQ, 400 Cummins-Pulling our '11 Silverado LT, Ex Cab 6.2L NHT 4x4, w/2010 Rzr or 01 V Star in back.
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ferndaleflyer
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Its like the difference between the most expensive room at a cheap hotel versus the least expensive room at the most expensive hotel. You still get all the "extras" in the high end model for the same price.
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wa_desert_rat
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It's worth noting that Wolfe10 has announced plans to travel into South America with an RV. Unfortunately his 1993 Foretravel U240 is not a suitable coach for that type of trip (especially the part between Panama and farther south) so he's got his coach up for sale and is planning to get a different RV for that trip. This is, in his words, for his "bucket list".
Brett's U240 is the same vintage as my U225 (the next model down from his) and has the side radiator (which I really, really wish I had) plus upgrades and extras galore. The sales price reflects the value of the upgrades alone.
You can see the ad for Brett's coach at www.foreforums.com in the "Classifieds" section along with photos. You will probably have to register but it's free (and the forum itself is worth while). It would not surprise me to discover that he would respond to a message here, too.
This is a link to the original specifications of the 1993 U240 and U225:
http://beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/models/1993_u225-240_gv_specifications.html
And this is a link to the floorplans (Brett's is the SBID model):
http://beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/models/1993_u225-u240_gv_floorplans.html
Craig
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ClassAGeek
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ferndaleflyer wrote:Its like the difference between the most expensive room at a cheap hotel versus the least expensive room at the most expensive hotel. You still get all the "extras" in the high end model for the same price.
I would suggest it is more like going to a new constructed budget priced hotel with a nice TV and a good pool versus going to an old, outdated, former luxury hotel in need of a renovation.
When going to hotels, I often pick the newest one. Clean and modern with much less plaque.
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slemnah
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I also bought a high end older MH and I am glad that I did. It is well built, quiet and very comfortable. I am able to do my own repairs and maintenance.
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univmd
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ClassAGeek wrote:ferndaleflyer wrote:Its like the difference between the most expensive room at a cheap hotel versus the least expensive room at the most expensive hotel. You still get all the "extras" in the high end model for the same price.
I would suggest it is more like going to a new constructed budget priced hotel with a nice TV and a good pool versus going to an old, outdated, former luxury hotel in need of a renovation.
When going to hotels, I often pick the newest one. Clean and modern with much less plaque.
Plus the new budget hotels have very nice beds & free Internet.
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paulcardoza
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I am definitely a believer in buying the highest end coach you can afford, even if it means going a bit older. We fell in love with our 2003 Executive and have not regretted the choice for a minute, so far.
As with ANY used vehicle, maintenance records are key and a thorough inspection is also a good strategy. Remember, even though is may be 10 years old, you're still spending a good chunk of cash!
Paul & Sandra
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Skid Row Joe
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The Texan wrote:I would go for the high end every time. Like you said, in a DP, mileage is a non issue, but construction quality is. Absolutely!
High-end every time for me too. It beats the low end entry level stuff that many times is more money than the high grade used coaches.
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ClassAGeek
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Now I am confused. You can get a new Class A Gasser with a top-end interior for $150K new. The exact same interior from the same manufacturer in a DP can cost $250K - $300K and up.
Which is the high-end coach?
Is paying $100K+ more for a vehicle that will never go 100K miles in its lifetime really a sign of 'best value'?
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