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1996 Foretravel Specifications

Specifications, Brochures, Floor Plans & Photos

Brochures

  • The 1995 and 1996 Grandvilla U300's came with 370hp M11s updated by Foretravel to 400hp.
  • 1996 did not come standard with dual pane windows.
  • 1996 does not have a screen door.
  • 1996 came with a retarder switch that could be upgraded to a Joystick retarder, the joystick was a standard by late 1996.
  • 1996 U320's began to shift to the electroluminescent sandwich dashboard plate. Note do not cut new / expand existing openings or you will destroy the illuminated dash.

1996 U320 Options Flyer
1996 U320 Floor Plans
1996 U270 Options Flyer

Photos

Specifications

1996 U320

Models & Codes

MODEL NO WHEEL BASE LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH INT HEIGHT RETAIL
4000 U320 276“ 40' 11'4” 102“ 80” $369,500
CODE DESCRIPTION
CSGI CURB SIDE GALLEY, ISLAND BED
WTBI WALK THROUGH BATH, ISLAND BED
CAI CENTER AISLE, ISLAND BED
SBID SIDE BATH, ISLAND BED, DINETTE

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

  • GVWR: 32,000 lbs.
  • Front GAWR: 12,000 lbs.
  • Rear GAWR: 20,000 lbs.
  • GCWR: 38,000 lbs.
  • Fresh water capacity: 102 gal.
  • Gray water capacity: 110 gal.
  • Black water capacity: 54 gal.
  • LP Tank: 174 lbs.
  • Fuel capacity: 148 gal.

CHASSIS

CHASSIS

  • Foretravel full Monocoque Unihome Chassis
  • Engine: Cummins M11 400 h.p.
  • Transmission: Allison MD3060 6 speed automatic w/ retarder
  • Air hose for tire service
  • Alcoa aluminum Wheels (4)
  • Anti-lock Braking-System
  • Cruise control
  • Dual Halogen headlamps
  • Engine batteries: (2) Optima 800 CCA each
  • Engine block heater (110v)
  • Full analog instrumentation
  • Koni shock absorbers (8)
  • Power steering
  • Radiator coolant recovery system
  • Rear axle ratio: 3.91:1
  • Remote Start panel in engine compartment
  • Rockwell Air disk brakes - front and rear
  • Suspension: 8 bag 100% air ride
  • Tires: Michelin 275/80R22.5 PXZA
  • Transmission oil cooler
  • Winn fuel filter/water separator system
  • 160 amp alternator
  • 190 amp battery isolator
  • 2“ receiver hitch

LIVABILITY

LIVABILITY

  • Bedroom alarm clock
  • Built-in vacuum cleaner
  • Carpeted overhead cabinets
  • Cedar-lined wardrobe
  • China cabinet in kitchen
  • Closet lights
  • Color coordinated Corian countertops kitchen and bath
  • Corian dining table with (2) chairs
  • Corian lavatory sink in bath
  • Corian sink in kitchen
  • Corian table in living room
  • Custom design Corina countertop edge treatment
  • Decorative lamp on hid a table & curved sofas
  • Deluxe carpet
  • Designer fabrics
  • Designer window treatment w/ Roman shades
  • Docking light switch in bedroom
  • Dometic refrigerator / freezer
  • Drinking water filter
  • Extra wide co-pilot seat w/ electric footrest
  • Fantastic fan in bath
  • Villa pilot and co-pilot seats
  • Flexsteel sofa/bed
  • Floor level night lights
  • Floor safe
  • Florescent lighting throughout
  • Full 60×80 queen bed
  • Generator switch at dash and bedroom
  • Gourmet kitchen faucet with spray
  • Halogen accent lighting
  • Hand drafted walnut cabinetry
  • Icemaker
  • Kool-o-matic exhaust fan in kitchen area
  • leaded beveled glass china cabinet door
  • Leather recliner
  • Leather sofa bed
  • Microphor porcelain toilet
  • Microwave/Convection oven
  • Nightstand with laminate tops
  • Plank floor in kitchen area
  • Posi-temp shower valve
  • Power pilot and co-pilot seats
  • Recessed Gaggenau cooktop
  • Remote VCR eye in bedroom
  • Shower head slider
  • Slide out shelf under kitchen sink
  • Sony AM/FM/Cassette stereo in dash
  • Sony AM/FM/Cassette stereo in bedroom
  • Swing arm reading lamps
  • TV antenna with power signal booster
  • VCR in front overhead
  • Vinyl wall covering
  • Wardrobe dressing mirror
  • Washer/Dryer connections
  • Water pump switch in kitchen
  • Wrap around dash with snack tray
  • 20” TV in front overhead
  • 13“ TV in bedroom
  • 40 Channel CB radio

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

  • Freedom 25 Heart Interface inverter (2500 watt)
  • 10.0 kw Powertech diesel generator
  • 110 volt automatic changeover switch
  • 110 volt Powerwatch meter
  • 50 amp shoreline
  • Coach batteries (2) Gel type-8l6 reserve minutes
  • Master battery disconnect switch
  • Trailer wiring

SAFETY

SAFETY

  • Allison transmission retarder
  • Back up lights
  • Carbon Monoxide detector
  • Docking lights
  • Entry door assist handles 2 sides
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Halogen fog lamps
  • LP leak detector
  • Polarity meter in utility station
  • Ramco Remote controlled heated mirrors with wide-angle vision
  • Ronsen sun visors
  • Smoke detector
  • 6” Tint top of windshield

EXTERIOR FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  • Air operated entry step
  • Carpeted storage compartments
  • Convenient Utility Station:
    • Hot & cold water, fresh water hook-up, soap dispenser, cable TV & phone connections, towel holder, 110v outlet, easy access dump valves, polarity meter, water pump switch, electric tank fill switch
  • Door Bell
  • Drawer in LP compartment
  • Dual Hadley air horns
  • Exterior 110v outlet
  • Fiberglass front and rear caps
  • Fiberglass sidewalls
  • Fuel fill - two sides
  • Large pass-thru storage bays
  • Lighted entry door assist handle
  • Lighted storage bays
  • Locking storage bays
  • MaxGuard 29 Gelcoat exterior finish
  • Modular storage drawers (2) - 4000 series only
  • Mud flaps
  • One piece crowned fiberglass roof
  • Paddle type storage door handles
  • Parallel hinged engine access door
  • Porch light w/ Touch switch
  • Roof rack and ladder
  • Slide out cargo tray
  • TV outlet in storage bay
  • Zip Dee patio awning & window awnings

HEATING/COOLING

HEATING/COOLING

  • Auqa-Hot hydronic heating system
  • (2) 13,500 BTU roof AC with heat strips and wall mounted thermostats
  • 17,250 BTU automotive A/C
  • 35,000 BTU automotive heater/def

CONVENIENCE

CONVENIENCE

  • Air operated step well cover
  • Antenna warning
  • Audit 1860 Backup Camera
  • Cellular telephone antenna
  • Computerized air leveling system with 12v compressor
  • Map lights for pilot and co-pilot
  • Remote controlled spotlight
  • Single motor windshield wipers
  • Systems monitor
  • Two (2) Telephone jacks
  • 2 gal water accumulator tank

1996 U295

Models & Codes

MODEL NO WHEEL BASE RETAIL
3600 228“ $307,000
4000 276” $337,500
CODE DESCRIPTION
CSGI CURB SIDE GALLEY, ISLAND BED
WTBI WALK THROUGH BATH, ISLAND BED
CAI CENTER AISLE, ISLAND BED
SBID SIDE BATH, ISLAND BED, DINETTE

Features

1996 U270

Models & Codes

MODEL NO WHEEL BASE LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH INT HEIGHT RETAIL
3600 U270 228“ 36' 11'4” 102“ 80” $223,000
CODE DESCRIPTION
CSGI CURB SIDE GALLEY, ISLAND BED
WTBI WALK THROUGH BATH, ISLAND BED
CAI CENTER AISLE, ISLAND BED
SBID SIDE BATH, ISLAND BED, DINETTE

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

  • GVWR: 30,000 lbs.
  • Front GAWR: 12,000 lbs.
  • Rear GAWR: 19,000 lbs.
  • GCWR: 36,000 lbs.
  • Lengths: 40'
  • Fresh water capacity: 102 gal.
  • Gray water capacity: 110 gal.
  • Waste water capacity: 54 gal.
  • LP Tank: 270 lbs.
  • Water heater: 10 gal
  • Fuel capacity: 148 gal.

CHASSIS

CHASSIS

  • Foretravel full Monocoque Unihome Chassis
  • Engine: Cummins C8.3 300hp
  • Transmission: Allison MD3060 6 speed
  • Alcoa aluminum Wheels (4)
  • Bilstein shock absorbers (8)
  • Cruise control
  • Engine batteries: (2) Interstate Gel type 800 CCA each
  • Engine block heater (110v)
  • Full analog instrumentation
  • Dual Halogen headlamps
  • Power steering
  • Racor fuel filter/water separator
  • Radiator coolant recovery system
  • Remote Start panel in engine compartment
  • Rear axle ratio: 5.13:1
  • Rockwell Air disk brakes - front and rear
  • Suspension: 8 bag 100% air ride
  • Tires: Michelin 275/80R22.5 PXZA
  • Transmission oil cooler
  • 130 amp alternator
  • 160 amp battery isolator
  • 2“ receiver hitch

LIVABILITY

LIVABILITY

  • Built-in vacuum cleaner
  • Carpeted overhead cabinets
  • Cedar-lined wardrobe
  • China cabinet in kitchen (SBID & WTBI)
  • Closet lights
  • Color coordinated Corian countertops kitchen and bath
  • Corian dining table with (2) chairs
  • Day/Night shades
  • Deluxe carpet
  • Designer fabrics
  • Designer window treatment
  • Drinking water filter
  • Fantastic fan in bath
  • Flexsteel pilot and co-pilot seats
  • Flexsteel sofa/bed
  • Floor level night lights
  • Florescent lighting throughout
  • Full 60×80 queen bed
  • Generator switch as dash
  • Hand drafted oak cabinetry
  • Icemaker
  • Kool-o-matic exhaust fan in kitchen area
  • Leathermatic recline (some floorplans)
  • Microwave/Convection oven
  • Nightstand with laminate tops
  • Norcold refrigerator/freezer
  • Oak drop-leaf table in living room
  • Plank floor in kitchen area
  • Porcelain lavatory sink
  • Posi-temp shower valve
  • Power pilot seat
  • Sealand china toilet
  • Shower head slider
  • Side overhead cabinets in living room and bedroom
  • Sony AM/FM/Cassette stereo in dash
  • Stainless steel two-basin kitchen sink
  • Swing arm reading lamps
  • TV antenna with power signal booster
  • VCR in front overhead
  • Vinyl wall covering
  • Wardrobe dressing mirror
  • Washer/Dryer connections
  • Water pump switch in kitchen
  • Wrap around dash with snack tray
  • 4 Burner recessed cooktop
  • 20” TV in front overhead
  • 13“ TV in bedroom
  • 40 Channel CB radio

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

  • Freedom 20 Heart Interface inverter (2000 watt)
  • 8.0 kw Powertech diesel generator
  • 110 volt automatic changeover switch
  • 110 volt Powerwatch meter
  • 50 amp shoreline
  • Coach batteries (2) Gel type-8l6 reserve minutes
  • Master battery disconnect switch
  • Trailer wiring

SAFETY

SAFETY

  • Allison transmission retarder
  • Back up lights
  • Carbon Monoxide detector
  • Docking lights
  • Entry door assist handles 2 sides
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Halogen fog lamps
  • LP leak detector
  • Ramco Remote controlled heated mirrors with wide-angle vision
  • Ronsen sun visors
  • Smoke detector
  • 6” Tint top of windshield

EXTERIOR FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  • Air operated entry step
  • Carpeted storage compartments
  • Convenient Utility Station:
    • hot & cold water, soap dispenser, paper towel holder, water pump switch, easy water & electrical hookup, easy access dump valves, cable TV & phone hook-up
  • Dual Hadley air horns
  • Exterior 110v outlet
  • Fiberglass front and rear caps
  • Fiberglass sidewalls
  • Fuel fill - two sides
  • Large pass-thru storage bays
  • Lighted entry door assist handle
  • Lighted storage bays
  • Locking storage bays
  • MaxGuard 29 Gelcoat exterior finish
  • Mud flaps
  • One piece crowned fiberglass roof
  • Paddle type storage door handles
  • Parallel hinged engine access door
  • Porch light
  • Roof rack and ladder
  • TV outlet in storage bay
  • Zip Dee patio awning

HEATING/COOLING

HEATING/COOLING

  • 13,500 BTU roof AC with heat strips
  • 40,000 BTU ducted furnace with electronic ignition
  • 17,250 BTU automotive A/C
  • 35,000 BTU automotive heater/def

CONVENIENCE

CONVENIENCE

  • Air operated step well cover
  • Antenna warning
  • Backup Camera
  • Computerized air leveling system with 12v compressor
  • Map lights for pilot and co-pilot
  • Single motor windshield wipers
  • Systems monitor
  • Telephone jack in living area
  • 2 gal water accumulator tank
  • 10 gallon water heater