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1997 Foretravel Specifications

Specifications, Brochures, Floor Plans & Photos

Brochures

  • 1997 added Ducted air, Screen Door, Dual pane windows and Joystick retarder (U320)
  • The U295 had a (non-computerized) C engine with the maximum 325 horsepower. If it had a joystick, it will have a retarder. However, it may have a retarder without a joystick.
  • U270's came standard with roof top AC's with Heat Strips, not Heat Pumps. Some U270's may have had Heat Pumps installed as an option.

Photos

Specifications

1997 U320

Models & Codes

MODEL NO WHEEL BASE LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH INT HEIGHT RETAIL
4000 U320 276“ 40' 11'4” 102“ 80” $389,500
3600 U320 228“ 36' 11'4” 102“ 80” $359,500
CODE DESCRIPTION
CSGI CURB SIDE GALLEY, ISLAND BED
WTBI WALK THROUGH BATH, ISLAND BED
CAI CENTER AISLE, ISLAND BED

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

  • GVWR: 32,350 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: 17.6 gal.
  • Fuel capacity: 194 gal.

CHASSIS

CHASSIS

  • Foretravel Monocoque Chassis
  • Engine: Cummins M11 400 h.p.
  • Allison HD4060 6 speed
  • Transmission retarder
  • Alcoa aluminum Wheels (6)
  • Anti-lock Braking-System
  • Cruise control
  • Dual Halogen headlamps
  • Engine batteries: (3) Optima
  • Engine block heater
  • Full analog instrumentation
  • Koni shock absorbers
  • Smart-Wheel steering wheel
  • Rear axle ratio: 3.91:1
  • Remote Start panel in engine compartment
  • Rockwell Air disk brakes
  • 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

LIVABILITY

LIVABILITY

  • Bedroom alarm clock
  • Built-in safe
  • Built-in vacuum cleaner
  • Cedar-lined wardrobe
  • Corian sinks in kitchen and bath
  • Designer window treatment
  • Docking light switch in bedroom
  • Dometic refrigerator / freezer
  • Drinking water filter
  • Ducted air conditioning
  • Electric footrest on wide co-pilot seat
  • Fantastic fan in bath
  • Floor level accent lights
  • Fully lined drapes in bedroom
  • 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 Villa recliner or love seat
  • Leather Villa sofa bed
  • Leather Villa pilot and co-pilot seats
  • Microphor porcelain toilet
  • Microwave/Convection oven
  • Mobile Theater sound system
  • Plank floor in kitchen area
  • Posi-temp shower valve
  • Power pilot and co-pilot seats
  • Recessed Gaggenau cooktop
  • Shower head slider
  • Slide out shelf under kitchen sink
  • Solid surface countertops, kitchen and bath
  • Sony AM/FM/Cassette in dash
  • Sony AM/FM/Cassette in bedroom
  • Tip out storage below kitchen sink
  • TV antenna with power signal booster
  • VCR in front overhead
  • VCR control eye in bedroom
  • Vinyl wall covering
  • Washer/Dryer connections
  • Water pump switch in kitchen
  • 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 Powerwatch meter
  • 50 amp shoreline
  • Coach batteries (3) 8D Gel type
  • Master battery disconnect switch

SAFETY

SAFETY

  • Allison transmission retarder
  • Back up lights
  • Carbon Monoxide detector
  • Docking lights (4)
  • Entry door assist handles 2 sides
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Halogen fog lamps
  • LP leak detector
  • Non skid surface on roof near ladder
  • Polarity meter in utility station
  • Ronsen sun visors

EXTERIOR FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  • Air hose for tire service
  • Air operated entry step
  • Carpeted storage bays
  • 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 and shelf in fresh water bay
  • Drawer in LP compartment
  • Dual Hadley air horns
  • Exterior 110v outlet
  • Fuel fill - two sides
  • Large pass-thru storage bays
  • Lighted entry door assist handle
  • Lighted storage bays
  • MaxGuard 29 Gelcoat exterior finish
  • Modular storage drawers (2) - 4000 series only
  • One piece crowned fiberglass roof
  • Parallel hinged engine access door
  • Porch light w/ Touch switch
  • Ramco remote controlled and heated mirrors with wide angle vision, chrome
  • Roof rack and ladder
  • Screen door
  • Slide out cargo tray
  • TV outlet in storage bay
  • Zip Dee patio awning & window awnings

HEATING/COOLING

HEATING/COOLING

  • Aqua-Hot hydronic heating system
  • Comfort Control Center to control A.C and Aqua-Hot
  • Ducted Air conditioning with (2) 13,500 BTU roof AC with heat strips
  • 17,250 BTU automotive A/C
  • 35,000 BTU automotive heater/def

CONVENIENCE

CONVENIENCE

  • Air operated step well cover
  • Antenna warning alarm
  • Audit 863 Systems monitor with Backup Camera
  • Cellular phone antenna and connections
  • Continuous hot water
  • Computerized air leveling system with 12v compressor
  • Illuminated dash panels
  • Manifold plumbing system
  • Map lights for pilot and co-pilot
  • Synchronized windshield wipers
  • (2) Telephone jacks

1997 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

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

  • GVWR: 30,000 lbs.
  • Front GAWR: 12,000 lbs.
  • Rear GAWR: 19,000 lbs.
  • GCWR: 36,000 lbs.
  • Fresh water capacity: 102 gal.
  • Gray water capacity: 110 gal.
  • Black water capacity: 54 gal.
  • LP Capacity: 42 gal.
  • Fuel capacity: 149 gal.

CHASSIS

CHASSIS

  • Foretravel Monocoque Chassis
  • Engine: Cummins C8 325 h.p. diesel engine
  • Allison MD3060 R 6 speed automatic
  • Transmission retarder
  • Alcoa aluminum Wheels (6)
  • Anti-lock Braking-System
  • Cruise control
  • Dual Halogen headlamps
  • Engine batteries: (2) Optima Gel Type
  • Engine block heater
  • Full analog instrumentation
  • Bilstein shock absorbers
  • Smart Wheel steering wheel
  • Rear axle ratio: 5.13:1
  • Remote Start panel in engine compartment
  • Rockwell Air disk brakes
  • Suspension: 8 bag 100% air ride
  • Tires: Michelin 275/80R22.5 PXZA
  • Transmission oil cooler
  • Racor fuel filter/water separator system
  • 160 amp alternator
  • 190 amp battery isolator

LIVABILITY

LIVABILITY

  • Bedroom alarm clock
  • Built in safe
  • Built-in vacuum cleaner
  • Cedar-lined wardrobes
  • Corian lavatory sink
  • Designer window treatment w/ lambrequins and day/night shades in living room
  • Docking light switch in bedroom
  • Dometic refrigerator / freezer
  • Drinking water filter
  • Ducted air conditioning
  • Extra wide co-pilot seat
  • Fantastic fan in bath
  • Flexsteel sofa/bed
  • Flexsteel loveseat or recliner
  • Flexsteel pilot and co-pilot seats (leather)
  • Floor level accent lights
  • Fully lined drapes in bedroom
  • 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
  • Microwave/Convection oven
  • Mobile Theater sound system
  • Plank floor in kitchen area
  • Posi-temp shower valve
  • Power pilot and co-pilot seats
  • Recessed fluorescent lighting
  • Recessed 4 burner cooktop
  • Sealand porcelain toilet
  • Shower head slider
  • Slide out shelf under kitchen sink
  • Sony AM/FM/Cassette stereo in dash
  • Sony AM/FM/Cassette stereo in bedroom
  • Tip out storage below kitchen sink
  • TV antenna with power signal booster
  • VCR in front overhead
  • VCR control eye in bedroom
  • Vinyl wall covering
  • Washer/Dryer connections
  • Water pump switch in kitchen and bath
  • 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 Powerwatch meter
  • 50 amp shoreline
  • Coach batteries (3) 8D Gel type
  • Master battery disconnect switch

SAFETY

SAFETY

  • Allison transmission retarder
  • Back up lights
  • Carbon Monoxide detector
  • Docking lights (4)
  • Entry door assist handle
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Halogen fog lamps
  • LP leak detector
  • Non-skid surface on roof near ladder
  • Polarity meter in utility station
  • Ronsen sun visors

EXTERIOR FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  • Air hose for tire service
  • Air operated entry step
  • Carpeted storage compartments
  • Convenient Utility Station:
    • Fresh water hook-up,
    • 50 amp shoreline connection,
    • hot & cold water faucet,
    • soap dispenser,
    • cable TV & phone connections,
    • paper towel holder,
    • 110v receptacle,
    • easy access dump valves,
    • polarity meter,
    • water pump switch,
  • Creation Insulated windows
  • Door Bel
  • Drawer and shelf in fresh water bay
  • 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
  • MaxGuard 29 Gelcoat exterior finish
  • One piece crowned storage bay doors
  • Parallel (bus-type) storage bay doors
  • Porch light w/ Touch switch
  • Roof rack and ladder
  • Screen door
  • Shelf in LP compartment
  • Slide out cargo tray
  • TV outlet in storage bay
  • Zip Dee patio awning & window awnings

HEATING/COOLING

HEATING/COOLING

  • Comfort Control Center to control a/c and furnaces
  • Ducted air conditioning with (2) 13,500 BTU roof AC with heat strips
  • Two (2) ducted furnaces with electronic ignition (35,000 BTU front, 16,000 BTU rear)
  • 17,250 BTU automotive A/C
  • 35,000 BTU automotive heater/def

CONVENIENCE

CONVENIENCE

  • Air operated step well cover
  • Antenna warning
  • Audit 863 Systems monitor with Backup Camera
  • Cellular phone antenna and connections
  • Computerized air leveling system with 12v compressor
  • Illuminated dash panels
  • Manifold plumbing system
  • Map lights for pilot and co-pilot
  • Synchronized windshield wipers
  • Two (2) Telephone jacks
  • 10 gal 3-way water heater

1997 U270

Models & Codes

MODEL NO WHEEL BASE LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH INT HEIGHT RETAIL
3600 U270 228“ 36' 11'4” 102“ 80” $239,000
CODE DESCRIPTION
CSGI CURB SIDE GALLEY, ISLAND BED
WTBI WALK THROUGH BATH, ISLAND BED
CAI CENTER AISLE, ISLAND BED

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

  • GVWR: 30,000 lbs.
  • Front GAWR: 12,000 lbs.
  • Rear GAWR: 19,000 lbs.
  • GCWR: 36,000 lbs.
  • Fresh water capacity: 102 gal.
  • Gray water capacity: 110 gal.
  • Waste water capacity: 54 gal.
  • LP Capacity: 42 gal.
  • Fuel capacity: 149 gal.

CHASSIS

CHASSIS

  • Foretravel monocoque chassis
  • Cummins C8.3 325hp diesel engine*
  • Some U270 units will have 300 hp engines, See your Foretravel representative for specific engine details
  • Allison.MD-3060R, 6-speed Transmission retarder
  • Alcoa aluminum wheels(4)
  • Cruise control
  • Dual halogen headlamps
  • Engine Batteries: (2) Optima gel-type
  • Engine block heater
  • Full_analog instrumentation
  • Bilstein shock absorbers
  • Power steering
  • Remote start in engine compartment
  • Rockwell air disc brakes
  • Suspension: 8-Bag,100% air
  • Tires: Michelin 275/80R22.5 PXZA
  • Transmission oil cooler
  • Racor fuel filter/water separator
  • 130 amp alternator
  • 160 amp battery isolator

LIVABILITY

LIVABILITY

  • Built-in vacuum cleaner
  • Cedar-lined wardrobe panels
  • China cabinet in kitchen
  • Designer window treatment with day/night shades in living room
  • Drinking water filter
  • Drink holders on dash
  • Drink holder beside co-pilot seat
  • Ducted air conditioning
  • Fantastic Fan in bath
  • Flexsteel sofabed
  • Flexsteel love seat (some models)
  • Flexsteel recliner(some models)
  • Flexsteel pilot and co-pilot seats
  • Floor level accent lights
  • Fully lined drapes in bedroom
  • Generator switch in dash
  • Halogen accent lighting
  • Hand-crafted oak cabinetry
  • Icemaker
  • Kool-o-Matic exhaust fan in kitchen
  • Magazine rack beside co-pilot seat
  • Microwave/Convection oven
  • Norcold refrigerator/freezer
  • Plank floor in kitchen area
  • Posi-temp shower valve
  • Power pilot seat
  • Recessed fluorescent lighting
  • Recessed 4 burner cooktop
  • Sealand porcelain toilet
  • Shower head slider
  • Solid surface countertops, kitchen and bath
  • Sony AM/FM/cassette in dash
  • TV antenna with signal booster
  • VCR in front overhead
  • Vinyl wall covering
  • Wardrobe dressing mirror
  • Washer/dryer connections
  • Water pump switch in kitchen
  • Wrap around dash with fold-up snack tray
  • 20“ TV in front overhead
  • 13” TV in bedroom
  • 40 channel CB radio
  • 60“ x 80” queen bed

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

  • Freedom 20 Heart Interface@ inverter/chgr.
  • 8.0 kw Powertech diesel generator
  • 110v Powerwatch meter
  • 50 amp shoreline
  • Coach batteries (2)8d gel-type
  • Master battery disconnect switch
  • Trailer wiring

SAFETY

SAFETY

  • Allison transmission retarder
  • Back-up lights
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Docking lights(4)
  • Entry door assist handle
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Halogen fog lamps
  • LP leak detector
  • Non skid surface on roof near ladder
  • Rosen sunvisors
  • 8“ tint top of windshield

EXTERIOR FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  • Air operated entry step
  • Carpeted storage bays
  • Convenient utility station:
    • Fresh water hook-up,
    • 50 amp shoreline connection,
    • hot and cold water faucet,
    • soap dispenser,
    • cable TV and phone connections,
    • paper towel holder,
    • 110v receptacle,
    • easy access dump valves
  • Creation Insulated windows
  • Dual Hadley air horns
  • Exterior 110v receptacle
  • Fuel fill two sides
  • Large pass-thru storage bays
  • Lighted entry door assist handle
  • Lighted storage bays
  • MaxGuard 29 gel coat exterior finish
  • Mud flaps
  • One-piece crowned fiberglass roof
  • Porch light
  • Ramco remote controlled and heated mirrors with wide angle vision
  • Roof rack and ladder
  • TV outlet in storage bay
  • ZipDee patio awning

HEATING/COOLING

HEATING/COOLING

  • Comfort Control Center o control ale and furnace
  • Ducted Air conditioning with (2) 13,500 BTU roof air with electric heat strips
  • 40,000 BTU ducted furnace with electronic ignition
  • 17,250 BTU automotive air conditioning
  • 35,000 BTU automotive heater/defroster

CONVENIENCE

CONVENIENCE

  • Air-operated step-well cover
  • Antenna warning alarm
  • Audit 863 Systems monitor with backup camera
  • Computerized air-leveling system with auxiliary 12v air compressor
  • Manifold plumbing system
  • Map lights for pilot and co-pilot
  • Synchronized windshield wipers
  • Telephone jack in living room
  • 10 gal water heater