through_the_years:specs:1984

1984 Foretravel Specifications

Specifications, Brochures, Floor Plans & Photos: Foretravel 38' Performance

Brochures

  • 38' Model, the first of its line to be powered by a Turbocharged Caterpillar 3208-T diesel.
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1984 Floor Plans

Photos

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1984 Foretravel 35' Poster
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1984 Foretravel 33' Poster
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1984 Foretravel
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1984 Foretravel
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1984 Travco Poster
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1984 Foretravel Poster

Specifications

1984 Foretravel 38' Performance

Fuel consumption 9.2mpg
Engine coolant temp
Level Under 140F
Uphill 150F
Trans oil temp
Level 170F
Uphill 185F
Acceleration time
0-60 mph 37 sec
40-60 mph 18 sec

Fuel consumption recorded at 55 mph, 1,800 feet elevation predominantly flat highway. Ambient temperature 40 degrees F. Uphill test in 6 percent grade, full throttle.

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

  • Fresh Water Capacity: 88 gal.
  • Black Tank capacity: 44 gal.
  • Grey Tank capacity: 45 gal.
  • Fuel capacity: 150 gal.
  • Wheelbase: 252“
  • Ext Length: 38'3”
  • Ext Width: 96“
  • Ext Height: 127”
  • Int Height: 77“
  • Front GAWR: 9,000 lbs.
  • Rear GAWR: 17,500 lbs.
  • GVWR*: 26,500 lbs. *Owner may add up to 6,020 lbs. in weight of passengers and supplies to Motorhome equipped as test coach without violating chassis manufacturer maximum GVWR.

FEATURES

FEATURES

  • Frame Construction - Steel reinforced sandwich panel
  • Insulation - 1.5” block Styrofoam
  • Water Capacity - 88 gal.
  • Waste Water capacity - 44 gal.
  • Sink / Shower holding capacity - 45 gal.
  • Propane capacity - 45.4 gal.
  • Water System type - Demand
  • Furnaces - 14,500 & 32,000 BTU
  • Refrigerator - 10 cu. ft
  • Toilet - Freshwater
  • Electrical - 70 amp. Convertor-charger
  • Air Conditioner - Twin 13,500 BTU
  • Generator - 6.5 kw
  • Chassis - Oshkosh
  • Engine - Caterpillar 3208-T 250 HP / 636 Cubic-inch
  • Transmission - Allison MT 643 automatic 4-speed
  • Axle Ratio - 4.11 to 1
  • Tire size (bias) 9R/22.5 12 ply
  • Wheelbase - 252”
  • Brakes - Drum, air assisted
  • Suspension - Air-ride
  • Cooling system - HD standard
  • Trans oil cooling - HD standard
  • Fuel capacity - 150 gal.

WEIGHTS

WEIGHTS

Wet weights 1)

  • Front Axle: 7540
  • Rear Axle: 12940
  • Right Side: 10120
  • Left Side: 10360
  • Total: 20480
1)
Water, fuel, propane tanks full; no supplies or passengers