Looking at older coaches

jtad wrote:
So I am looking to upgrade from a fifth wheel to a diesel pusher. I used to drive tour busses for bands, and know how nice it is to travel like that. I am still a young guy (early 40's) so this is not a retirment purchase. But we do travel quite a bit. Looking in the under $80k range, would like closer to $50k. I have seen a bunch of coaches like Sports Coach and the like that are in that range that 2004-2007. If you step back a couple of years there are some nicer coaches out there in the same price range. My thinking is 2000-2003 range with a nicer (real wood cabinets, solid sufface counters) coach. And upgrade the flooring, TV's, what not. So my question is what should I be looking for in a older coach. What should I stay away from? I am pretty handy and have been around diesels my whole life. I have found a 2002 American Tradtion with 29,000 miles on it for $55K. It seems to be a real nice coach.. I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger on a 13 yr old coach. Some words of encouragement please..lol..

I would advise you to consider the Foretravel brand from Nacogdoches, Texas. As a former big bus driver, you're going to feel the unibody difference that Foretravel uses on their DP superstructures going back to the mid-1980s. There are very nice used Foretravel DP units on the market that represent a tremendous value when you take into consideration all the build quality that goes in the renowned Unihome construction of their units. You might pay a little more for less features on a Foretravel, but the unmatched quality will be your reward going forward. They may fit your budget, once you do the build and quality comps. versus lesser brands that utilize the rail 'n frame build.