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What You Didn't Know About Foretravel

Feb. 27 2020 Product Knowledge By Hannah L.

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Do you think you know everything there is to know about Foretravel? What you don’t know might surprise you! Next time you are traveling you can share these fun facts with other motorhome owners! To learn more about Foretravel models read our “Get to know Foretravel” post here. 

Fun Facts about Foretravel 

  • The Fore family’s tradition for travel began in 1876 when CM Fore's grandparents traveled and settled in Nacogdoches, Texas.  

  • The very first Foretravel model that CM and Marie built with their son Ray was called the Foretravel Super Luxura. 

  • In 1974, Foretravel pioneered the first use of a diesel engine in a conventional motorhome.  

  • In 1987, Foretravel introduced the Grand Villa Unihome, the first conventional motorhome to utilize monoque chasis design, an eightbag suspension system, and an air leveling system. This innovative design concept revolutionized the motorhome industry, and quickly set the standard by which most quality motorhomes are built today.  

  • In 1999 Foretravel introduced the “slide out."

  • Foretravel was one of the first in the industry to recognize the need for an owner's club.  

  • The Foretravel Motorcade Club was born with the merger of Foretravel travelers and the Travco motorcade club. The Travco motorcade club was one of the very first owner’s clubs and dates back to 1965.  

  • CM (Clarence Mize) Fore began Foretravel as a second career after working at Nibco for 25 years. His second career began with his love for camping and spending time with his family traveling.  

Keep reading our blog for all the latest Motorhome travel, care and maintenance, and tips and tricks. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. MOT is proud to carry pre-owned (used) Foretravel Motorhomes and you can check out our large selection of Foretravel motorhomes here. If you are interested in any of our Foretravel coaches or have any questions, please call us at 800-651-1112 and arrange a tour with one of our salesmen. Travel safe and thanks for reading!