Foretravel KONI RV Shock Applications
Foretravel shock selection depends on the coach series, model year, and axle position. The applications here distinguish early U225/U-240 Velvetride coaches from later U280, U300, U320, Phenix, and Nimbus models. Use those distinctions to choose the correct KONI number rather than assuming that every Foretravel uses the same front, rear, and tag-axle shock.
1991–1995 U225 and U-240 with Velvetride
For 1991–1995 Foretravel U225 and U-240 coaches with Velvetride, the identified front shock is KONI Adjustable 88 1490SP2. The application includes the setting instruction “Adjust 1 full turn.” Keep that instruction with this specific front-shock application; it is not a general setting for all Foretravel KONI shocks. Follow the adjustment procedure supplied for the exact unit so that the stated setting is interpreted correctly. This listing does not identify a rear or tag-axle replacement for these early Velvetride coaches.
1996–2004 U280, U300, and U320
The 1996–2004 Foretravel U280, U300, and U320 applications use KONI FSD 8805 1010 at both the front and rear. The tag-axle listing is KONI FSD 8805 1011. Matching front and rear part numbers does not mean the tag axle uses that same unit. Identify the axle being serviced before adding shocks to the order, and use the vehicle's actual shock count to determine quantities. The part-number listing specifies the application by position; it does not establish how many units are packaged or how many the coach requires.
2005-and-later Phenix and Nimbus
The Phenix/Nimbus application beginning in 2005 likewise identifies FSD 8805 1010 for the front and rear and FSD 8805 1011 for the tag axle. That makes the axle-position distinction straightforward for the listed coaches: 1010 for the front/rear applications and 1011 for the tag application. Preserve the complete number when comparing products because the last digits separate different positions. If your coach's chassis or suspension has been changed, have that configuration checked before relying on a model name alone.
Choose the application before the KONI series
KONI's RV range includes FSD Gold, Adjustable Red, and EVO 99 Adjustable products, but a series being available in the broader RV catalog does not make it an approved replacement for every Foretravel. Start with the numbers identified for the coach, then ask about any application-specific alternatives. Dampers control motion such as repeated bounce and pitch; selecting a different shock is not a method of setting the coach's static ride height. For a useful recommendation, describe the coach year and series, the axle position, and the motion you want to improve.
Applications and parts
1991 - 1995 Foretravel U225 & U-240 w/ Velvetride Front Koni Adjustable RV Shocks 88 1490SP2
1996 - 2004 Foretravel U280, U300, & U320 Koni FSD RV Front Shocks 8805 1010
1996 - 2004 Foretravel U280, U300, & U320 Koni FSD RV Rear Shocks 8805 1010
1996 - 2004 Foretravel U280, U300, & U320 Koni FSD RV Tag Axle Shocks 8805 1011
05+ Foretravel Phenix/Nimbus Koni FSD RV Front Shocks 8805 1010
05+ Foretravel Phenix/Nimbus Koni FSD RV Rear Shocks 8805 1010
05+ Foretravel Phenix/Nimbus Koni FSD RV Tag Axle Shocks 8805 1011
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Frequently asked questions
Which shock fits the tag axle on the listed later Foretravels?
KONI FSD 8805 1011 is identified for the tag axle on 1996–2004 U280/U300/U320 and 2005-and-later Phenix/Nimbus applications.
Does the one-full-turn setting apply to 8805 1010?
No. That instruction accompanies Adjustable 88 1490SP2 for the 1991–1995 U225/U-240 Velvetride front application.
Can I order EVO 99 shocks just because they are in KONI's RV range?
Only if an exact application is confirmed. The specific Foretravel listings here identify Adjustable and FSD part numbers.
