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Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-06-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,293
Posted By D and J
3 months in San Antonio? Sounds like you will be...

3 months in San Antonio? Sounds like you will be there for Wurstfest up in New Braunfels. One of my favorite festivals
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-15-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,944
Posted By D and J
Right back at you, Tom ( as far as the thoughts...

Right back at you, Tom ( as far as the thoughts go)

We just signed contracts on our house in WA, moved into a 40 foot class A, and are re-locating back to the east coast.

We hit the road...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-13-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,944
Posted By D and J
Sensors?? Tom, weren't you the one who told...

Sensors??

Tom, weren't you the one who told me you just reach down the drain, and when your hand gets wet it's time to dump the tanks??

:D
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-12-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By D and J
Thanks so much everyone, yes they are connected...

Thanks so much everyone, yes they are connected to the air tank petcocks.

Been raining an awful lot here in the Seattle area, and didn't want to lie down under the rig.

We used to pull our 5th...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-09-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By D and J
Strange loopes in fuel filler area

I have a 2005 Forrest River Charleston on a Freightliner XC chassis. I am new to Class A life, but not to RV'ing, and certainly been fueling vehicles for ages!

I think this is a Freightliner...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-25-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By D and J
Thanks very much for all the input. I...

Thanks very much for all the input.

I found some troubling water damage we didn't see when we first checked out the rig. I have dealt with more than my share of water leaks, but the wood...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-20-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By D and J
Adding washer/dryer

Been looking at a used 2004 FDTS, The DW really would like a washer dryer (stacked or all in one)

I know the rig is prepped for W/D. but how hard is it to install? Looks like either of the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-26-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,505
Posted By D and J
We just got a very sweet deal on a 2016 from...

We just got a very sweet deal on a 2016 from Robinson's

If you order something, you can get "bare bones" pricing from them, as the unit won't sit on their floor plan. Fast, turn around deal...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-20-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 84,535
Posted By D and J
I didn't know you had seen our Volvo, we sold our...

I didn't know you had seen our Volvo, we sold our F550 to someone with a new Excel (not sure if Ken posts here or not)

We have friends that have that bowl in their New Horizons. Not hard to keep...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-20-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 84,535
Posted By D and J
Pictures of the Limited L36CFE Brian brought up...

Pictures of the Limited L36CFE Brian brought up here?? or of our new Volvo and trailer???

DW and I just came back from a tour of the CFE . . .Very nice rig!! We like all the improvements that...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-20-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 84,535
Posted By D and J
Can I still make a sighting even if I don't own...

Can I still make a sighting even if I don't own an Excel anymore?? We have seen many Excel's while we are workamping here in Altoona Iowa this season (Adventureland amusement park) even an older...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-29-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 84,535
Posted By D and J
I looked, there ain't no gun rack in the back of...

I looked, there ain't no gun rack in the back of the Smart, so he must not be a redneck
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-28-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 84,535
Posted By D and J
Well, we pulled into the Sioux Falls fairgrounds...

Well, we pulled into the Sioux Falls fairgrounds today, an I see a familiar looking red Volvo with an Excel 5th wheel connected to it. . . As we get closer to it, we see the decal "overkill" on it.
...
Forum: MDT Conversions 01-14-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,014
Posted By D and J
I was just looking at the pictures. . .how long...

I was just looking at the pictures. . .how long is that wheelbase???

That puppy wont be much fun manuvering in campgrounds
Forum: MDT Conversions 01-01-2009, 05:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,596
Posted By D and J
I see you are also full timers, we got the best...

I see you are also full timers, we got the best rate on our 550 by insuring the truck and our rig together with National Interstate.

Saved about 500 bucks from what we were quoted with State Farm...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-19-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,843
Posted By D and J
the only thing to aviod with Simple Green is...

the only thing to aviod with Simple Green is warm, or hot Aluminum.


(ask me how I know this. . .ruined rims)
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-17-2008, 06:04 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,694
Posted By D and J
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LarryGodby:
Cousin Carl did everything he could to win...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-02-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 84,535
Posted By D and J
If I didn't know RockinTom was in Oregon, I would...

If I didn't know RockinTom was in Oregon, I would say I saw him driving on I135 yesterday driving north toward Salina KS.

White 4 door chevy dually pulling a FLR.

I expect to spot Larry and...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-29-2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,694
Posted By D and J
Stick a fork in Kyle, He's done. . .

Stick a fork in Kyle, He's done. . .
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-26-2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,192
Posted By D and J
Haven't been vocal about this yet, but I want you...

Haven't been vocal about this yet, but I want you and Donna to know tha Jutta and I have been thinking about you guys a lot (and sending our prayers) Actually, our prayers are split between you guys...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-22-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,694
Posted By D and J
I don't have a dog in this fight, but I find it a...

I don't have a dog in this fight, but I find it a little ironic how Kyle has self-distructed just like he did two years ago!

Biffle is off to a great start, and I guess there is a good chance for...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-18-2008, 05:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Posted By D and J
looks nice Bruce! Hope you didn't toss out the...

looks nice Bruce! Hope you didn't toss out the fire extingisher!!!

How deep is that rack?? the web site says 4" but your box says 7" I could use something like that that if it extends only 4" but...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-18-2008, 05:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,278
Posted By D and J
Ray, With all due respect, that is old, and...

Ray,

With all due respect, that is old, and inaccurate data.
Teton (or what was Teton) will probably continue to build oil rig units (under another name) But Teton as we knew it is likely gone.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-11-2008, 07:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,278
Posted By D and J
Oh well, Guess my warrenty just went from 1 year...

Oh well, Guess my warrenty just went from 1 year to zero!!!

At least I am handy, and carry a lot of tools!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-02-2008, 05:19 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,785
Posted By D and J
Virgil, all RV repair shops will have a...

Virgil,

all RV repair shops will have a little gizmo that you can plug into Overkill to make sure that your 7 pin plug is working properly.

I carry a Fluke digital meter, and we can look it...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-29-2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,939
Posted By D and J
You got my vote, Tom! (no matter what you are...

You got my vote, Tom! (no matter what you are running from!!! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/laugh.gif )
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-18-2008, 05:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By D and J
As I type this, we are still in our Excel, but we...

As I type this, we are still in our Excel, but we should be moving this week.

There will still be Excel in our blood for a while, so you won't get rid of me that easy!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-14-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,662
Posted By D and J
are you sure you aren't hearing a buzz from the...

are you sure you aren't hearing a buzz from the 12vdc power supply fan?? It is located kinda under the sink area (but is accessable from the basement)

ours makes some noise sometine.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-11-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By D and J
I want to make one thing very clear. WE LOVE...

I want to make one thing very clear.

WE LOVE OUR EXCEL!

We are not thinking about changing due a washer and dryer, that is just the plus for the DW.

Tom and Paul have met me, for those of...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-11-2008, 05:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By D and J
(some other brand) Wife really wants a...

(some other brand)

Wife really wants a washer/dryer, and we found a Teton Homes unit that we could be calling "home" soon.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-10-2008, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,118
Posted By D and J
not really a dealer thing, but we attended a...

not really a dealer thing, but we attended a "Life on Wheels" seminar before we sold our house. life on wheels (https://www.lifeonwheels.com/)

We learned a lot, met some great couples, and had a...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-10-2008, 05:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By D and J
what is better?? tossing chips, or catching...

what is better?? tossing chips, or catching chips?? https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/juggle.gif
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-09-2008, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By D and J
glad to here that they are clay pidgeons!! to me...

glad to here that they are clay pidgeons!! to me it sounded something like a "cattle chip toss" !!!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-04-2008, 05:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,572
Posted By D and J
the hitch on my 06 is labeled 400# tongue 4000#...

the hitch on my 06 is labeled 400# tongue 4000# total
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-02-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By D and J
David, We bought our rig from the fine folks...

David,

We bought our rig from the fine folks over at Chetopa.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-02-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,572
Posted By D and J
one question then, John. Does either solution...

one question then, John. Does either solution allow you to back up?? or can you only go forward?
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-01-2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,572
Posted By D and J
Rick, Just thinking out loud here, But If I...

Rick,

Just thinking out loud here, But If I owned your truck, I would consider using a tow dolly instead of 4 wheels down.

Your truck has plenty of brakes, and then you just have to worry about...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-31-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,958
Posted By D and J
you don't need to drive to an Excel dealer. ...

you don't need to drive to an Excel dealer.

Any RV shop will have the plastic plugs
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-31-2008, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,958
Posted By D and J
I bought a metal "drain" plug when we were not...

I bought a metal "drain" plug when we were not fulltiming. It was then easier to open its valve to drain the tank when we were not using the trailer.

Now, with fulltime use, I went back to the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-30-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,230
Posted By D and J
Was thinking about you yesterday, Virg Saw a...

Was thinking about you yesterday, Virg

Saw a flatbed on rt 90 full of different sizes and shapes of mini trailers. Musta been about 20-25 trailers on that flatbed

Probably was heading over to...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-24-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By D and J
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rockintom:
Mousey you better bring your chain saw!
...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-23-2008, 07:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,394
Posted By D and J
go check out one of the local caves! Doesn't...

go check out one of the local caves!

Doesn't rain in caves! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/rock.gif
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-20-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,138
Posted By D and J
Virgil, Just take one of those Lowes...

Virgil,

Just take one of those Lowes shopping carts, a couple of rolls of duct tape, and attach the cart to the Vespa!!!

https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/biggrinhat.gif...
Forum: MDT Conversions 07-20-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,954
Posted By D and J
don't do it in NJ!! their tax is too high. ...

don't do it in NJ!! their tax is too high.

We just moved out of NJ and took up residency in South Dakota (we live in our RV full time)

We saved thousands in sales tax, insurance, and...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-17-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,560
Posted By D and J
I'm not trying to defend the operator of the rig,...

I'm not trying to defend the operator of the rig, but it sure seems to me that the building sure came down awful easy!!!

I mean, how well was that drive thru awning attached and supported??
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-16-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,564
Posted By D and J
Well, you knw what they say about the memory!!...

Well, you knw what they say about the memory!! I'm gettin old!!

That doohicky wouldn't work for my then, cause my changeover almost always reads red on the roadside tank (even when the tank is...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-16-2008, 06:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,564
Posted By D and J
Hey Tom, looks like you have something different...

Hey Tom, looks like you have something different on top of your switchover regulator than me.

You have some kind sensor on that puppy, or what???
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-11-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,560
Posted By D and J
I guess those Dodge's do have some torque !!...

I guess those Dodge's do have some torque !! https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-10-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By D and J
The brown hose inside your E-Z-Pivot?? We...

The brown hose inside your E-Z-Pivot??

We bought our rig in 11/06, but didn't start full timing until 08/07.

I replaced the hose today, but I found some pin holes way up near the "rig" end, so...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-10-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By D and J
The brown hose inside your E-Z-Pivot?? We...

The brown hose inside your E-Z-Pivot??

We bought our rig in 11/06, but didn't start full timing until 08/07.

I replaced the hose today, but I found some pin holes way up near the "rig" end, so...
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