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Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-31-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,383
Posted By rfhtlh
wall drop

hope the pictures are attached. the one picture shows the angle bracket we welded from the angle iron along the bottom of the wall to the gusset. the weld at the angle iron and gusset had broken. ...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-10-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,383
Posted By rfhtlh
we just finished towing the fifth wheel about...

we just finished towing the fifth wheel about 8,000 miles on our 19,500 mile trip so yes we did hit some ruff roads. we have the IS suspension but even that didn't help with some of the BIG ones.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-10-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,383
Posted By rfhtlh
yes did the repair myself with the help of a...

yes did the repair myself with the help of a neighbor with a welder
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-10-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,383
Posted By rfhtlh
side wall drop

We have a 2014 winslow sdf. The upper front corner of our dining slide was hanging up when retracting or extending the dining slide. Found out there is a lag bolt in the wall near the slideout that...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-23-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,469
Posted By rfhtlh
I had an issue with my 2 stage furnace with the...

I had an issue with my 2 stage furnace with the motor slowing down. after both boards changed out it turned out to be a wire going into the motor. i could move the wire in the grommet and it would...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-05-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By rfhtlh
when looking for a TV also check the GCWR

when looking for a TV also check the GCWR
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-31-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,617
Posted By rfhtlh
we pulled our 37sdf with a chevy kodiak medium...

we pulled our 37sdf with a chevy kodiak medium duty for a couple of years. now have a 2016 f350 dually. the chevy did ok but the ford has a bigger GCWR and more horsepower. i miss the turning...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-30-2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,488
Posted By rfhtlh
we have blue sky insurance on the truck and...

we have blue sky insurance on the truck and trailer. my agent was able to leave the truck with blue sky because the gvwr of the f350 classifies it as a medium duty truck. rates have increased just...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-30-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,617
Posted By rfhtlh
what is the GCWR of the truck you are going to...

what is the GCWR of the truck you are going to use? we have a 37sdf and you are looking at a pin weight of 3700-4000 lbs. we have some friends with one and your unit weighs 20000 lbs. another...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 02-26-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,235
Posted By rfhtlh
We are full time and use South Dakota for our...

We are full time and use South Dakota for our mail service and residency. No special drivers license is required. The only state that I have come across that has different classes of standard...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 02-12-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,766
Posted By rfhtlh
If you get to Indiana, check out Lambright's in...

If you get to Indiana, check out Lambright's in Topeka IN. They are an amish rv furniture builder. Very well built and comfortable. Everyone that sits in ours is impressed.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-05-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,557
Posted By rfhtlh
i changed out the antenna switch with one that...

i changed out the antenna switch with one that has the switch and a 12v outlet for charging small devices
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-26-2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,467
Posted By rfhtlh
we have the rhino roof and was just curious what...

we have the rhino roof and was just curious what others that have the roof think. i have had a couple of problems related to installation more than the product. the underlayment material was not...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-25-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,467
Posted By rfhtlh
Rhino roof

Those who have had a rhino roof for a while what are you thoughts, pros and cons?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-27-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,006
Posted By rfhtlh
We recommend people buy a good used unit to start...

We recommend people buy a good used unit to start out. That way you can live in it and see what you like or dislike to incorporate in your full time unit. Also, some people decide full time is not...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-30-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,358
Posted By rfhtlh
our 2014 does the same thing. will show empty...

our 2014 does the same thing. will show empty after flushed than jumps to 1/3 after a couple of flushes. keep an eye and ear out as it fills
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-08-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By rfhtlh
don't know of a dealer but i have a friend that...

don't know of a dealer but i have a friend that has a 2010 he has been wanting to trade but he may sell outright.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-08-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,530
Posted By rfhtlh
go to superbrightleds.com they have a led bulb...

go to superbrightleds.com they have a led bulb for just about any application. quality and low cost may not go together. i have purchased several for my halogens and satisfied so far. i also...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-04-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,518
Posted By rfhtlh
see my post on page 2 to temp fix the rocker...

see my post on page 2 to temp fix the rocker switch. the fix is holding up fine so far.
Forum: Full-Timers 09-24-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,299
Posted By rfhtlh
we were told by our company to avoid the multiple...

we were told by our company to avoid the multiple swipes and possible lock out, prepay for fuel. we have been doing this for quite a while and it works. apparently when you swipe your card at the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-15-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By rfhtlh
We have the same problem with truck charging...

We have the same problem with truck charging batteries after dry camp overnight. The second night batteries don't last as long. The truck charging system is fine but it is not enough to charge the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-20-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By rfhtlh
we had the same problem when we would hook up...

we had the same problem when we would hook up after a rain water would come pouring out at the front of the pinbox cover. dealer sealed around the clearance lights on top and no problem since.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-10-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,491
Posted By rfhtlh
the rhino material was cut so that is was up on...

the rhino material was cut so that is was up on the plastic of the skylight about 1/2". the material had pulled loose from the plastic causing the leak. I ran a bead of caulk along the edge of the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-09-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,491
Posted By rfhtlh
we have a rhino roof on our 37sdf and the...

we have a rhino roof on our 37sdf and the skylight above the shower was leaking. I checked it out and the rhino material was not sealed along one edge of the skylight.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-02-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,518
Posted By rfhtlh
we had one switch go bad the day we picked up our...

we had one switch go bad the day we picked up our unit. dealer replaced. had another switch go bad just recently just after one year. the rocker has no resistance when you push it back and forth. ...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-30-2015, 04:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By rfhtlh
the front toilet was installed by PI. the reason...

the front toilet was installed by PI. the reason it is a macerator is because it is not located above the black tank like a gravity drop toilet. also, to keep the line as high as possible in the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-29-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By rfhtlh
we have owned our 37sdf a little over 1 year and...

we have owned our 37sdf a little over 1 year and are full timing. this is not a unit to be used as a weekender as it is 41 feet long and 17 feet wide with the steps out. we had 3 of our 4 controls...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-02-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,372
Posted By rfhtlh
We also had the mor ryde installed by PI on our...

We also had the mor ryde installed by PI on our 14 winslow 37sdf. Your unit is smaller so don't know if it would be a wise investment. Bryan Tillett made a comment on a website that he did not...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 06-30-2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,469
Posted By rfhtlh
Ralph, would you be set up to do extended...

Ralph, would you be set up to do extended warranty service?
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 06-15-2015, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,261
Posted By rfhtlh
I read where some of the cheaper led's made...

I read where some of the cheaper led's made overseas do not have an rf suppressor circuit and can cause interference. if you still have some halogens you might try changing the lights nearest the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 06-14-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,261
Posted By rfhtlh
Do you have halogen or led lights in the bedroom?

Do you have halogen or led lights in the bedroom?
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-28-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By rfhtlh
Seals : AP Products, RV/Mobile Home Hardware...

Seals : AP Products, RV/Mobile Home Hardware (https://approducts.net/~approduc/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=47_48_49) and www.all-rite.com (https://www.all-rite.com) have lots of different...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-24-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,786
Posted By rfhtlh
winslow 37sdf is 40'+ on two axles

winslow 37sdf is 40'+ on two axles
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-11-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,082
Posted By rfhtlh
we went to Alaska in 2008 without taking any...

we went to Alaska in 2008 without taking any extra tires. if your tires are fairly new, I would not think you would have any problems if you drive sensibly and take your time. we saw some people...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-08-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By rfhtlh
hope they are better than Samsung. they would...

hope they are better than Samsung. they would not take my rv bill of sale showing the refrigerator as part of the package as the receipt for the refrig
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-01-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,657
Posted By rfhtlh
there is a website which has a large selection of...

there is a website which has a large selection of different 12 volt bulbs. they will most likely have what you are looking for


https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/boat-rv-bulbs/
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-01-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,657
Posted By rfhtlh
we found similar puck replacement bulbs for our...

we found similar puck replacement bulbs for our lights with 21 leds in them. they provide more light than the halogens at 35-40 watts while only drawing 3 watts.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-30-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,064
Posted By rfhtlh
yes but we still flush

yes but we still flush
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-29-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,064
Posted By rfhtlh
ditto on flushing out the water heater. ...

ditto on flushing out the water heater. sometimes particles come out that most likely would not make it through the petcock.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-29-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By rfhtlh
we had a splendide vented combo for 6 years in...

we had a splendide vented combo for 6 years in our previous unit. the only problem we had was lint build up in the rubber vent pipe. the lint is damp and tends to build up in the 90 degree elbows...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-27-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,064
Posted By rfhtlh
should be a bypass valve for the water heater...

should be a bypass valve for the water heater somewhere. also, I would just replace the plug with another plug to allow you to flush the water heater.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-27-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,003
Posted By rfhtlh
have you looked at the adventure.net website? ...

have you looked at the adventure.net website? they have some small dometic microwaves. also found this link Parts for DOTR12CBIV | Dometic | Microwaves...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-26-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,293
Posted By rfhtlh
we purchased the same extended warranty contract...

we purchased the same extended warranty contract Bennett's sells for $600 less through wholesalewarranties.com. difference is Bennett's waives the $100 deductible if you purchase from them. hope I...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-26-2015, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,557
Posted By rfhtlh
our 14 sdf also had water, quite a bit, coming...

our 14 sdf also had water, quite a bit, coming from the pinbox area after sitting for a time and than hooking up. the first time all the trailer except the front cap was under cover(plan ahead when...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-09-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,496
Posted By rfhtlh
we had to remove everything from our refrigerator...

we had to remove everything from our refrigerator and shut it off to have some warranty work done. when I turned it back on I put a remote thermometer in frig and monitored the temps. when it was...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-08-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By rfhtlh
I had a similar problem and the company told me...

I had a similar problem and the company told me to let the foot lever snap back up. I didn't like that answer but it did seem to work. I went ahead and replaced the valve so I don't have to let the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-03-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,614
Posted By rfhtlh
yes that would be the solution but I was hoping...

yes that would be the solution but I was hoping someone had already attempted as it is not an easy fix.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-03-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,614
Posted By rfhtlh
drain has always been slow because of the way...

drain has always been slow because of the way they ran the drain. the bath is in the front and the drain runs along the ceiling of the basement so there is very little fall in the line across the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-03-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,614
Posted By rfhtlh
Winslow 37SDF owners

has anyone come up with a solution to the slow draining shower in this model?
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 03-29-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 137,163
Posted By rfhtlh
just picked up our rig after having black tank...

just picked up our rig after having black tank replaced under warranty. payment is still up in the air.
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