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Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-09-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,275
Posted By punkin70
We have the Pull Rite auto hitch and it is...

We have the Pull Rite auto hitch and it is amazing. We did have to have the capture plate welded on but when we bought the hitch we bought an adaptor also that allows it to be pulled with any hitch....
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-03-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 84,532
Posted By punkin70
we are in Centralia, Wa.

we are in Centralia, Wa.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-21-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By punkin70
2006 30RSO Axles

We too have a 2006 30rso. We had some friends who had the never lube bearings and apparently one was bad( they did not know) and they found when wheel caught fire.
We decided to change ours out-...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-21-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Posted By punkin70
We have Coach Net and had our truck break down...

We have Coach Net and had our truck break down this spring while towing and Coach Net was amazing. They towed truck to dealer with hubby and fifth wheel to campground with me an they were prompt ,...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-15-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 760
Posted By punkin70
Help! Reel Ez sprung a leak!

This am heard a dreaded waterfall sound in our basement. It appears our fitting from our reel Ez hose to the water pipes has given up- water every where!! So how do u replace this fitting. Because it...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-24-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,789
Posted By punkin70
Well I have a 2006 30RSO and while there is an...

Well I have a 2006 30RSO and while there is an official place to put washer and dryer we have put w/d in ours in the closet so it can be done I you wanted. You do loose the floor space in the closet...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-07-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By punkin70
I have a 30 RSO and our bedroom slide and parlor...

I have a 30 RSO and our bedroom slide and parlor slide ha always clunked. Big slide does not. But they work and seal fine- have had for 2 years now
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-18-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By punkin70
Thanks!! I am determine when I want something bad...

Thanks!! I am determine when I want something bad enough!! And I am sure I make my husband crazy so he helps me find a way to make it work!!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-18-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By punkin70
Just FYI- you can get a Chevy (properly equipped...

Just FYI- you can get a Chevy (properly equipped of course) SRW that can have a pin weight of 3500 pounds. I did not want DRW either so we have a SRW that can handle 3500 for pin weight. Tows...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-18-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By punkin70
Well we had the booth dinette and I took it out...

Well we had the booth dinette and I took it out and got table and chairs from rv furniture.com. They are in Kansas and actually make some of the furniture for Excel. We were passing thru there so we...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-17-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By punkin70
Congrats!! We have an 06 30 RSO and have been...

Congrats!! We have an 06 30 RSO and have been very happy with it!! Enjoy!!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-18-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,184
Posted By punkin70
Hey thanks for the info. And where might I find...

Hey thanks for the info. And where might I find Protectant 303?
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-18-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,184
Posted By punkin70
So once I apply the new paper I should spray some...

So once I apply the new paper I should spray some lubricant on the paper? Just wanted to see if I understand correctly. And what kind of lubricant do you use if you don't mind my asking? Thanks!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-16-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,184
Posted By punkin70
Yeah check it out- please let me know how yours...

Yeah check it out- please let me know how yours looks. I have ordered more paper- waiting on it you arrive- planned to cut a patch and put on with spray adhesive. But we did try to cover it with...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-16-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,184
Posted By punkin70
Did the Alfa come with the Teflon glide pads?? Or...

Did the Alfa come with the Teflon glide pads?? Or do you know where I might order them? Are they screwed to the floor? Thanks for the help!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-14-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,184
Posted By punkin70
Have the same thing happen on my couch slide just...

Have the same thing happen on my couch slide just recently too- I have a 2006 33rso. Just ordered the paper from PI- figured I would use spray adhesive and put a new piece on and parch it-but looks...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-12-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,150
Posted By punkin70
And they look like they stick way above the top...

And they look like they stick way above the top from that pic but they do not. The AC is still taller than them
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-12-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,150
Posted By punkin70
Our kayaks are 10 footers. So you still have room...

Our kayaks are 10 footers. So you still have room to go on up.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-10-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,359
Posted By punkin70
Love the paint!! We actually replaced ours with a...

Love the paint!! We actually replaced ours with a black one- it matches all the window frames and now looks really uniform. I think the replacement was like 16$ so not too expensive.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-09-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By punkin70
We pull our 06 30rso with a 2011 duramax 2500...

We pull our 06 30rso with a 2011 duramax 2500 short bed with a superglued hitch. Have been to Alaska and back and up an down some big hills- and went over Vail pass this year too with no problems. It...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-09-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,150
Posted By punkin70
Just so you know I have an Excel fifth wheel and...

Just so you know I have an Excel fifth wheel and have my kayaks and bikes with us. The fifth has a hitch in back and we had a rack made that holds our 2 kayaks and 2 bikes. It is an awesome rack. You...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-16-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By punkin70
it is where the 110v comes in.

it is where the 110v comes in.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-16-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By punkin70
Lol! i'm not letting it out until it tells me if...

Lol! i'm not letting it out until it tells me if everything is ok.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-16-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By punkin70
just replaced pressure relief valve. Thought that...

just replaced pressure relief valve. Thought that may be the cause but it wasn't. It sounds like it is coming from the black box on the back of the water heater. i got in the cabinet under the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-16-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By punkin70
atwood water heater knows morse code?

My 2006 30rso has an atwood ge16te. It produces plenty of hot water on gas or electric. It has recently started making a clicking noise, similiar to morse code, when on electric. It happens...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 08-14-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,686
Views: 566,990
Posted By punkin70
Enjoyed that area when we were in Colorado this...

Enjoyed that area when we were in Colorado this summer:)
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-24-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,734
Posted By punkin70
Have been sooo busy have not gotten to post pics...

Have been sooo busy have not gotten to post pics but will get to it I promise. We like to travel and boondock alot but I do work as a travel nurse so when doing a contract we have full hookups and...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-24-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,019
Posted By punkin70
We pull a 2006 30' RSO with our 2011 2500 Chevy...

We pull a 2006 30' RSO with our 2011 2500 Chevy Duramax- with the Allison transmission it does an amazing job. we have the factory exhaust brake too. We have been in mountains in Alaska and around...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 02-06-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,734
Posted By punkin70
Sarah I am loving doing laundry now! Whenever I...

Sarah I am loving doing laundry now! Whenever I want!
Jenna- come on over!!
And rockin- the 30RSO definitely was not designed for a washer/dryer!! I originally wanted a combo but it was too deep to...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 02-05-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,734
Posted By punkin70
We did it!! Washer and dryer in our 30RSO Classic

Well we did it! We have put in a washer and dryer in my little 2006 30RSO Classic! Yeah! It was quite the job and I think everyone in the campground was involved in one way or another but we did it!...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,208
Posted By punkin70
We crossed into Canada this year heading to...

We crossed into Canada this year heading to Alaska and took our dog with us. We just had her up to date shot records and they were fine with that. Someone did tell me that it would be a good idea to...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-02-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,995
Posted By punkin70
I think it all depends on what you are planning....

I think it all depends on what you are planning. We have an Onan on board 5500 gas generator and we love having it! But we do a lot of traveling in the summers and frequent boondocking so we have put...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-26-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1,686
Views: 566,990
Posted By punkin70
Well we are down by Alva, Florida. We stay at a...

Well we are down by Alva, Florida. We stay at a place called Riverside Retreat! We are not to far from you- we will try to find you one day. Maybe around the end of Jan.!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-18-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,686
Views: 566,990
Posted By punkin70
Hello!! We are fairly new Excel owners (about 1...

Hello!! We are fairly new Excel owners (about 1 yr now). We are spending winter in Labelle, Florida(little town in SW FL.) I am working in Lake Placid Fl- little town also. I work a a travel nurse...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-18-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By punkin70
There is a place called rvfurniture.com which...

There is a place called rvfurniture.com which makes tables, chairs, end tables etc for Excel. I think the town was called Victoria, Kansas though. We took out our booth this fall and on our way back...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-17-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,176
Posted By punkin70
Thanks for the info about how you ran your...

Thanks for the info about how you ran your satellite. Not sure if we are brave enough to try that ourselves or not but good idea and something to think about. Thanks.
And I hear about the dry...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-13-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,176
Posted By punkin70
Sorry guess I got a little defensive about my...

Sorry guess I got a little defensive about my rig. What can I say I love my little home in wheels. And it was a great set up for our Alaska trip this past summer! And I do appreciate all the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-13-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,176
Posted By punkin70
Thanks-and by the way

Thanks everybody! Guess we will just have to give it up and let somebody install it for us! Now Rockintom- as for Classics with a rubber roof. My little Excel might only be a Classic with a rubber...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-11-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,176
Posted By punkin70
Thanks everybody about the satellite info. And we...

Thanks everybody about the satellite info. And we have checked the roof- nothing there either. We are considering the traveler or maybe even just the wineguard mini max satellite (price is much...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-10-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,176
Posted By punkin70
??satellite prewire- 2006 30rso

I am looking for some help. We have a 2006 30RSO. We have decided not to trade as I talked about previously. Supposedly our Excel is prewired for roof mount satelliteperJack at Excel. At Excel Jack...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-02-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,140
Posted By punkin70
Smile Thinking about trading

We currently have a 2006 30rso classic. We really love it- the only downside is we have no place we can put a washer/dryer.Have jst recently looked at a leftover new 2008 35mke for sale and we are...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-29-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,523
Posted By punkin70
If you get a shortbed truck- we have the 30RSO...

If you get a shortbed truck- we have the 30RSO and 2500 Chevy Duramax crewcab short bed- I would definitely recommend the PullRite SuperGlide automatic slider hitch!!! Its performance has been...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-17-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 232,849
Posted By punkin70
Smile New Excel'rs

Hi we are Mike and Julie. We just bought a 2006 30RSO about 2 months ago. We pull with a new 2011 Chevy 3/4 ton. With the weigh rating in the 16,oo range we can pull the RSO easily.We love it.!We are...
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