Made The Move - '15 Excel On Order

[Jeff426]

Congratulations! Our 31 IKE has been just right for us and the factory tour yesterday demonstrated many of the excellent features that make the rig what it is! I hope you will be pleased!!

[BRS50]

"Just right" is what we're thinking on the 31IKE. From specs to floor plan with some mods from PI it's going to be perfect for our travel needs and our TV, a 3500 SRW like yours. We're finalizing a few last details/additions with Bryan and moving our delivery date up a little with some end of summer/fall trips already scheduled. A trip to Smith Center pre-delivery is probably not possible but when we head west in the future we'll make that a must stop.

[jlongpre]

Congratulations on your new Excel. I live in NC and we are also interested in purchasing an Excel. If you don't mind my asking what dealer and location did you purchase your new RV.

[BRS50]

We purchased ours from Fretz RV in Souderton, PA. They are a close by dealer we used for many years to service our previous Arctic Fox FW. They took on Excel a few years ago and always treated us well on the service side so that was a plus for us. Bryan Tillet's personal attention also made a big difference. He comes in every year for Fretz's April sales event so we were able to get answers to our questions, advice from a guy with 34 years experience building RV's, pricing which included our custom options and look at layout, features and cabinetry on the Winslow in stock. PI and Fretz combined to offer us a good deal so we made the move.

[Auto hauler]

Making me a bit jealous and giving me some ideas for my coming new unit. I'm holding out for the 2016 production year. See what cool innovations P.I. comes up with for the 50th anniversary edition Excel.

[ExcelRVGuy]

Tom,

I would probably go ahead and move forward on a 2015 model. What if we have no more cool innovations left?

Bryan

[Auto hauler]

Originally Posted by ExcelRVGuy

Tom,

I would probably go ahead and move forward on a 2015 model. What if we have no more cool innovations left?

Bryan

Oh I know you gotta have something under your hat!

In any event, I'm figuring I have one more 5er trade in to be my final long term upgrade. One more year fits my plan to make it affordable.

[BRS50]

Auto hauler we took our time too and PI did make some nice improvements in the past couple years but the wait had a price. The base price of the units we looked at in 2012 has increased considerably since then. One year probably won't see too big an increase but factor it into your time frame.

[BRS50]

We had an earlier request to post our options. Since then we have some additions/changes, a few prompted by suggestions from experienced forum participants. So here's the list so you can drive the price of that dream rig higher.
No Garbage Disposal - Won't fit w/DW Food waste in grey tank iffy too
Progressive Surge Protection
110v Outlet & Coax in Basement
2nd See Level Display in Utility Center
Generator Prep - Better and cheaper than retro-fit for future geny
Delete 40# LP - Included in Gen Prep
Lightblocker on Living Room Skylight/Vent
Small Shelf Under Medicine Cabinet - Help Offset Small Countertop
Island Drawers - Instead of Door w/ Shelves
Mattress Delete - Using Memory Foam Short Queen w/ radius corner to add space
Move Couch OHC Forward - Butting to pantry not close to valance w/gap to pantry
Back Up Camera - Looking at some wireless solutions w/ Bryan TBD

[Auto hauler]

Originally Posted by BRS50

Back Up Camera - Looking at some wireless solutions w/ Bryan TBD

Thinking of how my 18 wheeler car hauler is wired for all the accessory powered stuff on the trailer through a second power cord/plug coming into the truck.

It wouldn't be that difficult to do the same on a travel trailer. Back up sensors like so many cars have now days. Camera too. All hard wired through a second pigtail to the monitors in the tow rig.

[scc95037]

Just a word to let all of you know how much we appreciate the info on options and opinions on what works. We're going through our analysis choices now (as some of you have seen) - and sharing such as this really helps... thanks ... Wayne

[BRS50]

Wayne,
I found it useful to see other orders, many of our options were prompted by research here. To update we just signed off this final version and they started our unit this week. As you'll see we didn't hold back going with the you can't take it with you mindset.


31IKE w/ Enclosed Walk Through Bath
2014 Counter Top & Backsplash
Latte Chairs & Valances w/ No Accent - Biscotti Bedroom
Glazed Maple Interior
Quad Door Refrigerator w/ Ice Maker
MCD Ultimate Remote Shades
Winegard Sat SK-SWM3 System DirectTV w/HD
Heat Pump AC
Pivot EZ Sewer Hose
Reel EZ Water Hose
MorRyde IS w/Disc Brakes & 17.5"H Tires
Class III Receiver Hitch
Full Auto Leveling System
Glide Ride Pin Box
Keyless Entry
Fisher/Paykel Dishwasher in Island
Lawn Chair Storage Behind Recliners
Pre-wiring for solar/inverter system
Progressive EMS-HW50C Surge Protector
Extra 110v and coax outlet in basement
Grey Tank Flush
Generator Prep
Ducted 2nd AC / Heat Pump
Integrated Brake Controller Box
12v Outlet in Rear Entertainment Center
2nd See Level Monitor in Utility Area

Delete Sofa & Recliners
Delete oven for storage drawers
Delete mattress (Using Short Queen Radius Corner Memory Foam)
Delete box spring for plywood platform cut to fit mattress
Delete wood for vinyl including bath and hallway (Durability / Dog = Scratches)
Delete 2 Dining Chairs

Custom options
Reduced width pantry cabinet and move island position for 76” couch space
Window over couch centered in wider space Longer OCH butt to pantry
Drawers next to dishwasher on island with deep bottom drawer
Lightblocker on livingroom skylight/vent
Small shelf under medicine cabinet
Plexiglass Storm / Screen Door
Handrail Hall Steps
Solid Entry Door - No Glass
Exterior Speakers with A-B switch for stereo
Install Customer provided sound proof insulation in bedroom slide
Window in center rear of coach
Swing bath door into hall - right hinge
Surround sound receiver in lower rear ent center
Roof mount and wire XM Radio Low profile Marine Antenna
Mount & wire 3 cameras of RV Systems Quad Cam System
Solid Bedroom & Bath Doors (No glass)
Mount exterior ladder street side
Relocate TV Antenna forward (Separation for cell booster int/ext antennas)
Run low loss RG-6 Rear Ent Ctr to top of TV antenna +2' (Mast for Cell Antenna)
Run Cat6 Ethernet Rear Ent Ctr to top of ladder +3’ (Wi-Fi Ranger)

[rockintom]

Originally Posted by BRS50

Wayne,
I found it useful to see other orders, many of our options were prompted by research here. To update we just signed off this final version and they started our unit this week. As you'll see we didn't hold back going with the you can't take it with you mindset.


31IKE w/ Enclosed Walk Through Bath
2014 Counter Top & Backsplash
Latte Chairs & Valances w/ No Accent - Biscotti Bedroom
Glazed Maple Interior
Quad Door Refrigerator w/ Ice Maker
MCD Ultimate Remote Shades
Winegard Sat SK-SWM3 System DirectTV w/HD
Heat Pump AC
Pivot EZ Sewer Hose
Reel EZ Water Hose
MorRyde IS w/Disc Brakes & 17.5"H Tires
Class III Receiver Hitch
Full Auto Leveling System
Glide Ride Pin Box
Keyless Entry
Fisher/Paykel Dishwasher in Island
Lawn Chair Storage Behind Recliners
Pre-wiring for solar/inverter system
Progressive EMS-HW50C Surge Protector
Extra 110v and coax outlet in basement
Grey Tank Flush
Generator Prep
Ducted 2nd AC / Heat Pump
Integrated Brake Controller Box
12v Outlet in Rear Entertainment Center
2nd See Level Monitor in Utility Area

Delete Sofa & Recliners
Delete oven for storage drawers
Delete mattress (Using Short Queen Radius Corner Memory Foam)
Delete box spring for plywood platform cut to fit mattress
Delete wood for vinyl including bath and hallway (Durability / Dog = Scratches)
Delete 2 Dining Chairs

Custom options
Reduced width pantry cabinet and move island position for 76” couch space
Window over couch centered in wider space Longer OCH butt to pantry
Drawers next to dishwasher on island with deep bottom drawer
Lightblocker on livingroom skylight/vent
Small shelf under medicine cabinet
Plexiglass Storm / Screen Door
Handrail Hall Steps
Solid Entry Door - No Glass
Exterior Speakers with A-B switch for stereo
Install Customer provided sound proof insulation in bedroom slide
Window in center rear of coach
Swing bath door into hall - right hinge
Surround sound receiver in lower rear ent center
Roof mount and wire XM Radio Low profile Marine Antenna
Mount & wire 3 cameras of RV Systems Quad Cam System
Solid Bedroom & Bath Doors (No glass)
Mount exterior ladder street side
Relocate TV Antenna forward (Separation for cell booster int/ext antennas)
Run low loss RG-6 Rear Ent Ctr to top of TV antenna +2' (Mast for Cell Antenna)
Run Cat6 Ethernet Rear Ent Ctr to top of ladder +3’ (Wi-Fi Ranger)

Looks like we have a "I think we can out-do the Rick and Doc boys!!!" Just kiddin' This thing was well thought out. I wished I had half those options! rockin'

[BRS50]

Rockin' I think it was more like out-do my bank account so like Doc I'll just have to keep working for a while before I join you in retirement. We will have some fun too with our well equipped Excel.