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Old 05-07-2007, 10:20 PM   #1
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I was just wondering if anyone with a new excel has ever had any problem with the tail of the RV dragging out of drives and ect. Was thinking about a set of casters for a little insurance. Any one else with a Excel have any casters installed ?
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I was just wondering if anyone with a new excel has ever had any problem with the tail of the RV dragging out of drives and ect. Was thinking about a set of casters for a little insurance. Any one else with a Excel have any casters installed ?
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Old 05-08-2007, 02:02 AM   #3
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Never had a problem in two years and we have one of those receiver cargo haulers on the back.
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Old 05-08-2007, 02:15 AM   #4
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Ditto John's comments. Never had ours drag on anything.
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Old 05-08-2007, 02:30 AM   #5
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Roger,

We've had ours drag on very big dips in driveway/parklots, ect. We drove over very slow and the outfitters drug just a little as they had witness marks. We moved our spring shackles to the highest setting to raise the unit. Also make sure your trailer is very close to level with your TV. Tom
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just a general comment....it is real easy to find situations off road..say in a camp ground or dirt parking area that will catch any 5th wheel...I bent the rear stabilizers on my last fiver...and I had gotten out and stared at the ground before I drove over it... So use caution..lots of caution .
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Old 05-08-2007, 01:41 PM   #7
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Roger,
We have had our rear jacks drag a couple of times. Luckily no damage. I recently raised my pin box 1 notch(2 inches) and took it for a test run. At the intersection were the jacks have drug in the past raising the pin box has helped. It also lets the trailer sit leveler with the TV as I was a little hose high. I hope we hear from someone with casters. They would sure help to protect the jacks.
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I have dragged the back of so many T.T.'s that I have just welded skids on the back of our 35'Excel. The rear steps to the kitchen and the rear stabilizers are very vulnerable on our rig. Skids were made from 1/2" X 2" mild steel. No need for expensive rollers IMO.
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Old 05-23-2007, 02:56 PM   #9
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gottabirdog:
I have dragged the back of so many T.T.'s that I have just welded skids on the back of our 35'Excel. The rear steps to the kitchen and the rear stabilizers are very vulnerable on our rig. Skids were made from 1/2" X 2" mild steel. No need for expensive rollers IMO. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:01 PM   #10
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Yes folks, I am having the same problem with my 35 MKO. My TV is hooked level and I have put a roller in the trailer hitch to soften the blow and it seems to work but I know I will drag one or more off at some point.

The new trailers have stabilizers closer to the wheels which solves a lot of problems. However, we love our 05 MKO and do not plan to replace it anytime soon.

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Old 05-24-2007, 01:49 AM   #11
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clspds,

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I recently raised my pin box 1 notch(2 inches) and took it for a test run.<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Paul, did you need to use a jack or lift when you raised your pin box? Was it a 'one man' job?
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Old 05-24-2007, 02:25 AM   #12
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MakinSmoke:
clspds,

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I recently raised my pin box 1 notch(2 inches) and took it for a test run.<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Paul, did you need to use a jack or lift when you raised your pin box? Was it a 'one man' job? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Virgil, I know you were asking Paul the question...but you know me, I gotta chime in!

I have changed out my pinbox twice by myself. I use the tailgate of my truck (you would use your flat bed). Raise the trailer and back up your truck so that the pin is over the bed and then lower your trailer as necessary. Remove pinbox bolts and raise or lower your trailer as needed. Your just letting the landing gear do the work for you. No heavy lifting or grunting! You do, however, need to be patient and take your time lining up bolt holes, sometimes they line up easier than other. This worked for me. HTHs Tom

P.S. Oh yeah.....I almost forgot....tell your bride what your doing if she's inside the rig. The going up and down without her knowledge gets 'em pretty excited!

Also may want lift your rear stablizers while doing this project ....ask me how I know.
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MakinSmoke,
Yes, it was a one man job and easier than I expected. I removed the 2 front bolts (1 each side) and inserted 1/2" bolts w/ nuts in each hole. Removed the rest of the bolts. Bumped the back of the hitch up to the next hole. (Mine moved very easy.) Inserted bolts in the 2 back holes. Removed the 1/2" bolts in the front, raised the hitch up in the front inserted all bolts, tightened and re-torqued. Job done.

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Tom,
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See how easy this stuff is when you know what to do! Thank you both. I think I can do this now. Am going to try it later today. Will report back. Thank you both again for taking the time to explain this to me.
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