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Old 02-27-2015, 09:15 PM   #1
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Build quality

If money no object which is best build quality 5th wheel .
Not interested in glitz or fancy gadgets .
Just materials , construction and engineering
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1st.Continental Coach made by forksrv.co.
2nd. SpaceCraft
3rd.choice is New Horizons
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Although Excel is an excellent unit I don't believe it competes with the three listed. Does not cost as much either.
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Excel be Peterson industries. Hubby full timed for close to 7years working throughout the country. Rated to very cold weather!
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The Custom Rigs are probably the best. Spacecraft, New Horizons, and Continental Coach.

Next are Peterson RV, DRV.
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I suggest you look at DRV spec

There not quite as expensive as the custom coaches mention but better then Excel and all the rest...DRV spec sheet will answer you question...
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We will see how DRV stacks up after a few years under the Thor umbrella. Be glad you got a pre-Thor model.
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There not quite as expensive as the custom coaches mention but better then Excel and all the rest...DRV spec sheet will answer you question...
We full timed in a 2006 Mobile Suites. Cold and drafty. Their insulation will drop down, ours did. Also areas with no insulation. Now have a unit with Dow blue foam laminated. Easy to cool/heat and no drafts. 3' wool insulation sounds great. Not so great in the real world. I would not put them above an Excel.
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We will see how DRV stacks up after a few years under the Thor umbrella. Be glad you got a pre-Thor model.
I started my order process the day it was announced. I was at RollingRetreats when ordering our new 39TKSB3.
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