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Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 02-13-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Squirrel
Hot Water Heater

Thanks Old-Biscuit!!! It is located in an enclosed area under the pantry. I thougt maybe some one had a way of cutting out the wood paneling and getting access, but I guess no one has. The only...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 02-12-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Squirrel
Hot water Heater

I have a 36FBTS Pinnacle and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to get to the hot water heater to change the electric element. Is there any one out there that has the 1/2 bath where it is...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 04-07-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By Squirrel
Old Biscuit, I had to rent a new storage with...

Old Biscuit, I had to rent a new storage with doors 14 foot high in order to back it in. I have about a 6 inch clearance. Some of the roads have been paved over which lessons the height of the...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 04-06-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By Squirrel
Pinnacle Owners Bridge Heights

I have owned four RVs in the last 19 years all have been lower in height then the one I just purchased . The one I just bought in July of last year was a Pinnacle that has a height of 13 foot 6...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-03-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,274
Posted By Squirrel
I have traveled over 75 mph with the tires for...

I have traveled over 75 mph with the tires for over 9 year's. A lot of my Excel friends can testify to that. One thing I did notice is that they did reduce the PSI on the new tires. The old ones...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-03-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,274
Posted By Squirrel
Russell, I had the same problem with my Michelin...

Russell, I had the same problem with my Michelin tires when I bought my Rv. I had purchased the Mor/ryde system. Excel did not know how to align the tires. I made an appointment with Champion in...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 03-20-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 137,144
Posted By Squirrel
Our sincere appreciation goes out to everyone at...

Our sincere appreciation goes out to everyone at Peterson Industries for all you have done for the Excel customers. We have enjoyed all of our Excels and we are still traveling in our last Excel...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-06-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Squirrel
All kidding aside, we are headed out to Creede...

All kidding aside, we are headed out to Creede Co. in about three weeks for the month. If you can join us that would be great. There is about four or more Excels joining us. If you can't make it...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-06-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Squirrel
You are correct, I must have made a mistake in...

You are correct, I must have made a mistake in reading your post. I have now consulted with Bryan and he agrees with me that you need to formulate a service bulletin that can be sent out to all...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-06-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Squirrel
What a bunch of Texas size bull crap that is!!! ...

What a bunch of Texas size bull crap that is!!! Are you in the bottle again???? Are you smoking, snorting or drinking something illegal???? I know you don't check those screws weekly. Maybe some...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-11-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,117
Posted By Squirrel
Doc, I too have an electric awning with a wind...

Doc, I too have an electric awning with a wind sensor. I am on my fourth wind sensor and it just quit last year. :banghead: Never again will I have a wind sensor. The awning works great with the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-04-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,817
Posted By Squirrel
We owned a 2005 28ft RT and owned it for three...

We owned a 2005 28ft RT and owned it for three years. The frame, walls and the interior were constructed the same as the Limited. The only difference is in the options. The Limited that I now have...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-27-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,393
Posted By Squirrel
One good thing about the Mor/ryde system is that...

One good thing about the Mor/ryde system is that the shocks that come with it are American made. I also have just one grease fitting for each wheel. I wore out two tires real fast when I first got...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-09-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,315
Posted By Squirrel
Hey Rockin, it's a good thing everyone knows you...

Hey Rockin, it's a good thing everyone knows you are full of hot air! :dance: I have a hard enough time keeping my reputation clean without your help! :facepalm:

The Squirrel

PS. We will be...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 04-09-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,845
Posted By Squirrel
Tom, I have the XTA's and they are dated May of...

Tom, I have the XTA's and they are dated May of 2007. They were a year old when my rig was built and delivered in April 2008. I run about 70 to 75 MPH and have about 40,000 miles on the coach. If...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-16-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,274
Posted By Squirrel
Yes, great dealer to deal with. Very honest and...

Yes, great dealer to deal with. Very honest and if you buy your rig from him you will get great service.

The Squirrel
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-05-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,250
Posted By Squirrel
Tom, you are right. The guy at the tire store...

Tom, you are right. The guy at the tire store took all of the lug nuts off. He then used an air gun and pushed real hard on the top of the tire. He would turn the wheel at different angles until...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-05-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,250
Posted By Squirrel
Thank's everyone GREAT ideas!!! Last night I got...

Thank's everyone GREAT ideas!!! Last night I got the stud welded to the hub. Today I am headed over to my storage and install the hub and tire. I hammered on the stud and looks like a good weld...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-04-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,250
Posted By Squirrel
Thank's for all of the responses...

Thank's for all of the responses everybody!!!:dance:
I am going to try the welding part first. Dexter has a list price on the hub at $351.39. This is part number 008-402-80, which is the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-04-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,250
Posted By Squirrel
Spinning Tire Stud

Has anyone had a stud spin?? I have a Mor-Ryde system with disk brakes. I was rotating my tires when one of the studs started spinning. Took it to a tire shop and they got the stud out. I got a...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 09-08-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,698
Posted By Squirrel
I added my sea-level gauges and kept my old ones...

I added my sea-level gauges and kept my old ones attached. The ones that came with my unit read full all the time, but the sea-level ones work most of the time. It was real easy to install. I used...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 06-11-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,835
Posted By Squirrel
I have had two Michelin's XTA 17.5 inch tires...

I have had two Michelin's XTA 17.5 inch tires that looked just like that after just a couple of thousand miles. I have the Mor-Ryde Suspension system so it was real hard for me to find an alignment...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-12-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
Rockintom, for you that is 39.4...

Rockintom, for you that is 39.4 inches!!!:facepalm:
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-12-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
Great Idea YC1!!! I just looked up the cost for a...

Great Idea YC1!!! I just looked up the cost for a 100CM strip for under $8.00. I hate those ballast lights!!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-12-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqJ,!o...

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqJ,!o4E9dBBZBphBPmk8bPbww~~60_1.JPG




Still, here is a picture of the bulbs I bought. These are $1.69. Five day shipping.
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-12-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
Still, just go to the E-Bay sight and type into...

Still, just go to the E-Bay sight and type into the search box ( G4 24 smd led). You will see about six pages of suppliers. Pick one that has a buy now and you want free shipping. If you pick one...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-11-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
Tom, you copied the quote wrong. LOL :bow:

Tom, you copied the quote wrong. LOL :bow:
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-11-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
Sorry about that!! I have 22 Halogen bulbs in my...

Sorry about that!! I have 22 Halogen bulbs in my Excel. All overhead lighting. 22 X 10 watts = 220 watts. The LED bulb is rated at one watt. (22 X 1 watt = 22 total watts for all my lights.

Hope...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-11-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
Tom, I just e-mailed you all of the information. ...

Tom, I just e-mailed you all of the information. Let me know if you got it. One other thing about the LED bulb. It will last 30,000 hours where the 10 watt is rated for 10,000 hours. :thumb:

I...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-11-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By Squirrel
10 watt Halogen Bulb

I just replaced all of my 10 watt Halogen bulb with the 1 watt LED bulb. I am real happy with the results and want to share the information and cost with you. I have 22 Halogen bulbs, so I didn't...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-11-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,175
Posted By Squirrel
Us Squirrels are use to finding nuts, so it is...

Us Squirrels are use to finding nuts, so it is real easy to locate the end of a cable. LOL LOL :dance:

Most Dish, or Direct TV Techs have a wire finder that you attach to the end of the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-06-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,503
Posted By Squirrel
Tom, he passed by here and I told him to keep...

Tom, he passed by here and I told him to keep going!!! :whistling: He did call but the Squirrel said it was to hot to stop here. :dance: It was a cool 102 and even for a Squirrel it was to hot to...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-10-2011, 06:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,232
Posted By Squirrel
As I said, clear as MUD!!!:eek: LOL I...

As I said, clear as MUD!!!:eek: LOL

I picked up the telephone line in my front bay. From there I ran the wire over head in the bay to the very front of my rig and placed it right above of my...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 05-09-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,232
Posted By Squirrel
Bruce and Jenna I have the same back-up camera...

Bruce and Jenna I have the same back-up camera and I ran it with no wires showing on the outside of the rig. I also cut the wire that came with it leaving enough to use up front and the right amount...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 02-03-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,713
Posted By Squirrel
You ought to be down here at South Padre Island...

You ought to be down here at South Padre Island where the wind is blowing 38 MPH out of the North. You have to hold that door with both hands. My wife was pulled out of the RV trying to hold the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-24-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Squirrel
Eternabond Tape

I just finished putting the final tape down for the leak problem. :thumb: You will notice in the picture where I taped the roller to the slide out. :facepalm: You need to activate the tape with a...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-19-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,144
Posted By Squirrel
Tom, No I wasn't going to put it on the...

Tom,

No I wasn't going to put it on the bottom. I have about a 1/2 inch lip between the metal strip and the bottom of the floor. The tape will help in stopping the white caulk from depositing on...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-19-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,144
Posted By Squirrel
Bryan, Thanks for the response! Prior to...

Bryan, Thanks for the response!

Prior to putting the tape on I will take a look and see how it looks. I sure don't want to be seen driving a band aid down the street. LOL LOL

The Squirrel
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-18-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,144
Posted By Squirrel
Bryan, Can I use eternabond tape instead...

Bryan,

Can I use eternabond tape instead of the caulk? I was also going to use it on the metal edge that joins the slide out wall onto the fiberglass.

Thanks,

The Squirrel
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-15-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Squirrel
Work, the dealer thought it was on the top corner...

Work, the dealer thought it was on the top corner where it had a bulge in the strip that holds down the rubber roof. I am going to try to take some pictures and post. I have ordered more tape. I...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 10-14-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Squirrel
The Squirrel has joined you in your leak in your...

The Squirrel has joined you in your leak in your bedroom slide. We were getting ready to go to our Texas Excel rally when I found rust on the screws on the bottom of the bedroom slide. I then...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-28-2010, 08:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,015
Posted By Squirrel
Tim, my transformer gets really hot. I mean...

Tim, my transformer gets really hot. I mean about 140 degrees. Does yours get that hot? I have the same unit that you do. Any information would be appreciated. :dance:

The Squirrel
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-22-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,191
Posted By Squirrel
Hermandutchman, I missed seeing that model at the...

Hermandutchman, I missed seeing that model at the show, but I talked to others that did see it. My next door neighbor at the park is a salesman for one of the dealers here in the Valley. He said...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-19-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,191
Posted By Squirrel
Hi Excel Worker! Welcome to the forum, from the...

Hi Excel Worker! Welcome to the forum, from the Squirrel! You must have worked on my unit. Great job! :thumb:

As to the Jayco unit that I viewed I think it was a cross between a bumper pull...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-19-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,191
Posted By Squirrel
Yes, Hermandutchman we made it to the show. :D It...

Yes, Hermandutchman we made it to the show. :D It was a little windy on Saturday and the show was half of what it was last year. :confused: We wanted to go to the flea market in Donna, but with the...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-15-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,191
Posted By Squirrel
Larry and Tom, now that I have my new avatar I am...

Larry and Tom, now that I have my new avatar I am ready to fight!! :thumb: You both are within striking distance now!:dance: The Squirrel is ready for action!!!:nonono: Ok, I can only throw...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 01-14-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,191
Posted By Squirrel
Rockin, I have to agree with you. Larry said it...

Rockin, I have to agree with you. Larry said it all!!! This is my second Excel within five years and when it comes time to buy another I will again buy an Excel.

The Squirrel
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-18-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,596
Posted By Squirrel
CheifJohn, sorry you had so many problems with...

CheifJohn, sorry you had so many problems with your 2005. You sure must have had the exception. The Squirrel had bought a new 2005 Excel RT and we had NO problems with it for the three years we...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-07-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
Posted By Squirrel
I have Mor-Ryde suspension with the Glide-Ride...

I have Mor-Ryde suspension with the Glide-Ride pin box and everything in the trailer rides GREAT!! If you don't get any of these options make sure you get the Disc Brakes. They are the best...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 11-28-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,095
Posted By Squirrel
Nlovnit, thanks for the input. I just ordered...

Nlovnit, thanks for the input. I just ordered one and at that price it will be well worth trying. The one I currently have weighs about 70 lbs. and is very noisy. It is about 3 feet tall. When we...
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