RickS Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 JC, I am going to try and make it to Hutch if work isn't busy...we'll see. Phoenix, LOL! well on my way to that side. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Watch out for Yoda, he's small but tricky. On the other hand don't worry about Hans Solo, he forgot how to fly the Millennium Falcon, hydraulic door broke his ankle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 That's a beautiful rig. Congratulations. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Rick, I have it on good authority that even a 70' rig will fit nicely in the Westerner lot in August. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubldart Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Congratulations I'm jealous looks really good together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L&JSteinmetz Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!!! That thing looks ready to head to the drag strip! Larry Ex-Navy / Retired Coast Guard CWO w/ 34 Years Total Service. Goals: 2022 - Retire from my CG civilian job, sell our house, and begin full-timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks for all the comments. Also, since it has been so hectic trying to get things done I forgot to post a link to a product I brought down to Gregg's that he called "Magic Tape". It is a product I have used in my business for years now mounting all kinds of things to motorsports vehicles. We used it to mount the Jackalopee to the frame and the rear view camera monitor to the dash. This stuff works very well for these kind of things. I think after Gregg saw what it can do he may be using it on some of his trucks. Anyway, here is the link to the SJ3560 3M Dual lock we used. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Who makes the "Excel" . I couldn't make it out in one of the photo's, beautiful rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Welcome to the forum! The RV is built by Peterson Industries out of Kansas. They have been building RV's for over 40 years now. Here is link to their website. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Rick how big is the garage on your trailer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Rick how big is the garage on your trailer? The garage is 10.5 ft long. I haul a BMW K1300GT Sport Touring Motor bike and a BMW R1200GS Adventure Touring Bike back there. We also use it as bedroom for our twin boys when they travel with us. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Thanks for the welcome and the link to their web site. Just beginning our search for our home on wheels but have already decided what pull vehical I want. Steven and Daphne Welcome to the forum! The RV is built by Peterson Industries out of Kansas. They have been building RV's for over 40 years now. Here is link to their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 The garage is 10.5 ft long. I haul a BMW K1300GT Sport Touring Motor bike and a BMW R1200GS Adventure Touring Bike back there. We also use it as bedroom for our twin boys when they travel with us. Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L&JSteinmetz Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 The garage is 10.5 ft long. I haul a BMW K1300GT Sport Touring Motor bike and a BMW R1200GS Adventure Touring Bike back there. We also use it as bedroom for our twin boys when they travel with us. Beautiful trailer! With my primary hobby being working on bicycles and building wheels I often think that a toy hauler would be the way to go. The obvious tradeoff is reduced living space...decisions, decisions! Larry Ex-Navy / Retired Coast Guard CWO w/ 34 Years Total Service. Goals: 2022 - Retire from my CG civilian job, sell our house, and begin full-timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Larry, Our last 5th was a 39ft two bedroom two washroom setup and we actually find the TH more versatile for the things we do. Sometimes when its raining my DW will do her workout back there with the TV on. Sometime we haul five mountain bikes and one of my motorbikes. Also, can haul the Smart car if needed. We've seen garages turned into sewing rooms or woodworking rooms. We just liked the options. We have more than enough front space for us. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Appreciate the welcome Rick, thanks. Thanks for the welcome and the link to their web site. Just beginning our search for our home on wheels but have already decided what pull vehical I want. Steven and Daphne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaron Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Rick, do both sides slide out? I also can see a window over the fireplace/TV. Is that a privacy wall that doesn't go all the way to the roof? Your thoughts about having enough space up front make perfect sense. Any problems with smell from the vehicles being inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Baron, The unit has 3 slides. The two in the middle are very large slides. The space above the fire place is a loft bed with a widow up there. Never had any problems with smell from the bikes. The garage area does have vents on each side wall of the garage that draws air out of the area while you travel but I have never really needed to use them. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 good lookin rig-----getting a few on the road now---- 97 9200 cornbinder super 10 M11E cummins 1350 ftlbs 81 CJ7 jeep 2000 36ft nuwa king dome onan 6500LP gen/remote start 94 sport Nautique 2007 dyna wide glide 6 speed N7UVW 2007 30ft work&play-LK-- toy hauler by forest river 2006 Alfa toyhouse 40 ft 2010 42kz Escalade toyhauler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Rick- What is the Item at the end of the kitchen island? Looks like a small fridge/freezer door. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdford Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Have you driven it enough to figure fuel mileage? I wonder if like teh ldt's it is worse with all the smog related changes. Congratulations BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaron Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Baron, The unit has 3 slides. The two in the middle are very large slides. The space above the fire place is a loft bed with a widow up there. Never had any problems with smell from the bikes. The garage area does have vents on each side wall of the garage that draws air out of the area while you travel but I have never really needed to use them. Poor widow. Did her husband leave her penniless so you gave her a place to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Rick- What is the Item at the end of the kitchen island? Looks like a small fridge/freezer door. That is a U-line ice maker I had them install when the unit was build....it also doubles as a freezer if needed. Have you driven it enough to figure fuel mileage? I wonder if like teh ldt's it is worse with all the smog related changes. Congratulations BTW I have only put on about 1000 kms (620 miles) and if the DID is right it said 12.9 empty and 9.9 with the trailer on. The gearing I picked seems to be just idling with the eco-torque power band works very well. About 1100 RPM @ 65 mph. This with 2.67 rear end ratio. Poor widow. Did her husband leave her penniless so you gave her a place to stay? LOL! Spell checker worked anyway. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barncats Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Great looking setup Rick. Our new to us Excel has the same paint scheme. Makes me want to consider a new paint job on the KW. We went the opposite route and got rid of our toy hauler in favor of more living space. Hopefully get to see you around Alberta one of these days Mike 2000 W900L KWSingled, C15 CAT 475 HP 18 sp, 3:36 rear, power locker,ET Hitch,,22.5 rubber 2011 Excel 36CFE Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barncats Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Oops darn IPhone ..... Double post 2000 W900L KWSingled, C15 CAT 475 HP 18 sp, 3:36 rear, power locker,ET Hitch,,22.5 rubber 2011 Excel 36CFE Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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