stever88 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 WOW … a real Show-Stopper! Did you order it as SA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaron Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 How come after every new post I get even more envious? Were you racing or watching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFlySwatter Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 My Gawd Man! That rig's got everything but an automatic ass wiper. However, down near the bottom of the list I did see an advanced remote anal temp probe.... don't even want to know what that thing does. I wish I could afford to follow Rick around in his travels just to pick up the stuff that falls off his unit, even if I wouldn't know what to do with half the parts I picked up. Just messing with you Rick, I'm really proud for you. I hope when I grow up I can have a setup just like it. The word that comes to mind is IMPRESSIVE! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Rick: Thanks for taking the time to type all of that info. Very nice. Someday, I hope to see it in real life. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Jim, I'm gonna see it in real life on Monday. I may even make dinner for Rick.... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 WOW … a real Show-Stopper! Did you order it as SA? Steve,.....sorry don't know what SA? How come after every new post I get even more envious? Were you racing or watching? BB, used to do a lot of drag racing but business and kids slowed that down but really like watching....Denver is the closest NHRA National event for us to go watch. Rick: Thanks for taking the time to type all of that info. Very nice. Someday, I hope to see it in real life. Jim If you need any other info just let me know. OFS,.......LOL!! man you had me laughing! Jim, I'm gonna see it in real life on Monday. I may even make dinner for Rick.... Jack, that sounds good..... . Looking forward to the visit. Hopefully it won't be 100 degree's at Woodland Park. 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...
RickS Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I was asked about fuel mileage earlier in this thread and the trip from Edmonton to Denver the DID says that I have gotten 9.6 (US) mpg. That is through the mountains of MT/WY/CO @ 70MPH mostly on cruise. Very happy with that. 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...
Jack Mayer Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I was asked about fuel mileage earlier in this thread and the trip from Edmonton to Denver the DID says that I have gotten 9.6 (US) mpg. That is through the mountains of MT/WY/CO @ 70MPH mostly on cruise. Very happy with that. I would think SO! That is about what I'd expect from that engine and your setup, though. What did the simulator predict when you were configuring it before purchase? Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Jim, I'm gonna see it in real life on Monday. I may even make dinner for Rick.... Jack, did you see it in real life? I drove down to San diego and saw this one. Although not as many options as on Rick's, the Wild Cargo, in the link, is very impressive. http://www.irv2.com/rvclassifieds/showproduct.php?product=5647&title=2012-excel-wild-cargo-41gke&cat=12 Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I did see Rick's truck in "real life", as well as his highly custom Excel Wild Cargo. Pics follow and I'll add a link here later to them...I only have pics of the truck, though. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMTJ Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Jack, did you see it in real life? I drove down to San diego and saw this one. Although not as many options as on Rick's, the Wild Cargo, in the link, is very impressive. http://www.irv2.com/rvclassifieds/showproduct.php?product=5647&title=2012-excel-wild-cargo-41gke&cat=12 Jim Hi All, new to this forum...met Jim last week when he came down to San Diego to check out my Wild Cargo. My family and I could use a little help in getting the word out about our trailer. I am active duty Navy and we will be moving overseas in October-November timeframe. Ideally we would like to sell the Excel before we leave, otherwise it will sit in storage for two years. I've posted another ad here: http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=112021. BTW, Rick it's been a couple of years since we last talked. I was super jealous about your MDT and now I'm really envious about your HDT! The whole set up looks absolutely amazing. And for those chiming in, when I was trying to decide how I wanted Peterson Industries to build our Wild Child, Rick provided a lot of advice which helped me tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Sweet looking set there Bob. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Just got back home for a couple of days then off again. Have put on about 5K miles do far......and lived through Las Vegas @ 118 degrees. Had a great visit with Jack and Danielle. Great hosts and some really good food.... Averaged out at 9.6 mpg @ 70-75 mpg. Tim, Nice to hear from you again. Hope you can make a deal on your unit before you go.It is a very good deal. 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 July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks Rick for the welcome. I'm impressed with your rig AND the fuel mileage your getting. 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...
Jack Mayer Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Just got back home for a couple of days then off again. Have put on about 5K miles do far......and lived through Las Vegas @ 118 degrees. Had a great visit with Jack and Danielle. Great hosts and some really good food.... Here are some PICTURES of Rick's visit...... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Looks great Rick. Jack, I'm glad you didn't take the pictures in full sun, that truck has enough bling too hurt the eyes in the shade. Nigel 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 That is a great looking rig. Jack, thanks for the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 She / He is a beauty Here are some PICTURES of Rick's visit...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaron Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Rick, next time you take pictures don't polish everything first. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Jack, Thanks for posting the pictures! Thanks again for the visit.....you may not know but I think Jack could apply for the master chef show.....best meal of the trip by a long shot. Had the truck washed the day before those pictures. It was right next to the truck stop where I was getting fuel......no bugs in Colorado. Can't say that for the trip back home. I think a truck wash here would do very well. 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...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Wow! Are the fender mirrors powered too? 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...
RickS Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Those mirrors are manual. I haven't had mirrors like that on any other vehicle that I have owned and found myself using them more and more as I got used to them. Nice in heavy traffic. 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...
Broncohauler Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Absolutely beautiful congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp4 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 BEAUTIFUL,Been looking at the freightliner sportchassis, But this Volvo is the best of the best.I know a lot of people on here and me included would like to know how much. So I have to ask you what was the out the door price from the factory.thanks John (dreaming in California) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lostinaz Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 That's the best looking Volvo I have seen. Very nice. It's also the shiniest truck I have seen in a while. Your reflection in the cab looked like a mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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