Anyone See This!!
Anyone see this yet?? What are your thoughts?? "New" Excel Winslow w/main door in slide-out
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excelrvguy wrote:
The axles are actually 2 - 8K axles but when we spec the unit we use the weakest link which would be the "standard" G-rated tires (3750#/tire).
Even though "G" tires are standard, virtually every coach is ordered with optional 17.5" "H" rated tires (4850#/tire) bringing the overall CAWR up to the 16K capacity. Most order disc brakes also. This combination allows for almost 4,000 lbs of payload.
So, the next question is "Why don't they just make them standard!" The simple answer is.... marketing. In order to show a more competitive base price. The same reason electric windows and door locks are still optional on most cars. When was the last time you owned a car without optional electric windows & door locks?
Obviously, the opinion on this forum that no one likes this model. I certainly respect your opinions. I've been in the industry for 33 years and heard the same comments about slide-outs when they came out. When Excel introduced the first fireplace in an RV, we heard "Who needs a fireplace in an RV?" How many now own a unit without a fireplace or slide-outs?
Is it for everyone (Or even the majority)? No! Is it for you? Maybe not...
But our initial orders reflect the thoughts those who have actually been in it and love it.
If you would like to withold judgement until you see it, there will be one on display at the largest RV show in the Nation... Hershey
There have been some great innovations come from manufacturers who aren't afraid to try new things.
Good explanation on the axels. And I, like most of those commenting on here, couldn't tow this unit anyway due to weight. But if the wife said she loved it, odds are we would be getting a new truck. lol
I didn't really look around the site to see if you have other models but if you can use the door in the slide idea to take a 20' trailer and basically make one whole side a slide you have effectively added a good 30% to the interior space without increasing the length of the unit. Keep coming up with ideas. Some people like change.
