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rlb8s
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Jan 01, 2015

Pleasure-Way Excel TS - towing question

We're looking at downsizing from a class C to a class B. I'm finding a few PW Excels that look like they would suit our needs. I will be towing a boat and would like to hear from those who have this or similar models on the Ford E-350 V8. How does it tow, and do you wish you would have gone w/ the V-10 or the chevy?

Some background.
I had a truck camper that I absolutely loved. My wife didn't care for it since it was no different then traveling in a truck. So we sold the TC and bought a Class C which we both really like. She especially enjoys traveling in it. But we find that the majority of time it is just me using it on fishing trips and I don't need all the space the class C offers during those trips. So we are going to go w/ a class B which will give her the comfort while traveling while still providing me w/ the space needed to camp during fishing trips. So far I like the PW Excel and the RT 210. I am not opposed to the PW Lexor or RT 190, but would prefer the largest bed possible for when we all go together. I would appreciate hearing comments about those models as well. Thank you. Richard
  • We had a PW Excel TD on the Dodge chassis, a nice unit and perfect for traveling. Good gas mileage and comfortable to drive. But we found that it was a little crowded after you were in camp, especially if the weather kept you inside, so we purchased a 23 ft. Class C. We're enjoying the more space, ease of setting up the bed, larger kitchen, and especially the bathroom. Funny how an extra 3-4 ft. gives you a much better setup. You should be careful towing anything much over a couple thousand pounds as the transmission may not be ready for the load. I'd check with other users having the Ford chassis to see how they like it. PW quality is excellent and factory customer support is great!
  • Had a PW Excel TS, bought used, owned for about 3 years. Excellent "B."
    I suspected the former owner towed something which required a 7-way plug and a brake controller. The receiver was rated for 10,000 lb.. and according to the weight info posted inside the PW, all things being equal, could have towed
    over 5,000 lbs. easily. Ford E450. It had a power sofa in the rear which could be made into a queen bed with little effort.