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Vicky
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Mar 04, 2017

2004 Excel 32SKW

As if searching for years for your own camper wasn't bad enough, our daughter and son-in-law have asked us to help find them a starter fifth wheel. We need help with a 2004 Excel 32SKW. Before we travel several hundred miles to look at the unit (supposedly in pristine condition), we need to determine if son-in-law can stand up in the bathroom and bedroom areas. He is 6'3". After hours of searching, I find one description that indicates the bedroom/bathroom height is only 6'; however, you can clearly see there is a step from the bathroom area to the actual bed area. Can anyone help us know if this man can stand tall in at least the bathroom area? Thanks for any help.
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    rockintom
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    Mar 04, 2017
    Vicky, the answer is no. We had a friend that had several Excels (we are on our 3rd one)and he was 6'4". He had to bend down to get around in the hallway, bath and bedroom. He was fine with it, though. You have to go to a later model Excel 2010 or newer to get higher ceilings. Some other brands have higher ceilings, also. HTHs. BTW, if you do go look at that Excel, make sure you check the slide floors on the ends for soft lumber (water intrusion)and the bottoms of the living room slides at the rams for rotted wood. Areas on the roof at the front and rear where the caps meet the roof. Caulking not up to date and the water gets into those areas and you can spend lots of money fixing it up. Just sayin'. We were KC (Overland Park) folks before FTing 12 year ago. Miss the great BBQ, etc. not the weather though!!! ,rockin'

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