Heidi,

Others will have to speak of the Excel.  They claim to be top rated, but I wouldn't have any clue as to what is considered to get their rating.  They have been around for quite a long time.  I think the company goes back to the '60's.

As for Mobile Suites, check out the link below.  That is to a company in Elk City, Oklahoma called Rolling Retreats.  It is run by a husband and wife.  They generally purchase used DRV products at auction, usually after a repossession, and then they go through them and clean and check out the systems.

We went over to their lot about a year and a half ago.  The units they had on their lot at that time looked as good as the pictures portrayed.  Jo and I dealt only with Alicia, but she impressed us.  They have managed to sell quite a few units since we went over there.

http://www.rollingretreats.com/

Terry

We have a 2010 Limited RSO30 and love it. The really great thing about this 5th wheel is that the company really backs you up and it is small enough you learn who to talk to when you have any issues. In 2010 the instituted a new quality control program. Their quality control has always been pretty good but they wanted to take it to a new level. They also will work with you if you order one to make changes specific to you, if it is at all possible. They even have new custom paint options that came on after we got ours. We have been living full time in the unit for almost a year and the problems we have had have been minor and easily remedied. We visited the factory before we ordered and actually got to sit down with the Bryan, the president of the company. What really impressed us in our talk with him was his honesty. He said if you think you will never have any issues than an RV is not for you, remember you are pulling your home through and earth quake zone with a lot of bumps and shaking going on but when and if things go wrong the Excel service is there to support you. There are many high end companies out there. We did a lot of research and from the independent reviews Excel came out on top in many categories. I know we are a little biased but we are very happy with our choice of 5th wheel.

Racerguy wrote:

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For what it's worth I've talked to many people in our travels and I've heard just as many complaints about DRV products as I have any other brand.I've also talked to people that would have nothing else.That being said I've had the same conversation with owners of just about every brand out there.Excel products are fulltime rated just like DRV products so I would say decide which one gives you the features you want for the price you are comfortable with and enjoy the lifestyle.Just remember happy owners of a particular brand are going to feel theirs is the best because that's what they have.Just human nature.

-- Edited by Racerguy on Sunday 27th of March 2011 05:00:05 PM

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   Well said George!

 

 

We've looked at all the K state builders and like them all (Nu Wa, Peterson Ind., and New Horizon (or Hitchhiker, Excel, and New Horizon))

The Excel has in many ways the best of the three units the roof isn't rubber the frames are heavy and solid.  I've found very few fit and finish flaws in them. The sub 0 warranty is a good thing to have in ones back pocket.  They tend to have a lower profile then most units at sub 12 feet I think good for a couple of reasons (fuel costs and low clearance issues).  The weight isn't so high as to force a medium duty truck.

They have had issues with slide outs in the recent past but my understanding has been that like the other two Kansas builders they stand behind the product 100 percent and I know of very few disgruntled Excel owners (In fact I know more disgruntled Hitchhiker owners but then we own a Hitchhiker so I watch harder for them). 

I know some folks are big on DRV products but I've never been a fan our short list still has Excell on it if for some reason we had to replace our current unit.

Mallo

 

Is there anyone who has an updated opinion on the Excel 5th wheel? Peterson manufacturer. They speak of a "drop z"

"Our exclusive “Drop Z” frame design provides a lower
center of gravity for easy towing stability and more useful
basement storage. We use a box tube frame for
unbeatable strength and durability."

http://www.excelrvs.com/assets/files/Excel-2013-Catalog.pdf

Thank you for advice.

Edit by moderator: Activated link.  Terry

-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Wednesday 19th of June 2013 07:27:13 AM