Newsletter

New Front Livingroom Fiver Coming Soon!

As mentioned in December's issue of "Excel Extra",we are busycreating exciting new floorplans in our Winslow Models. The newest member of the Winslow family is the D37FLE Front Livingroom model 5th wheel.

We have taken the best ideas of all the front livingroom 5th wheels andcombined them into this luxury floorplan. When you step into the spacious Winslow D37FLE you're going to feel right at home with ammenities such as:

• Standard 55" LCD TV in the front entertainment center
• Optional fireplace with stone surround
• Dual complimenting sofas with ottomans that feature built-in drink holders
• Recliner and desk area on livingroom level
• Wrought iron banister
• Coat closet by entry door
• Quad door or residential refrigerator capable
• Large 30" x 48" fiberglass shower available
• 2nd entry door standard
• King bed option

This exciting floorplan is new from the ground up. You'll be surprised at how spacious and inviting it feels. The first units will be ready for your enjoyment in March... Take a look!

D37FLE

New Excel Dealer!

Please help us welcome our newest member to the Excel family of Dealerships. We met owner, Steve Stadheim and Mike Wallace, General Manager, at the national RV trade show in Louisville, KY in November.

Campers Direct America is a small RV dealership who specializes in great customer service and loves to provide customers with high quality products. They are excited to feature Excel as their premier line of towables.

Located in Cedar Creek, just southeast of Austin, TX, their dealership sits at 2450 Highway 71 West, the main route between Austin and Houston.

Campers Direct America is currently building a great new website, www.campersdirectamerica.com.

Call 877.526.3241, click, or better yet... come on in and let Mike, Charlotte, or Will show you their exciting line-up of Excel Winslow and Limited 5th wheels. And if you need service, Carlos, the Service Manager will fix you up in no time!

I'll bet they have a cup of Texas java waiting for you. Ya'll come... ya hear?!?!?

Excel Luncheon in Texas

Some of our favorite family members are planning an old fashioned "get together" in the Rio Grande Valley again this winter. These shindigs are always good for some back-pattin', lie tellin' , food eatin' fun.

This ain't ofisholy an Excel sponsored ruckus but I'm purty durn sure V & D will probly be there bellyin' up to the table and you know them... they're always good for a story or two! (you know... Vaughn & Duana Peterson)

If you're hangin' out down in them parts and ain't got nuttin else to do, ya'll might wander over and get some grub! Here's the info:

Date:  Thursday 2/16/2012 11:00 To 2:00

Place:  Echo Hotel and Conference Center, 1903 South Closner, Edinburg, Texas

Cost:  $12.50 per Person includes Buffett, Drink and Tip, Pay at the Door.

Contact Phil or Dan for a head count

Dan Henry      C 903 513 9379      E mail danhenr@gmail.com

OR

Phil Sullivan      C 719 648 5134      E mail ssulli5890@gmail.com

Excel 2012 Tour to Upper Michigan & Points in Wisconsin

Tour will be 19 nights long and begins on Sept. 11, 2012 in Mackinaw City area. Tentative events from this location: boat under the Mackinac Bridge at sunset, Historic Mill Creek, Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinac Island experience including a carriage tour of the island & lunch at the Grand Hotel.

Move to Sault St. Marie area for a visit to The Shipwreck Museum, Tahquamenon Falls, boating through the Soo Locks, & a train ride in Agua Canyon, Canada.

Move to Champion, MI for a visit to the Keweenaw Peninsula to include a mine tour, the Calumet Opera House, Copper Harbor. We will also take the boat tour of Pictured Rock.

Move to Kewaunee, WI where our activities may include a trip into Door county & the "must have meal" - a fish boil. Kohler, Wi for a visit to the land of bathroom fixtures and lunch in The America Club a 5 star resort. Visit a submarine & tour Lambeau Field in Green Bay (schedule permitting).

Move to Wisconsin Dells area for visits to both the Upper & Lower Dells, The International Crane Foundation, Circus World, Taliesin (Frank Lloyd Wright's home), House on the Rock, Warrens for Cranberry Festival (HUGE 3 day craft show & cranberry bog tours). The tour culminates in the Dells with a dinner & show.

Tour goers will leave out on Oct. 1, 2010.

Cost TBA.

Sign up now with no committment until the price is announced. There will be a drawing for 22 participants from our list.

Direct any questions or to sign up contact one of the following (be sure to include your name, address, phone number(s) & e-mail address):

Paul & Kay Herrington - prherrington@gmail.comor call 316-212-3712 Paul or 316-212-4111 Kay

Steve & Karen Benton - skbenton@ckhweb.com or call 608-214-0100 Steve or 608-897-2728 Karen

Keep you eye on the irv2.com website you may also find information on the Peterson Ind "Events" Page of our website.

Construction Feature - Our Slide-Outs!

One of the most revolutionary developments in the industry has been the slide-out room, giving RVers a more home-like atmosphere while traveling. However, slide-outs can also be one of the most problematic areas of the coach.

For years Peterson Industries utilized a 12 volt "Rack and Gear" electric slide-out system instead of less expensive & less reliable cable and inconvenient hydraulic systems.

With the evolution of a new generation hydraulic systemthatallows not only independent switches and easier override capabilities, but a uni-body solenoid system, Excel is proud to announce that all Winslow, Limited, and Wild Cargo units are standard with hydraulic slide-outs.

In addition, the Limited and Wild Cargo models feature standard hydraulic front jacks, with optional independent, or a "motor home" style fully automatic leveling system available.

In the past, the main concern with hydraulics has been (1) sluggish operation in cold weather, and (2) leaks!

Because our unitsare designed for all weather living, it was imperative to find a system that would not bog down in colder climates. By using Dextron-3 automatic transmission fluid instead of regular hydraulic fluid you can expect virtually no odor and very little, if any deviation inthe performance ofyour slide-out, regardless of outside temperature.

We've also located the hydraulic lines and connections in areas that have minimum exposure to the interior of your coach.

The rollers placed at the threshold of the slide-out room provide lift to the sandwich, insulated floor, allowing the slide-out to clear the main floor carpet. Therefore we are able to use a heavier 8# rebond pad.

Not just low end, but even some other high end manufacturers are unable to provide an insulated slide-out floor because of the increased drag of not having rollers. Many of our competitors slide-out room floors simply slide across the carpet, or have rollers attached to the slide-out which drag across the carpet causing unsightly tracking and premature carpet wear.

Let’s review the benefits of Excel’s slide-out systems:

Instead of under powered 12 volt “Rack & gear” mechanisms—or cheaper and less reliable cable systems, we utilize a “New Generation” hydraulic system that allows each slide-out to be controlled by a separate switch

In case of a power failure, a cordless drill is all that is needed to operate the slide-out

And finally, we use rollers mounted on the main floor to prevent the slide-out room from dragging on the carpet