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Old May 24, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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I've been lurking on these forums for a while now and have been looking for the right Excurusion to pull my travel trailer and haul my family of 6 for about a year. I finally found one about three weeks ago, only 10 miles away. It's a garage kept 2004 Limited. 53k miles, no body rust and nearly no rust underneath, not a single door ding or flaw in the interior. I would've preferred 4.30 gears for towing, but compromised that in the short term due to everything else this truck offered.

I've had it for three days now, tinkering and shaking it down and getting used to the larger size compared to my previous vehicle, '05 Sequoia. First camping trip this weekend - can't wait.

Thanks to all for all of the great information this forum provided me so far, and I look forward to contributing in the future.

 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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Welcome! Always loved that color! Good find with the cleanliness and mileage......and lack of rust. Yes 4.30's are great for heavier trailers and you could always swap those out later. Try it for now and see how it does.

Congrats and good luck!
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 07:15 PM
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Congrats! Reps for being patient.
Is it 4X4? If you feel comfortable please share what you got it for. Helps us keep pulse on the Ex market.

It looks great!
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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GNCW, not only have you been lurking for awhile, but you learned that you couldn't post anything until you had a picture. Very good young jedi.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 08:34 PM
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Welcome! Nice looking Ex. What engine did you score?

Warning: This site is addictive. Side effects include the overwhelming desire to spend money, lift envy, a compulsion to find something to "fix", skimming but not really "reading" posts 😜, and a new found "need" to own just one more Excursion.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 08:53 PM
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Nice find! That is a sweet looking EX, V-10 I assume since you mentioned the 4.30 gear thoughts. What is the weight of your TT? You might be OK with the 3.73s if the weight isn't too much.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 10:28 PM
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Very nice truck indeed. Welcome to the Ex family.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 11:04 PM
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Nice find! That is a sweet looking EX, V-10 I assume since you mentioned the 4.30 gear thoughts. What is the weight of your TT? You might be OK with the 3.73s if the weight isn't too much.
Welcome to the addic....I mean....Club!

I've quoted "The Unquestioned V10 Tow Master" Tom. He's one of the most experienced towing with the V10 and just in general. He's also rightfully lord over all he surveys in the "Towing Forum".

Most of us look up to him
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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Welcome, that's a great find! And only was sleeping next door......
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Toreador_Diesel
Welcome to the addic....I mean....Club!

I've quoted "The Unquestioned V10 Tow Master" Tom. He's one of the most experienced towing with the V10 and just in general. He's also rightfully lord over all he surveys in the "Towing Forum".

Most of us look up to him
I heard he is rather tall.

Nice find and Excursion @gncw.

What plans do you have for it? Tuner and headers or y-pipe? We are here to help spend your money.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Country_Mouse
Congrats! Reps for being patient.
Is it 4X4? If you feel comfortable please share what you got it for. Helps us keep pulse on the Ex market.

It looks great!
Indeed it is - clear giveaway to those in the know are the locking hubs on the front wheels visible through their cutouts in the center caps

I'm with Razzi, Tom (WE3ZS) is definitely the guy to talk to regarding towing setup and optimizing the V10.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 01:04 AM
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Indeed it is - clear giveaway to those in the know are the locking hubs on the front wheels visible through their cutouts in the center caps

I'm with Razzi, Tom (WE3ZS) is definitely the guy to talk to regarding towing setup and optimizing the V10.
Ah yes, looking via my phone without my glasses.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 08:02 AM
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Nice looking ride, good luck and welcome to the Club. Now get ready to spend some cash!!!!!!
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 09:19 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the family!

Now, consider yourself warned

 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 01:51 PM
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Congrats

Nice find! Welcome to the forum. There are a lot of good people and a lot of good information here. I grew up around your area many moons ago. I'd go ahead and get those 4:30s to navigate all of the hills up there. I was lucky as the previous owner of my Ex had already upgraded mine.
 
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