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Old 01-06-2015, 07:51 PM   #1
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Factory Tour Pics

Lots of new factory tour pics on XLR's Facebook page along with mid assembly pictures. Pretty interesting stuff...

https://www.facebook.com/xlrtoyhauler
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Old 01-07-2015, 02:38 PM   #2
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Very interesting set of pics!
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:05 PM   #3
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I thought so. I would love to see mine being put together. Although I might get a bit too involved...LOL. As the old saying goes... "Sometimes it's better not knowing how the sausage is made..."
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Old 01-07-2015, 08:17 PM   #4
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Yeah, interesting. Wish I could get a schematic of the RV so I could figure out where they put things.
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Old 01-07-2015, 08:46 PM   #5
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OK, this really makes me want to take the factory tour. I love it--except for that ND banner hanging from the rafters...

Very cool though. Thanks for posting the link. Since I'm not on FB, I never would have seen it.
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OK, this really makes me want to take the factory tour. I love it--except for that ND banner hanging from the rafters...

Very cool though. Thanks for posting the link. Since I'm not on FB, I never would have seen it.
The ND flag was one of the first things put in the plant after the roof was put on.
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Old 01-07-2015, 11:40 PM   #7
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The ND flag was one of the first things put in the plant after the roof was put on.
That's too funny. At least you guys have a legit reason for liking ND--it's in your backyard. Now imagine having to put up with all the rabid ND fans in PA (when PSU is in our backyard) because ND fans are everywhere. People root for ND not because of location, but because of the Catholic identity. And Catholics are everywhere, not just in IN!
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Old 01-08-2015, 07:30 AM   #8
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OK, this really makes me want to take the factory tour. I love it--except for that ND banner hanging from the rafters...

Very cool though. Thanks for posting the link. Since I'm not on FB, I never would have seen it.

I'm not on FB either but rather found it by Googling XLR pictures. Glad I did for both our sakes!
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The ND flag was one of the first things put in the plant after the roof was put on.
I tried talking them into a ND Alumni Discount!

But in Better News...my unit is on the road for delivery to me even as I type!

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I tried talking them into a ND Alumni Discount!

But in Better News...my unit is on the road for delivery to me even as I type!

#jealous
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It might be here as early as tomorrow, but definitely by Friday. Man, we are about to pop! Yesterday was 12 weeks to the day from when we placed our order. It will also be nice to get our dining room table back. It's covered with accessories right now.

It might actually have been on the line during those pics since it came off the line on 1/8, but I didn't see it. hehe...
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It might be here as early as tomorrow, but definitely by Friday. Man, we are about to pop! Yesterday was 12 weeks to the day from when we placed our order. It will also be nice to get our dining room table back. It's covered with accessories right now.

It might actually have been on the line during those pics since it came off the line on 1/8, but I didn't see it. hehe...
Ours is on the line this week. Scheduled to come off line on the 20th. A day after my birthday. Guess that's a good present. However, it then has to head to paint for a couple of weeks before going back to the plant for final bolt on stuff like awnings etc. So, I've got a few weeks to a month before it hits the dealer.
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Ours is on the line this week. Scheduled to come off line on the 20th. A day after my birthday. Guess that's a good present. However, it then has to head to paint for a couple of weeks before going back to the plant for final bolt on stuff like awnings etc. So, I've got a few weeks to a month before it hits the dealer.
Taken, did you get the paint samples?
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Old 01-14-2015, 07:54 PM   #14
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Bob, sent you a PM on them as well as one other question. Yes, I will sign them and return them in AM.
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Thanks for posting
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Great pictures here. I especially like the roller set up on the wheels. These factories always amaze me, I agree with above, would love a tour.
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Old 01-16-2015, 05:59 PM   #17
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I agree with above, would love a tour.
Would be fun, wouldn't it!
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Old 01-18-2015, 10:35 AM   #18
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Here are a few pics of your unit going down the line. I'll have more tomorrow for ya.
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Old 01-18-2015, 10:37 AM   #19
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Holy crap Bob! That's AWESOME! Thank you so much!!!
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Old 01-18-2015, 10:52 AM   #20
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Hey Bob, I have a question that I can't find on the net. With my getting the three ac's I will have the load management system. Where will that be located? Right in the main control panel area?
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