HitchHicker 2007 Cost Configuration SpreadSheet R4.2 with Weights 3-02-2007

[autoshift]

Wes & Tonia

While configuring different option settings in the Champagne spreadsheet I flound formulas missing for "Disc Brakes with actuator 3 axle" in cells E46 & F46.

[Kicked-Ash]

OK Wes...

What kind of updates are you feeding us?     You know... if this keeps up, we're gonna' have to cut your pay once again.  Then you'll be down to "one" bag of peanuts, and 3 turnips!  And we all know you can't squeeze any blood out of a turnip!   

-Gary Thurman-  (like I've never made any mistakes....)      

[HHDreamer]

All right Gary, those were there when I sent you the files, what did you do???     I don't want to talk about the pay!!!    

Autosift, thank you for finding Gary's misteak!!!     I will email him with the 4.2 version!!!

Thanks,
Wes 

[Kicked-Ash]

This morning (March 2, 2007), I uploaded the newest versions of the updated "Excel" & the "Zipped" Html files.  See the first posting for downloading these programs.

Thank You once again Wes... and to "autoshift" for finding the cell errors!   

-Gary Thurman-

[Vinyl addict]

This morning (March 3, 2007),.......
-Gary Thurman-

Gary must be in a time warp .... thats why he's making all those mistakes

                                              Rick A.

[Kicked-Ash]

Naw...

I'm so prepared, that I'm already one day (step) ahead of the rest of you!     Thanks Rick A.!  It's fixed.   

 

-Gary Thurman- 

[autoshift]

You guys are fast.

Thanks for the update.

[HHDreamer]

You guys are fast.

Thanks for the update.

That's what happens when Gary threatens to cut my pay!!!      

Wes

[rwpor]

Great job on the cost spreadsheet, very useful thanks for your time and effort.

[RJOL]

For those of us who are excel clueless (don't own the program... don't want to) here is a Google site that you can sign up with (free... for us cheapskates) and use this spreadsheet.

http://www.google.com/google-d-s/b1.html

Warning... If you can't make this work, don't ask me for tech support... I'm retired... 

[HHDreamer]

For those of us who are excel clueless (don't own the program... don't want to) here is a Google site that you can sign up with (free... for us cheapskates) and use this spreadsheet.

http://www.google.com/google-d-s/b1.html

Warning... If you can't make this work, don't ask me for tech support... I'm retired... 

Nice find Rick!!!   

Wes

[dutch_man]

Just wondering when this spreadsheet will be updated with the 2008 pricing?

[Jeff Collingwood]

And weights.... stuff changes.  This was done by Wes (if I recall correctly) and it was a tremendous amount of work.  We can't expect him to do this every year.
...Jeff...

Just wondering when this spreadsheet will be updated with the 2008 pricing?

[LoneGranger]

I don't see why not.  Just because he has since picked up his new HitchHiker and is having nothing but fun, does not mean he shouldn't carry on his obligations to the forum.  When ya sign up for something...you're stuck!  I had to buy pom poms...he has to buy time!   Right now he's kicking back on some mountain, breathing in the air and looking across our glorious land.  Just not fair.

Debbie

[HHDreamer]

I talked with Mike Anderson last week before I left for Branson and we are going to start on the new 2008 spreadsheet for everyone, please be patient with me!!!         Between Tonia having RV withdrawls when the trailer is in storage and work, we should have something ready in the next few weeks!!!   

Thanks,

Wes

P.S.
Deb, you be nice!!!   

Jeff, I hope you guys are having a blast at the samboree!!!   

[LoneGranger]

P.S.
Deb, you be nice!!!   

 

[JS2GO]

As I enter the final lap on my newbie purchase decision, I find the Cost/Weight Spreadsheet unbelievably helpful.  A special thanks to HHDreamer for putting this together for everyone.

Not to appear ungrateful, but if a new version is issued, I would like to suggest that the spreadsheet be "unlocked" or that the password to do so be made available.  (Everyone would have to pledge to "spreadsheet responsibly."   )  Once downloaded, it would be nice to be able to go in and change some of  the locked cells to change the GVWR (with upgraded tires, etc) or to make other changes.  Some users (me) might also wish to add other shopping notes or add a couple of lines to the end of the sheet to address truck GVWR & NCC, etc and the ability to unlock the spreadsheet would make that easier.

Again this has been a great program.  I tried to do something similar, but was limited to copying costs off the NuWa Web Site.  This is infinitely better. (And of course someone else has done the work for me -- which I don't mind.  It is part of my ongoing conservation of energy program.)

Jeff

[Jeff Collingwood]

Jeff,
You realize that the plate on the unit will still have the same GVWR on it no matter what axles and tires you choose. They do not have multiple GVWR for each trailer.  Yes, you will be raising the capability.  But they don't tell you what the maximum capability of the frame is.  If they say that the trailer has 14,000 lb GVWR and you change the 6K axles to 7K and you change the E rated tires to G rated, the plate on the trailer will still say 14,000 lbs.
...Jeff...

As I enter the final lap on my newbie purchase decision, I find the Cost/Weight Spreadsheet unbelievably helpful.  A special thanks to HHDreamer for putting this together for everyone.

Not to appear ungrateful, but if a new version is issued, I would like to suggest that the spreadsheet be "unlocked" or that the password to do so be made available.  (Everyone would have to pledge to "spreadsheet responsibly."   )  Once downloaded, it would be nice to be able to go in and change some of  the locked cells to change the GVWR (with upgraded tires, etc) or to make other changes.  Some users (me) might also wish to add other shopping notes or add a couple of lines to the end of the sheet to address truck GVWR & NCC, etc and the ability to unlock the spreadsheet would make that easier.

Again this has been a great program.  I tried to do something similar, but was limited to copying costs off the NuWa Web Site.  This is infinitely better. (And of course someone else has done the work for me -- which I don't mind.  It is part of my ongoing conservation of energy program.)

Jeff

[HHDreamer]

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[JS2GO]

>>> ... the plate on the unit will still have the same GVWR on it no matter what axles and tires you choose.

It may have changed in the last few weeks, but I contacted the factory in mid-June and was told a revised GVWR sticker would appear on the unit.  It is based on the lesser of several variables (including the frame), and would not necessarily equal the upgraded tire/axle rating. 

Perhaps I misunderstood??  Maybe others could jump in to see if an revised GVWR sticker appears on their unit?

Jeff

[Jeff Collingwood]

And what did they say it would say?  Whatever they say, get it in writing.
 
I had extensive talks with them at the factory and they told me they won't do it.  I have seen Mike post that he thinks they do (but they don't).
...Jeff....

>>> ... the plate on the unit will still have the same GVWR on it no matter what axles and tires you choose.

It may have changed in the last few weeks, but I contacted the factory in mid-June and was told a revised GVWR sticker would appear on the unit.  It is based on the lesser of several variables (including the frame), and would not necessarily equal the upgraded tire/axle rating. 

Perhaps I misunderstood??  Maybe others could jump in to see if an revised GVWR sticker appears on their unit?

Jeff

[dutch_man]

I talked with Mike Anderson last week before I left for Branson and we are going to start on the new 2008 spreadsheet for everyone, please be patient with me!!!         Between Tonia having RV withdrawls when the trailer is in storage and work, we should have something ready in the next few weeks!!!   

Thanks,

Wes

P.S.
Deb, you be nice!!!   

Jeff, I hope you guys are having a blast at the samboree!!!   

Wes, thanks for doing this update.  The spreadsheet is of great value to us wannabes as we do our research and try to find the best combination of model and options.

Bill

[LoneGranger]

 

Oh, I love it when you blush, Dreamer.

[HHDreamer]

Bill and Jeff you are welcome!!!  What makes it worth it to me is that it does help!!!      

Deb, it doesn't take much for you to make me blush!!!   

Wes

[birtz]

I have a 2007 HH-II 29.5 LKTG built in April 2007. The web site says the GVWR is 13500 pounds. I ordered the heavy duty suspension and wheels, including Equaflex, but with the LR E tires. The sticker on the unit says 13668 pounds.  FWIW..
Larry