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05-16-2016, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Signal Mountain (Chattanooga), Tennessee
Trailer: Escape 21 November 2014; 2022 GMC 1500 3.0L
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We're on our way to Osoyoos, andl spent last night at Thomson Causeway, Illinois which is the new site of the Mississippi River gathering in Iowa Dave's area. We are joining the group with a reservation in site 121. For anyone considering this rally, the parking pads are large and they are concrete. All sites have electric with plenty of water spigots but no water hookups. Showers are a couple hundred yards away, and fully acceptable.
With senior rate, the COE charges only $7 or $10 per night, depending on a site's location, so stay a while--we're scheduled for Thursday to Monday.
The loop we're on has about 4 spaces left, but there's another loop within view up river a ways, just past the tent area.
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05-16-2016, 06:27 PM
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#62
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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Thanks for the cg report, I'm sure others appreciate the first hand info....
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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05-16-2016, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
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There are water spigots around even though not at the sites, so you can be near one if you look at the map for them when booking.
I liked last year's location but have also been to this year's and it is very similar.
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"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.... "
Emerson
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05-16-2016, 07:57 PM
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#64
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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It even looked good in snow when I was there last winter. Tonight I am in Cheyenne Wyoming. It is snowing and raining at the same time and is 35 degrees. Refrigerator did well today. Course it only got up to 46 degrees outside so it did not have to work too hard. And you can cool your beer right on the picnic table. Always look on the bright side, even when there is no sun.
Dave & Rita
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05-16-2016, 08:03 PM
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#65
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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Eric, I showed Loren from KS my torque wrench and shared a concept on the trophy when he stopt by on Saturday. He said he probably wouldn't make this one as he'd be combining beans. He liked the Escape shack in the back yard too. I told him to make like Bob Barker and "Come on Down!!!
Dave
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06-25-2016, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Retired from Dallas & Full-Timing, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape as of 01/16/17
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Fred and Dora Morón from Dallas, TX will be attending. Checking in on Thursday, Sept. 29th and checking out on Sunday, Oct. 2nd. Site 99 with a 17' Casita which will turn into. 21' Escape in January 2017.
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"Whoever said retirement was overrated...
...never had an Escape"
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06-25-2016, 11:46 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reddog2673
with a 17' Casita which will turn into 21' Escape in January 2017.
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Wow, that's some mod Fred.
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06-25-2016, 11:52 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Trailer: 2016 5.0 TA
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Lorry & I have our 5.0 TA safely back in Iowa after 2500 miles! Only problem was a blown fuse. I forgot my VOM, bought one at a small town in Montana. Went into a NAPA store on Saturday afternoon, told the man I needed a VOM, he said they didn't have any. I said "you don't sell VOM's?", he said "I thought you wanted to rent one". Guess I don't speak Montana!
Looking forward to seeing everyone. We are in lot 116.
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06-25-2016, 11:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Retired from Dallas & Full-Timing, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape as of 01/16/17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Wow, that's some mod Fred.
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Dora is cracking the whip on me!
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"Whoever said retirement was overrated...
...never had an Escape"
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06-25-2016, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 -- The Skylark. Towed by a 2014 Highlander
Posts: 1,159
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reddog2673
Fred and Dora Morón from Dallas, TX will be attending. Checking in on Thursday, Sept. 29th and checking out on Sunday, Oct. 2nd. Site 99 with a 17' Casita which will turn into. 21' Escape in January 2017.
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Great -- always good to meet another Escape owner or owner to be!
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06-25-2016, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19' and 2016 GMC Yukon SLT SUV.
Posts: 500
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We reserved site 102, arriving on Thursday, Sept. 29th and leaving on Sunday, October 2nd. We are looking forward to meeting you all.
Tonny & Carole
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06-25-2016, 11:06 PM
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#72
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Trailer: 2013 Casita (Sold) 2017 Escape 21
Posts: 286
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reddog2673
Fred and Dora Morón from Dallas, TX will be attending. Checking in on Thursday, Sept. 29th and checking out on Sunday, Oct. 2nd. Site 99 with a 17' Casita which will turn into. 21' Escape in January 2017.
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Site 106 for Dave and Linda Allen with another Casita - it will undergo the same mod at the end of Feb 2017.
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Never underestimate a man with a Degree in Physical Education.
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06-26-2016, 11:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
Posts: 1,884
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Welcome to the rally. Especially those Casita owners undergoing modifications. It will be interesting to hear and see how far along they will be on their modifications.
If this rally is like last year there will be a number of wanna be owners present so they can "kick the tires". So far we do not have any of the "little guys", 13' or 15' models, otherwise every other model is present. We will have to wait to see if the new design models will be available.
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Paul and Janet Braun
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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06-26-2016, 10:19 PM
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#74
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,260
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Paul,
We considered ourselves lucky to get to tour a 13 at the rally in Osoyoos. There were any number of 15s out there but I think only one 13 and the only one we've ever seen. Looking forward to seeing you in September.
Let me know if there's anything you need and I'll get Eric to do it.
Dave
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07-29-2016, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
Posts: 1,884
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Lug Nuts Contest
I have been practicing for the up coming contest. Shown below is only a portion of my new lug nut wrench. The remainder is hidden to remain competitive.
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Paul and Janet Braun
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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07-29-2016, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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That looks a lot like my old ( broken ) torque wrench. I figured I'd use it as a breaker bar, but it's designed to bend and I found it wasn't up to the job.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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07-29-2016, 01:17 PM
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#77
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
That looks a lot like my old ( broken ) torque wrench. I figured I'd use it as a breaker bar, but it's designed to bend and I found it wasn't up to the job.
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Well just bring it on down so we can see it.
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"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." George Bernard Shaw
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07-29-2016, 01:32 PM
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#78
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Parksville, British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 17B
Posts: 148
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fudge_brownie
I have been practicing for the up coming contest. Shown below is only a portion of my new lug nut wrench. The remainder is hidden to remain competitive.
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One of the best practical example of Hooke's law, simple but effective.
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David
2016 VW Touareg TDI
2014 Escape 17B "Glass Cabin"
2019 KC the Beagle
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07-29-2016, 11:57 PM
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#79
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,260
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Hi all,
We will be working on what the big boys call the test rig as soon as I get back from Durango.
I will also have a traveling trophy for the winner. Figured a traveling trophy was only appropriate. Pulled Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado today 10,800 ft. Highlander performed admirably. When you're depending on everything staying together, including the brakes you adjusted and the bearings you packed and the nuts you torqued down as you descend those Colorado grades, it's a good feeling when you reach the bottom and an even better feeling when you reach for a cold Belgian beer in your air conditioned Escape, just west of
Pueblo Colorado tonight.
Dave
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07-30-2016, 12:19 AM
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#80
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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I'll be watching.
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