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06-28-2014, 04:38 PM
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Location: Clovis, California
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All the places I've been, I'm very impressed with the Chilliwack area. Very picturesque. Love how the clouds hang over the mountain tops. Beautiful. Me and my Escape 19 will hopefully see many more sites.
Cultus Lake is a wonderful 1000 trails campsite. Spent my first 2 days there. They also are a Passport America site too. Around 100 sites along a passive stream and close to Cultus Lake, it's worth a stay.
Bridal Falls is a beautiful campsite. Well maintained, laid out and over 200 spaces, many with 6' hedges between sites. Most have full hookups and plenty of things to do. The pool is very nice too. Only drawback is it's kinda pricy. Even charge a loonie (Canadian $1 coin) for a shower. Recommended park though. Attached pics are from Bridal Falls.
Tomorrow we leave for Silverlake, WA for the next 2 days.
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06-28-2014, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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A use for the microwave anyway.
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06-28-2014, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Maple Ridge, BC, British Columbia
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I enjoy the humour !!!
As someone without pets. I've had to endure hours of yapping dogs in the next trailer when they've been left and I suppose are experiencing "separation anxiety."also yapping dogs that get territorial about their trailer site which they somehow think extends onto ours.
But I suppose enough ranting about pets. I do like Gbagao's sense of humour
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06-28-2014, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Clovis, California
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I've had several cats and don't any more. I'm a dog kinda guy that likes to go for walks and hikes for exercise as my doctor suggested. Very hard to take a cat for a hike.
As with babies, kids, dogs, cats, inlaws, and many other types of family, you'll have run-ins occasionally. It's all part of life I guess. As long as you're camping, it's all good for the most part. Focus your attention on the fun stuff.
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06-28-2014, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
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Originally Posted by gbaglo
I repeat.
Last year my buddy tied his Brittany Spaniel to an awning arm by a 30' rope.
Dog spots bird. 'BIRD, BIRD BIRD' and runs full tilt until he was out of rope. Dog didn't suffer any damage, but the awning arm was bent and had to be straightened out before it could be closed.
Don't do that.
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OK, a Brittany Spaniel I grant you. What about this little one?
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06-28-2014, 06:22 PM
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Best keep an eye out for eagles.
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06-28-2014, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Antelope, California
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Glad to learn you and the boyz are having a good time. Thanks for the pictures and the information. Those are good things to know about that area and I'm sure there are some people who are new to the area up that way that will find it useful.
What mods are you thinking about? Mosquito repellents?
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06-29-2014, 12:30 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Most of the time one of us will sty and the other will leave. If we both must go we either take the dogs with us or leave them in the trailer, closed up with the a/c on and tell a neighbor. If the power goes out, they will call mx and we will will go home. Never left them for more than 2-3 hours max in that scenario.
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That's the best option. Just use a little common sense.
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06-29-2014, 03:35 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
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Sounds useful for Guinness the dog too
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06-29-2014, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Northern, Maryland
Trailer: 2014 E21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LeonW
Not sure if your dog would like being on a leash, but one of the things we had Reace do on the Lark was to weld a small loop on the back of the frame where we an attach a long rope that prevents Murphy-the-Dog from escaping. It is useful, especially when we are setting up or taking down.
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We asked for the same thing this past winter. Wouldn't do it. Will get it done down the road.
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06-29-2014, 04:35 PM
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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I don't understand why you need the loop welded to the frame.
You can tie a loop in the rope and attach a carabiner. Run the rope around the frame two or three times ( carabiner end ) and hook the carabiner on the rope.
Option I use is to tie on to the mushroom anchor that I use in my canoe and pontoon boats. I have a 5 lb. and another heavier one. I can drop the anchor wherever I need it to be.
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06-29-2014, 04:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Originally Posted by Cypherian
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Although it would work well, those things are really heavy, consisting mostly of a 2"x2" solid steel bar. The safety chain loops should be plenty strong for even that mastiff.
Since the tug is usually heavier than the trailer (in the case of an Escape), and sits on two widely spaced axles, it seems to me like a better base than the trailer... as long as you're not driving anywhere!
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06-29-2014, 05:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
Although it would work well, those things are really heavy, consisting mostly of a 2"x2" solid steel bar. The safety chain loops should be plenty strong for even that mastiff.
Since the tug is usually heavier than the trailer (in the case of an Escape), and sits on two widely spaced axles, it seems to me like a better base than the trailer... as long as you're not driving anywhere!
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I was joking a bit Brian :} you are correct though, a 5/16" Carabiner in the safety loop attached to a cable will hold any dog. A 1/4" would hold but I like the larger one for the days the hands and fingers are not functioning well or the weather is not playing nice. As for forgetting and driving off simple chock the rear wheels :}
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06-29-2014, 05:11 PM
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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These mushroom anchors come from 8 to 20 lbs ( $20 to $35 ). You can place it wherever you and the dog happen to be ( unlike the trailer ).
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06-29-2014, 10:37 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
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
I don't understand why you need the loop welded to the frame.
You can tie a loop in the rope and attach a carabiner. Run the rope around the frame two or three times ( carabiner end ) and hook the carabiner on the rope.
Option I use is to tie on to the mushroom anchor that I use in my canoe and pontoon boats. I have a 5 lb. and another heavier one. I can drop the anchor wherever I need it to be.
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We didn't really need one, but when we ordered our first trailer we didn't understand much about travel trailers in general, let alone Escape Trailers. So we asked Reace if he could weld a little loop on the frame, and he obliged us.
That said, it has proven to be useful. Murphy-the-Dog has two ropes, one about 8' long and the other about 15' long, each with a carabiner on them. When we are doing something outside, we just snap the carabiner over the loop, and then he can watch us do whatever we are doing. We probably could loop the rope through the steps, or through some other part of the frame, but this is quick and easy to fasten and unfasten. Especially nice when we are getting hitched up, since the last thing we do is un-snap Murphy's rope, stow it in the passenger side hatch, and put Murphy in the car.
I haven't asked for a loop on our new trailer. But given the number of times that we have used this one, I might.
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07-04-2014, 09:15 AM
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#37
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Antelope, California
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Happy 4th of July!
Mark, how are your travels?
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07-04-2014, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Clovis, California
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Hi Sandra!
Thank you for asking. I'm in the finishing stages of bonding with my 19 and couldn't be much happier with my new toy. I decided to stay a 3 days instead of the 1 day originally planned for the last stop on my trip back home and spend the 4th with some new friends. There's a local Sheriff's Deputy with his wife camping here and several others and we decided to spend the 4th together. I even got a ride on a jet boat that is powered by a Corvette LS2 6.0 liter engine. Sounds incredible! Very fast and impressive.
I'm staying at Driftwood RV park in Los Molinos, CA, which is right on the Sacramento River. Although it's in the upper 90's, by the river it's at least 5 degrees cooler and more comfortable. Relaxed and beautiful, it's a nice park that is a Passport America park and is $20/night for water and electric.
It's quite calming camping by a river. My first night camping at Lake Cultus, BC there was a stream that ran through the park and the sound of running water is soothing. A river is even more soothing.
Livin large and having a great time.
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07-04-2014, 12:26 PM
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Thanks for the update, and info. Looks like a great spot. Thanks for the pictures too. They even have full hook-ups for the greenhorns like me. Since Tehama County is not too far for valley guys and gals, it might be a good gathering spot.
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07-04-2014, 04:02 PM
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Location: Clovis, California
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Yes. It's a nice park and the price is good too. Camping near water is always nice if you don't have to deal with mosquitoes and/or other excessive bugs. In Washington the mosquitoes were nasty and I ended up smelling like DEET for most of that stay. Even sprayed OFF on the screen door. Here there's no mosquitoes so far that have bothered me. Could be good timing, or the California climate. Is nice here though.
Several people so far love the Escape trailer and enjoyed the tour I gave them. Gotta love the interest that so many have in fiberglass RVs. Maybe it's my glowing happiness and pride, or the trailer itself. I know I'm happy and comfortable in my new home away from home.
Escape therapy is fully engaged and I'm reaping many benefits.
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