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03-30-2015, 10:18 PM
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#161
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
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Originally Posted by oldclimber
Robert and Yolanda--That Idaho sun most have felt so good!
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You said it! I was sitting outside and felt something moist on my forehead. Oh yeah, I thought. Sweat!
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03-31-2015, 09:43 PM
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#162
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Solvang, California
Trailer: 2016 21' Escape (usetaowna a 19, a Burro and 2 Casitas)
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Robert, I like the looks of your dinette. Is the table steady without the front wall for support? I'd sure like something like that in our 19'.
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03-31-2015, 10:18 PM
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#163
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Originally Posted by Greggo
Robert, I like the looks of your dinette. Is the table steady without the front wall for support? I'd sure like something like that in our 19'.
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It is pretty stable with the two posts Greg, but I'm going to eventually change it out for a telescoping single post mount that slides in 4 directions-- that is if I can find a dealer who sells them.
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03-31-2015, 10:51 PM
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#164
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Solvang, California
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I tried to talk Reace into a front wraparound but he hadn't been worn down by enough of us yet. Yours looks great, please post a source for the table post and a picture when you get 'er installed.
I had a 4" inch shelf made in lieu of the seat that matches the table top and spans the benches up front. It's handy for phone and tablet chargers with the 12v plug I put up there.
Still holding out hope that someday a pair of swivel chairs similar to our first Casita might be offered. I'll be the first one in line with a deposit check!.
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04-02-2015, 11:47 AM
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#165
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Camped at Rubys Inn at Bryce Canyon last night. Wow, it was very cold. I guess the elevation of almost 8000 feet makes a big difference. Got down to 18F but today's high is supposed to be in the upper 50s so not bad. The trailer was toasty and warm and with the heater set to 65 it only kicked on about half a dozen times all night.
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04-02-2015, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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We stayed there in late September a couple years ago, and got near freezing temps at night, and scorching hot during the day. Lots of great hikes around there. We stayed 5 nights, and could have gone longer. Their full moon night time hike was cool.
Were there no sites in the two Park campgrounds? I would have much rather stayed there, as they are much nicer than Ruby's, except the other couple we were travelling with were totally dependant on electricity.
Lisa and me went on a great bike ride, following dirt roads to the south of Ruby's.
I would definitely like to go back there again some day.
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04-02-2015, 02:59 PM
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#167
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North had no openings but today it did. South was closed.
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04-02-2015, 03:01 PM
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#168
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04-02-2015, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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Wow, nice photos. How is the trailer/truck combo performing?
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04-02-2015, 03:32 PM
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#170
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Wow, nice photos. How is the trailer/truck combo performing?
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Very happy with the combo Jim. Passing uphill (big line of semi trucks) is effortless. The feel is extremely solid -- like one piece instead of two. There is virtually no sway. Mileage while towing continues to improve slightly. On US and state highways where we travel at around 58 mph, we are averaging 16 towing. On interstates, which I'm trying to avoid, where we travel at about 68 mph, mileage drops to about 15.1 mpg.
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04-02-2015, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: O town, British Columbia
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Thanks for photos Robert. Definitely need to retrace your route one day.
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04-02-2015, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Odessa, Texas
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA
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Robert,
Thanks for the postings. I am closely tracking your footprints on this journey as I will be taking the same route when I will pick up my 5.0TA next week coming from Odessa Tx. Any advise on campgrounds to visit or avoid would be really appreciated.
Phil
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04-02-2015, 09:13 PM
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#173
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Midland, Texas
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19'
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Congrats on the new trailer - hope to see you at one of our fine Texas parks one day!
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04-05-2015, 06:24 PM
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#174
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04-05-2015, 06:28 PM
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04-05-2015, 06:33 PM
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#176
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
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Wow, beautiful. Thanks for the update. Do you even want to go home after all of this? Loren
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04-05-2015, 06:41 PM
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#177
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Oh my stars Robert, my bucket list just got longer! Thanks for sharing the pics, truly.
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04-05-2015, 06:59 PM
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#178
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Love the photos ...just wonderful !
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04-05-2015, 07:05 PM
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#179
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Weare, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
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Awesome pictures!
Enjoy every minute of it!
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04-05-2015, 08:14 PM
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#180
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In a sea of stickies...
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