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06-19-2018, 11:36 AM
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#21
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Mtns of NC, North Carolina
Trailer: 2013 19' Escape 1977 Trillium 1300
Posts: 311
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Originally Posted by deange
Good to know, where did you pick one up?
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I tend to pick this kind of stuff up from Amazon. Selection is almost unlimited, easier than going from store to store.
Take a peak under your trailer and picture gravel being flung up the underside. What can it easily hit and damage? And what would happen if that item got broken. I'm ordering a replacement water tank valve myself. Be sure to include the appropriate sized wrench to do the various repairs.
I also take a tarp to lay on if I have to crawl under the truck or trailer.
The other thing I keep is a running paper list of stuff I think I will need. I write it down (before I forget). In my case, I have to add four border crossings, maybe as many as six. Passports, Canadian insurance cards for trailer and truck (US citizens need them), up to date health certificate for the dog, prescriptions for all meds carried, etc. Crossing a border, which is NOT your case, complicates stuff.
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06-19-2018, 12:44 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Port Angeles, Washington
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19
Posts: 198
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Brake wiring
Sounds like a great trip, and lots of good advice and experience being shared. On other threads there have been discussions of the nylon zip ties holding the brake wiring along the axles being broken or worn down on gravel roads leading to brake issues. I would suggest changing the nylon ties with something more substantial.
I did a wrap of bicycle handlebar grip tape around the wire and axle and secured this with a hose clamp. The clamp for wear and strength and the tape to protect the wire from the clamp. I’m not sure this is the best idea, but I had the supplies on hand at the time. I’d be interested in other ideas folks have had.
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06-19-2018, 12:51 PM
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#23
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: ., Alberta
Trailer: 2006 17b Escape towed by 2003 Chev Suburban 4WD or 1998 Ford F150 V6 2WD
Posts: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug & Betty
Sounds like a great trip, and lots of good advice and experience being shared. On other threads there have been discussions of the nylon zip ties holding the brake wiring along the axles being broken or worn down on gravel roads leading to brake issues. I would suggest changing the nylon ties with something more substantial.
I did a wrap of bicycle handlebar grip tape around the wire and axle and secured this with a hose clamp. The clamp for wear and strength and the tape to protect the wire from the clamp. I’m not sure this is the best idea, but I had the supplies on hand at the time. I’d be interested in other ideas folks have had.
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That's a super fantastic idea. I have zip ties in my trailer kit but hadn't thought of a good use for them until now. Perfect!
I sure appreciate the advice and help from everybody here
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06-29-2018, 09:10 PM
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#24
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 17
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Have Fun
Quote:
Originally Posted by deange
We are planning our trip this August to explore the Deh Cho Travel Connection using our 2006 Escape 17b. I'll post my questions and then brag about our upcoming journey!
We are assuming we will be mostly dry camping for our adventure.
A. How long will our two propane tanks last powering the fridge?
1. We have solar for our power (and I may have to replace our battery) but am
afraid to power the fridge on DC and then not be able to run the pump or
lights at night.
2. Should the DC, when hooked up to the truck while driving on the road,
charge the battery and run the fridge without losing charge on the trailer
battery?
B. We have amassed a fairly good emergency kit and experience in preparation
-Shotgun, jack, spare tire, instant tire repair (fix a flat aerosol), rubber mallet, socket set, screwdriver set, double sided sticky tape, an extra sewer valve cover (I seem to lose them on gravel roads a lot). Bearings recently greased, new rims and tires, recently updated all bulbs (inside and out to LED). Finally, we've been going for camping trips (up to four hours away, one-way, since May 18). Missing anything?
I will pull either with our 2003 Chevrolet Surburban or 1998 Ford F150 V6 2WD
Link to Itinerary: http://v5.spectacularnwt.com/sites/d...eitinerary.pdf
Some stuff on the Alaska Highway we will be traveling:
https://www.hellobc.com/road-trips/alaska-highway/
Link to map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/?link=https:...e-9a24bca368ff
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I drove the Den Cho to Yellowknife, followed by the Dempster to Inuvik in 2011. And that was before the new bridge was finished. It is a beautiful drive and the gravel is well graded. If you have any mechanical trouble someone will stop and help you, which is the Rule of the North. The blackflies were horrendous!
I was in a 2007 17B Escape towing with a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The Alaska Highway is a piece of cake. The Den Cho is an adventure. Have fun.
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06-29-2018, 11:01 PM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Steveston B.C., British Columbia
Trailer: 2012- 17'B.... 2016 Tacoma SR5 TRD
Posts: 504
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Bug spray and ( bear spray , one for trailer and one for the tow ) .
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08-06-2018, 09:42 PM
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#26
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Anacortes, Washington
Trailer: 2016 Escape 21 "BE NICE"
Posts: 78
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We were asked this trick question two days ago on our US boat in Canadian waters. “Where do you keep your firearms?” Correct answer: “We don’t have any.”
I do have another lethal and legal alternative...a flare gun. Purchase at Fred Meyer for $70 with 4 shotgun shells. It is part of my flare/signal kit on my boat and would scare the hell out of a bear or do some serious damage to someone threatening me.
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08-06-2018, 10:51 PM
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#27
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 8,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbawden
I do have another lethal and legal alternative...a flare gun. Purchase at Fred Meyer for $70 with 4 shotgun shells. It is part of my flare/signal kit on my boat and would scare the hell out of a bear or do some serious damage to someone threatening me.
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Are we talking about the basic Olin ga. flare gun? I've had them for years and years and carry one in the trailer as part of my kayak's safety equipment. I always thought that it'd be a deterrent in other situations. Then I test fired it at some misc. stuff and it basically has no omph at all.
But if we're going off into bear country I carry bear spray and a shotgun. No problem to do it legally in either country. Of course I had to promise my wife that I wouldn't shoot a bear unless I had no other choice.
Ron
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08-07-2018, 10:35 AM
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#28
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Anacortes, Washington
Trailer: 2016 Escape 21 "BE NICE"
Posts: 78
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You might check the expiration date on the shells. They can be underwhelming if old. Check out the utube videos to get an idea what they can do.
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08-07-2018, 11:05 AM
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#29
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Trailer: 2024 Bigfoot 21RB
Posts: 254
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I echo bug spray (the stuff with DEET at least 25% works best) and at least one bear spray with belt holder. I would include a good flash light or head lamp (handy having your hands free). Purchase the bear spray when in Canada at an outdoor store or Canadian Tire. Read the monograph to understand how to use it and keep the bear spray with you in remote areas even if close to campsite.
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08-07-2018, 03:19 PM
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#30
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Lake Country, British Columbia
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19
Posts: 167
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I suggest a plug kit for tire repair to go along with the air compressor.
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08-09-2018, 04:21 PM
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#31
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BCnomad
A spare fresh water tank drain spigot/cap would be a good back up. 150 miles on Nevada gravel road taught me that one.
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Is there a standard size for these, or is there a size I should ask for? I'd like to pick up some spares while I'm on the road.
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08-09-2018, 04:26 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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I'd sent an email to ETI to obtain that info, Mike.
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08-09-2018, 04:27 PM
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#33
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: ., Alberta
Trailer: 2006 17b Escape towed by 2003 Chev Suburban 4WD or 1998 Ford F150 V6 2WD
Posts: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I'd sent an email to ETI to obtain that info, Mike.
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Very kind, looking forward to the reply. We leave tomorrow for our trip
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