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02-16-2023, 02:03 PM
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#1941
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Emerson, Manitoba
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA, 2022 F150 2.7EB
Posts: 1,848
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Sorry to hear Perry that AZ&MN weather is similar now. I do sympathise with you but certainly am glad that this year, rather than AZ again we flew to Mexico for six weeks.
Glad you're keeping warm though in your Bigfoot. You must enjoy the walk around queen!
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Adrian (and Beth)
We are all travellers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.
Robert Louis Stevenson
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02-16-2023, 02:50 PM
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#1942
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Woodstock, Illinois
Trailer: 2021 5.0
Posts: 1
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Yes, that was us, Ric and Nanette! We're heading out to San Antonio Texas. Hope the storm doesn't get too bad in Woodstock. Glad you're getting your trailer back. Safe travels!
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02-17-2023, 12:52 PM
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#1943
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sacramento area, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21
Posts: 525
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry Butler
Been at Chiricahua National Monument in southern Arizona since Sunday. Currently 14F with lots of snow. We left Minnesota to avoid snow and cold.
For the past couple of days there were six occupied campsites. One Escape 19, One big Ollie, and our Bigfoot. Last night a little Ollie pullled in. Most of the sites are empty with the snow and cold weather. Currently fiberglass rules.
With the snow we've yet to hike, and forget biking. We have four bundles of wood in the camper and doubt we'll even use one in our weeks stay. I did get a chance to move our new SOKs from the camper tongue to underneath the PS dinette seat and install the Victron 712. Terry's done a lot of knitting while I move the batteries.
We had internet on Sunday, but it was off on Monday, including Wilcox, 30 miles away. Finally went on this morning.
Off to Bisbee today to meet with friends!
Enjoy,
Perry
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Hi Perry. We were in the Chiricahua’s too but staying at Rusty’s RV Ranch. Not quite so cold, no snow, and full hook ups helped! It’s a great little RV park with animals from around the world!
Now we are at Lost Dutchman and when we arrived there were 4 Escapes in our little loop of 15 sites plus a few others sprinkled elsewhere in the park. Still cold here today but forecast has a warming trend finally!
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02-17-2023, 07:19 PM
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#1944
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,977
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
If you’re still there say hello to Red Dog from Iowa Dave. He’s a very good guy. We’ve camped With them several times.
Iowa Dave
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Long gone. Off to Alpine.
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Randy & Barb
1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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02-17-2023, 07:28 PM
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#1945
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,977
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Two things:
Batteries. At 15 degrees our dual 6volts have never gone below 65% with several days of cloud and a little solar. However, our furnace gets cranky at about 77% and quits about 70%.
We will go to Wilcox on Tuesday.
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1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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02-17-2023, 07:41 PM
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#1946
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jill
Hi Perry. We were in the Chiricahua’s too but staying at Rusty’s RV Ranch. Not quite so cold, no snow, and full hook ups helped! It’s a great little RV park with animals from around the world!
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We love Rusty’s! It’s one of the few full-hookup campgrounds we go to every winter. Great hiking there. Don’t try it in late March/April when it’s full of birders. We arrive at Rusty’s on Sunday for only 4 nights though, then to City of Rocks, Davis Mountains for two nights with tickets for the observatory on Saturday, and then 7-10 nights at Cottonwood Campground at Big Bend. Then we visit an old friend in San Antonio for five days and then spend the rest of March heading east to Inverness where we have many biking friends who literally live on the Withlacoochee Bike Trail.
Enjoy,
Perry
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02-17-2023, 08:19 PM
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#1947
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Trailer: 2022 Escape 5.0
Posts: 215
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry Butler
Been at Chiricahua National Monument in southern Arizona since Sunday. Currently 14F with lots of snow. We left Minnesota to avoid snow and cold.
For the past couple of days there were six occupied campsites. One Escape 19, One big Ollie, and our Bigfoot. Last night a little Ollie pullled in. Most of the sites are empty with the snow and cold weather. Currently fiberglass rules.
With the snow we've yet to hike, and forget biking. We have four bundles of wood in the camper and doubt we'll even use one in our weeks stay. I did get a chance to move our new SOKs from the camper tongue to underneath the PS dinette seat and install the Victron 712. Terry's done a lot of knitting while I move the batteries.
We had internet on Sunday, but it was off on Monday, including Wilcox, 30 miles away. Finally went on this morning.
Off to Bisbee today to meet with friends!
Enjoy,
Perry
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Hi Perry,
Was just noodling around deciding where to stay at Chiricahua National Monument about this time next year when your report popped up. Was thinking about boon-docking up on FR-42 or staying at Bonita Canyon CG, but was wondering if it might get pretty cold that high up. Question: I've read that the total rig length limit at Bonita Canyon CG is 29'; is that where you are? Wondering if you managed to squeeze in.
Wishing you warm sunny weather the rest of your trip!
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There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.
- Thomas Sowell
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02-18-2023, 07:12 AM
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#1948
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lorraine Pittsburgh
Hi Perry,
Was just noodling around deciding where to stay at Chiricahua National Monument about this time next year when your report popped up. Was thinking about boon-docking up on FR-42 or staying at Bonita Canyon CG, but was wondering if it might get pretty cold that high up. Question: I've read that the total rig length limit at Bonita Canyon CG is 29'; is that where you are? Wondering if you managed to squeeze in.
Wishing you warm sunny weather the rest of your trip!
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We stay at Bonita Canyon every year for a week. This year is the first time with cold and snow. Our Bigfoot is 25’ long and will fit in most sites. Over the years, we’ve heard many longer trailers scrape going through the dips. If we’re on the east side we either stay at Rusty’s RV or go into the mountains and stay at the forrest service campground or one of the many pure boondocking sites further up the canyon.
Enjoy,
Perry
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02-18-2023, 08:59 AM
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#1949
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Trailer: 2022 Escape 5.0
Posts: 215
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry Butler
We stay at Bonita Canyon every year for a week. This year is the first time with cold and snow. Our Bigfoot is 25’ long and will fit in most sites. Over the years, we’ve heard many longer trailers scrape going through the dips. If we’re on the east side we either stay at Rusty’s RV or go into the mountains and stay at the forrest service campground or one of the many pure boondocking sites further up the canyon.
Enjoy,
Perry
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Perry,
Thanks so much for the info. There's nothing like getting real world intelligence on these things - both in terms of the size of the sites & the expected weather.
May your upcoming days be warm & sunny!
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Lorraine from Pittsburgh
There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.
- Thomas Sowell
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02-18-2023, 11:52 AM
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#1950
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 B17
Posts: 24
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UFE sighted over BC, Montana boarder
This UFE was sighted in BC, Canada near the boarder with Montana just recently.
NORAD called in a couple of F22 to escort until it was identified as friendly. Apparently the aliens were just looking for a camp site. Instructions were passed on and no further action was taken.
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/a...1&d=1676742141
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02-18-2023, 12:24 PM
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#1951
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Trailer: 2023 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 843
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry Butler
We arrive at Rusty’s on Sunday for only 4 nights though, then to City of Rocks, Davis Mountains for two nights with tickets for the observatory on Saturday,
Perry
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Sounds like an awesome trip, Perry. We'll be at City of Rocks in New Mexico on 2/24 for a few nights. Not sure if that is the same City of Rocks you all are going to.
Have a safe trip
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02-18-2023, 09:38 PM
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#1952
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SageRpod
Sounds like an awesome trip, Perry. We'll be at City of Rocks in New Mexico on 2/24 for a few nights. Not sure if that is the same City of Rocks you all are going to.
Have a safe trip
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We arrive at City of Rocks on the 23rd and leave on the 25th.
Let’s get together!
Enjoy
Perry
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02-19-2023, 08:48 AM
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#1953
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Trailer: 2023 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 843
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry Butler
Let’s get together!
Perry
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Hope to see you there! We'll be arriving in our 5.0 at site 34 mid-late afternoon on the 24th.
Safe travels
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02-21-2023, 10:25 AM
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#1954
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,977
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Appears to be an E17 at Rockhound State Park, Demming, NM.
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02-21-2023, 03:06 PM
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#1955
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Western, Wisconsin
Trailer: WTB: E19
Posts: 238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
Google staying overnight at Walmarts will get you a lot of info. For some folks Walmarts are almost like a club.
Ron
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Is this what everyone keeps referring to as "boon docking"?
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Bill & Cindy Evans
"Remember, we are guests in nature....no one likes a houseguest who trashes the place"
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02-22-2023, 04:09 PM
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#1956
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,977
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19 at Chiracahua. It’s also snowing again.
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1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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02-22-2023, 05:15 PM
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#1957
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Trailer: 2022 Escape 5.0
Posts: 215
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brroberts
19 at Chiracahua. It’s also snowing again.
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Yikes! Planning to arrive there this time next year hoping to escape the cold & snow. Wasn't expecting summertime weather, but snow?
It's supposed to be 68 here in Pittsburgh tomorrow & was 70 last Thurs. Maybe we're the new garden spot.
Hope it warms up soon!
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Lorraine from Pittsburgh
There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.
- Thomas Sowell
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02-22-2023, 07:31 PM
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#1958
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lorraine Pittsburgh
Yikes! Planning to arrive there this time next year hoping to escape the cold & snow. Wasn't expecting summertime weather, but snow?
It's supposed to be 68 here in Pittsburgh tomorrow & was 70 last Thurs. Maybe we're the new garden spot.
Hope it warms up soon!
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This was our fifth winter at Chiricahua NM, three in February and two in early March. The other four times were wonderful. That’s as perfect as my life gets!
BTW, when we left Chiricahua NM our 25’ Bigfoot cleared both dips by at leas 6”. Easy Peazy!
Enjoy,
Perry
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02-24-2023, 12:25 PM
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#1959
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,977
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Six to ten here at Organ Pipe depending on day.
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Randy & Barb
1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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02-25-2023, 05:03 PM
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#1960
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Trailer: 2023 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 843
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Three E21s and our 5.0 here at City of Rocks. Met Perry and Terry and their Big Foot yesterday. Awesome rig, Perry. Hope you had a safe trip.
Gino and Linda
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