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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-23-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,983
Posted By pkgman51
Bathroom Nite Light

We use the same one. It's mounted under the sink. It's about the best "mod" ever!!! We LOVE it. No extra wiring needed. Batteries last forever. So simple, so convenient!
Gary
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-29-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,194
Posted By pkgman51
Good Bye

Goodbye Forum. It's obvious to me I'm not part of the clique here, nor smart enough for membership in this pseudo-intellects forum. It's been fun. Bye
Gary
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-29-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,194
Posted By pkgman51
EcoBoost Engines

Information I've found includes YouTube videos by certified Ford service techs, as well as other service techs who appear well-versed on the subject. I've also researched information posted by Ford...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-29-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,194
Posted By pkgman51
EcoBoost Issues

There is a great deal of information about EcoBoost engines on YouTube. It appears there are two issues that could be trouble. One is carbon on the valves because direct port ignition engines don't...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-25-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,253
Posted By pkgman51
Last year I installed the Husky Tongue Jack,...

Last year I installed the Husky Tongue Jack, Brute, HB4500. I've been very pleased with it. I can hear, and feel the torque as it raises and lowers the trailer. But, the light is almost useless. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-25-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,194
Posted By pkgman51
My 2017 Expedition with the 3.5 EB engine gets...

My 2017 Expedition with the 3.5 EB engine gets about 20 mpg without the trailer. With the trailer, it gets about 12 mpg. So much depends on the slope, wind, and the weight of my foot. On a good...
Forum: General Escape 08-08-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,185
Posted By pkgman51
Bike Rack

Maybe the hitch on the back of the trailer isn't the answer for some. Perhaps a vehicle roof mount would be a better choice. There would probably be less bouncing around up there. One might need a...
Forum: General Escape 06-27-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2,171
Views: 248,826
Posted By pkgman51
Batteries

Dave, we just replaced our dual 6-volts after 9 years. They were still performing but I thought they might be close to the end. Darn! I could have gone another year. I, too, replaced them with...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-21-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,340
Posted By pkgman51
Did you get a response? What do you plan to do? ...

Did you get a response? What do you plan to do? I'm trying to understand how to do the same thing. Seems complicated.
Gary
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-28-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,058
Posted By pkgman51
An ounce of prevention... Besides, waxing the...

An ounce of prevention...
Besides, waxing the trailer burns a lot of stored calories...and I've plenty of those to burn.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-16-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,050
Posted By pkgman51
Maple

Try "Rockler". You can find them online if you don't have a store near you. They have all kinds of veneers and lumber. Perhaps you can order the pieces you need. Check them out...
Gary
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-02-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,235
Posted By pkgman51
Big Bend History

Thanks for the history lesson. We visited what was left of some of the ranches, that is their foundations. Yes, in hindsight, there must have been some resources at one time or they wouldn't have...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-30-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,649
Posted By pkgman51
Replace Trailer

...as if empty propane tanks weren't reason enough to replace your trailer. ;-)
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-30-2022, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,235
Posted By pkgman51
Big Bend

We've camped at the Cottonwood Campground at Big Ben NP. We had to get there really early in the morning to get a first-come first-served site. There was a park official there to manage site...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-30-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,832
Posted By pkgman51
Brakes Releasing

I had a similar problem towing with a Chevy Tahoe. I noticed the trailer brakes felt like they were still engaged when pulling away from a stop. Turns out, they were. The problem was with the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-07-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,905
Posted By pkgman51
AntiFreeze

I put a ball valve right off the accumulator discharge. I open the hot water heater to drain as much water from the system as I can. Then I close off the valves to the accumulator tank and hot water...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-04-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,905
Posted By pkgman51
Accumulator Tank

FWIW
I put in a 2.5 gal accumulator. Think I purchased it on Amazon. The tank is positioned with the discharge down, air valve up. I have a valve at the discharge to keep from getting anti-freeze...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-23-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 831
Views: 303,147
Posted By pkgman51
Brakes Switch

I did exactly that, by accident. When I was stowing the safety chains following un-hitching I inadvertently pulled the brakes safety pin. At 3 AM that night one of the gas detectors went off due to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-08-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By pkgman51
Insects

I usually leave one light on for a few min. to allow the fliers to come to the light. Then I use a paper towel to try to eradicate them before tucking in for the night.
Great idea to use the maxfan...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-07-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By pkgman51
Condensation

We, too, crack a window open and leave the max fan on low all night to control condensation as best we can. Sometimes it gets quite cool overnight but that is quickly addressed by the furnace or a...
Forum: General Escape 10-05-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 33,698
Posted By pkgman51
Maybe ETI production slots are a better...

Maybe ETI production slots are a better investment than the economy? I suppose one would get a better return on investment if they bought production slots, and then sold them upon signing the final...
Forum: General Escape 09-03-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,393
Posted By pkgman51
Like others, we use ventilation to manage...

Like others, we use ventilation to manage condensation. We leave a window open and the max fan on low (less noise) to keep airflow through the trailer. One night we didn't and in the middle of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-23-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 934
Posted By pkgman51
Hope you have already done this, but sometimes...

Hope you have already done this, but sometimes it's missed. Make sure the power post circuit breakers are on. I turn them off when I plug in and turn them on when all is connected. When I unplug,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-18-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,245
Posted By pkgman51
Door Issues

I've had some door issues with our 8-year-old 19 as well. The seal around the door has some places where it doesn't make intimate contact with the body of the trailer. It's a very narrow opening...
Forum: General Escape 08-05-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,185
Posted By pkgman51
Bike Rack

I bought a Yakima rack off Craigslist for cheap. It's a two-place platform-style rack, extremely easy to use. And, it's quite heavy. Keep an eye on CL and/or Facebook marketplace for a used rack. ...
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