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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-18-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,665
Posted By davescape
While I usually get 15 mpg towing, I've done up...

While I usually get 15 mpg towing, I've done up to 19mpg (US gal) on slower twisty sections towing. I was probably in eco mode and some of that would have been electric only. The F150 hybrid really...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-31-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,014
Posted By davescape
May 11, 2015. The horse is at the top of the...

May 11, 2015. The horse is at the top of the hill and the road in the dark photo is at the bottom where the pavement starts again. If you are going downhill you are probaby going to fast. Keep...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-29-2022, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,014
Posted By davescape
There are bears in the valley and at the top of...

There are bears in the valley and at the top of the hill the cattle and horses run wild.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-29-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,014
Posted By davescape
There's at least one place to pull out on the...

There's at least one place to pull out on the hill. We lost our sewer hose on the hill because the storage pipe opened up. I'd recommend wrapping some tape around each end and performing an...
Forum: General Escape 09-09-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,757
Posted By davescape
Its been a few years since I set mine up, so I...

Its been a few years since I set mine up, so I don't remember the paticulars but for some reason I took some photos with 2 different setups and pasted some notes for myself. Would it be possible to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-01-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,856
Posted By davescape
I'm getting similar mileage to Tosh both empty...

I'm getting similar mileage to Tosh both empty and loaded. Last week we were in a heavily forested campground on the Olympic Peninsula so I needed to top up the batteries every day. In generator...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-18-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,679
Posted By davescape
One very bad pic of the racks --- between the...

One very bad pic of the racks --- between the trees---through the smoky haze and pollen.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-18-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,679
Posted By davescape
No pics of kayak racks yet. Previous truck (Ram...

No pics of kayak racks yet. Previous truck (Ram 1500) had a Bakflip tonneau with integral racks (I don't think these are available anymore) that attached to specialized rails holding the lid. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-18-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,679
Posted By davescape
Powerboost Mileage

Been averaging 10.1 liters/100k (23.3 mpg) commuting which is a combination of highway and city. My first camping trip with the Escape 19 and Kayaks on the truck racks averaged 14.6 L/kph (16.2...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-29-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,658
Posted By davescape
For myself, the most fun towing experience is the...

For myself, the most fun towing experience is the lowest cost per ft/lbs torque. Add the vehicle purchase price to the expected fuel consumption over the life of the vehicle to get the total cost. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-23-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,679
Posted By davescape
I just tested the Progressive Industries EMS on...

I just tested the Progressive Industries EMS on bypass and juiced by the 2.4kw Powerboost and it performed flawlessly. Eventually I'll make a plug to bond the neutral and ground and then I won't...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 12-12-2020, 06:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,130
Posted By davescape
Says the guy that has obviously never experienced...

Says the guy that has obviously never experienced Lower Mainland campground firewood;D I think its a provincial requirement that all firewood is specially treated to remove carbon and then it's...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-03-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,944
Posted By davescape
I sliced a piece of pool noodle in half and duct...

I sliced a piece of pool noodle in half and duct taped it to the insdie of the door at the right height as an experiement. It was always my intention to carefully glue it in place but it remains...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-03-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Posted By davescape
The solar panel and solar controller have nothing...

The solar panel and solar controller have nothing to do with the inverter or 120 volt power, they just keep the battery charged. The inverter is connected to the battery and increases the 12V...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-01-2020, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,693
Posted By davescape
About 95% of the time electrical problems are...

About 95% of the time electrical problems are caused by faulty extension cords or other flexible wiring. Unless the cord has been cut, the problem is also most likely within 6" of end of the cord. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-07-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,376
Posted By davescape
I had problems with our Dometic digital stat as...

I had problems with our Dometic digital stat as well when I switched to D2. We're back to D1 with the wild temperature swings.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-23-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,363
Posted By davescape
Bumper mount is marginal. You really need a...

Bumper mount is marginal. You really need a frame mount so that you can use a weight distributing system if required. Classic Ram 1500 is notoriously soft on the back end. I don't know about the...
Forum: General Escape 09-16-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,296
Posted By davescape
We lost our egg in Utah when we loaned it out to...

We lost our egg in Utah when we loaned it out to family. They blamed wind gusts but they were travelling fast. I've since added weight distribution with sway control but I've still had a few...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-08-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,127
Posted By davescape
Were you trying to operate both inverter and...

Were you trying to operate both inverter and shore power at the same time? Perhaps the staccato switching is the EMS which is sensing some anomaly.
Forum: General Escape 08-26-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,688
Posted By davescape
If you are on battery power, you will only get...

If you are on battery power, you will only get inverter power to only one outlet unless you also get an automatic transfer switch to make all the outlets hot. We use the 12V outlet for the vacuum...
Forum: General Escape 08-26-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,187
Posted By davescape
One winter I saw a front wheel drive car with...

One winter I saw a front wheel drive car with chains on the rear:laugh:
Forum: Cyber Campfire 08-23-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By davescape
Maybe you need one of thes:

Maybe you need one of thes:
Forum: Cyber Campfire 08-23-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,858
Posted By davescape
Not to confuse things further, but are you...

Not to confuse things further, but are you referring to a dry gallon or wet gallon?:laugh:Apparently there is a difference there too.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-31-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,448
Posted By davescape
A couple of things to think about on a sloped...

A couple of things to think about on a sloped driveway:
1. if the trailer is level, then the front wheels should be blocked up so that they are level with the rear wheels.
2. When hoisting or...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 06-04-2020, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
Posted By davescape
Organized Crime

I think border services got it all wrong, we're completely disorganized:laugh:
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