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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-29-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,692
Posted By MimStan
We used small velcro, pressure adhesive dots (on...

We used small velcro, pressure adhesive dots (on both the fiberglass and the fabric) to affix a small square of red fabric over the light at bedtime. The switch is still easily activated and dim red...
Forum: General Escape 02-05-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,682
Posted By MimStan
We have two Go Power 130 portables in addition to...

We have two Go Power 130 portables in addition to the panel on the trailer (160). The Go Power panels are relatively expensive (unless you find a sale), but are sturdy and reliable. They have their...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-10-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,628
Posted By MimStan
From my recollection, you don't even need the...

From my recollection, you don't even need the splitter. If you unscrew the King Jack connector plate and have a look (inside the wall, so to speak) there is a spare/additional coax connector, I...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-08-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,628
Posted By MimStan
If you listen to FM exclusively, and have the...

If you listen to FM exclusively, and have the King Jack TV antenna, it's possible to connect your radio to the spare coax connector on the King Jack set-up. The King Jack is an excellent FM radio...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-08-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,776
Posted By MimStan
I've done the interior storm window mod on the...

I've done the interior storm window mod on the front rock guard window, and door window on our 17b as well, but used high temperature resistant 3M VHB tape to adhere the plexiglass panes. Both panes...
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,365
Posted By MimStan
For reducing the flow of the stock shower head I...

For reducing the flow of the stock shower head I cut a perfectly circular piece of high quality foil tape (the type used to seal duct work) and covered the smallest circle of perforations (where the...
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,553
Posted By MimStan
Another vote for the Roadtrucker site for...

Another vote for the Roadtrucker site for anything 12 volt, especially their TV's. We have a Skyworth with DVD player from them and it came with extensive instructions on set up and use. Over the...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 05-25-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,660
Posted By MimStan
55 below... lol. Blowing out the antifreeze...

55 below... lol. Blowing out the antifreeze would be a great approach to those "conditions". The coldest I've experienced here in my part of Idaho was 25 below, but even at that the world was...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 05-24-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,660
Posted By MimStan
We had this exact same problem. First I replaced...

We had this exact same problem. First I replaced the cone washer in the fitting at the toilet. Still leaked. Checked the PEX rings with the "Go/No Go" gauge and they were not crimped tight to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-20-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,640
Posted By MimStan
I believe the Eco series lighting that Panther RV...

I believe the Eco series lighting that Panther RV sells is an exact/identical replacement for the newer Escape lights (the Facon lights from Amazon are slightly different as I bought some and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-01-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,131
Posted By MimStan
A while back I decided to double pane the front...

A while back I decided to double pane the front window and door window on our 17b, except I used 3M VHB # 5962 tape to adhere the plexiglass panes to the window pane frames. If I recall correctly...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-14-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,292
Posted By MimStan
Here in north Idaho we've been in the bull's eye...

Here in north Idaho we've been in the bull's eye of a snowstorm out of the gulf of Alaska since last Friday. We had no snow for Christmas, but we certainly have it now... Luckily, it hasn't been...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-13-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,500
Posted By MimStan
Mike Lewis: I will say hello to the...

Mike Lewis:


I will say hello to the rattlesnake for you... By the way, we grew up in the South and have spent quite a bit of time down in your territory on the gulf coast over the decades...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-12-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,500
Posted By MimStan
I installed some industrial velcro on the sensor...

I installed some industrial velcro on the sensor and I mount it on the frame under the camper when camping and remove it when on the road. You might also look at a unit that will tell you both...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-04-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 29,564
Posted By MimStan
tfd-texas: I forgot to mention the bathroom...

tfd-texas:

I forgot to mention the bathroom light... I'm hoping that someone will post some information on the newest version bath light Escape is using - is it different from the other lights...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 29,564
Posted By MimStan
I have experienced the flickering LED problem as...

I have experienced the flickering LED problem as well. Not wanting to continue to replace these lights with the same model (mine were made by SunLink), I finally found what I believe are the same...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-16-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 59,437
Posted By MimStan
For those that prefer sliding windows, but...

For those that prefer sliding windows, but struggle with ventilation in the rain, this Maxxaire product performs very well. We had them on the sliders in our previous Scamp and they allowed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-23-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,075
Posted By MimStan
Sharp Solar Panel Corners - Protecting Cover

When installing the Calmark cover on our 17B I was concerned about the sharp corners of the solar panel abrading holes in the cover. Rather than reinforcing the cover I used these foam corner...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-27-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,692
Posted By MimStan
We use some little white velcro dots to adhere a...

We use some little white velcro dots to adhere a small fabric cover over the bath fixture. We just put it on the light when we go to bed and take it off in the morning. This approach allows you to...
Forum: Paper Escape 01-03-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,357
Posted By MimStan
Idaho. The Tick Fever state. Nothing here but...

Idaho. The Tick Fever state. Nothing here but potato fields and some sagebrush. When crossing the state line set watches back 50 years.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-27-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 25,526
Posted By MimStan
An Atlanta native friend of mine used to say you...

An Atlanta native friend of mine used to say you don't "drive" your vehicle down the interstates in Atlanta, you "aim" it. It's not unlike Seattle; it's best if you can just go around it all.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-03-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,965
Posted By MimStan
Someone commented on Amazon that this switch will...

Someone commented on Amazon that this switch will work "backwards" - in other words it will act as a splitter of sorts, but without the associated losses:

Steren 200-315 Push Button A/B Switch...
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