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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-12-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 724
Posted By mvassallo
I managed to remove the Dometic and install the...

I managed to remove the Dometic and install the NovaKool by myself using my arms, knees, and legs to get them out and in. A bit of a struggle managing the 50+ pounds.

We also purchased a Vevor...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-10-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 724
Posted By mvassallo
Nova Kool R4500 compressor install

Nova Kool R4500 compressor install

I have put off posting this thread for long enough. Thanks to Myron for providing the spark to get this done.

Our 2014 Escape 19 came with the Dometic...
Forum: Shopping Escape 11-10-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By mvassallo
That is what I was thinking at the time but the...

That is what I was thinking at the time but the fridge has found a new home at the land fill fridge recycling "center".
Forum: Shopping Escape 11-10-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By mvassallo
I have been postponing a thread about the...

I have been postponing a thread about the experience but your picture request will motivate me to do so.
Forum: Shopping Escape 10-16-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By mvassallo
RM 8551 free to a good home

Recently I removed our Dometic RM 8551 from our 2014 Escape 19. I finally had enough fiddling with it at 10,000 ft. above sea level. Some nights would go fine and other nights it would fail to...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-11-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,617
Posted By mvassallo
Just as a reminder, the Costco Interstate 6 volt...

Just as a reminder, the Costco Interstate 6 volt batteries do not have as much reserve capacity as the original 6 volts that came with our 2014 Escape 19.

From the Costco website:
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-29-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By mvassallo
I finished the Vista Screen mesh cartridge...

I finished the Vista Screen mesh cartridge replacement. The new screen cartridge had been sitting in our garage for a few years now. Since I just used the back up cartridge, I just ordered a new...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-29-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By mvassallo
Of course I figured it out right after posting. ...

Of course I figured it out right after posting. Continued viewing of the Seiki directions finally clicked as the housing "clicks" into the track. Thanks in advance for the help. Mike
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-29-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By mvassallo
How to remove Vista Plus Screen

Hello all,

I am in the process of replacing the original Vista Screen and I am stumped on what I am missing in the removal process. I have removed the top and bottom pieces but cannot figure out...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-23-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By mvassallo
Based on your post this link may be of help. An...

Based on your post this link may be of help. An RV tech in Cheyenne said the one of the main reasons for heater problems is air flow.
...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-13-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,873
Posted By mvassallo
Here is a link to a video about blowing out your...

Here is a link to a video about blowing out your RV water lines with a 12 volt tire inflator or even a bike pump by creating more volume with a water hose.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-04-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,521
Posted By mvassallo
Possible Solution to Dometic Furnace issues

There are a substantial number of Forum members who have posted about issues with their Dometic Furnaces acting erratically. Friends of mine purchased a new Escape trailer which was delivered this...
Forum: General Escape 11-08-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,228
Posted By mvassallo
Thanks for the info regarding the AC and lack of...

Thanks for the info regarding the AC and lack of need to caulk.
Forum: General Escape 11-08-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,228
Posted By mvassallo
While I used ProFlex to re-caulk all of the usual...

While I used ProFlex to re-caulk all of the usual visible extrusions I have always wondered about the need to caulk any place related to the AC unit. Thoughts?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-24-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By mvassallo
I know you have done a good job of checking out...

I know you have done a good job of checking out the weather. Here is a link to the NOAA forecast for Laramie on I-80. I think you may have to really think about winterizing either with RV...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-18-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,690
Posted By mvassallo
If these folks confirm this is their furnace...

If these folks confirm this is their furnace model, can someone provide the sail switch part number to save them time and energy. The 15 second time out is a key piece of information. We had the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-16-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,690
Posted By mvassallo
Is this an Attwood or Dometic furnace in the 2017...

Is this an Attwood or Dometic furnace in the 2017 5TA?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-30-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,115
Posted By mvassallo
My follow up question is this, - my friends have...

My follow up question is this, - my friends have a brand new E-19 just delivered 10 days ago with a similar problem. The furnace works when connected to power but not when on battery. Fan blows but...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 07-20-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 24,188
Posted By mvassallo
Glen -- it is not a problem until it is a...

Glen -- it is not a problem until it is a PROBLEM! When hiking I always carry bear spray which saved the day in the summer of 2016 with a cranky bull moose. Moving in with the hair on his back...
Forum: Escape News 04-08-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,588
Posted By mvassallo
What Donna said!

What Donna said!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-02-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,595
Posted By mvassallo
At 12,000 miles on our 2014 Escape 19 we had...

At 12,000 miles on our 2014 Escape 19 we had uneven tire wear on both front driver side and rear passenger side tires. Dexter replaced both axles, offered to replace two tires, and paid the labor...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-28-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,515
Posted By mvassallo
Picked up our 2014 new in May 2014. 12,000 miles...

Picked up our 2014 new in May 2014. 12,000 miles later, one tire on each axle on opposite sides totally worn (bald) for the first 1-2 outside inches of the tire. Without going into the whole...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-02-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,610
Posted By mvassallo
Do what sclifrickson says in post #6 and you...

Do what sclifrickson says in post #6 and you should be good to go.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-28-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 302,510
Posted By mvassallo
Sunshine FS Campground outside of Telluride, CO

Arrived last week for the first day it was open, spot 7, view out the front window. 24480
Forum: General Escape 09-26-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,149
Views: 425,263
Posted By mvassallo
Escape 5.0TA and 19 on a "flatbed" being pulled...

Escape 5.0TA and 19 on a "flatbed" being pulled by a dually pickup headed east on I-80 at 2:45 p.m. in Laramie, Wyoming. Someone's delivery day is getting closer.
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