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Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-24-2017, 04:03 PM
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Posted By smilycook
Trailer Sold.

Trailer Sold.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-23-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,240
Posted By smilycook
Randy, The couple who looked at it today will...

Randy, The couple who looked at it today will decide in the morning.

Thanks
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-23-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,240
Posted By smilycook
We are showing it this afternoon. If it does not...

We are showing it this afternoon. If it does not sell we will let you know.Thanks
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-17-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,240
Posted By smilycook
We have a couple coming to look at it on the...

We have a couple coming to look at it on the 23rd, but if they decide not to buy it we would be happy to show it after the 23rd.

Thanks
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-13-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,240
Posted By smilycook
Correct USD.

Correct USD.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-11-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,240
Posted By smilycook
Photos: https://www.wandervans.com/trailersale

Photos:
https://www.wandervans.com/trailersale
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-11-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,240
Posted By smilycook
2014 Escape 17B For Sale

We are selling our escape 17B trailer. It has served our family well over the years, but we now own a campervan rental company and it looks bad to not be camping in a campervan.

Price: $23,000
...
Forum: General Escape 06-22-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,225
Posted By smilycook
Escape 17B Camper Available for Rent in Boise, ID

All, We are making our camper available for rent in Boise, ID if someone is interested in trying before they buy. We own a company that rents campervans and our insurance also covers campers so we...
Forum: Paper Escape 01-23-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,518
Posted By smilycook
When we bought our trailer we could not get temp...

When we bought our trailer we could not get temp tags from Idaho unless we had a VIN verification form. Unfortunately Washington DMV or Washington State Police will not sign a VIN verification form...
Forum: General Escape 12-16-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,609
Posted By smilycook
We have a 17B with guacho bunks and two young...

We have a 17B with guacho bunks and two young kids. We find the kids want to spend as much time as possible outside and we usually only eat inside in the morning so the trailer is the right size for...
Forum: Shopping Escape 11-04-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,038
Posted By smilycook
I have slept many nights in the top bunk, it is a...

I have slept many nights in the top bunk, it is a tight squeeze and I would recommend additional padding. Being about 5'11" getting up and down is a little challenging since you have to tuck up...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 09-26-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,746
Posted By smilycook
Here are some pavement accessed campgrounds if...

Here are some pavement accessed campgrounds if you go over Lost Trail Pass and take Hwy 93 to 75 to 21 to Banks-Lowman Rd to 55 through Idaho. Lots more if you want to put in some dirt miles.
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-21-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,814
Posted By smilycook
We tow a 17B with a 2012 4runner and have had...

We tow a 17B with a 2012 4runner and have had some challenging moments on high passes of 7k to 8k feet. Since the original poster is basically at sea level they should have no problem towing with a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-04-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,253
Posted By smilycook
Sonnie, We have a 3 year old and a 18 month old....

Sonnie, We have a 3 year old and a 18 month old. The youngest sleeps in a baby bjorn crib that we have setup on the main bed of our 17B and then my wife sleeps next to him. My oldest and I sleep in...
Forum: General Escape 08-13-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,377
Posted By smilycook
The 17 defiantly has more ground clearance than...

The 17 defiantly has more ground clearance than our 4runner. I am not sure if it is 1 or 2" of extra height, but the blocks can be changed out to give you different amounts of lift. My biggest regret...
Forum: General Escape 08-13-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,377
Posted By smilycook
I would agree with an earlier poster that pulling...

I would agree with an earlier poster that pulling a 17 offroad would be better than the 19 or 21. The more length you have the harder it will get to negotiate offroad. We have only had our trailer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-05-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,669
Posted By smilycook
Maybe Thule and Yakima don't want to accept the...

Maybe Thule and Yakima don't want to accept the liability, but I have used a Thule T2 for going on 8 years. They also mention it is not intended for offroad use, but I have taken it on many rough...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-30-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,885
Posted By smilycook
Seems like the real questions is the size of...

Seems like the real questions is the size of alternator and wire gauge to the plug. Without the tow package I doubt the alternator could keep up. We always drive with the fridge in 12V mode for...
Forum: General Escape 07-24-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,165
Posted By smilycook
It will be interesting to hear about towing...

It will be interesting to hear about towing experiences from Alan and Catchlight after a couple of months. For a lot of our camping we have to bring water with us so that tends to weight us down...
Forum: General Escape 07-23-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,165
Posted By smilycook
After towing our 17B with my V6 4runner for the...

After towing our 17B with my V6 4runner for the past couple of months in the Northwest it seems like the frontier is under powered for towing a 21. I am sure towing in the flat lands and close to sea...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-11-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,837
Posted By smilycook
We have not run our tank heaters yet since we...

We have not run our tank heaters yet since we just recently got our trailer, but I am envisioning those late fall and early spring trips where it just drops below freezing in the early morning so the...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-11-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,837
Posted By smilycook
Are you also planning on getting the tank...

Are you also planning on getting the tank heaters? Dumping hot water back in the tanks sounds like a good idea, but it might be easier to just run tank heaters with the extra insulation when it gets...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-27-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,221
Posted By smilycook
One thing to think about is getting the two...

One thing to think about is getting the two burner stove and then having it rotated 90 degrees. This option give you a little more counter space.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-27-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,484
Posted By smilycook
Washington Ferries also require propane to be off.

Washington Ferries also require propane to be off.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-07-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,250
Posted By smilycook
The hanging style just has more sway even if you...

The hanging style just has more sway even if you bungee. It probably comes down to how much are your bikes worth and do you put other friends bikes on your rack. Put two $5k bikes on the rack and the...
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