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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-20-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,927
Posted By darrentoma
That would be Trish Klein I believe. We had that...

That would be Trish Klein I believe. We had that new Allison Russell solo Album on repeat here too when it came out. Those are some excellent musicians you have treated yourself to lately. I am...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-20-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,927
Posted By darrentoma
If you ever get up Montana way in July - check...

If you ever get up Montana way in July - check out the RedAntsPants music festival. It's usually pretty hot - but they deliver ice right to your trailer on golf carts! Great music and backdrop with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-20-2021, 11:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,226
Posted By darrentoma
When setting up my single panel (100 watt) solar...

When setting up my single panel (100 watt) solar system a couple years ago, I installed two of these 20 amp car stereo audio breakers. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-21-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,689
Posted By darrentoma
I hear you about the fifth hitches of the past. ...

I hear you about the fifth hitches of the past. In my previous truck I had a DSP made locally but now out of business. It had no sideways tilt but was built like a tank. It was rated at 16k but...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-21-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,689
Posted By darrentoma
You might be right about this design pivoting on...

You might be right about this design pivoting on 3 axis - in which case the word spherical would be misleading as would the below portion on etrailer's website:

Unique spherical axial bearing...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-20-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,689
Posted By darrentoma
The Mor/Ryde system is really meant to...

The Mor/Ryde system is really meant to eliminate/reduce chucking in much heavier fifths. It adds significant weight and defeats the purpose of going light with a 5.0 TA.

Some hitches might give...
Forum: General Escape 08-14-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
Good point on the weather doing a number on the...

Good point on the weather doing a number on the inside table - I may have not thought that part through. I guess if I went this route it would have to be for limited purposes and brought inside...
Forum: General Escape 08-14-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
The Curt E16 was the cheapest hitch at the...

The Curt E16 was the cheapest hitch at the extreme end in the Etrailer list I did up for comparison purposes. In that list the E16 came in at $250 vs the Q20 at $515 (both USD). Without shipping or...
Forum: General Escape 08-12-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
It would be a good comparison to list all the...

It would be a good comparison to list all the same hitch prices from Amazon as they might consistently have better pricing. For what it is worth ETrailer has this at $631 USD - so based on the above...
Forum: General Escape 08-12-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
I think much of what is stated in the manual is...

I think much of what is stated in the manual is overkill. The hitch shop told me an annual lubrication is all that is required. Whether the overkill in the manual is for liability purposes or...
Forum: General Escape 08-12-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
My fifth wheel hitch for the previous truck was a...

My fifth wheel hitch for the previous truck was a DSP - it was built like a tank - I bought it about 14 years ago. Fifth Wheel hitches have advanced quite substantially since that time - dropping...
Forum: General Escape 08-11-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
Thanks, and I actually did think about this a bit...

Thanks, and I actually did think about this a bit but in reverse. Perhaps ditching the general purpose table we have now and using the stock interior table outside when needed. However, I wouldn't...
Forum: General Escape 08-11-2015, 02:12 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
Thanks for the info .... now it makes sense why...

Thanks for the info .... now it makes sense why there is so much clearance to the ceiling. We have less than that in the old Peak made Frontier but it becomes hard to sacrifice that storage space...
Forum: General Escape 08-10-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,041
Posted By darrentoma
Re Towing I mentioned this on another thread a...

Re Towing
I mentioned this on another thread a while back that I place a fresnel lens on the rear window of my truck. Gives a fish eye view of hitch when backing up. At least I have some sort of...
Forum: Escape News 06-09-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,205
Posted By darrentoma
That would be very nice. But someone mentioned...

That would be very nice. But someone mentioned the battery bank is located here - perhaps that is separate and this is extra? That would be sweet!
Forum: Escape News 06-09-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,205
Posted By darrentoma
Thanks. That makes sense ... always had manual...

Thanks. That makes sense ... always had manual jacks - I think I get it now. So, really it would seem the only exterior storage is that large one in the front above the propane tanks. That one in...
Forum: Escape News 06-09-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,205
Posted By darrentoma
Thanks for the replies - they are very helpful. ...

Thanks for the replies - they are very helpful.

Just a little conflicting opinions about the two compartments at the front on both sides. There is the possibility of
a. both being the...
Forum: Escape News 06-09-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,205
Posted By darrentoma
Congratulations to OP - the Big Easy is a...

Congratulations to OP - the Big Easy is a wonderful unit!

We presently own a 22' Frontier built in the mid 90's by Peak Manufacturing in North Battleford, Sask who made some very good trailers...
Forum: General Escape 04-25-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,788
Posted By darrentoma
I agree - I should have said these action packers...

I agree - I should have said these action packers are quite weather resistant (rather than weather proof).



Further to this, if hooked up for an overnight stay and you don't want to unhitch I...
Forum: General Escape 04-24-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,788
Posted By darrentoma
This type of trifold seems to stack up...

This type of trifold seems to stack up equivalently in height compared to a rollup:
...
Forum: General Escape 04-24-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,788
Posted By darrentoma
I have been using a couple of rubbermaid action...

I have been using a couple of rubbermaid action packers for years similar to this:
Amazon.com - Rubbermaid 1172 ActionPacker Storage Box, 24 Gallon - Lidded Home Storage Bins...
Forum: General Escape 04-23-2014, 01:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,788
Posted By darrentoma
Your Frontier pickup likely has much better line...

Your Frontier pickup likely has much better line of site out the rear vs the newer style F150's that Donna and myself own. My Truxedo Pro is of very good quality with some bracing support under it...
Forum: General Escape 04-20-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,788
Posted By darrentoma
Hi Donna. First post here. Sounds like my...

Hi Donna. First post here.

Sounds like my truck is similar to yours. 2013 F150 w 6.5 foot box 4x4 ecoboost. I own a 22' 1996 frontier fifth made by peak manufacturing back in the day (seriously...
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