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Forum: General Escape 03-09-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,034
Posted By tractors1
Doesn't keep other animals at bay, so we do the...

Doesn't keep other animals at bay, so we do the fencing. Our dogs respect the lightweight IRIS panel fencing; also useful to be able to drape towels for shade over the critters when needed.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-29-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,325
Posted By tractors1
Works great in our 21; slow close seat is very...

Works great in our 21; slow close seat is very quiet. Ceramic is much easier to keep clean and flushing is superb: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WXJQ8C?ref=emc_p_m_6_i&th=1
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-31-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By tractors1
Regular bowl cleaner. The black tank is a holding...

Regular bowl cleaner. The black tank is a holding tank, not a septic tank. Besides, most bowl cleaners are safe for septic - read the label. I've been using Lysol on my home septic system for 40...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-06-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,565
Posted By tractors1
Dometic spec of level within 7 degrees is pretty...

Dometic spec of level within 7 degrees is pretty loose. Add a leveling app to your smartphone and stick it on the fridge if concerned.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-16-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,906
Posted By tractors1
Larry (LHC) put me in touch with their supplier...

Larry (LHC) put me in touch with their supplier and I picked up one I modified like LHC does and put that on my 2014-21 with no problem. Their instructions are quite clear and a template shows where...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-04-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By tractors1
Yup, made a few of those for under the bench....

Yup, made a few of those for under the bench. Novel approach is two drawers clipped together as the doorway limits drawers length:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-04-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By tractors1
Drawers with sled mounting

Then there is this approach; any length up to 36 inches....
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 11-01-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,832
Posted By tractors1
Inside spaces there tend to be 90 degrees and...

Inside spaces there tend to be 90 degrees and difficult to back into for longer trailers due to the layout across the road from them (trees, usually.) Some campers get their trailers in place,...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 10-29-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,832
Posted By tractors1
In addition, the inner 90 degree sites are tough...

In addition, the inner 90 degree sites are tough to manuever into with a 21 due to trees so close to the openings of those sites and directly across the road, plus the site markers (which are plastic...
Forum: General Escape 09-27-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2,171
Views: 248,791
Posted By tractors1
Had metallurgy in college (retired mechanical...

Had metallurgy in college (retired mechanical engineer) and galling in this application is reduced by NOT using air tools to spin the nuts on; only for final tightening. Heat caused by rapid spinning...
Forum: General Escape 09-27-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2,171
Views: 248,791
Posted By tractors1
Replaced my 10 year old rusty lug nuts with 304...

Replaced my 10 year old rusty lug nuts with 304 stainless steel ones. Much better! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079F1LY1K/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-23-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,249
Posted By tractors1
2013 V6 4L long bed 4wd 4dr Taco gets 14-16 mpg...

2013 V6 4L long bed 4wd 4dr Taco gets 14-16 mpg towing a 4200 lb Escape. Better than my 1989 Ford 1 ton 4dr 4wd that got 9 whether I was flapping the doors or not and had a tailwind!
Forum: General Escape 09-23-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2,171
Views: 248,791
Posted By tractors1
Thanks to my TPMS alerts, I was always able to...

Thanks to my TPMS alerts, I was always able to repair a leaking tire on my 2013-21 before I had to do a roadside flat fix or have a blowout. Finally decided it was time to replace the 10 year old...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-11-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By tractors1
Did similar on our 21. Solid maple and seven...

Did similar on our 21. Solid maple and seven inches shorter.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-10-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 50,555
Posted By tractors1
You need to access the existing brake light...

You need to access the existing brake light wiring. Camera wiring will not include the brake line wire. Wiring runs up behind the vertical padded corners.
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 08-20-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,742
Posted By tractors1
Campgrounds were closed around 2010 because a...

Campgrounds were closed around 2010 because a tree fell over.....day use only now.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-29-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,430
Posted By tractors1
Several companies make clear UV blocking paint....

Several companies make clear UV blocking paint. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-29-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,454
Posted By tractors1
ETI wired mine into the trailer marker lights, so...

ETI wired mine into the trailer marker lights, so they have to be on for the camera to work.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-06-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By tractors1
I have a 2013 21 - which is the same as the 5TA...

I have a 2013 21 - which is the same as the 5TA from the doorway to the rear bumper. It looks like your door is riding maybe 1/4 inch lower than it should as the door stripes and bulges don't quite...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 04-26-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,535
Posted By tractors1
WAAAAAAAAH! After over a decade or cold rainy...

WAAAAAAAAH! After over a decade or cold rainy spring NOGS it's going to be beautiful weather. Had to give up my spot for eye surgery on Thurs (27th.) Plus Stub Stewart is only a 15 minute drive from...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-23-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,516
Posted By tractors1
Good to know. Mine 1st is 4/27 and the 2nd a few...

Good to know. Mine 1st is 4/27 and the 2nd a few weeks later. Thought I had probably screwed up two months spring/summer; cancelled some camping reservations as I don't know how long it would take to...
Forum: Paper Escape 03-25-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 20,178
Posted By tractors1
Also did wire transfer at sellers bank Once...

Also did wire transfer at sellers bank Once deposited I left with a bill of sale and title. Very simple.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-24-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By tractors1
Yes, the Bulldog has no WDH function, it's just a...

Yes, the Bulldog has no WDH function, it's just a coupler.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-23-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By tractors1
I replaced the ETI coupler with a Bulldog. No...

I replaced the ETI coupler with a Bulldog. No more binding, easy to hook up and release at any angle, and impossible to create a false latch-up (been there done that) that causes the trailer to break...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-27-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,137
Posted By tractors1
LOTS of water per flush. I used to spray silicone...

LOTS of water per flush. I used to spray silicone lube down the hole between camping trips that helped. Since I switched to a real toilet (Dometic 320 Low Profile) with lots of flow I've had no...
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