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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-11-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,550
Posted By Calvino
Re: Best for batteries in winter?

"soft water" contains salts which are also determental to long term battery life - you're far better of using distilled water if you want longer batter life.

Distilled water is available at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-11-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,550
Posted By Calvino
Re: Best for batteries in winter?

Hi folks.

I believe that using distilled water is best for batteries (even in Vancouver) because the distilliing processes removes any mineralization in the water.

I believe its important to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-10-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,090
Posted By Calvino
Re: Tow vehicles????

I used to tow our 17 with an 1989 4Runner (they have weak rear leaf springs) and I never had a problem unless the truck was loaded heavy and the trailer was loaded with too much weight forward - then...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-24-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,105
Posted By Calvino
Re: One 4Runner question answered, another appeared...

Our Escape has Goodyear ST205/75R14 tires which Goodyear has speed rated to a maximum of 65 mph.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-23-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,707
Posted By Calvino
Re: 2002 4Runner w/o tow package

The receiver part of the hitch on your truck doesn't change when you use an equalizing hitch. The tow ball portion (that slips into the 2" square opening and is held in pace with the pin) changes...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-23-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,707
Posted By Calvino
Re: 2002 4Runner w/o tow package

Most of the questions have been answered and pertain to automatics transmissions but for the record....

I have towed our 17 with both a second generation 4Runner(V6 3.0L 5 speed) and our current...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-19-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By Calvino
Re: towing mirros

Hi Jim.

Stopping spammers is worth the delay. :)

I find I do use the camera all the time on the highway. I glance at it the same way I use the rearview mirror when the trailer is not there....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-19-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,664
Posted By Calvino
Re: Electrical Problem

Hello.

By CFCI I assume you mean a GFCI receptacle. The GFCI is Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. These trip when the return current flowing through the neutral doesn't equal the curent...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-18-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By Calvino
Re: towing mirros

And after waiting the prequiste two minute penalty, I can post the final two pics....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-18-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By Calvino
Re: towing mirros

Okay, this is going to be tedious....you can only attach two pics per post and if you do posts too quickly you get an error message: "The last posting from your IP was less than 120 seconds ago....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-18-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By Calvino
Re: towing mirros

Hello.
Let's see if I can posts some pictures of the mirrors and backup camera we use....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-16-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,448
Posted By Calvino
Re: Custom Mods for the Hokie Escspe

Hello.
That looks like a great modification that solves the problems of having to close the windows when it rains and then having all that interior condensation. Do they stay on the windows all the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-16-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By Calvino
Re: towing mirros

Hi SandraL - thanks for the reply.

I looked at the mirrors on the link - how do you get them out far enough to see behind the trailer?

Our backup camera is permamentally mounted on the trailer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-16-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By Calvino
towing mirros

Hello all.

Just curious what others are using for towing mirrors. We have a set that clamp onto the front quarter panels between the hood line and the wheel well. The only thing I don't like...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-15-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,350
Posted By Calvino
Re: Offroad Use

Hello.
We have a 17' and tow with a 5 speed 2000 4Runner. I don't believe our trailer has a "raised axle".
Gravel roads are okay; 4x4 roads not so much. The long hitch to axle length makes for...
Forum: General Escape 08-13-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,152
Posted By Calvino
Re: How long can you last?

Without any enhancements (solar - not pills) we can last about three days and then we need more water. The battery seems to last around seven days (with no source of recharging and filament light...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-12-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,565
Posted By Calvino
Re: Good fit for 4?

Hello.

I think the 17" works great for a family of 4.

We have a 17' Plan A. Two children - now 4 and 9. Works great and we tow it behind a loaded (with stuff) 2000 4Runner V6 - and, we pass...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-12-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,543
Posted By Calvino
fresh water tank and spigot

Hello.

Has anyone had trouble with the spigot to drain the fresh water tank? Ours has gotten really stiff to turn and I'm worried it will break.

Also has anyone come up with any solutions to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-12-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,837
Posted By Calvino
Re: Dometic Refrigerator Check Light and Diagnostic Mode

Hello.

We've had similar "first time out this season" issues with the fridge and propane. I've come to the conclusion that it takes a bit of time for the gas to reach the fridge consequently the...
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