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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,004
Posted By dfandrews
Ron, I you still using the panel on a pole mod....

Ron,
I you still using the panel on a pole mod. that you posted about years ago? It was an adjustable-tilt one attached to the front frame.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By dfandrews
Regarding solar panel cleaning: Rather than...

Regarding solar panel cleaning: Rather than dusting, which can scratch the glass, just use water, or water with a tiny bit of detergent, and a soft brush (like Selkirk's recommendation).
I also...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 964
Posted By dfandrews
Lots of good suggestions! Since I routinely...

Lots of good suggestions!
Since I routinely block cookies, and do not stay logged in to anything, my solution is different.
When I have a long (time-wise) post: before I try to post it, I open...
Forum: General Escape 03-13-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,993
Posted By dfandrews
Do it with the red on top, or all red. Then...

Do it with the red on top, or all red. Then market it as a mobile command post for Fire Agencies.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-13-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,576
Posted By dfandrews
Display location

I modified the location of the display so I could see it from the doorway. Usually, the only time I look at it is right after I plug in the electrical at a campsite, so then I can quickly look in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-06-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By dfandrews
Here's a (sort of) review of the Chevy. ...

Here's a (sort of) review of the Chevy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTsZbt8NDzk
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-06-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,078
Posted By dfandrews
Here's a very handy tool for lug nuts (and other...

Here's a very handy tool for lug nuts (and other stuff). The short extension protects your knuckles as well. Harbor Freight #62491. It's 6 point; has four sizes. The extension engages the center...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-27-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,665
Posted By dfandrews
Caveat re: San Francisco Bay. Bridges are free...

Caveat re: San Francisco Bay. Bridges are free going clockwise, but have tolls going counter-clockwise.
E.G.: We just got back from camping along the Russian River in N.Calif.
We travelled North...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-27-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,297
Posted By dfandrews
I agree, Myron. 2013-15 was IT for Escape. Our...

I agree, Myron.
2013-15 was IT for Escape. Our 2015 E17 was at the apex.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-27-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,240
Posted By dfandrews
Late commenter, but I might a a cent or so. We...

Late commenter, but I might a a cent or so.
We have a 2011 Honda Pilot, with the Acura VTEC 3.5L V6. It produces 250 HP and about 250 Ft-Lbs torque, which is almost identical to the Toyota V6 that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-27-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,233
Posted By dfandrews
We have a similar 12VDC Receptacle, that I added...

We have a similar 12VDC Receptacle, that I added to the USB's, so we could accommodate USB-C and anything thing else the tech industry is likely to dream up! It's all on a shelf over our bed, that...
Forum: General Escape 09-06-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By dfandrews
Lynn, We go camping fishing a lot with a...

Lynn,
We go camping fishing a lot with a couple, and he got a pacemaker sometime back. We usually fish at 8-9000 ft. elevations (their home is at at 4000'), so before we'd leave for the trip, he...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-16-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,986
Posted By dfandrews
Hi, Pat. Glad to see you're still around. ...

Hi, Pat.
Glad to see you're still around. We're still out and about w/our 2015 E17, that we purchased largely based on your recommendations and the tour of your 19.


FYI: look out your front...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-16-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,620
Posted By dfandrews
We have a 2015 Escape 17 that has 2 battery boxes...

We have a 2015 Escape 17 that has 2 battery boxes on the rear bumper. We originally started with the single box on the right rear, with a group 27 battery.

By bolting a piece of 1½"x1½"x 8±"...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 08-02-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,522
Posted By dfandrews
We have used Pine Sol to easily remove tree sap. ...

We have used Pine Sol to easily remove tree sap. But then, wash right after with soap and water.
Tangential story: We just got back from a trip to Idaho, and traversed the ION Highway (US-95 in...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-26-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 744
Posted By dfandrews
EcoFlow deal-April 2023

FYI: Was helping a friend research emergency power options, and discovered that the mfr. of the system we have, EcoFlow, has a bundle on sale right now....
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-05-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 302,520
Posted By dfandrews
I thought that was you, Ross, doing that...

I thought that was you, Ross, doing that atmospheric perturbation!
This was an interesting venture: As usual, Morro Bay SP was booked solid. But, for once, I ignored the on-screen message, and...
Forum: General Escape 04-05-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,592
Posted By dfandrews
Another emergency recovery possibility: reaching...

Another emergency recovery possibility: reaching out to known groups for experienced help, such as this Forum, or as in our case, church members.


I had two opportunities to participate in...
Forum: General Escape 04-05-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,592
Posted By dfandrews
To add to the spouse-training aspect: The empty...

To add to the spouse-training aspect: The empty parking lot training was we first did, but for refreshers, my wife sometimes takes a stint from gas stop to gas stop, and even occasionally will back...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-05-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 302,520
Posted By dfandrews
This was our view at Morro Bay SP. We saw this...

This was our view at Morro Bay SP. We saw this out our back window, but walked to the edge of the SP to get a clearer shot:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-01-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,763
Posted By dfandrews
If you like to build stuff, check out Ian's...

If you like to build stuff, check out Ian's dolly.
https://www.proud-canadian.com/diy-power-trailer-dolly/#comment-83601
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-01-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,208
Posted By dfandrews
Handy tool to go w/the torque wrench

Here's a HF tool that I find to be really handy when torquing lug nuts.
HF 62491
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-14-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,665
Posted By dfandrews
Here is a handy Harbor Freight item (#HF-62491)...

Here is a handy Harbor Freight item (#HF-62491) that, combined with a 1/2" drive adapter for my 18 Volt impact gun, gets used frequently for stuff like what's being discussed.
Forum: General Escape 12-14-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,434
Posted By dfandrews
On my 2015 E17A, the spare tire post was offset...

On my 2015 E17A, the spare tire post was offset to the left, and the reasons given by Reace's staff at the time were that (1) the offset is to more nearer equalize the side-to-side weight of the...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 11-30-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,669
Posted By dfandrews
N to S on US-101 is beautiful, and, you'll become...

N to S on US-101 is beautiful, and, you'll become a fan of:
-a variety of seacoast vistas
-elegantly constructed bridges (read up on their history as well).
-lighthouses
-sea critters
-small...
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