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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-17-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By liveoakal
Replacing riveted items on exterior

Greetings all
I need to replace an exterior door hold-open latch and an exterior hood vent. I also would like to tighten the grab handle next to the entry door. All of these items are attached with...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-09-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,129
Posted By liveoakal
Hells Canyon NRA

Greetings everyone,
I have reservations for Glacier National Park in June so I am in the planning phase of traveling to and from California's central coast. I am intrigued by possibility of a few...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-06-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By liveoakal
Destination Glacier National Park

Greetings fellow travelers,
It's never too soon to begin trip planning so I am seeking advice and opinions for where to stay and what to see in and around Glacier National Park. My expectation is to...
Forum: General Escape 07-20-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Posted By liveoakal
12v Cooler

Dave,
Thank you for that endorsement! Although I may be having second thoughts as the idea of having water running down the interior windows of my truck would keep everyone well humidified!

...
Forum: General Escape 07-20-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Posted By liveoakal
12v Cooler

Thank you to everyone for your input. The Engel product seem to have the highest endorsement. I am curious, though, about noise and ventilation as I would likely carry this in the interior of my...
Forum: General Escape 07-18-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Posted By liveoakal
12v Coolers

Greetings everyone. I am heading out on the road for a month soon and I am considering the purchase of a 12v cooler to augment the refrigerator in the Escape. Does anyone have recommendations or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-06-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,956
Posted By liveoakal
No worries, Ron. Not too concerned about...

No worries, Ron. Not too concerned about cosmetics. I am concerned that it not be allowed to get any worse. If necessary I am okay taking it to a professional.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-06-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,956
Posted By liveoakal
Hairline crack in the fiberglass

Greetings all,
In anticipation of maybe getting out on the road sometime in the not distant future my wife and I were waxing our 2016 Classic 17A when we noticed a crack in the fiberglass at the top...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 10-16-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,576
Posted By liveoakal
Many thanks for all of the input. I am all but...

Many thanks for all of the input. I am all but certain that the leak is from the tank connection. The idea of a damaged O ring seems to be worth checking out. Has anyone replaced such an item.
...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 10-15-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,576
Posted By liveoakal
Propane leak at the tank connection

What might be a possible solution to a leaking pigtail connection short of replacement. Visual inspection looks normal. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Allan
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-15-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
I think a lot of us have used the Springfield...

I think a lot of us have used the Springfield with a standard table. You may see photos of mine at post #200 on this thread. I did, however, trim the table back about 6 inches. The Springfield...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-17-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
Hey Little Richie, I ordered the 94059...

Hey Little Richie,
I ordered the 94059 Springfield 3-stage air powered table pedestal from Overtons. I thing that it is the same as the 1660230 with the lower minimum height that I see on Amazon.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-24-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,225
Posted By liveoakal
We blew the 40amp fuse on our trip across the...

We blew the 40amp fuse on our trip across the country last fall. I noticed the brake controller was showing a ground fault as we drove along and that day I discovered the blown fuse when we pulled in...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-17-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
I modified the table in our 17A to 1) improve...

I modified the table in our 17A to 1) improve access and 2) create bed space for our dog below. The pedestal is biased toward the rear which helps create the labrador sized bed area. The escape...
Forum: General Escape 09-27-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,151
Views: 425,754
Posted By liveoakal
We are well on our way on our trip from Santa...

We are well on our way on our trip from Santa Cruz CA to New England. My wife got a glimpse of an Escape at Mt Rushmore on Sept. 18. Today we traveled south from Rivière-du-loup, Quebec to St Johns,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-31-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
I modified the stock table by cutting it back and...

I modified the stock table by cutting it back and putting the radius on the end.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-31-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
17A table pics

Here are some photos of my table. Hope they may be helpful.

Allan

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/members/3320-albums180-picture2035.jpg Springfield pedestal offset toward the rear.
...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-29-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
Under the table. We learned on our maiden voyage...

Under the table. We learned on our maiden voyage home from Chilliwak that our black lab occupied all of the floor space on her bed at night. This arrangement moves her bed under the table and out of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-29-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
With our 17A we installed the Springfield base...

With our 17A we installed the Springfield base with the ETI provided slides. The ETI slides are plastic extrusions and have some sloppiness but operate smoothly. I cut down the table by about 6-7...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-19-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By liveoakal
We also have a new 17A in Santa Cruz. Happy to...

We also have a new 17A in Santa Cruz. Happy to show it. Send a PM if you are interested. You can see a whole realm of possibilities in Santa Cruz.
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-30-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,594
Posted By liveoakal
Congratulations on the new choice Dave & Kim ...

Congratulations on the new choice Dave & Kim

We picked up our 17 last December. We tow with our 2000 V6 4Runner with no WDH and ride trouble-free so far.

Allan
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-05-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 78,943
Posted By liveoakal
I purchased the Springfield pedestal from...

I purchased the Springfield pedestal from Overtons recently. I am quite pleased with it. Retailmenot.com provided a 10 percent savings code. Try "FAT5OFF" when you order online.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-21-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,343
Posted By liveoakal
With regards to the New England journey next Fall...

With regards to the New England journey next Fall we are considering entering Canada from Minnesota and traveling through to Nova Scotia. Any suggestions or comments about that route would be welcome.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-21-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,343
Posted By liveoakal
Not having been to Death Valley before I was...

Not having been to Death Valley before I was vacillating between Furnace Creek (the only campground with reservations) and Texas Spring (no reservations and also no generators). In January I was able...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-20-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,343
Posted By liveoakal
New England in the Fall

Greetings all,

My wife Mimi & I are planning a trip to New England for a Fall colors tour. I have noted that JStelly and perhaps others have the same intention. (By the way, Thank You John, for a...
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