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Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-12-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,380
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Cherokee or Grand Cherokee?

The Cherokee V6 is a 3.2L engine, 4500 tow capacity. The Grand Cherokee V6 is a 3.6L engine, 6200 tow capacity.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-25-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Just replaced my 6-year old Interstate group 29...

Just replaced my 6-year old Interstate group 29 with an Interstate group 31. Slightly larger, but fits the box.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-14-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 35,881
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
For four years we towed a 19 CLASSIC (several...

For four years we towed a 19 CLASSIC (several hundred pounds lighter than the new 19's) with a Cherokee Limited V-6 -- with tow package. Without the tow package, don't even think about it. We...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-03-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,719
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Ours as a small amount of "give" like yours. When...

Ours as a small amount of "give" like yours. When you turn one of the two knobs, a flat steel bar rotates into a slot on the window frame. If it goes into the slot, you are secure.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-31-2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Yes, time-delay controllers are pretty much...

Yes, time-delay controllers are pretty much obsolete these days, although they are still available.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-30-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Tekonsha is most often recommended. We used a...

Tekonsha is most often recommended. We used a Curt proportional because it mounted in the "pocket door" on the dash (left it open while towing for easy access). It did the job. Now using Redarc in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-30-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
We towed our 2015 Escape 19 for a few years with...

We towed our 2015 Escape 19 for a few years with a 2014 Cherokee Limited with tow package. You'll need the V-6, which is probably standard on the Trailhawk. Loaded weight of trailer was 3200-3300...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-09-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,914
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Ripples in Carlisle sidewall

Curious if others have noticed ripples in the sidewall of their Carlisle tires. After three years and several trips, I happened to look at the tires when the sun was directly behind the trailer. One...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 05-04-2018, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,394
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
We have a CalMark cover, purchased new for our...

We have a CalMark cover, purchased new for our 2015 edition 19. We used it two winters, but moved to different storage this winter and won't be using the cover again. It's in good condition. We're in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-18-2017, 01:13 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,893
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Yes, Wunfiddy, that's how we roll. We have a 2014...

Yes, Wunfiddy, that's how we roll. We have a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with 3.2 Pentastar for great year-round usability. Towing our 1st Gen 19, peak torque is 4,400 RPM, but we rarely go over low to mid 3K...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-05-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 115,887
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
We fell in love with camping after buying a used...

We fell in love with camping after buying a used 2005 Scamp 13' for $4,000. Then bought a new 2010 Scamp 13' to get a bathroom. Total of 7 years of exploring the US and Canada, and loving every...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-26-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,636
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
That's what we did too. A little bit of sewing,...

That's what we did too. A little bit of sewing, and dries well.
Forum: General Escape 06-26-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,237
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
I've seen a number of threads on this topic in...

I've seen a number of threads on this topic in the time since we researched and bought a 2015 edition '19 Escape. You have hit on the essential differences - dinette location, bathroom size, and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-19-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,350
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Yes. After seeing several "disconnected" messages...

Yes. After seeing several "disconnected" messages on the brake controller in my Jeep, I twisted the pigtail around until it put tension on the "flap" that holds the plug in the socket, and the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-31-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,948
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
What SUV did you buy? We tow a 19' Escape with a...

What SUV did you buy? We tow a 19' Escape with a Jeep Cherokee, and can maintain any speed we want on the hills (and mountains - we live in the Pacific Northwest).
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-25-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,162
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
We have lived in Leavenworth for 5 years....

We have lived in Leavenworth for 5 years. Sometimes the snow is gone by mid-February, sometimes by early March. April should be beautiful. You may SEE a little snow on Stevens Pass (US2), but there...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 12-24-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,205
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
cpaharley, that photo sure looks like the Aerial...

cpaharley, that photo sure looks like the Aerial Bridge in Duluth, MN. That would be Lake Superior. ;)
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-14-2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,337
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
We just finished an 8,500 mile trip to the east...

We just finished an 8,500 mile trip to the east coast and back, towing our 2015 Escape 19 with a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with a 270 hp V-6, and 9-speed transmission. We use the Andersen hitch, and have...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-22-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,861
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
I like the dry box! I am attaching the...

I like the dry box! I am attaching the Morningstar SunSaver controller with two wingnuts to the side of the battery box. I'm using a 10 gauge wire with Anderson Powerpole connectors between the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-05-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,530
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Thanks guys. I blew air into the far end of the...

Thanks guys. I blew air into the far end of the vent cone with my tire compressor, and we'll see how things go.

It took awhile to find a diagram for the Atwood AFS furnace ETI started using last...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-04-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,530
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Click-Happy Furnace

We're finally using our furnace in our 2015 Escape 19. If I turn it on manually (set the thermostat higher than the inside temperature), it works fine -- starts the blower, ignites the burner, blows...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 08-27-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,570
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
After lots of research, I bought a Renogy 100W...

After lots of research, I bought a Renogy 100W suitcase WITHOUT controller (on Amazon). It comes with MC4 connectors, and I got 20 foot Renogy extension cables. This way I can mount my controller...
Forum: Shopping Escape 05-23-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,567
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Black and Gray

We chose black formica (mineral jet, radiance) and gray fabric, which we find to be a nice contrast to the standard beige vinyl and oak wood walls. Let's us use bright colors for throw pillows and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-06-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,017
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
Yes, we use it on our 19, and it works quite...

Yes, we use it on our 19, and it works quite well. We actually put the controller inside a pocket door in the dash on our Jeep Cherokee, within the angle tolerances, and it works great.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-05-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By Dave Rosebaugh
We now live in central Washington, lived in...

We now live in central Washington, lived in Minnesota for many years, and made this trip several times in early May. It CAN snow in April as far south as Minneapolis. If you might like data on snow...
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