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Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-09-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,560
Posted By bdornbush
I have the Andersen levelers to level as needed...

I have the Andersen levelers to level as needed when I am on a non-level site. When I got a flat tire, I used one leveler under the good tire and it provided enough lift so I could change the flat...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-04-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 831
Views: 302,307
Posted By bdornbush
I made the same mod when the existing valve broke...

I made the same mod when the existing valve broke so I could not operate the valve. It was a mess when it happened on a trip but now I have two of the replacement valves with me so I won't get stuck...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-24-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,961
Posted By bdornbush
I had a similiar problem

I had a similar problem. The fan motor would start and then after a few seconds, the fuse blew. My mobile repair tech checked the motor and found a spot where the motor dragged ever so slightly. ...
Forum: General Escape 11-28-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,385
Posted By bdornbush
I use RV Parky for planning. I can choose my...

I use RV Parky for planning. I can choose my starting and ending destinations, and set for return to start if desired. After I choose the end point, I use it to break the trip into about 400 mile...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-14-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 738
Posted By bdornbush
I got this fixed. It was a bad blower motor. I...

I got this fixed. It was a bad blower motor. I called a mobile RV repairman who diagnosed the problem, we ordered a replacement motor, waited a few weeks for it to be delivered, and he installed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-14-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,535
Posted By bdornbush
Blown fuse, bad motor

When I tried to test my furnace before a recent trip, the fuse blew after about 3 seconds or so. I called a mobile repairman, and he diagnosed it as a bad blower motor. He was right. We ordered a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-02-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 738
Posted By bdornbush
Furnace blows fuse when started

I have a 2015 Escape 19 with an Atwood furnace. At the end of last season, it worked fine. When I was getting the trailer ready for this season, I found that the furnace would start blowing air...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-22-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,630
Posted By bdornbush
I bought the subscription to Quicken and am happy...

I bought the subscription to Quicken and am happy with it. You can actually call and get support on the phone without an additional charge, and software updates come out at least monthly. It is a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-03-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,557
Posted By bdornbush
Wow, I knew the sealant was tough. Yes, Butyl...

Wow, I knew the sealant was tough. Yes, Butyl tape seems like a better solution and it lasted for decades on my prior vintage trailer. Thanks for the link to your prior notes, could not find it...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-02-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,557
Posted By bdornbush
I removed the screws holding the vent cover in...

I removed the screws holding the vent cover in place, but was unable to budge the vent cover to remove it. In my case, this is "eventful." Any thoughts on how to loosen the sealant without damaging...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-02-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,557
Posted By bdornbush
I also want to remove the vent so I can replace...

I also want to remove the vent so I can replace it on my 2015 Escape 19. I don't think it is glued in place but the sealant is very, uh, good. How does one remove something that has been installed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-24-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,704
Posted By bdornbush
Our Honda 2000i would barely run our Dometic AC...

Our Honda 2000i would barely run our Dometic AC but it strained to start. I installed a MicroAir easy start (I think it is better than the soft starts in some ACs) and now it starts much easier. I...
Forum: General Escape 02-24-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,218
Posted By bdornbush
It depends on the current that your tow vehicle...

It depends on the current that your tow vehicle can provide. My stock Jeep Grand Cherokee with towing package provides enough current that my refrigerator stays as cold as it started. As many have...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-05-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,262
Posted By bdornbush
I always torque my lug nuts before starting on a...

I always torque my lug nuts before starting on a trip but I wonder... If someone else has installed the tire and OVERTORQUED the bolts, is that a problem? Is the proper procedure to loosen the lug...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-04-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,775
Posted By bdornbush
OK, I got a manometer and I see the barb provided...

OK, I got a manometer and I see the barb provided to connect to the propane system. I opened the access door for the refrigerator and thought I would see somewhere to plug in the manometer but it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-03-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,234
Posted By bdornbush
I found that the ball releases better if I chock...

I found that the ball releases better if I chock the trailer wheels then leave my TV in park with the brake off. That little bit of play is enough for the ball to disconnect. Also, someone...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 11-01-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 907
Posted By bdornbush
April Fools Rally April 8th - 12th, 2021 Bodega Bay, California

This is an ADE (Annual Disorganized Event) = nothing planned.

$32 per night (Four night total is $137.50),
no hookups,
generators ok 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM,
Dogs allowed on a lease (maximum 6 feet),...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-25-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,775
Posted By bdornbush
OK, thanks for the information on making one. ...

OK, thanks for the information on making one. The missing piece of information for me is how to connect the vinyl tubing to the fitting on the refrigerator.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-25-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,775
Posted By bdornbush
Can anyone recommend a manometer or how to...

Can anyone recommend a manometer or how to evaluate those available?
Forum: General Escape 08-05-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,511
Posted By bdornbush
I recently traveled with my trailer across and...

I recently traveled with my trailer across and back across the Sierra Nevada range in California. I always run the refrigerator on 12v while traveling and my Jeep Grand Cherokee plus solar panel...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-26-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,669
Posted By bdornbush
I have weighed the trailer on scales in truck...

I have weighed the trailer on scales in truck stops. Can I stop with just one set of tires on the scale and get good measurements, as the tires would be right at the edge of the scale platform?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-26-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,669
Posted By bdornbush
I always check the tire pressure cold before...

I always check the tire pressure cold before every trip. All four are inflated to the maximum for these tires, 50 psi.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-25-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,669
Posted By bdornbush
My trailer is a 2015 19 foot Escape as shown in...

My trailer is a 2015 19 foot Escape as shown in the left column under my photo and other info.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-25-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,669
Posted By bdornbush
Why is my tire wear, front to back, uneven?

I am preparing to get new tires for my 5 year old trailer, with about 28,000 miles on it. I noticed that on both sides of the trailer, the wear on the rear tires is greater than the wear on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-19-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,510
Posted By bdornbush
On our panel, there is a little led that blinks...

On our panel, there is a little led that blinks in the lower right corner while it is in the startup delay. When it has gone through the delay, the blink stops. We use this to tell us if it is...
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