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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-07-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By HappyCampers
Egress Vent Replacement 5.0TA

Our 2015 5.0TA has a 14"X21" egress vent above the bed area. Hand crank activation. The plastic vent has two cracks in perimeter area, and while it appears still water tight, I wish to replace...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-21-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By HappyCampers
Headliner Adhesive

Retired from 3M, from one of the adhesive divisions. Have that issue with my 5.0TA, so I contacted an old work friend in the spray adhesive portion of the division. He said to use Spray 76,...
Forum: General Escape 04-22-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2,151
Views: 425,890
Posted By HappyCampers
Hello to the Escape 19 with blue graphics and...

Hello to the Escape 19 with blue graphics and white pick-up headed east on I-10 about halfway between Sonora and Ozona Texas. We were heading west with out 5.0.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-16-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,536
Posted By HappyCampers
VHB Usage

First a disclosure: As I have mentioned before, I have retired from 3M after 38 years, mostly in adhesives, and the last 20 or so in the division that makes VHB. You will find me a fan of those...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-20-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,509
Posted By HappyCampers
I retired from 3M three years ago, after 38...

I retired from 3M three years ago, after 38 years. I will admit some 3M bias. However, you can go to

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/help-center/

and ask to speak to someone about...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-11-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,170
Posted By HappyCampers
I have only ever used vinegar to clean out my...

I have only ever used vinegar to clean out my water system after a winter storage. Granted, if I had detectable biological growth I would go for bleach, but in my situation I have only used vinegar...
Forum: Shopping Escape 11-20-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,493
Posted By HappyCampers
I wish we had the walls reinforces. To aid...

I wish we had the walls reinforces. To aid coming down from the bed area I installed and hand grab. Just barely enough wall stud to get some screws in, but would have felt better with a whole wall...
Forum: General Escape 10-02-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,621
Posted By HappyCampers
We have an egg crate one at home and the My...

We have an egg crate one at home and the My Pillow in the Escape. I prefer the My Pillow topper and am thinking of switching them for the winter while not camping. I am also mostly a side sleeper.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-23-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,991
Posted By HappyCampers
I worked at 3M for 38 years and am quite familiar...

I worked at 3M for 38 years and am quite familiar with Command Hooks. My recommendation is that for most uses in an Escape trailer that you use the outdoor version of the product, and it is also...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-20-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,616
Posted By HappyCampers
We would recommend getting tickets to the Star...

We would recommend getting tickets to the Star Party well in advance. We stayed at Davis Mountains State Park last April for a couple of nights and wanted to go to the Star Party but already they...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-19-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,446
Posted By HappyCampers
After we picked up our 5.0TA in May, 2015, we...

After we picked up our 5.0TA in May, 2015, we stayed for two nights in Bay View State Park, just north of Seattle. While we camped plenty with truck campers, we used this opportunity to learn about...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-19-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,038
Posted By HappyCampers
We used the OEM bumper plug on our return trip...

We used the OEM bumper plug on our return trip after picking up our Escape 5.0TA 3 years ago. We turned sharply to back into a campsite and the umbilical cord hooked on the rear corner of the truck,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-13-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,554
Posted By HappyCampers
We installed a similar handle in the same place,...

We installed a similar handle in the same place, we use it occasionally, but find turning around and going down backwards is the easiest. I have towels on the stairs like little rugs for carpet...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-08-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 23,792
Posted By HappyCampers
On our recent trip to the Maritimes we had fridge...

On our recent trip to the Maritimes we had fridge issues. Trouble staying cool, but more so on propane as we traveled. Have been looking at posts of experiences, mods, and maintenance that others...
Forum: General Escape 08-05-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2,151
Views: 425,890
Posted By HappyCampers
At about 9:20 this morning we saw a 17 with red...

At about 9:20 this morning we saw a 17 with red graphics pulled by a white Toyota pick-up heading east a few miles east of the Ontario-Quebec boarder on 40. We were going west.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-03-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,245
Posted By HappyCampers
I am a little surprised at some of the failure...

I am a little surprised at some of the failure reported. Must really emphasize the need for proper surface preparation. Cleaning with alcohol thoroughly, letting it dry, and using good pressure for...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-19-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,845
Posted By HappyCampers
Deange, A bit off topic here, but what do you...

Deange,
A bit off topic here, but what do you have on the front of your camper? We are looking for something to prevent rock dings. Rock Tamers on the back of the pickup don't work with the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-19-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,245
Posted By HappyCampers
Last year I retired from 3M after 38 years,...

Last year I retired from 3M after 38 years, mostly in adhesive tapes, and most recently in the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division lab, which makes and sells VHB - which stands for Very High...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-21-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,284
Posted By HappyCampers
Planning on a trip with our 5.0TA to Nova Scotia...

Planning on a trip with our 5.0TA to Nova Scotia this summer, likely July based upon weather and cultural events. Adding on PEI very likely, considering how far we must drive from Minnesota and how...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-06-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,067
Posted By HappyCampers
Normally recommend the use of iso-propyl alcohol...

Normally recommend the use of iso-propyl alcohol due to easy availability, it's effectiveness as a cleaning solvent, and the low toxicity for human exposure.

Santa Cruz John, the products I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-06-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,067
Posted By HappyCampers
Talking Last year I retired from 3M after 38 years of...

Last year I retired from 3M after 38 years of service, the last 15 in the same division that makes VHB (tm) tape. The Industrial Tape and Adhesives Division sells into Industrial applications, hence...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-18-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By HappyCampers
We went to a local auto / truck service shop that...

We went to a local auto / truck service shop that specializes in springs and the like. They inserted a new part that bridges the two springs and it provided more lift. I also gave them the latitude...
Forum: General Escape 12-19-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,884
Posted By HappyCampers
This isn’t an Escape, but we couldn’t resist it...

This isn’t an Escape, but we couldn’t resist it when we saw it at the store. The name of the wine caught our eye as well as the picture on the bottle. Merry Christmas everyone.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-18-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,671
Posted By HappyCampers
One thing that confuses me is the use of a charge...

One thing that confuses me is the use of a charge controller for a portable solar panel and how it may interact with the charge controller for the roof mounted solar panel. If two separate charge...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-10-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,833
Posted By HappyCampers
How does the charge controller on the solar panel...

How does the charge controller on the solar panel work with the controller already inside the trailer? I thought I read in other posts that an auxiliary solar panel controllers dueled with the on...
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