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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-23-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,680
Posted By Garand
Hmmm. If the window is double-glazed it might...

Hmmm.
If the window is double-glazed it might explain why it's hard to open 😉

I'll try loosening the screws and re tightening them this weekend. I finally retired from FedEx three years ago, so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-22-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,680
Posted By Garand
Hiya, its nice to see familiar "faces!" I've...

Hiya, its nice to see familiar "faces!"
I've tried silicon lube, haven't tried soap on the window track yet. I'll give it a shot.

I'm beginning to suspect the whole window frame is a bit warped...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-22-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,680
Posted By Garand
Question 2010 5.0 Bedroom Window Sticking

Hi folks;
I haven't been on in quite a while...so, of course, I come back when I need help.
The right-side (curbside) bedroom window on our 2010 5.0 is very hard to slide. It's always been a bit...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-12-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,472
Posted By Garand
Wobbling 5.0

While camping this weekend, we noticed our 5.0 was wobbling, even though the rear stabilizers were firmly placed. Further investigation revealed the front (electric) jacks were the cause of the...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 10-27-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,060
Posted By Garand
Re: Well it's time...

Jeff;
Thank you for the work you've put into this site and the community that has been built around it. I will miss your wit and your sarcasm. It feels like a kindred spirit is leaving. Again, many...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-23-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,675
Posted By Garand
Re: Help a newbie decide: F-150 with 5.0 ???

I've been giving some thought to ordering a "fleet" F-150 4wd with NO bed. I could build a nice stake-bed out easily.

Dave
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-21-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,973
Posted By Garand
Re: hitch grease

Agreed completely. I used to periodically spray the inside of the coupler with WD-40 (don't get me started on the misuse of WD-40) to rinse it down, then wiped it, then re-lubed it with a proper...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-20-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,973
Posted By Garand
Re: hitch grease

I used synthetic wheel bearing grease with our old Casita. After I tattooed my jeans and legs enough times, I got in the habit of wiping off the ball whenever we camped and re-greasing it when we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-20-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,272
Posted By Garand
Re: Any Regrets with Factory "Touch Audio" Stereo

We use this fine little Logitec unit:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Portable-30-Pin-iPhone-Speaker/dp/B003VANOI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350735013&sr=8-1&keywords=logitec+speakers+iphone

When...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-10-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,915
Posted By Garand
Re: Front Storage Box

That's a nice clean mod.
Dave
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-09-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,261
Posted By Garand
Re: Newbie questions

Its so he can roll the trailer about if needed.
Forum: General Escape 10-08-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,151
Posted By Garand
Re: Learn from our awning disaster!

I haven't had that problem YET, but its easy to see how it might happen. I suspect you may have to disassemble the lower portion of the awning leg to get the nut and knob re-mated. It might be a bit...
Forum: General Escape 10-08-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,151
Posted By Garand
Re: Learn from our awning disaster!

Dave and Sandy,
I'm sorry to hear about your awning accident, and I'm glad it didn't result in more extensive damage or injury.

A friend gave me a couple of strong velcro straps for the awning...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-07-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,935
Posted By Garand
Re: Wooden Pergo floating floor in their Escape..

I put Pergo in our bedroom and wish I hadn't. While it looks good and can withstand a little bit of water, it has a few drawbacks. First, if water does seep between the joints, it can swell and...
Forum: Visual Escape 09-28-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 23,588
Posted By Garand
Re: Escape 5.0's

Blue Light Special
You can see our little Katrina-rescue Nola at the base of the right awning support. She's undergone two separate rounds of chemo for lymphoma, and she (and we) are enjoying...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-28-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 63,538
Posted By Garand
Re: If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

Check the feedback on this ebayer first. Apparently the cover has been less than delightful to some folks.
Dave
Forum: General Escape 09-25-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,897
Posted By Garand
Re: Turning the mattress in a 5.0

There's an old G.I. expression involving monkeys and footballs. Can't wait for our turn to try that.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-25-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 115,165
Posted By Garand
Re: Why Escape -- and not Casita, or Scamp, or something else?

RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*RIVETS*
I can't tell you the number of rivets I replaced on our old Casita. On our last trip we had...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-17-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,669
Posted By Garand
Re: Cleaning The 7-Way Contacts

I'd forgotten all about that stuff..Great Idea!
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-17-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,246
Posted By Garand
Re: Us against the bugs!

I agree whole-heartedly. This part of Tennessee is loaded with mud-daubers, etc. On both our old Casita and our 5.0, I've applied SS screen wire to the backs of all the vents, and used a SS cover for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-15-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,669
Posted By Garand
Re: Cleaning The 7-Way Contacts

Doug,
Depending on the plug's construction, it's probably held together with a few small screws. On some types, disassembling the plug will give you access to the contacts.

I have used...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-11-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,992
Posted By Garand
Re: Charging spare battery

Guilty as charged, Jim. As I said on another forum, "after taking about 8 total hours to install our new dishwasher, 'at least I know its done right'" No one will ever see the careful routing I used...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-10-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,992
Posted By Garand
Re: Charging spare battery

Interesting discussions.
I've got 10g red and black wires to run to the battery (about a 5 ft run) and intend to bolt (wingnut) the connections in place on the battery to ensure they don't come...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-10-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,992
Posted By Garand
Re: Charging spare battery

Hi Jim;
No, we carry the spare battery only when we are dry camping. It serves (via inverter) to run chargers for the various electronic paraphernalia, cameras, flashlights and other stuff we tote...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-10-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,992
Posted By Garand
Re: Charging spare battery

I'm with you on the research aspect Jim. Half the fun for me is digging around, weighing compromises and getting the product I want at the price I want to pay.

Dave
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