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Forum: General Escape 01-11-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,886
Posted By prairieboy
Wapiti, Lake Louise Hardside, Kicking Horse, and...

Wapiti, Lake Louise Hardside, Kicking Horse, and Illecillewaet are all very nice campgrounds (haven’t stayed in Snowforest) … you can’t go wrong. There are pictures of each campsite when booking with...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-11-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,087
Posted By prairieboy
2022 Tacoma or wait for the next generation Tacoma in 2023 or 2024

Time for a new Tacoma. Buy a 2022 with the 3.5l and 6 speed auto transmission…..or wait until 2023 or 2024 for a new generation rumoured to have a 2.4l turbo (same as Lexus NX350) and a 10 speed...
Forum: Escape News 05-09-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 27,502
Posted By prairieboy
While I appreciate Escape responding to the...

While I appreciate Escape responding to the problem, I am unhappy with the optics of the fix. In fix #1, the additional plate and L bracket were not noticeable. In fix #2, by the look of the...
Forum: Escape News 09-26-2015, 09:19 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 102,987
Posted By prairieboy
The switch to a 4" frame seems to imply there was...

The switch to a 4" frame seems to imply there was problems with the 3" frame. Is this recall the only issue that has happened with the 3" or is anyone aware of other problems?
Forum: Escape News 05-18-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 48,963
Posted By prairieboy
Thank you Tammy and Reace and all at Escape, for...

Thank you Tammy and Reace and all at Escape, for the speedy replacement of our fridge as we travelled through Chilliwack on our return to Vancouver Island after a 7 week trip through the southern...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-30-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,861
Posted By prairieboy
Hi Erie: Towing with a Tacoma extended cab 4*4, I...

Hi Erie: Towing with a Tacoma extended cab 4*4, I was on a trip across Alberta, Sask, and Man and encountered really high winds. Had a bit of sway, so I installed an Anderson. Now I have a 'little'...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-22-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,072
Posted By prairieboy
Does the exterior part of the antenna unscrew? ...

Does the exterior part of the antenna unscrew? I'm thinking of the need to unscrew an antenna in order to put on the winter trailer cover and I've often wondered about that Wilson trucker antenna.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-14-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,425
Posted By prairieboy
Hi: For 3 years, I towed our 17B with my Tacoma...

Hi: For 3 years, I towed our 17B with my Tacoma (Access Cab, 4*4, V6, tow package) without a WD hitch. The 17B was glued behind the truck including in high winds. No problems with either sway or...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 02-09-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,624
Posted By prairieboy
The Rockies and Kootenay mountains are quite...

The Rockies and Kootenay mountains are quite steep, fast moving creeks and rivers, and little flatland with standing /stagnant water. Therefore very few bugs. Not to say there aren't any...but throw...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 02-08-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,624
Posted By prairieboy
Hi Ruthe: Great trip. The drive from Revelstoke...

Hi Ruthe: Great trip. The drive from Revelstoke to Nelson is one of the most spectacular in British Columbia. Three hot springs. South of Revelstoke on the way to Nakusp, you can camp at Blanket...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-11-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,819
Posted By prairieboy
I have towed with a Tacoma, access cab, 4*4, V6,...

I have towed with a Tacoma, access cab, 4*4, V6, tow package, no WDH, for the past 4 years, first three with a 17B, past year with a 19. Mountains, prairies, high winds. 17B stuck like glue. The 19...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 05-19-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,251
Posted By prairieboy
Originally Posted by reace 2013 Escape Trailer...

Originally Posted by reace
2013 Escape Trailer Rally - Food
Potluck Dinner

1 CASE XLG GLOVES - Gerry & Linette

Salads -

Pasta Salad - Gabi & Wolf
Broccoli Salad - Scott & Annette
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-19-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,099
Posted By prairieboy
You have what I've called the 4 pack. I'm going...

You have what I've called the 4 pack. I'm going to the Escape rally in 3 weeks and check out what everyone else has - so far I'm leaning towards purchasing the Andersen Hitch for the sway control. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-19-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,099
Posted By prairieboy
Hi Dave1: This year, I moved to a 19 after a few...

Hi Dave1: This year, I moved to a 19 after a few years with a 17B. My tow vehicle is a 2012 Tacoma Access Cab 4*4, V6, auto, with tow package (and before that I had a similarly equipped 2007...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 05-19-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,251
Posted By prairieboy
Originally Posted by reace 2013 Escape...

Originally Posted by reace
2013 Escape Trailer Rally - Food
Potluck Dinner

1 CASE XLG GLOVES - Gerry & Linette

Salads -

Pasta Salad - Gabi & Wolf
Broccoli Salad - Scott & Annette
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-25-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By prairieboy
Anza Borrego is a wonderful spot. From the...

Anza Borrego is a wonderful spot. From the campground, in addition to the Palm Canyon trail, there are hikes to Hellhole Canyon, another oasis, and Culp Valley. The visitor centre is outstanding. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,229
Posted By prairieboy
Thanks. I hadn't thought of being too light, no...

Thanks. I hadn't thought of being too light, no scale so I measured how much the truck 'sat' with the trailer (2.25 to 2.5 inches) and then without the trailer, how much the truck sat when I put...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-19-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,229
Posted By prairieboy
I have a Toyota Tacoma with similar capacities. ...

I have a Toyota Tacoma with similar capacities. Access Cab, four wheel drive, 2945 kg (6500 lb) tow package. Similar to the Nissan, Toyota says no WD hitch is required unless towing over 2265 kg...
Forum: General Escape 10-23-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,978
Posted By prairieboy
Re: Our New 5.0 is Coming To Vancouver Island March 2013

Hi Islandr. Interesting to read your decision and what works for each of us and our camping habits. We have (had) a 17B and for a number of reasons got twofootitus. 5 week camping trip thru southern...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-15-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,303
Posted By prairieboy
Re: Any Regrets with Factory "Touch Audio" Stereo

Stereo is a JVC KD-X40, ipod/iphone control, bluetooth ready (requires an adaptor), no cd player, $100 at Future Shop. Speakers are Infinity Reference 6030cs, $250 at Future Shop...or $160 from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-15-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,303
Posted By prairieboy
Re: Any Regrets with Factory "Touch Audio" Stereo

In my 17B I opted to install my own stereo and speakers. The challenge was running the electrical wires from the cupboards at the front dinette back to the electrical panel at the rear. I now have a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-10-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,830
Posted By prairieboy
Re: 2005-10 Tacoma towing 19 ft

Hi: Yes, if you loosen the u-bolts, the bump stops are removable. According to Escape, the dry weight of the hitch is about 250 lb or roughly 12% of the dry trailer weight of 2000 lb. Fully loaded,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-09-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,830
Posted By prairieboy
Re: 2005-10 Tacoma towing 19 ft

I tow a 17 with a 2007 tacoma with Firestone air bags. 6500 lb tow package on truck. No wdh. I originally installed the airbags when I had a truck camper and inflated them to 40psi. With the trailer,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-19-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,837
Posted By prairieboy
drinking water purification

Hi Folks: Has anyone installed a drinking water purification system. At home, I have a RainFresh dual system, carbon and ceramic filters. Too bulky to install in the 17B. So far, all the other...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 01-19-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,389
Posted By prairieboy
Re: Vancouver island escape owners,,,How many?

We're also on the island, Ladysmith, and as of November, sold the truck camper and became owners of a new Escape 17B. Never camped at Alder Bay so that sounds interesting.
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