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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-24-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By dkirk
I previously had a 200 watt inverter plugged into...

I previously had a 200 watt inverter plugged into the cigar lighter. It soon died.

For the replacement pure sign wave inverter, I wired the input to a spare dc fuse on the power center. The wires...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-30-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By dkirk
Led flashlight

I glued a large washer near the door and have an led flashlight with a magnet attached. I store it elsewhere when travelling. It charges from a USB port.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-23-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,807
Posted By dkirk
5th wheel hitch

There is a review and interview with Curt on the Truck King YouTube channel.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-24-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,630
Posted By dkirk
Grand Cherokee

Fyi

The Jeep Grand Cherokee without air suspension, but with the tow package will have a self leveling rear suspension from the factory. I have towed my 19 Escape over the Rocky mountains many...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-09-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,265
Posted By dkirk
Led lights

I removed the covers, added duct tape, then replaced the covers.
Worked perfect.

Dave
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-08-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,618
Posted By dkirk
Power awning

When our power awning would not retract, I eventually removed the on-off switch from the wall and discovered that the wire had disconnected from the switch. Escape used the wrong size spade lug and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-10-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By dkirk
2nd spare

When we went to the end of Baja in our 19, we carried our second spare under the bed. It just fits through the doors and when pushed to the back left lots of room for our clothes storage baskets.
...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-28-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,541
Posted By dkirk
V6 Grand Cherokee

We have pulled our Escape 19 with our V6 2016 GC with tow package. We live in the Rocky mountains and find it pulls fine through the big hills. The self levelling rear suspension works well (not Air...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,728
Posted By dkirk
Medicine cabinet

Here is our solution

Dave and Kim
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-03-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,162
Posted By dkirk
Plastic bit

I have one rolling around our trailer as well. I will check the toilet bolt covers.
Thanks guys
Forum: General Escape 10-04-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2,169
Views: 248,002
Posted By dkirk
Todays mods

We returned home from our last camping trip of the year. A beautiful lakeside campsite for 6 nights on Lower Kananaskis Lake. Trailer is winterized. Added a 200 watt pure sine wave inverter on a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-28-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,823
Posted By dkirk
Same thing here. I was filling the trailer with...

Same thing here. I was filling the trailer with water this morning and noticed two wires hanging down. Fixed with new crimp on connector for today and will come up with a permanent fix when we...
Forum: General Escape 06-09-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2,169
Views: 248,002
Posted By dkirk
New cushion covers and pillows

Today we received our new cushions and pillows replacing our standard Escape brown covers which were getting dirty and needed more style.
Forum: General Escape 05-09-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,350
Posted By dkirk
New Escape 23

Friends of ours have just purchased SOB trailer. It like the floor plan and think it could work for the new Escape 23.


Comments?


FYI


KZ Sportsmen® Classic 170MB
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-06-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,155
Posted By dkirk
Tailgate clearance

After the first dent in my tailgate, I purchased an extended tow bar. Now the tailgate opens fully and I have not noticed any change in the way it tows. The extended tow bar also allows tighter turns...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-17-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,012
Posted By dkirk
SS braided hose

Here are the hoses I am trying. From Amazon.

SHINESTAR Stainless Braided 12inch 1/4 NPT RV Propane Pigtail Hose with Type1 Connection - 2 Pack

by*SHINESTAR

Dave
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-16-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,012
Posted By dkirk
Pigtails

I have replaced mine twice on a 2016 19. The first time propane would not flow to any appliances, so it must have tripped the flow limiter. Second time I replaced with stainless steel braided hose....
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 12-17-2019, 09:53 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,009
Posted By dkirk
A few more pictures

Baja California
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 12-17-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,009
Posted By dkirk
Baja 2019 Pictures

Some pictures of our trip to Baja California. One final tip that worked well for us was to fill the trailer with purified water from the Agua Purificada stores in each town. We also had 3 Canadian...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 12-17-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,009
Posted By dkirk
Baja 2019

Yes we have lots of photos, I will have to dig up the best ones.
Military checkpoints are common but a non issue. They will ask you to accompany them for a quick inspection of the trailer.
Cabo...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 12-17-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,009
Posted By dkirk
We have just returned from a 2 month trip from...

We have just returned from a 2 month trip from Calgary to the Baja with friends in a Bigfoot 17.5. We got as far south as Cabo Pulmo. Hwy 5 has about 20 bridge bypasses to navigate, smooth might be...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-02-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,404
Posted By dkirk
Escape 21

At the risk of starting an argument. You need a rear wheel drive based vehicle with a frame. By the time you load the trailer, add bikes and maybe a canoe or kayak you will be unhappy with a front...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 08-19-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,872
Posted By dkirk
Baja Mexico

Our trip is getting closer. Departure date is October 15, we would be back home for December 15. I am thinking of crossing at Tecate unless someone has a better suggestion.

Dave and Kim
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-27-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,754
Posted By dkirk
Chemical taste

We are also having a similar problem occasionally. My current thinking is that although I drain the fresh water tank at the end of a trip and refill before leaving again, a significant amount of...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-26-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,872
Posted By dkirk
Baja Mexico October/ November 2019

Anyone interested in a Baja Mexico trip October/ November 2019. We have a 2016 Escape 19 towed by a Ram 1500 diesel. We have flown to the Baja a few times but have never driven down.

Dave and Kim
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