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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-17-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,552
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Note that two 6V batteries in parallel are 6V;...

Note that two 6V batteries in parallel are 6V; 12V if they're in series.

Others who know more will chime in, I'm sure, but as far as I know, there is no memory effect in lead-acid batteries. ...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-16-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,552
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Thanks all for the knowledge, wisdom and...

Thanks all for the knowledge, wisdom and practical experience -- as usual. As it turns out, I'm getting a charger that can do both 6V and 12V (NOCO Genius G3500), so I might charge them separately...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-15-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,552
Posted By Tom and Sharon
I know 2 x 6V = 1 x 12V, but my concern about...

I know 2 x 6V = 1 x 12V, but my concern about charging 2 in series would be if somehow they were not equally discharged. Since the charger goes through multiple charging phases, how would that work?...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-13-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 302,592
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Seattle

Seattle
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-13-2016, 01:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,552
Posted By Tom and Sharon
'Trickle' charging two 6V batteries

I have the two 6V batteries out of our trailer while it's stored (too much of a hassle to charge the batteries at the storage location). (The batteries are original equipment Interstates from the...
Forum: Visual Escape 10-17-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,361
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Sorry, I don't remember the specific color, and...

Sorry, I don't remember the specific color, and don't have our paperwork for that with us on this trip. If November isn't too late for you, I'll dig it up when we're back. Remind me if I don't get...
Forum: General Escape 10-17-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,577
Posted By Tom and Sharon
I came up with a pretty simple hack to secure the...

I came up with a pretty simple hack to secure the TV (which so far we never watch...) while traveling. A ~ 3' x 3' piece of thin plywood under the corner of the mattress. Two 'yoga straps' I found...
Forum: Visual Escape 10-15-2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,361
Posted By Tom and Sharon
We like it in most respects, and yes, it's the...

We like it in most respects, and yes, it's the pullout model. Don't use that feature often, but we would do it again. Other than cost, our main issue is that the water pressure is low -- lower than...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-25-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Bingo! And I note you have the same...

Bingo!

And I note you have the same trailer, same year, as well as the same TV, same year... We're at our cabin in North Idaho (near Sandpoint) every summer (where the trailer is extra housing...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-20-2016, 12:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,374
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Thanks -- ordering the generator and conversion...

Thanks -- ordering the generator and conversion kit tomorrow.

Do you happen to know a good plastic tote that will store the converted generator? I seem to remember seeing this on the forum once...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-15-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,374
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Wondering if you're still happy with the propane...

Wondering if you're still happy with the propane conversion on your Honda generator... I'm about to buy one (probably Yamaha, but PropaneCarbs does both). Primary use is backup power at our cabin...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-14-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,140
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Yup -- Heidi "The Amazing Autowoman" operates...

Yup -- Heidi "The Amazing Autowoman" operates pretty much as 'Losangeles' says. She charges $250 flat fee.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-14-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,140
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Another enthusiastic vote for using a broker. ...

Another enthusiastic vote for using a broker. We've used Heidi for three vehicles (two Toyotas and the F-150) -- no dealer hassles, she found what we wanted, and brought it to our home, all for way...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 07-01-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,227
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Another vote for B&H -- I've used them for...

Another vote for B&H -- I've used them for decades, always perfect service.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-28-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Thanks, all. Per your suggestions, I think I'll...

Thanks, all. Per your suggestions, I think I'll probably just wax it and hope for the best. Certainly many campgrounds have comparable tree cover...

I hope to put up a shelter for it at home,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-27-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Protection whilst parked for the summer?

Our 5.0TA will be parked most or all the time from now through end of August as the 'guest house' for our cabin. The parking spot (see photo) is partially under some Douglas firs. We'd like to...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-08-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 302,592
Posted By Tom and Sharon
First night in new trailer

Picked up our 5.0 TA last Tuesday. [Its name is still pending]

Camped two nights at Deception Pass State Park, north end of Whidbey Island, WA, on our way to the Seattle area.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-08-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Also search 'TPMS' on this forum. Lots of...

Also search 'TPMS' on this forum. Lots of previous posts. We're about to add them to our new trailer, but haven't picked one yet.
Forum: General Escape 05-08-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,108
Posted By Tom and Sharon
We picked up our 5.0 TA last week (with our F-150...

We picked up our 5.0 TA last week (with our F-150 crew cab), with ETI-installed Tadi wireless camera and screen. It works pretty well, but the display sometimes has lines in it, which don't make it...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-07-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,713
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Fifth wheel tailgate - F-150

Picked up our 5.0TA this week -- fun commences...

We want to replace the stock tailgate with one with the '5th wheel notch' -- and hopefully lighter. Any suggestions/experiences?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-30-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,374
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Thanks for the pointers -- esp. the idea to put...

Thanks for the pointers -- esp. the idea to put it in a plastic tub for protection. I'll post when we've done it and had some experience.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-28-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,374
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Thank you, thank you!! for this info. I've been...

Thank you, thank you!! for this info. I've been about to post a question about this for a while -- we need a generator at our summer cabin: unreliable power grid and a fridge and freezer full of...
Forum: General Escape 04-28-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,607
Posted By Tom and Sharon
I did share with friends and family that "Past...

I did share with friends and family that "Past Tents" is my all-time favorite name -- most have agreed!
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-28-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,573
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Thanks for the tip. These look promising for the...

Thanks for the tip. These look promising for the bathroom/shower in our 5.0TA that we're picking up next week.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-27-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 34,127
Posted By Tom and Sharon
Thanks for the detailed recommendation, Eric. ...

Thanks for the detailed recommendation, Eric. We're picking up our 5.0TA on 3 May, using it as extra guest housing for the summer, but then traveling, and we'll want this or similar. Looking...
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