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Forum: General Escape 12-29-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,363
Posted By fgunderson
Never met Jim in person, but interacted a couple...

Never met Jim in person, but interacted a couple of times on this forum with him and enjoyed reading his posts. I once mentioned I might attend an Escape rally and he encouraged me to do so-what a...
Forum: General Escape 10-01-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,943
Posted By fgunderson
I purchased a 17B in 2015-choosing the gaucho...

I purchased a 17B in 2015-choosing the gaucho bunk ready option at the time. I was ready to have this option installed and was told by Reace that they would do it. While i was making plans to travel...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 12-01-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,611
Posted By fgunderson
another outfit to check-out located in Skagway...

another outfit to check-out located in Skagway Alaska is the White pass/Yukon route
railroad. Narrow gage track operating out of Skagway to sites over the border into
Canada and back. Lot of info...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-08-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By fgunderson
We have traveled all the roads mentioned in the...

We have traveled all the roads mentioned in the original post, with the exception of the
dempster. I have read other posters report they travel on sketchy gravel byways and have
not had any...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-14-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,042
Posted By fgunderson
don't know the problems people have with escape...

don't know the problems people have with escape supplied hose, but
used the blue hose we received with trailer from 2015-2019 and plan to use
this summer...have rhino onhand if/when it finally...
Forum: General Escape 10-28-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,932
Posted By fgunderson
Did not and do not mean to steer this thread off...

Did not and do not mean to steer this thread off coarse in any way. But having said that I live in Alaska in which a lot of sellers either will not ship or have very high shipping fees. One that has...
Forum: General Escape 10-27-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,932
Posted By fgunderson
tire question...thinking of replacing my escape...

tire question...thinking of replacing my escape tires in the near future do to aging-out. Does anyone have suggestion on where to purchase the newest manufactured new tires. Have seen several...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 03-10-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,604
Posted By fgunderson
wrangell, america fuel price

lowest price for fuel here in Wrangell,alaska is 3.74 per gallon. has not dropped at all. yet when prices rise, it is reflected the next day. go figure. fgunderson:(
Forum: General Escape 10-31-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,533
Posted By fgunderson
fred, we're grateful you made it back to your...

fred, we're grateful you made it back to your home area safely... we enjoyed meeting you and dora at tok,kluane,haines jct.,and quesnel. decided we needed a companion on our trips, so we adopted the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-10-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,426
Posted By fgunderson
I pick-up road tar occasionally on my vehicle &...

I pick-up road tar occasionally on my vehicle & trailer. I have tried bug & tar remover, but have better results with WD-40 or another product I use called Tarminator by Stoner (comes in spray can)...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-08-2019, 11:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,643
Posted By fgunderson
attn. gbaglow, thank you for information...amazon...

attn. gbaglow, thank you for information...amazon has the type avail. with the 1000 Lb. gauge that also reads in Kg. Looks like the one I will be getting. Will be interesting to get better idea of...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-08-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,643
Posted By fgunderson
I am planning to purchase a Sherline hitch...

I am planning to purchase a Sherline hitch scale...see they have 1000,2000, or 5000 Lb. available. I am thinking the 1000 Lb. option, as I am only planning to use for tongue weight and also the gauge...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-27-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,428
Posted By fgunderson
high liift axle

We opted for the high lift axle option as the driveway to our storage building is steep and back in only...also we travel on Alaska state ferries...with low tides the ramps can have an extreme angle...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-27-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,622
Posted By fgunderson
LP quick connection

have and love using this option to use outland LP campfire and camp chef ranger II stove with pressure regulators removed and quick connects installed especially for cooking outdoors when weather...
Forum: General Escape 01-26-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,967
Posted By fgunderson
no foam chosen here...I too like the idea of...

no foam chosen here...I too like the idea of being able to inspect frame parts etc...having said this,I did have to have to sheath the black plumbing pipe that is hanging down and exposed with heavy...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-11-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,120
Posted By fgunderson
attn brian b-p...you are correct 1820 lbs at 50...

attn brian b-p...you are correct 1820 lbs at 50 psi-not 50 mph...thank you for the heads-up on updated radial trail hd tire and associated info on them...I wont be towing at 81 mph either or I might...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-11-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,120
Posted By fgunderson
[sorry for delay getting back to on my tires-had...

[sorry for delay getting back to on my tires-had to log-out to go shovel snow...re checked my ties are Carlisle radial trail rh-dura trail technology st 205/7r15-for trailer service only-load range...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-10-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,120
Posted By fgunderson
[hate to be a pest by chiming in again on the...

[hate to be a pest by chiming in again on the subject of my comfort level towing speed of 55-65 mph...the stock escape tires I received with my 17b don't seem to have a speed rating that I could...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-10-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,120
Posted By fgunderson
[really appreciate the comments on the highway...

[really appreciate the comments on the highway speeds you folks use when towing...makes me feel better about my 55-65 mph comfort zone if I make down to lower 48 states with my 17b...do
hope to make...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-09-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,120
Posted By fgunderson
[I have been towing a 17b classic for bout 5...

[I have been towing a 17b classic for bout 5 years now with a 1/2 ton dodge p/u with a pro w/d hitch mostly in bc/yukon and alaska and have occasionally experienced sudden unexpected turbulence when...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-31-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By fgunderson
on a similar note...has anyone replaced the...

on a similar note...has anyone replaced the outside plastic door
latch...planning to get a stainless replacement do you advise just
drilling rivets out and riveting on replacement with proflex for...
Forum: Shopping Escape 01-09-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,147
Posted By fgunderson
if you are going to use your generator for...

if you are going to use your generator for back-up power to your trailer, please find out if you will need an Edison plug.as some members say "don't ask how I know" also if you got the removable...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-22-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 25,804
Posted By fgunderson
brian...understand now chart for hd not rh-which...

brian...understand now chart for hd not rh-which is what I
have...very confusing finding and understanding speed ratings
for trailer tires...guess i'll continue on at a safe a speed as I can...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-22-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 25,804
Posted By fgunderson
thank you mr.baglo...appreciate info... missed...

thank you mr.baglo...appreciate info...
missed that chart...speedrating appears to me
to be 81 mph...for these tires
don t expect to be going anywhere near that
speed with my 17b behind me thanks...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-22-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 25,804
Posted By fgunderson
Arrow good morning...very apparent that there is a lot...

good morning...very apparent that there is a lot of tire
knowledge of original escape tires...
I own a 2015 escape 17b with the following on alum.rims...
Carlisle radial trail rh
st 205/75/r15...
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