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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By RicVic
Reace told me when we bought our 2017 5.0 TA that...

Reace told me when we bought our 2017 5.0 TA that we should not use the Pull Rite. Better check with ETI be fore purchasing.
Forum: General Escape 04-22-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By RicVic
Double steps

I have the same step Donna is using and I just replaced it with the double step so I don’t have to pack around the additional step. It works great.
If someone wants the old step or the platform...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-19-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,190
Posted By RicVic
Fort Gordon, M.P. School 1968.

Fort Gordon, M.P. School 1968.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-23-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 31,809
Posted By RicVic
I get 13 to 15 MPGs when pulling the 5.0 TA or...

I get 13 to 15 MPGs when pulling the 5.0 TA or utility trailer with the side by side on it and 18.5 to 20 MPGs on the highway. This is with a 2019 F150, 3.5 eco boost with 3.55 gears and love the 36...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-10-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,041
Posted By RicVic
Bike racks for travel trailers

One thing to remember is not all bike racks are approved for travel trailer RV use. Many of the well known, good quality companies do not produce a rack for use on RV’s. I went with a Swaggman rack...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-20-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,191
Posted By RicVic
Smart idea! I’ve done both and will have a shop...

Smart idea! I’ve done both and will have a shop install my next one when it is time for a new truck.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-06-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,533
Posted By RicVic
If you don’t need 4 wheel drive for other things,...

If you don’t need 4 wheel drive for other things, you won’t need it to pull your new 5.0 TA. Enjoy truck and go have fun.
Forum: Escape News 10-06-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 31,785
Posted By RicVic
Hope so. 24 and half foot fifth wheel!!!

Hope so. 24 and half foot fifth wheel!!!
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-23-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,254
Posted By RicVic
I took the same shower myself but the water was...

I took the same shower myself but the water was cold. That’s one way to teach an old dog new tricks.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-15-2019, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,172
Posted By RicVic
I don’t have the Sumo springs, so can’t compare...

I don’t have the Sumo springs, so can’t compare but my F150 settles about an inch and one half. Rides good, handles great. Before I picked up the 5.0 I asked Reace’s and he said he didn’t use any...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-05-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,358
Posted By RicVic
Sounds like someone opened up a kettle of worms. ...

Sounds like someone opened up a kettle of worms. I don’t think I can add anything to it.
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-04-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,814
Posted By RicVic
We waited 359 days from placing the order on...

We waited 359 days from placing the order on April 1, 2016 to pickup date March 24, 2017. That was a long wait and a lot of mind changing back and forth but exciting.

Glad to hear that one can...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-03-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,455
Posted By RicVic
My alarm did the same thing after checking the...

My alarm did the same thing after checking the battery fluid level. Reset it and it did it again. So I went out bought a new to install when I brought the trailer home for next trip but after...
Forum: General Escape 08-30-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 20,372
Posted By RicVic
No where near the price of a Bigfoot or Oliver...

No where near the price of a Bigfoot or Oliver either.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-26-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,439
Posted By RicVic
California has lots of four wheel drive pickups...

California has lots of four wheel drive pickups and suv’s With light bars for off highway use but probably get you a ticket on the highway.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-24-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,753
Posted By RicVic
I just got a 2019 F150 ecoboost to replace my...

I just got a 2019 F150 ecoboost to replace my 2011 F150. Basically the same truck with updates plus a 6.5 foot bed for the fifth wheel and a little more room. I have the 355 rear end. It works...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-21-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,753
Posted By RicVic
My buddy pulls his 21 with a Tacoma quite nicely...

My buddy pulls his 21 with a Tacoma quite nicely but if you are asking for the best truck for the job, I would say get the the F150 ecoboost. More power and stability. I get an average of about 15...
Forum: Escape News 08-21-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 35,466
Posted By RicVic
Congrats, You have earned it! Retirement was the...

Congrats, You have earned it! Retirement was the best promotion I ever got.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 08-16-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By RicVic
We have crossed the border a couple of times with...

We have crossed the border a couple of times with a Boykin Spaniel and a Ratty and haven’t had any problems or questions.
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-11-2019, 10:51 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,399
Posted By RicVic
ETI also upped their production which reduced the...

ETI also upped their production which reduced the backlog.
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-11-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,399
Posted By RicVic
Hope it is just a promotion idea to get attention.

Hope it is just a promotion idea to get attention.
Forum: General Escape 08-10-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,137
Posted By RicVic
Now that looks good Jim

Now that looks good Jim
Forum: General Escape 08-09-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,137
Posted By RicVic
Gbaglo, To each his own and while there is some...

Gbaglo, To each his own and while there is some truth to what you say, I wouldn’t think of camping without a Boykin Spaniel running along side of me.
Forum: General Escape 08-08-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,610
Posted By RicVic
Good to know!

Good to know!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-02-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 60,254
Posted By RicVic
Like Jim, Here is another thumps up. Love the...

Like Jim, Here is another thumps up. Love the windows and wouldn’t want to go back to sliders. My trailer is two and a half years and no problems yet. I hope I didn’t jinx myself!
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