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Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-03-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,782
Posted By BruceW
I think the recently announced 2024 Toyota Land...

I think the recently announced 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser might be just the ticket. Expensive at $65,000 or so, but much less than the old $90,000 gas guzzling Land Cruiser. It has a Hybrid 4...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-14-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,994
Posted By BruceW
Just to be sure that it isn’t just the light...

Just to be sure that it isn’t just the light switch not being in the right position, check each of these usual positions:
AUTO - only comes on when it’s dark or close to it.
RUNNING LIGHTS ONLY -...
Forum: General Escape 08-10-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,215
Posted By BruceW
We use a Swagman Escapee for our two 55-60 lb...

We use a Swagman Escapee for our two 55-60 lb E-bikes. Haven't been disappointed so far. Very rugged and well made and along with the bikes totals right about 150lbs which is the max for the rear...
Forum: General Escape 06-15-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,737
Posted By BruceW
We’ve used the RVSuperbag for going on 5 years...

We’ve used the RVSuperbag for going on 5 years and are very satisfied. Still in business. Some on Amazon.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-04-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,454
Posted By BruceW
My bathroom window came loose and I removed old...

My bathroom window came loose and I removed old adhesive from both surfaces and cleaned both with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover and then applied new VHB tape and it’s been fine since. Of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-30-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By BruceW
Sorry, no it is not a soft cover like the one...

Sorry, no it is not a soft cover like the one shown on Amazon page, it is a thin rigid plastic 2 piece cover with a hinged opening lid on top to reach the valves.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-30-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By BruceW
Yes, we have 2017 E19 with storage box and power...

Yes, we have 2017 E19 with storage box and power jack. Propane tank cover is indeed the thin flexible one. This just barely fits when sliding it up and down behind the power head, but works fine and...
Forum: Escape News 10-06-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,651
Posted By BruceW
Lippert/Hehr Window Issue

My E19 was built in early 2017 with Hehr frameless windows. I haven’t seen any actual delamination of the glass itself, but in the course of opening the bathroom window from the outside, which was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-21-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,663
Posted By BruceW
We also now have two 6V Crown AGMs. One of the...

We also now have two 6V Crown AGMs. One of the best replacement/upgrades we’ve made. Very happy with performance and price was reasonable. About $440 as I recall. We have a single 270 watt 24...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-26-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By BruceW
I agree. In my E19 I have two 6V AGMs mounted in...

I agree. In my E19 I have two 6V AGMs mounted in the tongue storage box and a Renogy MPPT controller mounted under the dinette. Probably 6’ of 10 AWG between them which should be good for 30A. Best...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-15-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,252
Posted By BruceW
I just scanned through this thread and found that...

I just scanned through this thread and found that our method takes most of the best suggestions and once mastered is pretty trouble free. When we arrive at the site with our E19 we use the Andersen...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-15-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,184
Posted By BruceW
Plumbers grease was made for this. Works great,...

Plumbers grease was made for this. Works great, stays on when things get wet and does not damage O-Rings. Also like the Valterra caps. Easy to get a good grip on them.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-22-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,789
Posted By BruceW
Exterior Shower Hose Quick Connect

Just reiterating that the shower quick connect is designed so that the sliding lock collar should be slid back away from the opening to allow the male connector to be inserted without overwhelming...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-12-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,551
Posted By BruceW
Rear camera works on battery, but not on running light circuit.

HELP! I bought a Hopkins vueSMART wireless rear view camera which is designed to connect to tail or running light power. I tapped into the E19 center high tail light white & black (- and +) wires...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-22-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,435
Posted By BruceW
Many options on eBay for battery disconnect...

Many options on eBay for battery disconnect switches under $20 which ship direct from China. Great selection from Summit Racing in US including this. one that caught my eye. ...
Forum: General Escape 10-01-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,910
Posted By BruceW
Mounting a convection oven in a cabinet requires...

Mounting a convection oven in a cabinet requires a certain amount of space around it for venting the extra heat. I also looked at the Contoure unit and discovered that it requires an opening of 20”W...
Forum: General Escape 09-26-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,910
Posted By BruceW
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=CED1E8FC3286...

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=CED1E8FC328606B0!70941&authkey=!AOHXlSXDEoLV8Dw
Forum: General Escape 09-25-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,910
Posted By BruceW
I installed a cute retro Daewoo microwave and...

I installed a cute retro Daewoo microwave and attached 1 1/4” aluminum angle (with radiused corners and painted black to match the oven) to each side with two sided Gorilla tape. I attached these...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-23-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,669
Posted By BruceW
Tow Mirrors

I’ve used Dometic/Milenco Aero 3 Flat mirrors for about 25k miles and love that they stay adjusted inbetween uses. The Aero 3 (not Grand Aero) are smaller but complement my VW Touareg mirrors. Only...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-11-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,437
Posted By BruceW
The cooling fan is somewhat noisy.

The cooling fan is somewhat noisy.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-03-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,930
Posted By BruceW
Touareg Hitch

We use the Anderson hitch. Not so much for load distribution, which is arguably prohibited by VW in the owners manual, but for sway control. Have not actually tried it without the LD hitch, but we...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-29-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,437
Posted By BruceW
I installed the Samlex inverter, WFCO transfer...

I installed the Samlex inverter, WFCO transfer switch, 200A DC fuse assembly, #00 or whatever cables, etc myself in an effort to save a few hundred dollars. Which I did. I used to work for an...
Forum: General Escape 08-25-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,255
Posted By BruceW
"We" inadvertently ordered the standard...

"We" inadvertently ordered the standard upholstery, much to my co-pilot's chagrin. However, we discovered that a local shop would recover the cushions and valances with Sunbrella we purchased from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-25-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,771
Posted By BruceW
Of course no smoke from the propane campfire!

Of course no smoke from the propane campfire!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-25-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,771
Posted By BruceW
We use the Weber Q2200 and love it! The 2200...

We use the Weber Q2200 and love it! The 2200 has a little more power for melting cheese on nachos and for pizza and such. We added the griddle on one side for pancakes and sausage. Also put a...
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