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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-14-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,664
Posted By CRJ
Sorry about that

Clearly I don’t know how to use the forum correctly. :( I was trying to reply to message #3 which showed hooking up one’s portable solar panel to the trailer hookup.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-14-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,664
Posted By CRJ
This looks like a very easy way to hook up...

This looks like a very easy way to hook up additional solar. Is there a large voltage drop due to the added length of small gage wires?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-14-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,664
Posted By CRJ
Portable solar Question

I have a 2015, 21 with solar charging. The solar charge controller is above the refrigerator with the rest of the monitoring equipment. I’m in the PNW and generally there’s lots of trees blocking...
Forum: General Escape 05-13-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,599
Posted By CRJ
There is no pole socket on this model and is an...

There is no pole socket on this model and is an easy bolt on connection flat plate to flat plate. You do have to take the slide apart to connect which is not difficult.

Garelick/Eez-In 75080:01...
Forum: General Escape 05-13-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,599
Posted By CRJ
Garelick slide

As noted in post 58 I'm using a Garelick seat slide mounted on the Springfield for my table. It's very solid. With the pivoting provided by the pedestal it provides easy access to the benches for...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-14-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 34,307
Posted By CRJ
Sean, I suggest you check out the forum...

Sean,
I suggest you check out the forum Coloradofans.com. there is a section devoted to peoples towing as well as the diesel variant of the trucks.
So far I have had zero issues with my truck...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-08-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,198
Posted By CRJ
That's good to hear. I also crawled under my 21...

That's good to hear. I also crawled under my 21 and couldn't find any penetrations that weren't sealed well with foam. I'm hopeful that I won't have any problems.
I live in the woods and if I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-30-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,198
Posted By CRJ
Has anyone had a problem of mice getting into...

Has anyone had a problem of mice getting into their Escape trailer? Friend of mine has had terrible trouble of the pests getting into his motor home here in the "woods".
Forum: General Escape 03-28-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,599
Posted By CRJ
Different slide for the dinette table

I received both products. Both are very heavy duty aluminum. Made for sliding a boat seat forwards and back. I've decided to go with the Garelick $93 and return the Springfield $73. I liked the...
Forum: General Escape 03-27-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,599
Posted By CRJ
thanks for the link!

Saved me about $50 when I switched to this vendor:thumb:
CJ
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-26-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 34,307
Posted By CRJ
Not aware of Escape's recommendations however I...

Not aware of Escape's recommendations however I definitely add additional air to my tires whenever carrying a load. This last trip I had 40 in the front and 44 in the back. Max I believe is 50 or...
Forum: General Escape 03-25-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,599
Posted By CRJ
I'm going to try the: Springfield Marine Co...

I'm going to try the: Springfield Marine Co Universal Trac-Lok Ii and the Garelick/Eez-In 75080:01 Low-Profile Seat Slide both available from Amazon to use as a slide. Will see what works the best...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-24-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 34,307
Posted By CRJ
If this whole discussion gives anyone a sense of...

If this whole discussion gives anyone a sense of déjà vu, see a previous round in Colorado\Canyon Towing 21 - post #72...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-24-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 34,307
Posted By CRJ
Yes in deed the shift points change for getting...

Yes in deed the shift points change for getting up to speed and slowing decents.

With these new diesels with exhaust brake the speed is also controlled by changing the vanes in the turbo...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-24-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 34,307
Posted By CRJ
There's others here on the forum that have more...

There's others here on the forum that have more experience than me towing with one of the GM twin diesels but here's my experience. After engaging the tow/haul mode the exhaust brake and control of...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-23-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 34,307
Posted By CRJ
Diesel Canyon

I recently down sized from a full size Dodge Cummins truck to the 4wd Diesel Canyon. I did a lot of reviewing before the purchase. Fast Lane Trucks do a nice towing review for all the new trucks on...
Forum: Shopping Escape 03-17-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,294
Posted By CRJ
This definitely seems like the best approach. ...

This definitely seems like the best approach. I'll pull the controller and figure out the best route for wiring. I just got the trailer and still need to learn more about the system. Like how to...
Forum: Shopping Escape 03-16-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,294
Posted By CRJ
thanks for the diagram and tip on the Zamp...

thanks for the diagram and tip on the Zamp equipment. I'll check it out.
There currently are MC4 splices up at the existing solar panel. I guess I could replace them with T type connectors but...
Forum: Shopping Escape 03-16-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,294
Posted By CRJ
Unfortunately not. Have the standard dinette and...

Unfortunately not. Have the standard dinette and no additional access door. Looks like I'm going to have to work on the other side as the controller is above the refrigerator.
Forum: Shopping Escape 03-16-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,294
Posted By CRJ
My system is the standard circa 2015 Samlex...

My system is the standard circa 2015 Samlex equipment installed by Escape with the charge controller located in an upper cabinet on the street side and the rest of the electrical ie automatic...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-16-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,868
Posted By CRJ
thanks Jim, I found a more recent forum string...

thanks Jim,
I found a more recent forum string on solar and made some further headway on knowledge in this topic. My system is the standard circa 2015 Samlex equipment installed by Escape with the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-16-2017, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,868
Posted By CRJ
Added extension panel to existing Samlex solar

I've got this same question on my 2015 21 which has a 150 Samlex solar panel and controller. I've got the trailer parked under a carport where it receives no sun. Pondering the addition of an...
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