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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-13-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,099
Posted By LatLongJohn
To better answer your question, the...

To better answer your question, the decals/graphics came off pretty cleanly with a heat gun and sharp, plastic scraper. Some residue was left in a few places, but easily removed with a glue remover...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-13-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,099
Posted By LatLongJohn
After the graphics were removed, you could still...

After the graphics were removed, you could still see the protected, shiny image of where the decals used to be. I cleaned and re-polished/waxed the front end of the trailer, but you could still make...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-12-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,099
Posted By LatLongJohn
I also have a 5.0 TA with front graphics that...

I also have a 5.0 TA with front graphics that were getting tattered after 3 years or so. The combination of sun plus the wind blasting into the front of the trailer while driving down the highway...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-13-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,986
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - I just added a simple divider to my 5.0 TA...

Hi - I just added a simple divider to my 5.0 TA step storage area along with a toe-kick style door prop to hold the step open. The divider is 1/2" plywood, 18" tall. We'll use one side of the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-24-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,721
Posted By LatLongJohn
Thanks for the information. I was able to find...

Thanks for the information. I was able to find out about the "Self Contained Devises" type of outlet that is common in RV's and the special tool needed. It sounds like replacing the original outlet...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-24-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,721
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hot water heater electric conversion kit

Hi all - does anyone have experience with hot water heater electric conversion kits (such as Hott Rod)? Unfortunately, we didn't order the electric option for the hot water heater and are finding we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-01-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,727
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - We bought a (cheap) toaster oven baking...

Hi - We bought a (cheap) toaster oven baking stone on Amazon for $17. It's really small, but covers the oven burner flames perfectly and works great. I know some people hesitate to buy a pizza...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-02-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,146
Posted By LatLongJohn
Found the solution to the incessant clicking...

Found the solution to the incessant clicking noise coming from the A/C unit. Apparently the clicking sound is a relay switch found in the A/C unit which sends a signal from the thermostat to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-16-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,146
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - we have a 2017 5.0TA with the digital...

Hi - we have a 2017 5.0TA with the digital thermostat. Whenever the heat or AC hits the temperature set in the thermostat, there's a series of "clicks" (coming from the AC unit?) that seems to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 52,232
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - my table is heavier than the Escape table,...

Hi - my table is heavier than the Escape table, but is still plenty stable using the Lagun Table Mount. Their website indicates any table larger than the 32"X26" style would require a single or...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 52,232
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi Bob, the table I made (using the dimensions of...

Hi Bob, the table I made (using the dimensions of a similar teak table for sale on a Lugun website), is only 32" long by 26" wide when unfolded. This is smaller than the Escape table, so doesn't...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-30-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,204
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - I can't really help with that question since...

Hi - I can't really help with that question since I've only towed with the Timbren System. It only "engages" when there's a load on the bed. Otherwise, if the leaf springs aren't compressed down to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-29-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,204
Posted By LatLongJohn
Pulling 5.0 with Tundra Double Cab

To anyone interested in pulling a 5.0 with a Tundra, here's my experience so far: We purchased a used 2013 Tundra Double Cab to pull our new 2017 Escape 5.0 TA. I installed a Timbren Suspension...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-29-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 52,232
Posted By LatLongJohn
Lagun mount and custom table

To any who might be interested, I also installed my Lagun table mount using the Simpson Strong-Tie Heavy Duty Shelf Brackets behind the bench seat. It's very solid and and I'm glad that the idea was...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-28-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,204
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - We pull our 2017 Escape 5.0TA with a 2013...

Hi - We pull our 2017 Escape 5.0TA with a 2013 Tundra Double Cab (5.7L). We decided on a Curt A16 standard 5th wheel hitch. We did add a Timbren Suspension Enhancement System which gives us a great...
Forum: General Escape 08-18-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 116,907
Posted By LatLongJohn
After our trip home with our new 5.0 TA, I'd have...

After our trip home with our new 5.0 TA, I'd have to say we did pretty good with the options we chose. I won't go over all the options we added, but here are a few highlights:
* We really like...
Forum: General Escape 08-18-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,205
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - when we recently went through orientation of...

Hi - when we recently went through orientation of our new 5.0TA, we were instructed to simply retract the awning part way and the rain would run right off. We had the chance to try the partial...
Forum: Paper Escape 08-18-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,387
Posted By LatLongJohn
No Tag, No Problem

Just a follow up from my previous post: We picked up our new 5.0 TA (July 19) and had decided to forego the three day tag from Washington State since we had planned an extended trip back to Colorado...
Forum: Visual Escape 07-06-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,945
Views: 722,554
Posted By LatLongJohn
Making Progress!

As we're starting to get busy prepping for our departure from Colorado to pickup our trailer, ETI is making real progress on their end! We have orientation on Wednesday, July 19 in the morning. We'll...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-02-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,364
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - I'm thinking we'll always extend the awning,...

Hi - I'm thinking we'll always extend the awning, turn the power off, then retract the awning as soon as we're done with it. Or, the awning pole could also just be used to push up on the awning...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-02-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,364
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi Jim - Here's something we're already thinking...

Hi Jim - Here's something we're already thinking about for our new 5.0 to solve the issue - a do-it-yourself telescoping awning pole. We'll add a "T" connection at the top with PVC extensions instead...
Forum: Visual Escape 06-27-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2,945
Views: 722,554
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi - Did ETI give you an earlier completion date...

Hi - Did ETI give you an earlier completion date (i.e. before July 6)? Perhaps you're headed up north already! Our orientation is still set for July 19th and we got our first pictures today! We're...
Forum: General Escape 06-24-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,524
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi Karen - We feel the same way a lot of the...

Hi Karen - We feel the same way a lot of the time! However, a GPS comes in very handy to direct us to specific places in any city or town (a particular restaurant, gas station, etc. - and then get...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-10-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,271
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi Mark - Our 5.0 goes into production next week...

Hi Mark - Our 5.0 goes into production next week and I was all set to take the Tundra Double Cab (6.5' bed) to have a gooseneck hitch installed and order an Anderson Ultimate hitch. Now this thread...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-25-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 52,232
Posted By LatLongJohn
Hi Mark - That's exactly what I was thinking for...

Hi Mark - That's exactly what I was thinking for the bed. Just a couple of pieces of plywood cut to the right length and width to store in the bench (we also ordered the U-shaped dinette). Or, as you...
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