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Forum: New Member Introductions 07-04-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,544
Posted By labearit
You both have come to the right place for...

You both have come to the right place for information.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-10-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,767
Posted By labearit
Thanks. This is precisely what I was seeking.

Thanks. This is precisely what I was seeking.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-10-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,767
Posted By labearit
Thanks. This is precisely what I was seeking.

Thanks. This is precisely what I was seeking.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-30-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,767
Posted By labearit
Thanks for all the responses. The forum was...

Thanks for all the responses. The forum was helpful once again.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-30-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,767
Posted By labearit
Testing the integrity of the electrical connection before plugging into the RV

There are many helpful posts regarding surge protectors--both internal to the RV and those used inline between the power pole and the RV electrical cord. Our 2017 Escape 5.0TA has the surge...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-20-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,483
Posted By labearit
31009We like our Nissan Titan XD diesel. Lots of...

31009We like our Nissan Titan XD diesel. Lots of power. Lots of room. Lots of payload. All without being too big for us.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-09-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,554
Posted By labearit
Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using...

Congrats!


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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-17-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 116,971
Posted By labearit
We used the same reflective tape for our 5.0 TA. ...

We used the same reflective tape for our 5.0 TA. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T9W255I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plan to put some of the extra on our bike rack.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-17-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,557
Posted By labearit
Curt 5th Wheel Hitch

As an early adopter of the Nissan Titan XD, my preference was to find a hitch that used the OEM puck system. Not an easy task. At the time, B&W didn't have that set-up although they told me they...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-12-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,718
Posted By labearit
~36' Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

~36'


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Forum: New Member Introductions 09-12-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,718
Posted By labearit
Yes, it's a Nissan XD diesel.

Yes, it's a Nissan XD diesel.
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-12-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,718
Posted By labearit
Smile Our RV Pick-up Trip

I wanted to post a summary of our initial trip but being gone for a few weeks makes catching up at work and home a priority. We had a wonderful trip that took us some 6,275 miles round trip,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-11-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,088
Posted By labearit
This thread might be helpful including a diagram...

This thread might be helpful including a diagram I posted.

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8/cell-and-wifi-boosters-10407.html
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-10-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,563
Posted By labearit
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-28-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
Not sure about changing shift points, I'd have to...

Not sure about changing shift points, I'd have to look at that more closely. I'm told it does lower the top gear by one and definitely provides more engine braking.

I checked with ETI and the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-27-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
Towing our 5.0TA at 71 mph with Tow Mode enabled,...

Towing our 5.0TA at 71 mph with Tow Mode enabled, I see the RPMs are ~1,700. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/976794c2288c4dfb51d2f523146219e4.jpg


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Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-25-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
I'll have to make a note to check the RPM @ 70...

I'll have to make a note to check the RPM @ 70 mph.

Also, I saved just over 50% ordering the entire hitch assembly online including the wiring harness extension. Installed it all myself in no...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-25-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
Nissan and Curt all called this setup "pucks" so...

Nissan and Curt all called this setup "pucks" so I am just repeating what they are saying--perhaps incorrectly.

Got the A16 head. There are two sets of mounting holes for that base, but was only...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-24-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
Oh, we did a fair amount of research on hitches...

Oh, we did a fair amount of research on hitches before settling for the Curt 16k head with the base that accommodates the Nissan OEM puck system. The base only debuted in July for our August trip. A...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-24-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
This trip started with ~10,400 miles. I now have...

This trip started with ~10,400 miles. I now have ~14,500 so it's still "new" and this is the first time she's towed in the 15 months since I bought it. I have gotten better "highway" mileage (~+2...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-23-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
I got 20 mpg driving from Louisiana to Chilliwack...

I got 20 mpg driving from Louisiana to Chilliwack to pick up the 5.0TA trailer. I averaged 14.5 mpg to 16.8 mpg on the multi-day towing drive from Lynden, WA to West Yellowstone and on to Jackson...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-19-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
I got the first XD at one of my local dealers. At...

I got the first XD at one of my local dealers. At the time, the gas version was not out yet. Now, my dealer sells mostly gas and the other big dealer sells mostly diesel 4x4. Mine was the only one I...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,806
Posted By labearit
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Forum: New Member Introductions 08-17-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,718
Posted By labearit
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Forum: New Member Introductions 08-17-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,718
Posted By labearit
Our unit has the high lift axle. The nose is a...

Our unit has the high lift axle. The nose is a tad high but making an adjustment to the hitch would make it ride too low. ETI preferred a smidgen too high than too low.


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