Escape Trailer Owners Community - Search Results
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Escape Trailer Owners Community > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
escapeforum.org
Click Here to Login
Register Files FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Escape Forum Today
Showing results 1 to 14 of 14
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: galand53
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-26-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,887
Posted By galand53
I have used solar on my trailer for 7 years and...

I have used solar on my trailer for 7 years and have found that portable panels are better if you plan to occasionally park under trees or if they are mounted on the trailer's roof, you will have to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-18-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,565
Posted By galand53
One should never leave a battery in storage...

One should never leave a battery in storage without a trickle charge. It not only loses its charge but also calcifies the battery even to point of destroying the battery. I leave mine in the garage...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-18-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,518
Posted By galand53
I have had my 13 Escape for 8 years and inspect...

I have had my 13 Escape for 8 years and inspect the frame to insure that there is no rust on the exterior and spray an annual rustproofing in the frame's interior. There is nothing worse than a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-06-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,914
Posted By galand53
Water purification

We have had some problems with the water quality coming out of the tank. I have tried rinsing the tank with plain water and also a little bleach and water. I believe that the water quality was fine...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 04-06-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,721
Posted By galand53
Re: Florida Panhandle Camping

They are careful in these parks to warn guests about swimming in infested waters but i only saw eyes above the water line and heard slap in the swamp once. Gators are not aggressive but defensive on...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 06-05-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,721
Posted By galand53
Florida Panhandle Camping

My wife and I spent a month in April at the panhandle to escape the Canadian winter. I always wondered about North Florida growing up as we passed through to go to South Florida. The swamp forest...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-07-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,566
Posted By galand53
LED lighting

Last fall, we were dry camping for a week in 40-50 degrees F temperatures with the furnace running a good part of the time. The battery level was low in spite of the occasional vehicle charge. I knew...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 11-13-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,646
Posted By galand53
Overnight places to stay

When one is traveling on the road and need a place to stay until morning, it can be frustrating to find one at a reasonable cost for one needs without the worry of parking without permission. We...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 11-13-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,994
Posted By galand53
Re: Considering Yellowstone for first destination

My wife and I traveled through Yellowstone before picking up our 13A in BC. The weather in late May was a bit rainy and cold (ice on Yellowstone Lake) but the crowds were not unbearable. We traveled...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-05-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,992
Posted By galand53
Re: Let the sun shine ... on your solar panel?

I can imagine in the not so distance future, they will make awnings that will double as a solar panel. Power Film makes a shelter for the military that can generate up to 2 kilowatts of power...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-05-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,953
Posted By galand53
Re: How long to charge the battery

I remove my battery out of the trailer into my attached garage that stay above freezing. I connect it in parallel with another deep cycle battery that has a 60 watt solar array and charge controller....
Forum: Visual Escape 11-05-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,417
Posted By galand53
Escaped to the Cariboo

This was our home in the Cariboo for a night after picking up our Escape in Chilliwack.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-04-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,817
Posted By galand53
Trailer battery charge module

I have been looking for a alternative for 20 years to the battery isolator. I did not like the idea of placing a device between the vehicle electrical power system. I have used switches and solenoids...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-04-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,570
Posted By galand53
Trailer battery charge module

I have been looking for a alternative for 20 years to the battery isolator. I did not like the idea of placing a device between the vehicle electrical power system. I have used switches and solenoids...
Showing results 1 to 14 of 14

 
Forum Jump


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escape Trailer Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:14 PM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2023 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.