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Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-13-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By Stkshftr
Travel to the Mid-West

We'll be traveling from western NYS (Finger Lakes area) to Iowa City next week (leaving Tuesday 9/21, return 9/28) and need some guidance. We expect to spend 2 nights on the road each way (mostly...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-30-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,027
Posted By Stkshftr
Hi Mike, I haven't been on the forum for some...

Hi Mike,
I haven't been on the forum for some time, but came across this thread this morning. My wife and I went up to Fairbanks in '18 and its a lot different from when we first went up in '76. If...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-03-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 23,012
Posted By Stkshftr
We picked our 21 up in June of last year (fitted...

We picked our 21 up in June of last year (fitted with solar and dual batteries) and towed to Alaska. Took a Champion 3500 Dual Fuel gen set as a back up (tested it with propane before we left). Seven...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-09-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,130
Posted By Stkshftr
Rotorbudd, As a point of reference; We tow our...

Rotorbudd,
As a point of reference; We tow our new 21 with an F150 2.7 '18. The truck is a 4X4 Off Road Super Crew short bed with no mods (equipped with a tonneau cover - caps kill my knees and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-13-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,550
Posted By Stkshftr
Something that came to mind overnight; Does the...

Something that came to mind overnight; Does the placard that Ford has everyone place on the trailer frame to enable the back up assist have to remain on the frame anytime that system is used? Or is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-12-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,550
Posted By Stkshftr
Do you guys know what your axle ratio is? Mines a...

Do you guys know what your axle ratio is? Mines a 3.55. I've been getting 22.5 mostly out of town.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-12-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,550
Posted By Stkshftr
Hope mine works just as well, thanks. I'd be...

Hope mine works just as well, thanks.

I'd be interested in knowing what you and others with similar trucks get for mileage towing. I'll also post mine after I've put some miles behind me.

Maerv
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-12-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,550
Posted By Stkshftr
Not looking to hijack this thread, but another...

Not looking to hijack this thread, but another concern I had with my F150 (in addition to dialing in the back up assist) was an issue that came to light with the brake controller.

Not having any...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-10-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Stkshftr
Wow, those who've said that threads here can turn...

Wow, those who've said that threads here can turn on a dime was right on! I thought we were talking about routing? No problem.

To those who've asked, we're undecided on the Niagara event just yet....
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-10-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Stkshftr
Our original routing was to Kamloops, Cache Creek...

Our original routing was to Kamloops, Cache Creek and Clinton (we're heading to Fairbanks). The Ft. Berens winery in Lillooet was "more on the way" than others well east of there. However, after...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-09-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Stkshftr
Thanks Ron. Thats the answer I was looking for. ...

Thanks Ron. Thats the answer I was looking for.

Marv
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-09-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Stkshftr
Rt. North from Chilliwack

We will be traveling north from Chilliwack after pick up. Thought we'd avoid the Fraser River Valley as this will be our first experience towing. However, we'd like to stop in Lillooet to visit a...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-08-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,589
Posted By Stkshftr
Santacruzer, thanks for the list of wineries. Any...

Santacruzer, thanks for the list of wineries. Any issues (quantity wise) bringing wine across the border?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-08-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
Posted By Stkshftr
I think I should clarify; Both appliances require...

I think I should clarify; Both appliances require gas at low pressure (11" WC). The regulator that comes with the generator is a separate unit designed to be set aside if not needed (as in this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-08-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
Posted By Stkshftr
LP gas question

I've purchased a duel fuel generator and a gas grill for an upcoming camping trip. I also have a factory exterior quick disconnect gas connection on our Escape. The Champion generator has a separate...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-08-2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,589
Posted By Stkshftr
Wine country, western Canada

After picking up our new land yacht (land run about?) in Chilliwack, we'll be heading north for a couple of weeks, but we'll be returning south thru the Jasper/Banff area. Our daughter, who works in...
Forum: General Escape 06-02-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By Stkshftr
I'd like to add a note to Donna's thread; I like...

I'd like to add a note to Donna's thread; I like to look at the photos that others have taken of their rigs and camp sites where they've staid. When uploaded to this site, the file (photo) titles are...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-30-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,990
Posted By Stkshftr
Looks like those cabooses could use some levelers!

Looks like those cabooses could use some levelers!
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-30-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,838
Posted By Stkshftr
Jon, I'll be interested in knowing how your 3.5...

Jon,
I'll be interested in knowing how your 3.5 tows. We'll be taking delivery of our 21 on the 26th and we'll pull with our '18 F150 with 2.7. The dealer said that with 400 ft. lbs. of torque at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-17-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,428
Posted By Stkshftr
Slide something like this over you carabiners; ...

Slide something like this over you carabiners;

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-and-rubber-tubing/=1cvv1ue

Or try a good martini before bed time.:thumb:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-17-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,428
Posted By Stkshftr
rubber grommets

You may want to consider this;

https://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-grommets/=1cvt9j8

There may be a size to fits your eye screws and shade grommets. Then use your standard carabiner in-between?
Forum: Paper Escape 05-14-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,716
Posted By Stkshftr
Timely subject; I'm in the midst of trying to...

Timely subject; I'm in the midst of trying to register my 21' to be picked up in June, but with a twist. I plan to transfer the old plate from my old trailer. New York State requires a completed form...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-30-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By Stkshftr
Jim, We attended the rally last year as...

Jim,
We attended the rally last year as visitors. That's what prompted us to buy an Escape 21. We pick it up in June on our way to Alaska for a family gathering. It'll be a 10 to 12 week journey, so...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-30-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By Stkshftr
We're not that far north of you. Don't know if...

We're not that far north of you. Don't know if its over for us just yet!
Forum: General Escape 04-18-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,940
Posted By Stkshftr
I believe the new Ford trucks (F 150s) are...

I believe the new Ford trucks (F 150s) are aluminum body, steel frame. No worries there.
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