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Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-25-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 972
Posted By rajenkins
We had looked at a map of the annular eclipse,...

We had looked at a map of the annular eclipse, decided that the place to be was the Torrey-Capitol Reef area. A few very thin clouds, but pretty good altogether.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 06-22-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,866
Posted By rajenkins
You will likely get a different answer for every...

You will likely get a different answer for every response you receive. The amount of time you need will be dependent on what you want to do and how you like to do it. Our first time driving down...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-09-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,799
Posted By rajenkins
Mr. Stang, We live about 60 miles from the NW...

Mr. Stang, We live about 60 miles from the NW corner of Yellowstone, (and will be camping at Mammoth Hot Springs in our Escape 19 next week) and have backpacked and day-hiked in grizzly country in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-04-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,414
Posted By rajenkins
A quick reply to the original question in this...

A quick reply to the original question in this thread. I am always looking at ways to cut weight (so we can haul a couple of cases of wine if we are headed to southern Utah for three weeks :-) ...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-15-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,580
Posted By rajenkins
Jill, I have taken something like 42 wilderness...

Jill, I have taken something like 42 wilderness trips (backpacking and float) on the Colorado plateau, and I would have to do some calculations as to trailer-supported day hikes. But quite a few....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-24-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,114
Posted By rajenkins
I would echo Rossue's comments about the Bulldog...

I would echo Rossue's comments about the Bulldog Power Jack. I ordered the 4000 pound lift from Amazon right after we got home from our E19 pickup trip in July of 2019. Based on our experience with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-03-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,975
Posted By rajenkins
We have been to Alaska 8 times, twice driving our...

We have been to Alaska 8 times, twice driving our E15B. One trip up the Alaska Hwy to Homer and back on the Cassiar. https://twohikers.smugmug.com/Alaska-Canada-and-Hawaii/NorthtoAlaska2012/
On the...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-24-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,336
Posted By rajenkins
I would echo the comment about the Wallace RV...

I would echo the comment about the Wallace RV Park. Great burgers and brewskis. Also, the St. Regis RV park, near St Regis, MT. Very nice and clean. We have driven the reverse route many times. ...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-15-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 23,394
Posted By rajenkins
TT Martin, Congrats on getting a campsite in...

TT Martin, Congrats on getting a campsite in Glacier Nat'l Park, If you have not been there, you will really enjoy it. (And you will if you HAVE been there before.) Make sure you have your bear...
Forum: General Escape 01-27-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,625
Posted By rajenkins
It seems that few folks on here have had the...

It seems that few folks on here have had the experience of not having the foam insulation and then having it, on the same vehicle. I have had such, so I thought I would weigh in. We picked up our...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-30-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 23,394
Posted By rajenkins
David, Congrats on getting a spot at...

David,

Congrats on getting a spot at Deadhorse Point State park. Good to know that it is possible. Maybe there has been a relaxation of trying to get spots there, now that the window for...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-10-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 23,394
Posted By rajenkins
To MyronL: I am familiar with the Gold Bar area,...

To MyronL: I am familiar with the Gold Bar area, but first come first served in April around Moab can be like saying "I don't want to camp." Besides, it would be further away from Dead Horse Point,...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-10-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 23,394
Posted By rajenkins
Is anyone winning the war against campsite reservation bots?

During this past week, at exactly 8:00 am MST, I attempted to reserve a campsite in Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah. All of the Utah State Parks, along with Colorado, Florida, Montana, Oregon...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 11-25-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By rajenkins
To Illinois Joe, we have been to a LOT of places...

To Illinois Joe, we have been to a LOT of places in Washington, with and without our Escape Trailers. (We had another trip planned for this past June, but alas, most of the Washington State Parks...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-23-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,263
Posted By rajenkins
Markbke, Just wanted to add that I use a 2011...

Markbke, Just wanted to add that I use a 2011 AWD Honda Pilot (tow capacity: 4500 pounds) to pull our 2019 E19 with AC, freshwater tank filled, and ALWAYS a case of wine or so in the storage area...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 03-18-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,546
Posted By rajenkins
Daniel108, We have taken our Escape 15B up...

Daniel108, We have taken our Escape 15B up through that country twice. (Have flown to Alaska the other six times. You can see our 2102 driving trip here:...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 03-04-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 910
Posted By rajenkins
Did you read in the rules that applicants are...

Did you read in the rules that applicants are limited to Canadian citizens? But it was fun to think about.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-29-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,312
Posted By rajenkins
The Greenpoint Campground in Pacific Rim Nat'l...

The Greenpoint Campground in Pacific Rim Nat'l Park is terrific (and has nice bathrooms and electricity at the campsites). But make your reservations very very soon.

You did not say how far you...
Forum: Paper Escape 01-08-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,248
Posted By rajenkins
It is interesting to read all of the different...

It is interesting to read all of the different experiences that folks have had. While I grew up in Michigan, I now live in Montana, and their regulations have changed over the years. When we bought...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 11-27-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,594
Posted By rajenkins
I was a bit confused at first, because there is...

I was a bit confused at first, because there is also a Fairmont Hot springs in Montana. Unless you have someone specifically to see in Boise, you might want to consider crossing the Border at...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-20-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,996
Posted By rajenkins
Jinny, We towed a 15B with our 2011 Pilot for 8...

Jinny, We towed a 15B with our 2011 Pilot for 8 years, 330 nights inside the trailer. The 17B is not that much heavier, I don't think you will have a problem with the 2014 Pilot. One question...
Forum: General Escape 11-06-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,542
Posted By rajenkins
Mike, as to how many days from Montana to Alaska,...

Mike, as to how many days from Montana to Alaska, the answer is always: It depends. We did our first drive (with our Escape 15) from Bozeman, MT in August of 2012. Including a layover day in...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-26-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,245
Posted By rajenkins
Having spent 330 nights in our Escape 15B over...

Having spent 330 nights in our Escape 15B over 8.5 seasons, before stepping up to an E19 this year, storage space was at a premium. We kept (and still use) a plastic deviled egg holder (with a lid)...
Forum: Shopping Escape 09-04-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,527
Posted By rajenkins
I am sorta surprised that no one has mentioned...

I am sorta surprised that no one has mentioned the power jack for the hitch receiver. We did not get one with our new E19, and it was not many nights on the road coming home that we realized, with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-15-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,439
Posted By rajenkins
I am relatively late to this conversation because...

I am relatively late to this conversation because I have been too busy picking up, bringing home, and outfitting our new Escape 19 (we traveled in our 15B for 330 nights over 8 years). After reading...
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