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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-17-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By BRietkerk
Back when Escape had a repair department they...

Back when Escape had a repair department they repaired our leaking rear window by doing exactly as described above
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-14-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By BRietkerk
There is a good thread called "loading and...

There is a good thread called "loading and unloading on a slope" posted 05/06/2012.
Should be helpful once you search and find it. I tried to post the link but was not successful
Brian
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-25-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,271
Posted By BRietkerk
We tow our 2012 19 with a 2016 4 Runner. Been...

We tow our 2012 19 with a 2016 4 Runner. Been back and forth across the Rockies many times.
We travel with just two people and not a lot of extra stuff. To maintain 60 MPH on grades expect to be in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-09-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,714
Posted By BRietkerk
We climb the same hill with a 2012 19 towed by...

We climb the same hill with a 2012 19 towed by our 2016 4 Runner.
We maintain 60 mph in 3rd gear at 3600 RPM.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-19-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By BRietkerk
I my case the tow rating of the car was 4500, 450...

I my case the tow rating of the car was 4500, 450 tongue weight. The after market hitch had the same or higher rating. It was designed to fit the car. While I was under the ratings with the 19 we did...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-19-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By BRietkerk
In our case rust was not at all the cause. Car...

In our case rust was not at all the cause. Car was rust free. I can see rust being an issue were salt is used. When salt is used here it gets rinsed off in days with the next rain. A wet coast...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-19-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By BRietkerk
We pulled our 2012 19 with a Ford Flex until the...

We pulled our 2012 19 with a Ford Flex until the weld nuts tore from the quarter frame. The minimal connection points (4) of the after market hitch was the cause of the failure. I believe if we had...
Forum: General Escape 09-04-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2,172
Views: 248,959
Posted By BRietkerk
In 2013 Escape installed a 90Watt solar panel...

In 2013 Escape installed a 90Watt solar panel glued to the centre of the roof of our 19. Two years later restraining cables were installed by Escape to prevent the panel from flying off when the glue...
Forum: General Escape 08-08-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,060
Posted By BRietkerk
We tow our Classic 19 with a 2016 4 Runner...

We tow our Classic 19 with a 2016 4 Runner (Limited AWD Version). We have been back and forth over the continental divide many times on most of Ithe passes.

We can maintain a speed of 60MPH on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-30-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,430
Posted By BRietkerk
We have a 2012 19 with dual 6 volt batteries. The...

We have a 2012 19 with dual 6 volt batteries. The batteries are still the original ones supplied by Escape. I make sure they are topped up with distilled water. Now that they are getting old they...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 12-13-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,294
Posted By BRietkerk
We store our 2012 19 in the outdoors without...

We store our 2012 19 in the outdoors without access to power.
We have the master switch turned off.
Vents and windows are closed.
Batteries are kept charged via the 90W solar panel.
Batteries...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-29-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,366
Posted By BRietkerk
I have noticed these lights on trailers, cars and...

I have noticed these lights on trailers, cars and trucks.
I wondered if they would prevent rodents from getting into the engine bay at night.
While camping in September we have had nests built...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-26-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,855
Posted By BRietkerk
Good to hear ETI made the change to the long...

Good to hear ETI made the change to the long cable version as standard. There was a discussion on the forum in the past regarding 4 Runner owners who had to find ways to connect. Todays buyers...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-25-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,855
Posted By BRietkerk
The 4 Runner has the 7 pin connector under the...

The 4 Runner has the 7 pin connector under the left side of the bumper. ETI should be reminded that this requires a longer made up 7 pin cable than they install as standard. When we started towing...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-27-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 25,777
Posted By BRietkerk
The Ford Flex (4500 pound rating) and the...

The Ford Flex (4500 pound rating) and the Explorer (5000 pound rating) come with the 7 pin wiring when you order the factory tow package. Add Ecoboost and you then have lots of torque.
Been towing...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 12-21-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,802
Posted By BRietkerk
We have had our 19 since May of 2012. It is...

We have had our 19 since May of 2012. It is stored, winterized, outdoors for at least 6 months every winter. We take out all cloth items but leave in the mattress and cushions. The trailer is all...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-03-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,366
Posted By BRietkerk
Should also point out that the trailer has never...

Should also point out that the trailer has never been under cover.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-03-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,366
Posted By BRietkerk
We had this happen last summer. Rain had...

We had this happen last summer. Rain had penetrated the seal between the top of window frame and the fibre glass. I duct taped the top of the window and it stopped the flow into the channel. Since...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-02-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,420
Posted By BRietkerk
Thank you for the heads up. It caused me to go...

Thank you for the heads up. It caused me to go out and check our cables. I estimate our cables have been in service now for 16000+kM. So far there is no indication of any strand fraying. We are happy...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-26-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,938
Posted By BRietkerk
We now tow our 19 with a 2016 4Runner Limited....

We now tow our 19 with a 2016 4Runner Limited. For 4 years we towed it with a Ford Flex. Both are good tow vehicles for a 19. Since the 4 Runner is not known for fuel efficiency I expected to use...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-30-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,440
Posted By BRietkerk
Replacing your factory hitch with an aftermarket...

Replacing your factory hitch with an aftermarket hitch will not increase the tow rating of a 5th gen 4 Runner. The hitch you now have is solid. The earlier 5th gen manuals recommended the use of a...
Forum: General Escape 10-27-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,879
Posted By BRietkerk
Just finished "The Rosie Project" by Graeme...

Just finished "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion. Very enjoyable. Laugh out loud funny.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-18-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,884
Posted By BRietkerk
Google "desiccant wheat roundup" you will find...

Google "desiccant wheat roundup" you will find articles pro and con for the use of roundup just before the harvest of wheat. You may not be gluten intolerant. We now use organic wheat without getting...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-17-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,440
Posted By BRietkerk
We have now completed a few trips pulling the 19...

We have now completed a few trips pulling the 19 with our 4 Runner and made the following adjustments. The Pro Series WDH has the head bolted to the lowest position. The head is tilted one position...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-17-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,765
Posted By BRietkerk
This happens to us from time to time. I suspect...

This happens to us from time to time. I suspect when this occurs the pump is pumping air. I have a length of hose I keep handy which I hold on to the faucet and then draw the air out and water...
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