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Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-17-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Dave Walter
We will definitely take a day trip or two out...

We will definitely take a day trip or two out this way, but for this trip our preference is an RV park in the city within relatively fast driving time to Chandler. We don't normally stay in places...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-09-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Dave Walter
Recommendations for Campgrounds Near Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona

This October, we will be visiting my sister who lives in Chandler, AZ and will be needing to find a relatively close (say within about 20 miles) campground to use as our base of operations for 2...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-22-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By Dave Walter
I cannot help you with finding a place to park,...

I cannot help you with finding a place to park, but I do have to question you on your choice of hockey teams to see! :laugh::laugh:
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 02-06-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,068
Posted By Dave Walter
If I recall, Tammy and Reace used to 'monitor'...

If I recall, Tammy and Reace used to 'monitor' the forum and occasionally speak up relative to Escape news/information. But they seldom jumped into the daily discussions that went on. I would expect...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-06-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,555
Posted By Dave Walter
I have been towing my 2013 Escape 19' with my...

I have been towing my 2013 Escape 19' with my 2020 Toyota 4Runner Off Road since I purchased the 4R new in 2020, and before that I towed the 19' with my 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser since we purchased the...
Forum: Escape RVs Wanted 01-25-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By Dave Walter
There were two factory recalls on the older 3"...

There were two factory recalls on the older 3" frames. If you find an older trailer that had the factory recommended repairs completed, the frame issues will have been properly addressed. You can...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-17-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,743
Posted By Dave Walter
I grew up with the Imperial system and use both...

I grew up with the Imperial system and use both Imperial and metric daily, but temperature is one thing that I have a hard time relating to in Fahrenheit, other than at -40 deg, at freezing point of...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-15-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,743
Posted By Dave Walter
On Saturday morning our temperatures were in the...

On Saturday morning our temperatures were in the -40's deg C. range. The thermometer on my 4Runner read -40° C at home but when I got on the road the readout went blank as the temperatures were lower...
Forum: General Escape 01-08-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,910
Posted By Dave Walter
Great news for you David! I also had a good...

Great news for you David!

I also had a good year. After suffering a widowmaker heart attack and cardiac arrest, and nearly dying in October 2022, last year was a year of recovery for me. In April...
Forum: General Escape 12-19-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,038
Posted By Dave Walter
I have fallen asleep in front of my color and B&W...

I have fallen asleep in front of my color and B&W TV's with no ill effects. However, I really don't want to try that while towing my Escape. :laugh::cool:
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 10-17-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,027
Posted By Dave Walter
If I know that I may be somewhere without a good...

If I know that I may be somewhere without a good source of water, I will fill up before I travel, but otherwise is empty. My 4Runner tows the 19' easier with the tanks empty so that is what I prefer.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 10-13-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,958
Posted By Dave Walter
A week or so ago I did the winterizing on both...

A week or so ago I did the winterizing on both our 2013 15B and 2013 19', including covering them up. Our 2013 15B has a Calmark cover and our 2013 19' has a much cheaper Adco cover. Both covers are...
Forum: Shopping Escape 10-12-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,558
Posted By Dave Walter
I bought my 15B from a couple in New Mexico and...

I bought my 15B from a couple in New Mexico and imported the trailer back into Canada. Was quick at the border, they looked at the bill of sale and charged me GST (quick but not entirely painless). A...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-28-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,362
Posted By Dave Walter
I also live in a cold climate where the trailer...

I also live in a cold climate where the trailer needs to be winterized from Oct to Apr. I blow out the lines, drain the tanks, and put rv antifreeze only in the drains. No issues in 10 years with my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-28-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,516
Posted By Dave Walter
Have been using the quick connect on my 2013 19'...

Have been using the quick connect on my 2013 19' for 10 years with a portable grill and for our fire bowl. Is so much more convenient to use than carrying a separate tank or disconnecting/connecting...
Forum: General Escape 06-28-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2,169
Views: 247,978
Posted By Dave Walter
Kind of an interesting story. I have been an...

Kind of an interesting story. I have been an endurance runner for about 10 years and last year (June 2022) I ran a marathon that qualified me to run in the 2023 Boston Marathon. However, I had a bit...
Forum: General Escape 06-28-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2,169
Views: 247,978
Posted By Dave Walter
I think that a lot of people on this forum don't...

I think that a lot of people on this forum don't really understand what they actually need in terms of battery performance, and they often tend to get caught up in a kind of 'crowd mania' where they...
Forum: General Escape 06-26-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2,169
Views: 247,978
Posted By Dave Walter
Yesterday after 10 years since purchasing our...

Yesterday after 10 years since purchasing our 2013 Escape 19' and enjoying nearly flawless battery performance in that time, I replaced the original twin 6V Interstate batteries. I decided to go with...
Forum: General Escape 05-16-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,546
Posted By Dave Walter
I am still using the original twin 6V batteries...

I am still using the original twin 6V batteries in my 2013 19' and have been perfectly happy with their performance for the past 10 years. However, I was planning on replacing them in the next month...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-11-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,612
Posted By Dave Walter
Unless you have a very large battery bank with...

Unless you have a very large battery bank with extensive solar recharging capability, it is unlikely that you will be able to use your air conditioner unless the trailer is plugged into a campground...
Forum: General Escape 05-08-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,315
Posted By Dave Walter
Spoken by someone who probably never leaves the...

Spoken by someone who probably never leaves the house! Most people do everyday activities that carry a much higher level of risk than running on trails in bear country. Your chances of dying from...
Forum: General Escape 05-05-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,315
Posted By Dave Walter
Debit card is easy to use to get cash from almost...

Debit card is easy to use to get cash from almost any banking machine, and that is what I would recommend. If you don't have a debit card, you could probably exchange US cash for Cdn cash at most...
Forum: General Escape 05-05-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,315
Posted By Dave Walter
We camp in Jasper and Banff National Parks quite...

We camp in Jasper and Banff National Parks quite frequently and have never had any negative interactions with bears. Although I do carry bear spray when on the trails. I did have two bear encounters...
Forum: General Escape 05-03-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,305
Posted By Dave Walter
Well what about Justin Bieber?

Well what about Justin Bieber?
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 04-24-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,426
Posted By Dave Walter
In the Canadian National Parks (Banff and Jasper...

In the Canadian National Parks (Banff and Jasper in any case) they will generally prohibit consumption of alcohol at their campgrounds during long weekends but will allow alcohol use at other times....
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