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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,907
Posted By rjreeves
This question becomes more relevant as one's TV...

This question becomes more relevant as one's TV capacity lessens. In my case the Fastway E2 WD hitch comes in @ 82 lbs, a whopping 13.2% of my TV's rated tongue capacity.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,907
Posted By rjreeves
My 21' is generally @460# or so but that's with a...

My 21' is generally @460# or so but that's with a light build plus I tend to load light because Tacoma.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-14-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 47,367
Posted By rjreeves
As the current owner of a 1979 MG midget I feel...

As the current owner of a 1979 MG midget I feel your pain. Most days I won't drive it much farther than I'm willing to walk.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-14-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 47,367
Posted By rjreeves
This. I tolerate towing my '21 with a Tacoma...

This. I tolerate towing my '21 with a Tacoma because I generally love my truck, but if I were buying new I would get more capacity in the TV. I don't white knuckle it with the Tacoma but it's...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-14-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 47,367
Posted By rjreeves
FYI you can't really put much weight in the...

FYI you can't really put much weight in the Tacoma bed as most of the bed is behind the rear axle (differs somewhat between the 5' and 6' bed) and you are already pushing capacity limits with an...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,697
Posted By rjreeves
I successfully bake bread in the Escape supplied...

I successfully bake bread in the Escape supplied optional Dometic oven almost every time I go camping.

While I understand the propensity for endless modifications sates an unfilled need in some...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-28-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,271
Posted By rjreeves
I've been buying and sleeping on custom foam...

I've been buying and sleeping on custom foam mattresses virtually my entire adult life. A good custom foam shop should stock mattress quality foam in several sizes, thicknesses, firmness levels and ...
Forum: General Escape 10-31-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 20,220
Posted By rjreeves
You think it"s bad Now just wait...

DATELINE ELKHART, IN. APRIL 1 2023

UmbrellaCorp LLC (NYSE: UBUM) Holdings, parent company of Forest Floor, manufacturers of BlisterWagon, JoyGo, StickLike, SoLamia, CalMiaCabins, Le Akron,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-27-2021, 11:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By rjreeves
How not to do it

Exhibit A: Why I rarely let others do anything for/to me.
Forum: General Escape 10-26-2021, 10:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,022
Posted By rjreeves
My first trailer, purchased used, had either dog...

My first trailer, purchased used, had either dog or cat flea collars shoved into the weirdest nooks and crannies: behind furnace, fridge and WH grates, behind cabinets in the hard-to-reach places,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-26-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 58,563
Posted By rjreeves
That must be it.

That must be it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-25-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,526
Posted By rjreeves
Like many here I've never had the medicine...

Like many here I've never had the medicine cabinet open in transit.

I solved the "everything falls out when you open the door" problem using plastic bins with a 2" sidewall. Haven't had anything...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 10-21-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,109
Posted By rjreeves
My simian joke.

My simian joke.
Forum: General Escape 10-18-2021, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2,151
Views: 426,518
Posted By rjreeves
Yikes

This picture came up on my local newsfeed today. First rains of the the year here and slippery roads. Anyone know what brand of egg this is? Drive safe everyone...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-15-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,563
Posted By rjreeves
Some years back, after my older brother had...

Some years back, after my older brother had purchased a Japanese-built Honda car my Dad read him the Riot Act for "putting an American out of work" (he was a Union man). My brother responded " But If...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 10-06-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,082
Posted By rjreeves
Most threads end up that way anyway. Nice to see...

Most threads end up that way anyway. Nice to see one pointless from the get-go. :whistling:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-04-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,021
Posted By rjreeves
Amazon quotes the size of the package you will...

Amazon quotes the size of the package you will receive, not the size of the item.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-03-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,855
Posted By rjreeves
My prior truck was a F-250 7.5L v-8 (12 MPG...

My prior truck was a F-250 7.5L v-8 (12 MPG empty) so as far as small trucks go I've no comparison. I agree the downshifting is abysmal. I love my Tacoma, and my profile comment notwithstanding...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-03-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,855
Posted By rjreeves
As a gen3 Tacoma owner I'm Super curious about...

As a gen3 Tacoma owner I'm Super curious about this: can you share the total miles on the Tacoma vs. tow miles? Also, at what miles did you (if ever) have the transmission serviced? If serviced...
Forum: General Escape 09-26-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,741
Posted By rjreeves
Lots of good suggestions here, I'll chime in on...

Lots of good suggestions here, I'll chime in on the above:

I'm 900 miles Chilliwack to home and ignored checking trailer lug nuts.
I checked them after the journey, they were very loose. Not...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 09-25-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,595
Posted By rjreeves
What Mike said. Almost. I don't even travel with...

What Mike said. Almost. I don't even travel with the dinette table anymore. I've a pair of wood folding tables, one for 2 diners and one for 4 diners if needed.
The dining room, especially with the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-24-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By rjreeves
Not related to OP's query but I've swapped out...

Not related to OP's query but I've swapped out the 4x captain's lamps and the stove hood lamp for warmer colors (yellowish) and the trailer is much more cozy at night with all that warm glow.
Forum: Cyber Campfire 09-22-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,595
Posted By rjreeves
I'm soo glad I graduated to an Escape. Problems...

I'm soo glad I graduated to an Escape. Problems large or small notwithstanding, it's just a joy to own.

True story: my wife and I purchased a new Forest River R-Pod #179, from the local dealer, in...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 09-22-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Posted By rjreeves
They think they're funny.

The people over in Quality Control who put this sticker om my installed WFCO power center.



Surely it doesn't mean what I think it means... :rofl2:



Lol
Forum: Escape News 09-22-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,673
Posted By rjreeves
FWIW it appears the correct email for the recall...

FWIW it appears the correct email for the recall might* be:

recall@lci1.com not:

recall@lcil.com

That is: "ell cee eye one.com", not "ell cee eye ell.com" as printed in...
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