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Forum: General Escape 05-02-2024, 12:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,024
Posted By Sailingmiker
Has anyone given any thought to what benefit a...

Has anyone given any thought to what benefit a range hood might provide (or not) if the was to be a stove top fire? Is there enough metal to keep the cabinets from catching fire quickly?
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-27-2023, 11:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,603
Posted By Sailingmiker
We store our 2015 E19 outside, uncovered in...

We store our 2015 E19 outside, uncovered in Chimacum on the very wet Olympic Peninsula. It is plugged in and we run a very small heater set on the lowest setting mostly to circulate the air. Being an...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-17-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,664
Posted By Sailingmiker
Lets back up a bit to clarify how the burner...

Lets back up a bit to clarify how the burner works. When the refrigerator is started on propane several things happen: Propane is inserted into the burner by way of the orifice at the end of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-17-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,664
Posted By Sailingmiker
Did you clean the orifice? My Dometic has lit but...

Did you clean the orifice? My Dometic has lit but not cooled twice now. Each time it didn't cool while lit I shut it off and cleaned the orifice with alcohol and then it would cool fine for a few...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-23-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,651
Posted By Sailingmiker
There are several postings related to cleaning...

There are several postings related to cleaning the burner and orifice. Try this for starters: https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9/dometic-refrigerator-propane-issues-25032.html

Basically I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-19-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,651
Posted By Sailingmiker
There have been a couple of threads recently with...

There have been a couple of threads recently with mention of replacing Dometic refrigerators. I did a bit of research myself and believe that you will have a hard time finding a Dometic absorption...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-17-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,651
Posted By Sailingmiker
My fridge would light and cool the freezer...

My fridge would light and cool the freezer properly but it would not cool the lower refrigerator section at all. After cleaning the orifice and burner the lower portion of the fridge is cooled to mid...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-17-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,651
Posted By Sailingmiker
I was having issues with the Dometic RMD8555...

I was having issues with the Dometic RMD8555 while trying to run on propane in my 2015 19'. I thought that I might have to replace it and contacted ETI about the refridge options in the new 19's....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-21-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 19,862
Posted By Sailingmiker
It looks like we may be replacing our RMD8555 and...

It looks like we may be replacing our RMD8555 and prefer to stay with an absorption model. The Norcold 4150 is one option. I am wondering how that model has worked for those with them?
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 04-25-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,922
Posted By Sailingmiker
More Photos

Also in previous reply is the Dry Falls.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 04-25-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,922
Posted By Sailingmiker
Photos from Central Washington

Photos you requested are from Steamboat Rock, Ginko Petrified Forest and Wanapum Recreation Area.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 04-24-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,922
Posted By Sailingmiker
We'll be walking thru the fort Fort Casey...

We'll be walking thru the fort Fort Casey campground after getting off the ferry around 2:30 pm Tuesday. We dropped off our 19 in Chimacum after a eastern Washington road trip and now heading home to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-07-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By Sailingmiker
We've been towing our E19 with our 2017 Frontier...

We've been towing our E19 with our 2017 Frontier 4x4 for a year and a half now and are quite pleased with the combo. We tow utilizing a weight distribution hitch. Do get set up with a good braking...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-09-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,890
Posted By Sailingmiker
Outside heater under the awning

I am looking for first hand experiences of anyone who has tried using a propane heater outside, under the awning in cool weather.

Shoulder season camping in the Northwest ofter incurs chilly,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-08-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,554
Posted By Sailingmiker
Great idea! Where did you run the wires to hide...

Great idea!
Where did you run the wires to hide them? And is the shelf attached to the table to keep it in place when traveling.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 09-24-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,640
Posted By Sailingmiker
It doesn’t look like we (Mike and Karen Reed)...

It doesn’t look like we (Mike and Karen Reed) will be making it. Hopefully we’ll make one post Covid.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-10-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 36,033
Posted By Sailingmiker
My only suggestion would be turn off the...

My only suggestion would be turn off the overdrive when driving on roads with a lot of short ups and downs. I have found that my 2017 Frontier with an automatic transmission shifts in and out of...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 36,033
Posted By Sailingmiker
As mentioned in an earlier posting in this...

As mentioned in an earlier posting in this thread, we tow our 2015 19’ Escape with a 2017 Nissan Frontier. We have been to Southern California, back and all around the Olympics in Washington state. I...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 03-22-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,640
Posted By Sailingmiker
Mike and Karen booked space#13 for 10/5-9. We...

Mike and Karen booked space#13 for 10/5-9. We have not cancelled the April dates yet.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-07-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 36,033
Posted By Sailingmiker
We pull our 19 with a 2016 4WD Nissan Frontier...

We pull our 19 with a 2016 4WD Nissan Frontier King Cab with an Andersen WDH. Just returned from a 3000 mile trip up and down the left coast on hiway 101. Our 19 followed along very nicely. We...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-29-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,727
Posted By Sailingmiker
Good thought but IMHO it would have to be quite a...

Good thought but IMHO it would have to be quite a slope for the trailer to twist given the tongue jack and the four corner braces are creating friction between the trailer and the ground.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-28-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,727
Posted By Sailingmiker
Since you are leveling one side of the trailer...

Since you are leveling one side of the trailer chock the other side. I use a 4x6 cut to 45° on both ends that fits between the tandem wheels.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 02-28-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,640
Posted By Sailingmiker
Just picked up site#2 for April 19-22. So will be...

Just picked up site#2 for April 19-22. So will be there the whole time rather than just one nite.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 02-28-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,653
Posted By Sailingmiker
Hi Donna, Mike and Karen Reed from Bellingham,...

Hi Donna,
Mike and Karen Reed from Bellingham, WA have reserved B-19 for the 2nd thru 4th. As newbies to the gathering experience any input/advice is welcome. See you there.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 02-13-2020, 12:46 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,640
Posted By Sailingmiker
Actually reserved site 5 for Monday night only so...

Actually reserved site 5 for Monday night only so will be there for one night unless another opens up.
Mike and Karen Reed
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