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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-04-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,953
Posted By ngarc
Hey thanks Sablack! I had previously made a...

Hey thanks Sablack!
I had previously made a cutting board that fit over the folding glass top. Made a world a difference in our counterspace situation. We would have to remove it while traveling, so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-10-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By ngarc
Hey Centex thank you for the info. I watched a...

Hey Centex thank you for the info. I watched a few YouTube videos on rv door replacement and it did not look to difficult. The 5.0 is in storage and tomorrow I will drive over and check for the door...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-10-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By ngarc
Door replacement Escape 5.0

Unfortunately we had a mishap with our 2022 escape 5.0 We were sideswiped while on the highway. Trailer held up remarkably well with only minor scratches. The only issue was that the door hinge was...
Forum: General Escape 11-01-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By ngarc
We are practically neighbors, over on Greta...

We are practically neighbors, over on Greta Avenue.
Thanks for the info on the the Pink Elephant Rally, sounds like fun. We will keep it in mind come spring.
Ric and Nanette:)
Forum: General Escape 11-01-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By ngarc
Hi Cindy! That was me Ric Garcia taking our...

Hi Cindy!
That was me Ric Garcia taking our Escape 5.0 over to Lake Marine for winter storage. I remember you guys waving as you went by. Looked like pretty cool bikes!
We considered a Bigfoot...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-28-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,308
Posted By ngarc
Getting ready to winterize our 5.0 so all this...

Getting ready to winterize our 5.0 so all this info is really helpful. Going to be using the air method. One question that Dave from Escape kind of glosses ove in the videor: How do you get the water...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-09-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,953
Posted By ngarc
Great tip! I will do that when I eventually get...

Great tip! I will do that when I eventually get around to removing the glass top.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-09-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,953
Posted By ngarc
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-09-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,953
Posted By ngarc
Sorry about the sideways pics! Not too tech savvy...

Sorry about the sideways pics! Not too tech savvy LOL!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-09-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,953
Posted By ngarc
Suburban three burner glass top removal

Hi anmearehart
Never figured how to remove the glass top. We wanted to travel so we just worked around it. I built a cutting board big enough to cover the stove top so when we stop I just place it...
Forum: General Escape 08-22-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2,172
Views: 248,959
Posted By ngarc
Nice job Shearwater! Was planning a similar...

Nice job Shearwater!
Was planning a similar project. Looks like you added some furring strips to the corners to attach the sliders to. Was that the case?
Forum: General Escape 07-07-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2,172
Views: 248,959
Posted By ngarc
Cutting board for 5.0

Needed the extra counter space so made a cutting board to cover the glass top over the burners.:)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-22-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,953
Posted By ngarc
Suburban three burner glass top removal

We have the Suburban stove with the folding glass top and would like to remove it.
It seems way to fragile. I built a cutting board top to go over the stovetop when not cooking for extra counter...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-25-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By ngarc
Thanks Centex! The mats are $40 dollars so...

Thanks Centex!
The mats are $40 dollars so cheap enough to try this experiment. If this doesn't work I can use the pieces in the truck or elsewhere.:thumb:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-25-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By ngarc
DIY tire levelers

Getting our 5.0 on May 11!
Thinking about making some homemade tire levelers out of some animal stall mat. The material is 3/4" thick and comes in 4'x6' mat and is very durable.
Wondering if...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-24-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By ngarc
These are the specific filters I used in the...

These are the specific filters I used in the canisters. Wish I could say this was my idea but I stole the basic concept from various YouTubers. So credit where credit is due and thanks to them.:thumb:
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-24-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By ngarc
Here are the pics of my water filtration system....

Here are the pics of my water filtration system. I repurposed a small bin so that the filters can sit in it while I am running water to the trailer. Just cut three holes in the bin same size as the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-20-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,527
Posted By ngarc
Thanks all. We have camped in the wind in tents...

Thanks all.
We have camped in the wind in tents and have had some pretty wild nights. The previous tiny trailer we had did well in the wind but it was so small that it did not catch much wind LOL....
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-20-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By ngarc
Thanks Kevin Just finished our filtration set...

Thanks Kevin
Just finished our filtration set up and hope to post pics soon.
I too am picky about our water.
I ended up with...

1st filter- Omni RS-14 polyspun 10 micron (Sediment) About $5...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-13-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,527
Posted By ngarc
Thanks for all the advice! We will be newbys at...

Thanks for all the advice! We will be newbys at 5th wheel towing and all these nuggets of information help. Skipping the tripod, looking into making or buying trailer blocks for the landing...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-13-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,527
Posted By ngarc
5.0 Tripod?

Trailer went into production yesterday! Got a few pics.

Wondering if anybody has any input into getting and using a tripod to stabilize the 5th wheel when it is parked? Has anyone had any problems...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-12-2022, 11:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,743
Posted By ngarc
Thumbs up KAVM Thanks for the tip on the Fort Knox lock...

KAVM
Thanks for the tip on the Fort Knox lock working with the eye bolts on the Anderson. We are definitely considering a trailer lock and will look into this one.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-07-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By ngarc
Thanks Crazypill Looks like a great system but...

Thanks Crazypill
Looks like a great system but I am dealing with a DIY system that uses whole house filters. It won't be as efficient as yours but should work ok. Just trying to figure out which...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-05-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By ngarc
Water Filtration

Trying to run through the to do list for our (hopefully) May delivery on our 5.0.
After researching and watching YouTube videos I put together a three canister whole house water filter system that...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-30-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,743
Posted By ngarc
Post Just got an email from Andersen for free...

Just got an email from Andersen for free shipping. Rather than trying to find the bolts decided to order and be done with it. One less thing to do before our May pickup.....

Now to figure out the...
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