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Forum: General Escape 03-27-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,389
Posted By dlakeman
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-20-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,294
Posted By dlakeman
CAT Scale

I'm glad you acknowledge the tongue weight adds to the GVWR of the tow vehicle. What I haven't seen discussed by anyone on this thread is taking your TV and trailer to a CAT Scale, fully loaded for a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-13-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,252
Posted By dlakeman
The person that bought my 21E tried towing with...

The person that bought my 21E tried towing with his Tacoma. Up hills were a big problem. He sold his Tacoma and bought my F150.
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-24-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,239
Posted By dlakeman
My first TT was an Escape 21C, with almost every...

My first TT was an Escape 21C, with almost every option. My wife, our German Shephard and I are the "campers". The Escape did have a few quality issues, however not like the stick-built TT's I have...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-06-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,745
Posted By dlakeman
In Finance Manager's office I say NO, NO, NO, NO....

In Finance Manager's office I say NO, NO, NO, NO. Consumer Reports does not recommend extended vehicle warranties. Any "insurance policy" is a bet by the insurance company (warranty) that you won't...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-27-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,341
Posted By dlakeman
I supercharged my 4Runner. Better mileage and...

I supercharged my 4Runner. Better mileage and horse power.
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-06-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By dlakeman
Towing a 21C with an Audi Q7 is going to be...

Towing a 21C with an Audi Q7 is going to be dangerous, in my opinion. You should have at least a Ford F-150 or a RAM 1500. I was towing my 21C with my F-150 one day. On the Interstate I encountered...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-06-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By dlakeman
MVA is right on. The most important feature is...

MVA is right on. The most important feature is the ability to turn it sideways so you can get your tailgate open when hitched up.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 08-30-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,093
Posted By dlakeman
Be aware, Zion has one trail that allows dogs....

Be aware, Zion has one trail that allows dogs. Having been to Zion a few times, I now avoid the place like the plague. Maybe in October the crowds will be gone. There's one two-lane road through the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-30-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,247
Posted By dlakeman
This thread discussion seems to be focused on...

This thread discussion seems to be focused on MPG. What about stability when towing with the Tacoma vs. the F-150? A person bought my 21C and tried towing with his Tacoma. Uphill and high winds are a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-10-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,706
Posted By dlakeman
Ditto to Iowa Dave, except I use the TST system....

Ditto to Iowa Dave, except I use the TST system. I put sensors on my tow vehicle tires, my tow vehicle spare tire and my TT spare tire. as well, notwithstanding my tow vehicle has it's own pressure...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-03-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,968
Posted By dlakeman
I like Benson, AZ. Close to Tuscon but not big...

I like Benson, AZ. Close to Tuscon but not big city. Went to Titian Missile Museum as was recommended, and Bisbee (Queen Copper Mine Tour), and Tombstone, and Kartchner Caverns (in Benson). There are...
Forum: General Escape 04-12-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,486
Posted By dlakeman
Do not wax any decals. Will cause them to fade...

Do not wax any decals. Will cause them to fade and crack.
Forum: Paper Escape 02-15-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,648
Posted By dlakeman
Not one person who replied to this thread lives...

Not one person who replied to this thread lives in NV and were faced with what L in NV is faced with. I was! I searched online for a lien search company. I got a lien search for BC. Took the search...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-15-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,424
Posted By dlakeman
I also recommend the Proven Industries lock. I...

I also recommend the Proven Industries lock. I bought it because I store my trailer in a storage lot. I do use the lock at campgrounds also. Why take a chance on having your trailer stolen! The price...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-01-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,543
Posted By dlakeman
Go to Bisbee and take the tour of the Queen...

Go to Bisbee and take the tour of the Queen Copper Mine. You go 1500' down into the mine. Our tour guide actually worked the mine in the 1970's. The tour was fantastic. You can also walk through the...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-01-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,543
Posted By dlakeman
If your searching for the missile museum, it's...

If your searching for the missile museum, it's actually the Titan Missile Museum. It's very educational. Been there and to Kartchner Caverns. We stayed in Benson at the time.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-18-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,528
Posted By dlakeman
I do what Iowa Dave does. Also depending on the...

I do what Iowa Dave does. Also depending on the time of year (summer) think about leaving your dog in your Escape and the air conditioning quits working. The trailer heats up really quickly. Could...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-11-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,886
Posted By dlakeman
My 7" Furion camera system on my 21C worked fine...

My 7" Furion camera system on my 21C worked fine with my F-150. If you want to operate the camera system while not plugged into the tow vehicle, but plugged into shore power, there is an adapter...
Forum: General Escape 12-28-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,622
Posted By dlakeman
One thing I didn't see in all the above posts is...

One thing I didn't see in all the above posts is proper tire pressure. Park an RV for some reasonable time and have an outside temperature change will result in improper tire pressure.

I sold my...
Forum: General Escape 12-07-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,457
Posted By dlakeman
I use RV Trip Wizard for the reasons stated...

I use RV Trip Wizard for the reasons stated above. If I think about a trip or hear about a nice place to visit, I'll create a trip and save it in the Tentative Trips section, so I'll have it for...
Forum: Shopping Escape 11-23-2022, 10:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,503
Posted By dlakeman
I did order the power tongue jack, and I do have...

I did order the power tongue jack, and I do have the E2 Weight Distribution Hitch. One thing to consider is you might not be able to get your tailgate down all the way because it will hit the power...
Forum: Paper Escape 11-16-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,727
Posted By dlakeman
In my State of Nevada, if I buy new, I pay an...

In my State of Nevada, if I buy new, I pay an 8.75% sales tax no matter if I buy the RV in Nevada or not. If I buy used, I don't pay a sales tax.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-12-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,865
Posted By dlakeman
The instructions for my Norcold 12v refig reads,...

The instructions for my Norcold 12v refig reads, "The refrigerator is made to operate within 10 degrees off level in all directions. While the refrigerator should be level when stopped, performance...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-28-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
Posted By dlakeman
I regularly drive on dirt/back roads that are...

I regularly drive on dirt/back roads that are washboard, and sometimes worse (rocks). I drive a highly modified Toyota 4Runner that is built specifically for off-roading. I deflate my tires once on...
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