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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-24-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,844
Posted By IanC
I used latex from Home Depot. Worked fine and was...

I used latex from Home Depot. Worked fine and was easy. I did remove all of the screws first so they wouldn’t get clogged with paint. The most important thing to seal in my opinion is the underside...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-13-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,888
Posted By IanC
For my 17B (with lift kit) and Toyota 4Runner,...

For my 17B (with lift kit) and Toyota 4Runner, the low point is the E2 hitch. If I don’t have the trunion bars installed, the hitch scrapes the driveway at the entry point due to the dip. With...
Forum: General Escape 01-09-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 921
Posted By IanC
I’m using Safari on Mac and iPhone (with no...

I’m using Safari on Mac and iPhone (with no special settings) and I’ve never seen a popup ad as long as I log in. Ads do appear if I don’t log in.
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-14-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,265
Posted By IanC
Welcome RSB. My wife and I followed the same...

Welcome RSB. My wife and I followed the same path: Tent for many years > Popup Trailer for 10 years > then we purchased an Escape 17B two yearsago. Like you, I had originally ordered a 17A (no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-28-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,650
Posted By IanC
I ordered the propane connection and never found...

I ordered the propane connection and never found a use for it. Instead, I picked up a 5lb. refillable tank which allows me to cook wherever I want. I also got a "Y"adapter so I can run my Weber Q...
Forum: General Escape 08-24-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,045
Posted By IanC
We picked up our 17B in February, 2022 and camped...

We picked up our 17B in February, 2022 and camped at the following (in order) on our way back to San Diego, CA:

Seaquest State Park
Armitage Park, OR
Valley of the Rogue SP, OR
Castle Crags...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-05-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 36,076
Posted By IanC
My wife and I were considering traveling through...

My wife and I were considering traveling through Alaska with another couple in 2025. We might be interested in joining, at least for some of the trip. Question: our friends have an A-Liner (17ft...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-29-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By IanC
For what it's worth, I've had two failed sensors...

For what it's worth, I've had two failed sensors on my SeeLevel II within the first year of owning my 17B. I suspect it has to do with the way ETI installs them, using a thick tape material to cover...
Forum: General Escape 01-21-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,047
Posted By IanC
Unfortunately you can't really increase the slope...

Unfortunately you can't really increase the slope a significant amount without bending the support arms. For rain, I use a telescoping center pole with a padded "T" in the center of the awning. Not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-14-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,829
Posted By IanC
Here's my solution for cabinet doors that swing...

Here's my solution for cabinet doors that swing open while on the road. We've only had problems with the cupboard above the fridge in our 17B, but its a mess when it happens....
Forum: Shopping Escape 01-02-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,122
Posted By IanC
Hi Peakay. My wife and I took delivery of a 17B...

Hi Peakay. My wife and I took delivery of a 17B this past Feb. We have camped in it a lot since then, including a 7 week run from San Diego to Bellingham WA and back. I highly recommend the 4...
Forum: General Escape 12-02-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,304
Posted By IanC
Hi all. I've been meaning to followup with an...

Hi all. I've been meaning to followup with an answer to my own question for some time now. We've had our 17B for almost a year now and have camped with it above 9,000 ft. elevation. To my relief,...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 11-25-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,345
Posted By IanC
I bet that would be good over ice-cream. You...

I bet that would be good over ice-cream. You haven't lived until you've had a beer float. :)
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-23-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By IanC
Hi Sarah. My wife and I bought an Escape 17B...

Hi Sarah. My wife and I bought an Escape 17B earlier this year. We advanced from a utility trailer, tent trailer, then the 17B. The good news is, small trailers are harder to back than the larger...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-19-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 28,938
Posted By IanC
Yes, make sure you put the generator away from...

Yes, make sure you put the generator away from your trailer and closer to your camping neighbors. They'll appreciate the noise and fumes. (insert sarcasm).
Forum: General Escape 06-17-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,176
Posted By IanC
Googled it and here’s what I found: ...

Googled it and here’s what I found:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22E034-6571.PDF
Forum: General Escape 06-08-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,542
Posted By IanC
Can't imagine not getting the storage box. It's...

Can't imagine not getting the storage box. It's super-useful for storing outside stuff such as hoses, wheel chocks, leveling pads, power cords, etc. We got the electric option on the water heater,...
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,047
Posted By IanC
I ended up ordering a couple of expandable poles,...

I ended up ordering a couple of expandable poles, drilled holes in my awning lip, and added cords and stakes. Now my electric awning is rock solid for those windy days. Of course I need to remember...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-24-2022, 12:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,037
Posted By IanC
Sorry, I forgot about the catch side of the...

Sorry, I forgot about the catch side of the window latch solution. I think I bought a hinge or some other metal piece with the same finish and used a dremel tool to cut it down to make a catch. One...
Forum: General Escape 05-20-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,047
Posted By IanC
Thanks for that tip Red. ETI did not supply a...

Thanks for that tip Red. ETI did not supply a manual, so I’ll have to look that up and give it a try. I may do the pole project a well and will report back.
Forum: General Escape 05-19-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,047
Posted By IanC
I know this is an old post, but I still have an...

I know this is an old post, but I still have an unanswered question. We recently purchased a 17B with a power awning and really like it with one exception, it retracts with the slightest gust of...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-03-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By IanC
Newbie mistake: On our way back from Sumas I made...

Newbie mistake: On our way back from Sumas I made my first trip to a dump station. Everything was going fine until the crappy hose that ET supplies disappeared down the dump hole. :eek: Fortunately...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-10-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,037
Posted By IanC
I use a window latch for cupboard doors. Works...

I use a window latch for cupboard doors. Works great.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-30-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,139
Posted By IanC
Thanks for all of the responses and solving the...

Thanks for all of the responses and solving the mystery for me. I already carry an additional 7 gallon container. And yes, I agree using water outside makes a lot of sense. I guess I’ll just look at...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-30-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,139
Posted By IanC
Water System Question from a newbie

So let’s say I want to go boondocking in my 17B. I fill the freshwater tank and the hot water tank before I head out. I don’t use any hot water the entire time, but I do use all of my freshwater. ...
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