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Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-24-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,667
Posted By KirkB
If you haven't seen it, look at Yosemite Ridge at...

If you haven't seen it, look at Yosemite Ridge at Buck Meadows on SR120. A very small RV park, it was about an hour to Yosemite valley. We stayed there many years ago in March and liked it, I see...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-17-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,332
Posted By KirkB
I realize that making the door easier to pull...

I realize that making the door easier to pull closed does not change the position, but I found that the door was easier to latch if only light pressure was needed to pull it shut.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-17-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,332
Posted By KirkB
My suggestion would be to first clean the black...

My suggestion would be to first clean the black track, and adjust the screen tension at the top and bottom of the door. That might make the door easier to close. I had trouble getting my door to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-14-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,332
Posted By KirkB
Perhaps your item is on backorder. I got an...

Perhaps your item is on backorder.

I got an overnight email response from the 'contact us' form on their website.

I had forgotten how long my order took, but checked my old emails. It took 6...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-28-2023, 03:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,883
Posted By KirkB
It's been a while since I've seen a poutine...

It's been a while since I've seen a poutine thread, maybe that's next.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-09-2023, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By KirkB
There is no magic in the tank sensors. The tank...

There is no magic in the tank sensors. The tank sensor light illuminates if the sensor it is attached to is submerged in liquid (fresh, grey or black) and can complete the electrical circuit. If...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-17-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,002
Posted By KirkB
Hi, One more thing that might be the...

Hi,

One more thing that might be the problem.

Once my pump stopped working, it was the check valve in the pump. It keeps city water pressure from flowing through to your fresh tank.

I...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 01-18-2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,445
Posted By KirkB
The controller has a daily bulk or equalize...

The controller has a daily bulk or equalize period in its charge cycle (2 hours at >14 volts). Otherwise it is maintaining a float voltage of ~13.6V. The SOC indicator will only read 100% if the...
Forum: General Escape 12-25-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,310
Posted By KirkB
I guess I'm no Energizer bunny, my battery...

I guess I'm no Energizer bunny, my battery recharges better when it is warm out. :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-25-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,511
Posted By KirkB
It could be the AC breaker on the WFCO converter...

It could be the AC breaker on the WFCO converter for the AC circuit to the transfer switch.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-12-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,315
Posted By KirkB
I have no doubt that carbon emissions do affect...

I have no doubt that carbon emissions do affect climate, but realized that there have been severe climate shifts since the dinosaur ages, such as the ice ages that are not part of the everyday...
Forum: Product Reviews 12-07-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,491
Posted By KirkB
I hadn't seen the broad beam headlamps before, I...

I hadn't seen the broad beam headlamps before, I think this will go on my wish list. I am not sure the link is working right, as I get an AAA model (but it does say it takes rechargeable AAA's). I do...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 11-27-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,673
Posted By KirkB
I have camped in Oregon in March while returning...

I have camped in Oregon in March while returning from winter trips from farther south.

I need a bit of sun to make it an enjoyable stay, especially after a snowbird vacation. I think my favourite...
Forum: General Escape 11-26-2022, 11:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,448
Posted By KirkB
We got Allstays through a forum recommendation...

We got Allstays through a forum recommendation years ago, when we started our winter snowbird trips. I think we paid $10, I think the pricing model is different now. We don't use it very often, as we...
Forum: General Escape 11-20-2022, 11:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,999
Posted By KirkB
I'm going to throw in my 2 bits worth here. I...

I'm going to throw in my 2 bits worth here. I removed and reinstalled my Escape fridge last year, so I have spent a fair bit of time thinking about what factors make these contraptions work to their...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-10-2022, 11:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,506
Posted By KirkB
Mike, Yes to what Ron said, and I will add...

Mike,

Yes to what Ron said, and I will add my 2 cents.

Yup, the 4 screws inside the fridge you have found are the only things physically securing the fridge, aside from the very tight fit...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-23-2022, 11:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,840
Posted By KirkB
I don't have a video, but the process of adding...

I don't have a video, but the process of adding water to the battery is a regular year round maintenance item, not specific to winterization. Pull the caps off the cells, and add distilled water so...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 10-15-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 30,100
Posted By KirkB
Maybe call it "The Final Roundup" ?

Maybe call it "The Final Roundup" ?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-04-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,828
Posted By KirkB
I have a sloped driveway, and first back up, then...

I have a sloped driveway, and first back up, then pull forward onto 2 1" boards under the front wheels only so the wheels are more level front to back before unhitching, then jack up the trailer to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-19-2022, 12:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,707
Posted By KirkB
What extra clearance do you need for tight turns?

What extra clearance do you need for tight turns?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-16-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By KirkB
Hatch Catch

On my 2014, there were no rivets on my hatch catch, I think the original was fastened with 2 sided tape. I have reattached mine twice. The first time, I used 2 sided tape again, after consulting with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-05-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,189
Posted By KirkB
Your fridge control panel is powered by 12V DC,...

Your fridge control panel is powered by 12V DC, not the AC power cord. If the fridge control panel is not working, that points to a 12V problem. Perhaps a 12V fuse on the WFCO?

If the only...
Forum: Visual Escape 08-13-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,060
Posted By KirkB
Myron, keep practicing your levelling skills for...

Myron, keep practicing your levelling skills for the next time you visit Arches NP! How can I book that site, it has a nice view? :laugh:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-02-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,132
Posted By KirkB
Since Fender does not have solar, here's a...

Since Fender does not have solar, here's a summary of daily solar charging on my old 2014 ETI Panel and 2x 6V Interstates -

1. Bulk charge (max amps) to ~14.4V for one hour. On my 85W panel, 3 to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-02-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By KirkB
Those must be post factory mods, I am guessing. ...

Those must be post factory mods, I am guessing.

If CPAHarley ordered one of these, he could keep it longer than 8 months. :laugh:
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