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Forum: Shopping Escape 04-04-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By skiman
What kind of strap do you use? I was thinking a...

What kind of strap do you use? I was thinking a light duty ratchet strap. How did you attach it? I would think it would help the movement a lot. By the time I secure the bikes, attach the cover...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-12-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 925
Posted By skiman
You might check this out. I have followed Keep...

You might check this out. I have followed Keep Your Daydream for years and they have great RV travel information. This is a map with points of interest submitted by followers. ...
Forum: General Escape 12-28-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,343
Posted By skiman
In 2014 we were in Florida in a too tight Casita....

In 2014 we were in Florida in a too tight Casita. We contacted Jim after getting his information from Escape. We made a special detour on the way back from Florida to meet Jim and see his 21'. The...
Forum: General Escape 12-20-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,272
Posted By skiman
Fort Pickens?

We are headed to Fort Pickens National Seashore for two weeks in March. The panhandle is always nice and not so crowded. March starts getting into spring break but usually not bad. Last time we...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-11-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By skiman
Prime Deal 4500 Watt Champion Generator

Amazon Prime has a great deal on a 4500 Watt Champion Generator with dual fuel and electric start. Just for Prime days, today and tomorrow I believe. $687.05...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-11-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By skiman
Prime Day Deal

Decision Made. Amazon has a prime day deal for 4500 watt Champion with dual fuel and electric start for $687. Can’t beat that , ordered!
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-08-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By skiman
Champion 4500 Watt Generator - Which One?

I am considering buying an Champion 4500 Watt Inverter Generator. Deals seem to be good on units between $650 and $1100. It appears that the height is 20.1" and it should fit under the folding...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-21-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,349
Posted By skiman
Alaska and back, 11,000 miles, probably 50,000...

Alaska and back, 11,000 miles, probably 50,000 miles over the years, not an issue.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-12-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,297
Posted By skiman
If the odor is not coming from plumbing then...

If the odor is not coming from plumbing then ozone generator is likely to help. Worked on cat odor in parents house and smoky used car. Son has used successfully on smell from water overflow in his...
Forum: General Escape 05-04-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,313
Posted By skiman
Second on that bear spray. Very large black bear...

Second on that bear spray. Very large black bear in our campground, mama griz and cub, all kinds of bear scat on a 5 mile hike to some falls. Enjoy!
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-10-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By skiman
Are Batteries Toast?

I checked the trailer this afternoon and no lights. The EMS was off line and my 2 year old Interstates batteries were below 12 volts. I had not checked the trailer for a couple of months so the...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-07-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,409
Posted By skiman
Cool Got new glasses few months back. Doc told me I...

Got new glasses few months back. Doc told me I had developed cataracts. I need to get it in gear and get it done. Reading fine print sucks and notice it long distance driving. Sounds like a game...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 03-16-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By skiman
A deal!:)

A deal!:)
Forum: General Escape 03-07-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,271
Posted By skiman
On the Alaska highway there was plenty of gravel...

On the Alaska highway there was plenty of gravel in areas as well as on the Cassiar highway. Construction I guess. I had tried some of that spray on rubber stuff, but it didn't adhere to the...
Forum: General Escape 03-06-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,271
Posted By skiman
We visited that same hardware in Tok to get screw...

We visited that same hardware in Tok to get screw eyes and bungees for the oven door and wood strips for the bottom cabinet doors. It was a good one. Visited a local laundry and installed while...
Forum: General Escape 03-04-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,271
Posted By skiman
On the Alaska highway our oven door came off. I...

On the Alaska highway our oven door came off. I straightened the bent hinges, reinstalled, and added screw eyes and bungees to keep it in place. Section near Alaska border was very rough. Frame...
Forum: General Escape 02-22-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 14,033
Posted By skiman
My 2013 loaded Casita was about $17 as I...

My 2013 loaded Casita was about $17 as I remember. About double in 10 years.
Forum: General Escape 02-22-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 14,033
Posted By skiman
I think this is a classic case of supply and...

I think this is a classic case of supply and demand. Escape has raised the price to the point that supply meets demand at a price point where they have a 3 or 4 month backlog. In the process they...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-09-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,381
Posted By skiman
We have about 40-50,000 miles on our 2014...

We have about 40-50,000 miles on our 2014 21'escape. Replaced tires and batteries about 3 years back. Carlisles looked great when replaced. Run Goodyears now. Had the Frig replaced on the...
Forum: Escape News 02-01-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 58,257
Posted By skiman
Twin beds would be nice, but not enough to...

Twin beds would be nice, but not enough to justify replacing my 21 with a 23. No dry bath, no 23. Probably save me twenty or thirty thousand dollars.:(:(:(
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-26-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,704
Posted By skiman
Yes did that. I think the problem was I needed...

Yes did that. I think the problem was I needed to make a sharp turn from the trailer resting place which requires the tires to scrub sideways putting a lot of force at the hitch connection. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-24-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,704
Posted By skiman
I have a Trailer Valet XL. Our driveway has a...

I have a Trailer Valet XL. Our driveway has a minimal slope and the trailer requires some fairly sharp turns. The Valet just did not get it it. It had a tendency to want to walk out from under the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-10-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,292
Posted By skiman
When I worked for GM we did the the brake system...

When I worked for GM we did the the brake system for the EV-1. It had a lead acid battery and range somewhere around 50 miles if I remember correctly. I drove one around a snow field test track in...
Forum: General Escape 12-04-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,432
Posted By skiman
When I put my 1-Up bike rack on, you can rotate...

When I put my 1-Up bike rack on, you can rotate the bike pedals to clear the tire and have the bikes closer to the trailer. Don't know if that is by design. The license plate is on the other side...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-14-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By skiman
You might want to check your burner areas for...

You might want to check your burner areas for loose items such as screws etc. The Alcan shook our oven door and several screws holding burner stuff loose. If you lost the probe you might have some...
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