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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-06-2015, 01:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,387
Posted By bvansnell
I posted the method I used to add an accumulator...

I posted the method I used to add an accumulator to our water system here: https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8/quieting-the-water-pump-2786.html

It continues to work just fine, and is easy to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-18-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,288
Posted By bvansnell
Ruthe: Here is a solution we have used:...

Ruthe:

Here is a solution we have used: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_vansnell/9367758608/

More photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_vansnell/sets/72157634796081040/

We...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-17-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,288
Posted By bvansnell
Thanks for all the great ideas. We used many of...

Thanks for all the great ideas. We used many of them:

We set up a 10' by 10' screened eating shelter and put it over the table outside and used it for one meal
My wife had packed lots of books,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-17-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,288
Posted By bvansnell
What do you do when it rains?

August 13 to 16 we camped at Lightning Lake Provincial Park, in BC's Manning Park. We were joined on Saturday August 15 by our son and daughter and their children who planned to tent while we were...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-12-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,526
Posted By bvansnell
We had our trailer in to Escape Trailer...

We had our trailer in to Escape Trailer Industries and they installed a grab bar for us without charge:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_vansnell/4509173584
Forum: Visual Escape 08-12-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,155
Posted By bvansnell
You are right: The vehicle fare from Port Hardy...

You are right: The vehicle fare from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert is $460.25 one way plus $39.25/ft over 20 ft plus $202.00 per passenger.

The fare from Tsawwassen to Duke Point is $55.40 to...
Forum: Visual Escape 08-09-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,155
Posted By bvansnell
Vancouver to Kitimat and back

We have just returned from a trip to Kitimat BC and back from Vancouver, about 1400 km each way (870 miles). We broke the journey at Lac La Hache Provincial Park and Vanderhoof BC, and stayed at...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 07-26-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By bvansnell
Mike The photo I took of the bridge last...

Mike

The photo I took of the bridge last year was this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_vansnell/14613715446

Exposure was 1/20 second, and it looks pretty sharp, so the problem might...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 07-25-2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By bvansnell
baglo There are those who disagree: What We...

baglo

There are those who disagree: What We Mean When We Say “Less is More” | The Other Side of Complexity (https://theothersideofcomplexity.com/what-we-mean-when-we-say-less-is-more/)

We spent...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 07-25-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By bvansnell
Return to Deception Pass

We returned to Deception Pass with the same site as last year. The photo shows the awning of our trailer on the right and the tents used by our son and his wife and three children. Site #152 was...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 06-16-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,981
Posted By bvansnell
Larry and Liz I have sent you a private...

Larry and Liz

I have sent you a private message.

Sẁiẁs is a popular campsite, so you need to plan ahead and be patient if you want to stay there.

As you say, there are few reservations...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 06-15-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,981
Posted By bvansnell
Camping at sẁiẁs (Haynes Point) June 8 - 12 2015

We just returned from four nights at this favourite park and really enjoyed ourselves. It is now managed by the Osoyoos Indian Band, the same organization that manages Nk'Mip. While weather was hot,...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 05-25-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,981
Posted By bvansnell
Update on Haynes Point Provincial Park

On May 23 the provincial government announced a change in names for Haynes Point Provincial Park and Okanagan Falls Provincial Park. Here is a link:

Province makes Friday afternoon announcement of...
Forum: General Escape 05-08-2015, 11:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,936
Posted By bvansnell
Great shot!

baglo

Great story and wonderful picture! We can imagine you relaxing in the sunshine with this scene in front of you! It doesn't get much better than this!
Forum: General Escape 01-29-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,479
Posted By bvansnell
Donna Here is a photo of our 2010 Escape 13,...

Donna

Here is a photo of our 2010 Escape 13, "Ladybug".

Brian
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-13-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By bvansnell
Trip to Silver Falls Oregon, October 2014

Maria and I attended the fall Northern Oregon Gathering of fiberglass trailers at Silver Falls State Park organized by our own Donna D. The area is really beautiful at any time of year. Here are a...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 10-05-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 26,771
Posted By bvansnell
Solar versus Generators

We bought our trailer without solar panels and for the first two years we had it were happy going to sites with hookups or dry camping several days at a time using just our battery. A friend offered...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 09-21-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,739
Posted By bvansnell
Oregon campsites that we have been to many times...

Oregon campsites that we have been to many times and enjoy:
1. Champoeg State Park just south of Portland - the surrounding area is beautiful. Photos from our last trip here:...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-06-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,755
Posted By bvansnell
About the photos

Kate, Karen, Anna-Marie, Gabi + Wolf:

Thank you for the comments about the photos.

Here are my secrets:

Take lots of photos -- I took 200 and posted 20
Go to scenic places with lots of...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-06-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,755
Posted By bvansnell
John Yes, that was us. We had expected that...

John

Yes, that was us. We had expected that mid week after labour day Fort Casey State Park would not be full, but when we checked reservations about a week ago there was only one 4 day slot open,...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-05-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,755
Posted By bvansnell
September Camping

We have just returned from four nights camping at Fort Casey State Park. A few photos are posted here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_vansnell/sets/72157646860832397/

A few notes about this: ...
Forum: Documents & Helpful Instructions 08-08-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,752
Posted By bvansnell
What's wrong with going here? The 19 Foot...

What's wrong with going here?
The 19 Foot Escape (https://escapetrailer.com/trailers/the-19-foot-escape/#trailer-tabs6)
Forum: General Escape 08-05-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,670
Posted By bvansnell
We usually cook outside because: Toast...

We usually cook outside because:

Toast makes our smoke alarm go off
Boiling water increases moisture in the trailer
Frying food leaves an odour
Cooking outside frees up room inside our...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-30-2014, 01:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,876
Posted By bvansnell
The state of charge on the GoPower controller...

The state of charge on the GoPower controller probably just indicates that the solar panel is charging the battery, not that the battery is fully charged, since the controller's estimate is based...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-30-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,401
Posted By bvansnell
The shade we have only covers the lower half of...

The shade we have only covers the lower half of the fridge. The fan helps to move air over the back of the fridge. The fridge seems to work well. I know that when we have parked the trailer so that...
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