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Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-25-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,167
Posted By gabe
Well I bought a GMC half ton 4x2, v8 with a 3.73...

Well I bought a GMC half ton 4x2, v8 with a 3.73 rear end. The book says the engine and transmission are good for towing 8000lbs. However, having been stung once by Ford's book claiming a tow...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-25-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,167
Posted By gabe
Hi Rossue: The Ford Escape was well within its...

Hi Rossue:
The Ford Escape was well within its book-recommended capability. It was a V6 with towpackage and cooler. The tranny fluid was new as I had had the tranny flushed in Campbell River before...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-23-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,167
Posted By gabe
17B sold

Thanks to all who showed an interest in my 17B trailer.
It sold in 24 hours for the asking price.
gabe
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-19-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,942
Posted By gabe
maybe the angle of the picture is not good. ...

maybe the angle of the picture is not good. There is actually plenty of room between the top of the tanks and the bottom of the box.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-19-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,942
Posted By gabe
17B for sale

these are some pics of my 17B which is for sale as in above post. I posted the max allowable pics but have more if you email me I can send them to you.
This is a 2009 trailer with the following...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-19-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,942
Posted By gabe
Hi GBAGLO: Thanks for the tip. But I don't know...

Hi GBAGLO:
Thanks for the tip. But I don't know how to add pictures to my original post. I don't see a button anywhere that will let me do that. Or do I have to make a completely new post? Thanks...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-18-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,942
Posted By gabe
No I didn't modify the back of the ford at all as...

No I didn't modify the back of the ford at all as the stuff in the box is really light....stuff like barbeque,stove,chairs and a folding table, an axe,....that's about it.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-17-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,942
Posted By gabe
17B for sale

2009, 17B with air, furnace, fridge, stove, bathroom with shower, fantastic fan, tv antenna, etc etc. In pristine condition. Looking for $18500 CDN.
I'm in Campbell River on the Island.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-17-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,972
Posted By gabe
I'm selling my 2009 17B. It is in pristine...

I'm selling my 2009 17B. It is in pristine condition with air, furnace, fantastic fan, fridge, stove, TV antenna, storage box on tongue (cost $1200....marine welded plastic).
I'm looking for...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-10-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,676
Posted By gabe
For what it's worth, I have just returned from...

For what it's worth, I have just returned from Arizona where I went with my Ford Escape V6 towing my 17B. All went well until my return trip. I was heading West out of Vegas towards Pahrump through...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-15-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,727
Posted By gabe
I have just turned to BC from a two month stay in...

I have just turned to BC from a two month stay in Arizona. All of it as boondocking. I used a 40 watt portable solar panel which kept my single 12 volt battery topped up most of the time. I also had...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-05-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,561
Posted By gabe
Help needed with inverter

I bought a 400W inverter from Cdn Tire and plugged it into the cigarette lighter in my Escape 17B. It was not able to run my laptop...........Toshiba 15 saying it was underpowered.
Can anyone tell...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-05-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,559
Posted By gabe
max fan problems

My Escape 17B is now 3 years old. Last year, the Max Fan began to act up. Sometimes it would start, sometimes it wouldn't. Sometimes it would start but then could not be stopped. On several occasions...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-30-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,699
Posted By gabe
Re: Strenght of the roof on a 17B

Thanks to all. I won't risk it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-29-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,699
Posted By gabe
Strenght of the roof on a 17B

does anyone know if the roof of the 17B (with A/C) is strong enough for a person to stand on. I need to go up there to put UV protection on all the plastic parts on the roof, but I don'w want to take...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-28-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,813
Posted By gabe
Re: Solar musing

I have just returned from a two-week trip to Kelowna and area. I bought a 40 Watt, 2.7 amp. solar panel on sale at Canadian Tire for $150 before I left home. I do also have a Honda 1000 which I also...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-28-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,789
Posted By gabe
Re: bicycle cover & tail light visibility

I was pulled over in Arizona and told by a policeman that I had to have extra tail-lights installed because the bikes were obstructing the tail-lights. So, last month, I took my 17B to Chilliwack and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-22-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,176
Posted By gabe
Re: Sprayed Foam Insulation Underneath Trailer plus 12V water tank heating pads

It was -15 Celsius.
gabe
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-22-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,176
Posted By gabe
Re: Sprayed Foam Insulation Underneath Trailer plus 12V water tank heating pads

The night that I was up at the Grand Canyon and my tanks froze, the temperature suddenly dropped to -15 during the night. It had been a sunny day, and the lady at the desk said that the weather...
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,082
Posted By gabe
Re: Bearing and seals

Thanks very much, Alf.
Engineers calculate the times, stresses, frequency etc for maintenance of systems on aircraft, cars, tires, machines etc. It has been my experience that if I stick to the...
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,082
Posted By gabe
Re: Bearing and seals

Oh! Just one more thing. If the tires are rated for 50lbs maximum, why run them at a lower pressure. Forgive my physics (which is more than 40 years out of date!!!) but wouldn't the maximum rating...
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,082
Posted By gabe
Re: Bearing and seals

Thank you Hippo for your advice. Two heads (or more) are always better than one head when it comes to safety issues. I'm wondering what you would use to grease / lubricate the valves you mention....
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,082
Posted By gabe
Re: Bearing and seals

Thanks, Alf. Of course, there is a law of the universe which states that when everything else fails, ..............read the instructions !!!
gabe
Forum: General Escape 05-29-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,082
Posted By gabe
Re: Bearing and seals

I have just been reading the posts on bearings and seals, and it got me wondering. I have done around 15,000 kilometers with my 17B and am wondering at what point is it recommended to repack the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-27-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,314
Posted By gabe
Re: Faulty Monitor

Thank you very much Slomoto. I took a look at the setup and because the sensors appear to be on the West wall of the grey water tank, and my wand has a 90 degree elbow, and I would be going in from...
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