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Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box Yesterday, 01:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,638
Posted By Jim Bennett
It is an email. I think most owners automatically...

It is an email. I think most owners automatically get them, but you could always contact Escape to get on the list.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other Yesterday, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 228
Posted By Jim Bennett
I would highly recommend Standens on 11 St SE. I...

I would highly recommend Standens on 11 St SE. I have used them a few times over the years and 1 1/2 years ago they realigned the axles on my 5.0TA. Well, they did a bit of work on one and checked...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 04-24-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By Jim Bennett
Leaving the shipping plastic on kinda reminds me...

Leaving the shipping plastic on kinda reminds me of a couple older folks I knew many years ago that had plastic on their cloth furniture.

I personally would never leave it on. Never had an issue...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-24-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,988
Posted By Jim Bennett
If you know anyone who knows 12V wiring they...

If you know anyone who knows 12V wiring they could help you with this. Mounting the fan was quite easy.
Forum: General Escape 04-24-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 584
Posted By Jim Bennett
I am curious as to why you say this. My tire shop...

I am curious as to why you say this. My tire shop manager says at most it could cause a little surface discolouration or hazing. It will not affect the structure of the tire rubber. Time is the...
Forum: General Escape 04-23-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,149
Posted By Jim Bennett
Hi Steven, condolences to you and your family....

Hi Steven, condolences to you and your family. Give Leslie a big hug from me. I saw her in Kelsey. Good looking family.
Forum: General Escape 04-21-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,149
Posted By Jim Bennett
But, I am guessing you enjoyed eating various...

But, I am guessing you enjoyed eating various things made with it.

I actually talked to baglo in person about rhubarb, being someone who loves the stuff, but he wouldn't give any dish a go,...
Forum: General Escape 04-19-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,149
Posted By Jim Bennett
I had been conversing via email with baglo until...

I had been conversing via email with baglo until about a few months ago so I knew this was coming. Not hearing from him lately, I was thinking things got worse. I got to know him as well as any...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-18-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 855
Posted By Jim Bennett
I have a good grease gun, have had it for quite...

I have a good grease gun, have had it for quite some time. When first doing my new bearings I ended up having to get a slightly smaller in diameter coupler for it or it wouldn't push in the opening...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-15-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,701
Posted By Jim Bennett
There is no problem doing this if it is something...

There is no problem doing this if it is something you would like to do. Nothing bad would come of it.

I feel no need to do it and have seen no need since I bought my 19 in 2009. Most folks here...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-15-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,566
Posted By Jim Bennett
Yep, we all have differing needs for our trailer....

Yep, we all have differing needs for our trailer.

I am quite good with sitting for 4 hours at the stock dinette eating and playing games on those days where it is better than being outside, and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-12-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,566
Posted By Jim Bennett
Though I now have a 5.0TA I had a 19 for over 6...

Though I now have a 5.0TA I had a 19 for over 6 years ad both my brothers do. On a recent 3 month trip with one of them 4 of us ate many meals and played games all evening both in their trailer or...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-11-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,566
Posted By Jim Bennett
One of the biggest problems I see with some of...

One of the biggest problems I see with some of the more "luxurious" setups is how you deal with four people for meals, games and socializing. Making up the front bed for friends and grandkids is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-05-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,934
Posted By Jim Bennett
"Roll this one up" :laugh:

"Roll this one up" :laugh:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-05-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,934
Posted By Jim Bennett
I have owned both, mostly manual until our latest...

I have owned both, mostly manual until our latest Escape and that is electric. Both have advantages. Basically, like most things we purchase, when a decision is made justification in the buyers mind...
Forum: General Escape 04-03-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,288
Posted By Jim Bennett
Well, we will be doing it fairly soon. I have an...

Well, we will be doing it fairly soon. I have an easy mounting idea in my head (and on a drawing) using aluminum angle.
Forum: General Escape 04-03-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,288
Posted By Jim Bennett
My brother just bought the Springfield for his 19...

My brother just bought the Springfield for his 19 from Escape and at a good price too. I bought a linear rail set for $80 CAD to build the slider out of. It will work great, I am sure, and be WAY...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By Jim Bennett
I drive through heavy rain every once in a while...

I drive through heavy rain every once in a while and that keeps mine clean. Seriously though, I have looked at them when polishing the roof and they are never very dirty at all.

I am only 66 so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By Jim Bennett
They epoxy the floor plywood to the shell. There...

They epoxy the floor plywood to the shell. There is a slight chance there could be a bit of a void in that area, just a guess. How bad is it, just a wee flex or a big one? Either way, there is not...
Forum: Escape News 03-31-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,824
Posted By Jim Bennett
Like all bed styles there will be different...

Like all bed styles there will be different desires for different folks. We have a king at home and it leaves lots of spare mattress not used. We have room for it, so not a huge deal. I would like to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-25-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By Jim Bennett
With these hinges a really easy tweak is to bend...

With these hinges a really easy tweak is to bend the hinges a wee bit. This was often done to adjust doors in older face frame cabinets that used the same hinges. Plugging existing holes and drilling...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 03-24-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,090
Posted By Jim Bennett
The campground reservation is not tied directly...

The campground reservation is not tied directly to the Escape Rally. As Escape requested you just need to inform them of your site on a link on their website. I did this, then got an email recently...
Forum: General Escape 03-22-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 20,143
Posted By Jim Bennett
Smile What actually happened? You listed stuff without...

What actually happened? You listed stuff without any explanation. I am curious as to what the problems are and why it warrants such a negative attitude towards Escape. I have always had great help...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-22-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,684
Posted By Jim Bennett
My Lensun panels have been adhered directly to...

My Lensun panels have been adhered directly to the trailer roof for 7 years now and have handled Mexican sun and Alberta golf ball sized hails without anything underneath. Not only does the panel...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-17-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By Jim Bennett
Pretty much every 120V wire connection in my home...

Pretty much every 120V wire connection in my home uses Wago connectors, with the exception of a few large wire connections. The last house too. Not only are the connections quicker to make, taking a...
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