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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-07-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,292
Posted By ddevin
Took out the three bolts on the bottom plate that...

Took out the three bolts on the bottom plate that holds the entire unit in place. Held the jack upside down and sprayed lubricant in. Solved the problem, and an easy fix.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-07-2020, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,062
Posted By ddevin
Took out the three bolts on the bottom plate that...

Took out the three bolts on the bottom plate that holds the entire unit in place. Held the jack upside down and sprayed lubricant in. Solved the problem, and an easy fix.
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-07-2020, 10:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,393
Posted By ddevin
How big your trailer needs to be is dependent on...

How big your trailer needs to be is dependent on how you want to use it. Our 17B is for sleeping, and is perfect for us. Just got back from a weekend with our 17 and 19 year old boys, plus our German...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-20-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By ddevin
Agree. Just fear if doing something new. Rivets...

Agree. Just fear if doing something new. Rivets it is. Same question- size of rivets?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-20-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By ddevin
Perfect, I think I will try and replace it...

Perfect, I think I will try and replace it myself, especially if I can use screws instead of rivets. Any advice on the screws? Stainless steel I would imagine, but gauge and length? Sorry to be a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-20-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By ddevin
Yes, 9 1/8 X 9 1/8.

Yes, 9 1/8 X 9 1/8.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-20-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By ddevin
Here are some shots.

Here are some shots.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-20-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By ddevin
No, other than re-packing bearings, have not had...

No, other than re-packing bearings, have not had to doing anything that we could not handle. I can look around.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-20-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By ddevin
Replacing Bathroom Vent

I need to replace my bathroom vent on my 2009 17B. It has never been done and it is beginning to leak. The vent is attached with rivets. How difficult is it to remove rivets, and then re-attach with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-24-2019, 11:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,560
Posted By ddevin
Storage

For storage, we recently discovered “Perch” wall mounted storage. You use Command adhesive strips or screws to attach a magnetic board to the wall and then you have a choice of small containers to...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 02-21-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,312
Posted By ddevin
Claybanks

We have stayed at Claybanks a few times. Nice folks run it, and it is clean and well run. It does the job, but certainly is not a destination. Once they were full, and they put us in a field across...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-01-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,874
Posted By ddevin
TV Antenna

Of all the options we chose, the TV antenna is the only one we wish we had not. When the weather is bad and we want to watch movies, we use our laptop. If we want the news, we are on the Internet.
Forum: Product Reviews 10-13-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,828
Posted By ddevin
Have been admiring the Engel for awhile now. We...

Have been admiring the Engel for awhile now. We use a little Igloo brand ac/dc cooler from Costco, which does a great job, but draws more power. It was just under $100.00. The solar can keep it...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-24-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,713
Posted By ddevin
I hate to differ, but we do not use extensions on...

I hate to differ, but we do not use extensions on our mirrors, and feel no need to do so! That is one thing I love about the 17B, we are light, can pull a U-turn in a residential neighbourhood (when...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-09-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,461
Posted By ddevin
We go spring skiing in Jasper when the temps at...

We go spring skiing in Jasper when the temps at night drop to -10 to -15C. This is dry camping off the grid. The furnace runs on and off throughout the night and keeps us warm no problem. We also...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-03-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,716
Posted By ddevin
Mid-week and you should be fine, but on weekends...

Mid-week and you should be fine, but on weekends things will book up. If you have time head north up the Icefields Parkway towards Jasper. There are campgrounds all the way, and the scenery is...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-03-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,162
Posted By ddevin
Last summer we arrived at Glacier Park in the...

Last summer we arrived at Glacier Park in the morning, and in the middle of the week, hoping to get a spot. No luck! We ended up staying at a private campground in St. Mary's, which was ok, but...
Forum: General Escape 04-03-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,904
Posted By ddevin
I have spent multiple summers working in the...

I have spent multiple summers working in the mountains both with parks and then in mineral exploration. I now spend countless days hiking with my family in the mountain parks. Over the years I have...
Forum: Shopping Escape 03-24-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,415
Posted By ddevin
The best option was solar. Love it. We have...

The best option was solar. Love it. We have been back to the factory once to have the front storage box added, which has made a world od difference. We are contemplating another stop at the...
Forum: General Escape 03-22-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 44,731
Posted By ddevin
Unhappy [QUOTE=Jim Bennett;47070]One thing to check when...

[QUOTE=Jim Bennett;47070]One thing to check when using the trailer mounted bumper racks, is to have someone observe them, or better yet, follow someone pulling your trailer. Though nothing...
Forum: General Escape 03-20-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 42,842
Posted By ddevin
We picked up a Napoleon at Costco in Nanaimo a...

We picked up a Napoleon at Costco in Nanaimo a few years ago, and it works well. the legs fold in, and it fits into a carry bag. Canadian product, just another option.
Forum: General Escape 03-20-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 44,731
Posted By ddevin
We have the Swagman 4 bike carrier in the bike...

We have the Swagman 4 bike carrier in the bike rack ready rear hitch. It works, but It makes me nervous with all that weight on the hitch. As mentioned, there is a an extra bolt that you can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-17-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,837
Posted By ddevin
I am on my second cover, each one lasting 2-3...

I am on my second cover, each one lasting 2-3 years, mind you I live in a land of extremes.
The first one was sold by Escape for $600. The second one I found on-line for around $60, and is about...
Forum: Shopping Escape 10-03-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,012
Posted By ddevin
I'm 5'11" and find the bottom bunk ok, but the...

I'm 5'11" and find the bottom bunk ok, but the top a bit of a squeeze and awkward to get into or out of, due to the cabinets above your head. Our kids use the bunks no problem, but we have had to...
Forum: General Escape 09-16-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 19,835
Posted By ddevin
Very nice. My wife is also a trekkie, hence the...

Very nice. My wife is also a trekkie, hence the name of our trailer "Escape Pod". I said, "make it so".
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