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Forum: General Escape 02-19-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,380
Posted By Little Richie
Yes, I agree. In general it should work. I have...

Yes, I agree. In general it should work. I have noticed blog reports of regulator failutreoat sun zero temps.
Forum: General Escape 02-18-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,380
Posted By Little Richie
We go from Chicago to Penscola. We have a 5.0...

We go from Chicago to Penscola. We have a 5.0 without basement insulation. We stay in hotels. We do food and water shopping when we get there. We have a box of cleaning fluids (laundry detergent,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-07-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,968
Posted By Little Richie
Dewalt… I have the batteries

I highly recommend getting one, they are very useful. I use mine to adjust the tire pressure when traveling from cold to warm. More important I use it to inflate slowly leaking tires so I can drive...
Forum: Shopping Escape 11-24-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,406
Posted By Little Richie
An interesting approach to a common question. ...

An interesting approach to a common question.

Re reinforced walls: this is really hard to do after the fact. I have a TA 5.0 and I made age-appropriate improvements that were designed to prevent...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 10-26-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,807
Posted By Little Richie
I am glad you are well and safe. I am a...

I am glad you are well and safe.

I am a cautious individual and I recognize that they are “not cars”. That is to say that they are not made like modern cars.

This being said I have the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-12-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,592
Posted By Little Richie
About 10 years ago I researched and purchased a...

About 10 years ago I researched and purchased a Honda pilot to pull a small camper. It worked well but a comparison to the current pilot is probably not relevant. The analysis might be helpful.

I...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-12-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,100
Posted By Little Richie
It is what it is.

I have towed a small Camp Lite with both an F150 and a Honda Pilot. There was not much difference in the mileage. In my case I note that the faster I went the worst the mileage— it’s all about drag....
Forum: General Escape 08-31-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,266
Posted By Little Richie
We have a 5.0 and I’m very happy with it. We got...

We have a 5.0 and I’m very happy with it. We got it primarily because I could stand up in it and not hit my head. (6‘4“) My wife looked at my face when I stood up inside and indicated that this was...
Forum: General Escape 08-04-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,793
Posted By Little Richie
I had an opportunity to tour the elite model...

I had an opportunity to tour the elite model while traveling. They were new owners and really liked it. My observations are as follows: one) is very much built like a good boat. It is comfortable and...
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-07-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,799
Posted By Little Richie
But… The wires and old monitors are not always...

But…
The wires and old monitors are not always where they are thought to be. On my TA black tank they were supposed to be at the end of the black tank behind the side panel near the propane...
Forum: General Escape 04-07-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,037
Posted By Little Richie
I have a 5.0 TA and the F250. I am a bit more...

I have a 5.0 TA and the F250. I am a bit more careful than many people so you have to discount my comments appropriately. Hopefully they are helpful.

I have a US Jack High range bottle jack and a...
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-07-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,799
Posted By Little Richie
When looking to see what’s cheaper, remember that...

When looking to see what’s cheaper, remember that if you have to pay sales tax in the US, it will likely be based on the total purchase price of the camper, which will include propane if it is part...
Forum: Shopping Escape 04-07-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,799
Posted By Little Richie
Yes. I have installed them twice once on a...

Yes. I have installed them twice once on a Camplite once on a TA 5.0. They’re great.

I used the existing wiring to make most of the connections. However, things were not where they were supposed...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 03-25-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,655
Posted By Little Richie
I made the leap a while ago for business reasons....

I made the leap a while ago for business reasons. The security is the best available; perhaps the most important part is the rapid update process. The included word processor and spreadsheet have a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-18-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,379
Posted By Little Richie
I have TA (fifth wheel). Many of your issues...

I have TA (fifth wheel). Many of your issues would not apply to me, I think the basic issue does.

I park every time I load up on a very steep driveway. I cannot use the orange Legos under the legs...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-31-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,549
Posted By Little Richie
Tegarding the stove replacement: 1- does the...

Tegarding the stove replacement:
1- does the stove require an additional regulator and or hose at the stove connection?’i

2- there is an back “lip” that looks like it holds the pot holders that...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 01-31-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,444
Posted By Little Richie
On a previous camper (camp light QBB 13) I had a...

On a previous camper (camp light QBB 13) I had a stove with glass top. I don’t remember the manufacture, the time period would’ve been around 2011 to 2017 for the manufacture date. I never had any...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-26-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,690
Posted By Little Richie
I have never use a weight distribution hitch,...

I have never use a weight distribution hitch, however I have used sway control on an F150 with a small tagalong camper. I only have one experience with actually having to use it. I was in the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-19-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,496
Posted By Little Richie
Top on my list: have the walls reinforced where...

Top on my list: have the walls reinforced where you have stairs or any place where you want to add something. This is absolutely essential. It is very hard to do later.

I installed a disconnecting...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-19-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,589
Posted By Little Richie
I have an F250 4 x 2. I don’t drive through snow...

I have an F250 4 x 2. I don’t drive through snow and on ice. I carry chains to get unstuck in the event they become stuck. While driving back-and-forth to Florida from Chicago I have experienced...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-14-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,779
Posted By Little Richie
The original step is still there and works. We...

The original step is still there and works. We use it when we stop on the road, in the storage lot, etc. I is too hard to get it off without chopping,etc. it is handy.

I attached the angle iron...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-12-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,779
Posted By Little Richie
Age appropriate outside step

I use a Morryde Quick Connect Step (2 step) on out TA 5.0. I looked at a lot of options. I was limited by: the narrow door; an angled weld on the step which made it impossible to replace the original...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-12-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,772
Posted By Little Richie
It sounds like an effective solution to replacing...

It sounds like an effective solution to replacing the step. I find the lights very helpful as you seem to. We out aged the little green LEDs. Are use battery operated motion detector lights. I find...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-12-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,772
Posted By Little Richie
I tried it once twice and it worked; I am 6’-4” ...

I tried it once twice and it worked; I am 6’-4” My wife didn’t think the recommendation was funny. No sense of humor I guess, we took a vote and she won unanimously
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-12-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,772
Posted By Little Richie
Skateboards in rollerblades or invented by...

Skateboards in rollerblades or invented by orthopedic surgeons. They generate business
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