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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 01-27-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,101
Posted By SWCO
I have successfully used a 3/4" NPT tap to chase...

I have successfully used a 3/4" NPT tap to chase these threads annually for many years. I believe all NPT sizes are tapered.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-18-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,084
Posted By SWCO
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f38/accumulator...

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f38/accumulator-tanks-16104.html See post #13 as well as link in that post.

I installed a 2 gallon accumulator and moved the ETI installed check valve...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-23-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,542
Posted By SWCO
While predelivery inspection is an excellent...

While predelivery inspection is an excellent idea, it will not flag some potential functional issues. After taking delivery in Sumas we reentered Canada and stayed (reservations) in BC at a full...
Forum: General Escape 05-06-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,349
Posted By SWCO
Cow is the term for lady elk.

Cow is the term for lady elk.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-16-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,417
Posted By SWCO
The screws on both our tail lights pulled out of...

The screws on both our tail lights pulled out of the fiberglass shell before we got home with the new-but-demo trailer (lights were hanging by the wiring). I put sheet metal clips inside the...
Forum: Paper Escape 04-02-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,301
Posted By SWCO
No question that there is no consistency from...

No question that there is no consistency from office-to-office in applying Colorado State trailer registration regulations.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-23-2022, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By SWCO
Proflex or Through the Roof Clear Caulk

If you cannot find proflex caulk (what ETI uses), you might use "through the roof".

Both our 5.0 taillights fell away from the body (wires held them) before we got home from picking the trailer up...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-14-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,137
Posted By SWCO
We experienced a similar situation. When we had...

We experienced a similar situation. When we had the tires replaced recently, one of the five Escape-supplied white steel wheels was found to not be true...when the shop balanced the new tires, one of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-10-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,768
Posted By SWCO
Function as an Escape Hatch

Would that cover prevent it from functioning (as intended) as an emergency escape hatch?
Forum: General Escape 08-31-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,000
Posted By SWCO
From the email notices for the few threads I am...

From the email notices for the few threads I am subscribed to, it looks like you can unsubscribe for some, or all, from links provided in the email notifications:

"Unsubscription information:
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-17-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 20,103
Posted By SWCO
Male metal pipe threads into female plastic...

Male metal pipe threads into female plastic threaded fittings is not a great idea, though it certainly can work if one is careful; plastic male threads (1/2" in this case) would be safer. We...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-05-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 18,676
Posted By SWCO
Opining on Issues/Products One Has No Experience With

Post #19 from this 9-30-2018 thread: https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9/rv-antifreeze-will-not-flow-on-hot-side-of-taps-13971.html

"I don't think there is a way to install the valve wrong. It's...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-04-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 18,676
Posted By SWCO
Here, here. Like commenting in this forum...

Here, here.

Like commenting in this forum that water heater bypass valves cannot be installed incorrectly (indicating no experience installing them), or that using air bags is the same as welding...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-31-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,212
Posted By SWCO
You could install an inexpensive manual...

You could install an inexpensive manual disconnect on the ground side of your battery (or batteries), just a knob you turn by hand to connect/disconnect the battery from the system. I used this...
Forum: General Escape 03-31-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Posted By SWCO
We have the lift option on our 5.0TA and there is...

We have the lift option on our 5.0TA and there is not enough range of motion/lift length in the factory electric jacks to hook or unhook without blocks under the jack legs. Gooseneck livestock and...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-22-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 303,210
Posted By SWCO
Elk

Not from the Escape, but from the window over our kitchen sink (porch post in foreground), 45 elk moving through yesterday in advance of snow.
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 01-14-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,588
Posted By SWCO
Not sure how they quantify the "active" criteria....

Not sure how they quantify the "active" criteria. I've just under 100 posts in 4.5 years and I received the email offer.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-07-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,828
Posted By SWCO
It is, however, relevant to the experience.

It is, however, relevant to the experience.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-14-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By SWCO
Did you also turn the "flipper" on the valve...

Did you also turn the "flipper" on the valve associated with the tube you placed in the antifreeze container? Is the tube firmly fixed to this valve, so that no air can be sucked in under this hose...
Forum: Product Reviews 11-14-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,601
Posted By SWCO
I was in the market for a rechargeable headlight...

I was in the market for a rechargeable headlight and perused this thread for suggestions. It looks like the Fenix headlight on your wish list is on sale at REI ("quantities limited") for $20 less...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-11-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,643
Posted By SWCO
No issues pulling our 5.0 TA with our 2003 Dodge...

No issues pulling our 5.0 TA with our 2003 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 w/ the 8' bed. Obviously a much older and different manufacturer's model. I installed the B&W turnover hitch using B&W's...
Forum: General Escape 08-27-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,070
Posted By SWCO
Purely by chance we stopped in Pendleton about...

Purely by chance we stopped in Pendleton about ten years ago and happened onto the parade that precedes the Pendleton Round Up (their annual rodeo). The parade (at that time anyway) featured a...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 08-02-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,216
Posted By SWCO
Do your research and don't enter the Lime Creek...

Do your research and don't enter the Lime Creek Road where this genius did (Class A or not):

https://www.the-journal.com/articles/rv-is-free-after-spending-a-week-stuck-on-lime-creek-road/
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-22-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 38,962
Posted By SWCO
I regret opting for the spray on foam insulation.

I regret opting for the spray on foam insulation.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-20-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 38,962
Posted By SWCO
Originally Posted by zieranna "I must admit, I...

Originally Posted by zieranna
"I must admit, I am reticent to sing Escape's praises now, which I have been doing since I began this journey in November."



It seems extremely shortsighted to...
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