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Forum: Cyber Campfire 03-11-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,232
Posted By davidmurphy02
A fond farewell from David Murphy

When I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early in 2022, it went badly at first and for a couple of months looked like my days were very numbered. I despaired at the thought never getting to go...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-19-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,285
Posted By davidmurphy02
As for floor flex from the weight of a heavier...

As for floor flex from the weight of a heavier toilet, the black tank is generally encased in a 3/4" plywood box which should be plenty sturdy to support a heavier toilet (after all, it has to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-15-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By davidmurphy02
Really well done, Jeremy, and I think the way you...

Really well done, Jeremy, and I think the way you opened up that second step to be able to stow larger objects in that space is really ingenious, I haven't seen that done before.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,730
Posted By davidmurphy02
Outside the warranty - 4 years old. Not in love...

Outside the warranty - 4 years old. Not in love with the Boss unit, but it was just a lot easier to replace with the same thing, fit right into the external housing made for it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,730
Posted By davidmurphy02
If you decide to wire your TV to the Boss unit...

If you decide to wire your TV to the Boss unit for audio, it isn't hard to access the plugs in the back of the unit. There is a plastic trim piece which snaps off, and then with a couple of special...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,730
Posted By davidmurphy02
I just realized that the location of the Boss...

I just realized that the location of the Boss unit depends on whether you get the full or partial cabinet next to the door. With the partial cabinet, like Jeremy's, the stereo is mounted on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,730
Posted By davidmurphy02
The TV is 22" which we find plenty large enough. ...

The TV is 22" which we find plenty large enough. Not quite sure I understand your question about the wires, the power and antenna wires for the TV are external from the back of the TV to the wall...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,730
Posted By davidmurphy02
Not sure about whether there is an HDMI...

Not sure about whether there is an HDMI connection on the Boss unit, and our trailer is not stored at home so I can not check that. The bluetooth can interface with a phone, have not tried it with...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 02-06-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,070
Posted By davidmurphy02
Welcome, Kosta! It won't be boring here for sure...

Welcome, Kosta! It won't be boring here for sure :rolleyes:

Here's a quick question for you. I saw a post on the Facebook group by someone who was picking up a new 5.0. It looks like it has the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-28-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 927
Posted By davidmurphy02
That's a pretty high bed rail, especially for a...

That's a pretty high bed rail, especially for a 2017 half ton. But I notice you said "I think" about the bed rail measurement...probably good to get an accurate measurement that you are sure of...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-17-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,164
Posted By davidmurphy02
We had a 1999 stick built small 5th wheel that...

We had a 1999 stick built small 5th wheel that was perfect for us until repeated roof leaks resulted in it pretty much rotting apart. When we found the Escape 5.0 it looked even more perfect to us -...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 01-13-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By davidmurphy02
Which campground will you be in? Looks like they...

Which campground will you be in? Looks like they are all pretty much wide open for reservations this far ahead.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-08-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,312
Posted By davidmurphy02
Sites 48 -52 are in the Arch campground and have...

Sites 48 -52 are in the Arch campground and have water and electric hookups. There are also some full hookup sites in the main Basin campground. 27, 29, 31, and 33 are the best of these, nice...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-08-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,935
Posted By davidmurphy02
If you ever wake up to a frozen water faucet and...

If you ever wake up to a frozen water faucet and need to leave, take a hand towel, soak it in hot water and wrap it around the faucet, that will usually unthaw it so you can disconect.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-08-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,935
Posted By davidmurphy02
Sounds like a fabulous trip, well done!

Sounds like a fabulous trip, well done!
Forum: General Escape 01-06-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,910
Posted By davidmurphy02
I got an extension...22 months ago they gave me...

I got an extension...22 months ago they gave me 12 months to live and I am still here.
Forum: General Escape 01-06-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,055
Posted By davidmurphy02
I just saw a post from a new member and felt...

I just saw a post from a new member and felt compelled to immediately reply and welcome them knowing that Jim is gone. He will be missed in many ways.
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-06-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By davidmurphy02
Hi Simon - welcome to our little group, you will...

Hi Simon - welcome to our little group, you will find a wealth of experience and information here about Escape trailers, and a lot of fun and camaraderie as well!
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-30-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,384
Posted By davidmurphy02
We drove the Moki Dugway on our way from Texas to...

We drove the Moki Dugway on our way from Texas to Chilliwack, following Google's suggested route without realizing what we were getting into. We were very happy we didn't have our trailer with us. ...
Forum: General Escape 12-30-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By davidmurphy02
Not sure what year they switched to the second...

Not sure what year they switched to the second version of the dual axle shell...2017? The first version had more curved sides and the curved door, which was small and not large enough to fit...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-29-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,384
Posted By davidmurphy02
There doesn't seem to be much standardization in...

There doesn't seem to be much standardization in the way campgrounds prescribe length limits. In looking at the website for Navajo NM it does seem clear that they mean a 28 foot total length...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-28-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,384
Posted By davidmurphy02
One of our favorite remote and lightly visited...

One of our favorite remote and lightly visited national parks is the Needles
District of Canyonlands National Park. It is the southern end of Canyonlands, which has three sections. There are no...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-28-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,384
Posted By davidmurphy02
East of Monument Valley there are several very...

East of Monument Valley there are several very scenic boondocking / dispersed camping possibilities. Goosenecks State Park near Mexican Hat, Utah is completely primitive - no facilities but a large...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-28-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,384
Posted By davidmurphy02
As long as we're still filling up your...

As long as we're still filling up your itinerary...

A good possible route would be to start at Moab, then head over to Goblin Valley and Capitol Reef/Torrey, down to Kodachrome Basin / Bryce...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-28-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,384
Posted By davidmurphy02
I prefer the South Rim of the Grand Canyon....and...

I prefer the South Rim of the Grand Canyon....and in any case, the North Rim doesn't usually open until well into May or later. There are two camping options, the National Park Mather Campground and...
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