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Forum: General Escape 04-07-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,196
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
I joined the forum about the same time as David...

I joined the forum about the same time as David did. Although I do not post much, I am here often and have learned much reading posts by knowledgeable contributors like him.


I will miss reading...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-18-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
My new Lead Carbon batteries are not flooded...

My new Lead Carbon batteries are not flooded cell. They are AGM and use a carbon and lead plate for the negative side of the battery.


The advantages of this newer battery tech is that they can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-18-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Thank you

Thanks for the suggestions. I will research them..
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-18-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Ours came with dual tanks. At some point they...

Ours came with dual tanks. At some point they were repositioned to allow a generator. I used the gen space to have a custom built aluminum box and I installed it.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-18-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
That is probably what we would do too but we...

That is probably what we would do too but we boondock most of the time, even this late into the season.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-18-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
The charging specs for the Lead Carbon AGM are 24...

The charging specs for the Lead Carbon AGM are 24 amps recommended charge current, 48 amps max charge current. I split the difference and went with the 35 amp charger to get maximum life from the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-17-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Propane regulator

We have a 2005 17B that we purchase in 2018. I noticed that the fridge was having some issues staying cold when using the water heater and stove. From these forums I learned that I should adjust the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-17-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Late season camping on Van Island

We didn't camp at all this summer so we're getting a few trips in pretty late in the season. Had trouble keeping the bathroom warm enough during the first trip so I used a part of a pool noodle to...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 11-17-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 303,100
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Late season camping on VI

We did zero camping in the summer. I spent a good part of the late summer, early fall converting our 2005 17B from the stock single group 27 12V to a pair of 240Ah 6V Lead carbon batteries. Installed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-01-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
We have a 2005 17B without the axle drop and it...

We have a 2005 17B without the axle drop and it has 205/75R15. As you can see from the picture, it's a tight fit and I suspect that the tire may touch the front of the wheel well when at max GVW and...
Forum: General Escape 06-14-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,347
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
If you are bringing Bear spray from the US, make...

If you are bringing Bear spray from the US, make sure it clearly states that it is Bear spray on the can. If it looks like a generic 'pepper spray' it will be confiscated. Which might lead to further...
Forum: General Escape 06-02-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2,151
Views: 426,388
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Street View

Checking out some real estate listings in Canada and I came across this in street view...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-geo-images/aab06042-c88f-4004-89ea-79e23b7daf9e.jpg
Forum: RV Parts and Camping Gear 04-14-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,253
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
EPIRIB or PLB are not just a marine item. Lots...

EPIRIB or PLB are not just a marine item. Lots of hikers use them too. There are advantages to them. Although they need a clear sky to function, they use both LEOSAR and GEOSAR satellites...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 03-02-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,212
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Cathedral Grove...

Cathedral Grove (https://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/things-to-do/parks-nature/cathedral-grove/) Near Coombs


Parksville Community Park (https://www.parksville.ca/cms.asp?wpID=204)...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 03-02-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,212
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Morden Colliery Regional park...

Morden Colliery Regional park (https://www.rdn.bc.ca/morden-colliery-regional-trail) near Nanaimo


Kinsol Trestle (https://www.cvrd.ca/1379/Kinsol-Trestle) near Duncan

Coombs Country Market...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-02-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,406
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Boat ramp

I grew up near a boat ramp on the ocean. Fairly steep and long at low tide. The older boaters, campers, and commercial fishermen would gather around the the ramp at various times to BS, kibitz the...
Forum: Visual Escape 12-30-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,649
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
After this stint of snow, I am beginning to think...

After this stint of snow, I am beginning to think that my body is reverting towards the palm trees too. Which is funny as I used to snow ski and worked on 3 ski hills over a period of 5 years when I...
Forum: Visual Escape 12-30-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,649
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Nice picture. Would love to be parked there....

Nice picture. Would love to be parked there. Getting a little tired of shoveling the white stuff. :thumb: ;)
Forum: Visual Escape 12-29-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,649
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
Hibernation

Our 17B has never seen this much snow. Patiently waiting for spring.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-14-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,394
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
I should add that 2 summers ago, I used my son's...

I should add that 2 summers ago, I used my son's 3500 Dodge crew cab short box 4X4 to pull the trailer from the Island to Medicine Hat and back with just a ball hitch. Towed like a dream even with...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-14-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,394
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
A rule of thumb that I have always used is that...

A rule of thumb that I have always used is that if the GVWR of the trailer is 50% or more of the GVWR of the tow vehicle, run a WDH. For example, with my present combination of a 2005 17B (GVWR 3505...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-21-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,481
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
nomade do vento...

nomade do vento (https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/members/nomade+do+vento-7515.html), as the owner of a 2005 17B with a single 12 volt battery (about 3 years old) I have been slowly upgrading the...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 08-12-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,797
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
We carry a bottle of original Pine Sol in case...

We carry a bottle of original Pine Sol in case we're in an area of known bear activity as it will deter bears from 'sniffing' around your camper and vehicle.. If you have pets, be careful with it's...
Forum: General Escape 04-29-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,548
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
That is one of the reasons I use a Trunnion WDH....

That is one of the reasons I use a Trunnion WDH. More ground clearance and the added benefit of integrated sway control.
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-29-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,635
Posted By BC Rockcrawler
A few years ago, my wife and I were in the...

A few years ago, my wife and I were in the Cranbrook BC geocaching. There is a 28 km rails to trails paved route from Cranbrook to Kimberly and has several geocaches along it. We were spending the...
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