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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-17-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,764
Posted By EscapeBoulder
To keep one of our windows from working opened, I...

To keep one of our windows from working opened, I cut about 1-1/2" off the end of some inexpensive black pipe insulation (purchased at Home Depot) and stuff it behind the window opening knob. It...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-11-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,429
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Absolutely stunning pictures, thank you for the...

Absolutely stunning pictures, thank you for the link (which I've bookmarked for future reference.)
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 12-25-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Hi Jon: Greg Hine here (EscapeBoulder). ...

Hi Jon:

Greg Hine here (EscapeBoulder). Ilse and I sponsor the Rocky Mountain Fiberglass Rendezvous. In 2024 it will be held July 22nd - 25th in the East Fork Campground, Camp Hale, in the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-10-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Here's a good video about how Starlink works. ...

Here's a good video about how Starlink works. There's some very smart folks out there!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs2QcycggWU
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-26-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,329
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Epilogue: Thank you all for the great...

Epilogue:

Thank you all for the great information.

I’m embarrassed to say, the water heater problem was… Me! Let me explain:

Just before our Thanksgiving week trip, a friend and I changed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-21-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,329
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Water Heater Makes Only Lukewarm Water

We have a recent issue with our 2018 Surburban Gas Water Heater Model: SW6DE. It just makes very lukewarm water. Not even close to hot. I don’t see any way to adjust the water temperature. ...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-25-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,261
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Also... If the temperature is above freezing...

Also... If the temperature is above freezing during the day, and not too much below freezing overnight, you shouldn't have a problem. Ice in your frig's freezer (which is probably set near 0 degs F...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-17-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,903
Views: 299,790
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Not quite an "Out our Back Window" picture, but...

Not quite an "Out our Back Window" picture, but it can't get better than this: Four Escape trailers enjoying America's western Canyonlands.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-14-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 942
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Annular eclipse was perfect here in Valley of the...

Annular eclipse was perfect here in Valley of the Gods, in southeast Utah. We had 4 Escapes all lined up. We came several days early to secure a good location, and of course lots of folks filled in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-07-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,099
Posted By EscapeBoulder
We too live in Colorado, and also have an...

We too live in Colorado, and also have an aftermarket tranny cooler in our Highlander tow vehicle. It seems reduce the tranny temperature by as much as 30 degs F. We also have a ScanGauge so I can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-19-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By EscapeBoulder
I have a quick question vis vi using the inverter...

I have a quick question vis vi using the inverter vs shore power.

I’ve been out camping with our new Starlink and therefore using the inverter quite a bit for the first time in our greater than...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-08-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 34,650
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Donna: Do you mean to go up in two summers from...

Donna: Do you mean to go up in two summers from now (2025) or next summer (2024)?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-06-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Our problem with the restart was the cable...

Our problem with the restart was the cable connector at the dishy end was damaged and wouldn't engage. I straightened it out with pliers and got it working again. So... I've made foam (plastic)...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-05-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
RESTARTING PAUSED STARLINK? After pausing my...

RESTARTING PAUSED STARLINK?

After pausing my mobile Starlink for a while, how do I get it turned on again? I’ve gone into www.Starlink.com and reactivated my account. Starlink confirmed that by...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-05-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 34,650
Posted By EscapeBoulder
We caravan’d up to Whitehorse in 2010 with about...

We caravan’d up to Whitehorse in 2010 with about 10 Scamp trailers. (We had a Scamp at the time). It was a loose group and did exactly what you indicate: We tended to go our own ways during the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-21-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Obie: While I have no idea if this will help......

Obie: While I have no idea if this will help... In the fall of 2021 I parked out 2018 19'er on an incline overnight and that killed our Dometic, absorption (not compressor) refrigerator. What...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-06-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
We deploy the antenna on the ground where it'll...

We deploy the antenna on the ground where it'll have the best view of the sky, particularly the NW sky. We run the antenna wire out of a small hatch I put in the side of the Escape. The router sits...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Our experience is Starlink uses 3-4 amps at 12v. ...

Our experience is Starlink uses 3-4 amps at 12v. Around 0.3 - 0.4 amps at 120v.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-01-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Oh… And I just saw on the internet that there’s...

Oh… And I just saw on the internet that there’s now an after market DC to DC 12v to (I believe) 48v to run Starlink, if you don’t have an inverter aboard.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-01-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
First Trip Starlink Review: We’ve been using...

First Trip Starlink Review:

We’ve been using our 1,500 watt Escape installed inverter to power Starlink’s 120v system on this trip. No shore power. I’ve been happily relieved to discover...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-25-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Finally found how to stow the antenna’s pedestal....

Finally found how to stow the antenna’s pedestal. It’s just buried in the app, not very friendly to find.

Amazing technology, tho’. And finding the stow function was by far the hardest, least...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-25-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,696
Posted By EscapeBoulder
I just activated our mobile Starlink system...

I just activated our mobile Starlink system today. And I can’t find an answer to the following:

How do I put the Starlink antenna into a storage position, with its tube pedestal in its closest...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,054
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Jumper wires. Good ideas. Thank you, I'll give...

Jumper wires. Good ideas. Thank you, I'll give it a try.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-07-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,054
Posted By EscapeBoulder
Thank you John for the schematic. It's very...

Thank you John for the schematic. It's very helpful.

Since the "PWR" connector on the board isn't getting any power, yet the fuse appears to be fine, I guess the next place to look would be at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-06-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,054
Posted By EscapeBoulder
This is an interesting conundrum with our 2018...

This is an interesting conundrum with our 2018 Dometic DFSA12-131 furnace.

It appears that it doesn’t have any power. But here’s the whole story before we assume that…

Last fall, at just below...
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