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Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-05-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
Posted By R.Best
Have a look at my post "long shank- Fastway e2"...

Have a look at my post "long shank- Fastway e2" dated 04/04/2021.
RB.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-28-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,927
Posted By R.Best
I was asked by my insurance company to swap out...

I was asked by my insurance company to swap out the old power plug on my boat for a Smart plug. Apparently they felt that there was a lower risk of fire with the new plug. For that they gave me a 10%...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-09-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By R.Best
My torque wrench is a 250# max

My torque wrench is a 250# max
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-09-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By R.Best
Google map tells me that there is a CURT dealer...

Google map tells me that there is a CURT dealer in New Bern N.C. about 35 miles from you.
Yes the torque wrench is maxed out at 250# . The socket I used was 1 1/16" with a big crescent wrench to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-09-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By R.Best
If you measure from the center of the jack post...

If you measure from the center of the jack post to the front of the switches the distance is about 6 1/2 ". If you measure from the center of the jack post to the side of the head the distance is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-09-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By R.Best
I just switched the knuckle onto the new shank...

I just switched the knuckle onto the new shank and used the existing bolts. Recommended torque is 250#
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-05-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By R.Best
Works just fine! Got it at Burnaby Hitch in...

Works just fine! Got it at Burnaby Hitch in Vancouver for $99 plus tax.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-04-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By R.Best
Smile Long Shank - Fastway E2

I tow my "19" with a Ford F150. The tailgate on the truck would not come fully down even with the PowerLeg turned sideways. I have just replaced the standard Fastway shank with a Curt #17120 shank (5...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-25-2020, 08:58 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 58,867
Posted By R.Best
There is at least one! My 2019 19' began leaking...

There is at least one! My 2019 19' began leaking at the grey tank drain connection in August.
I took it to ETI and had it repaired under warranty between camping trips. It took ETI about a hour. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-24-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,885
Posted By R.Best
Mine had the red tag attached as I see in your...

Mine had the red tag attached as I see in your photo. The string goes behind the fitting and doesn't allow the slide to move far enough back. Take off the tag and the connector is much easier.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-22-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 33,947
Posted By R.Best
I have received quite a few comments on my post...

I have received quite a few comments on my post about tank volume, some positive, some negative. Thank you all for your opinions. This morning I measured my tank; it measures the same as Mark B1's...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-21-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 33,947
Posted By R.Best
To measure the tank capacity I filled a 4 litre...

To measure the tank capacity I filled a 4 litre milk jug and dumped it into the tanks repeatedly until they were full. The black tank was full when the water was backing up into the neck just below...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-21-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 33,947
Posted By R.Best
I didn't measure the fresh water, since I assumed...

I didn't measure the fresh water, since I assumed the tank would be the same as the grey. The brochure lists both as 28 gallon.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-21-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 33,947
Posted By R.Best
Exclamation Tank capacities

I have a 2019 E19.
Today, while flushing my tanks, I decided just for fun to measure their capacities and correlate the volume to the readout on the panel.
I was quite surprised at what I found...
Forum: General Escape 06-12-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,083
Posted By R.Best
I put on custom wheels the day after I took...

I put on custom wheels the day after I took delivery. I have the original stock wheels in my garage. I don't know what the delivery cost would be, but they are here if you are interested!
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-04-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By R.Best
I drilled through with stainless bolts and nylock...

I drilled through with stainless bolts and nylock nuts on the outside. Add a little caulk under the fender washers.

B.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-04-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By R.Best
Even more different!

We find the absence of counter space can be a problem. To overcome this, I have built a portable counter unit which sits on top of the stove. It provides us with nearly 4 sq.ft. of extra workspace....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-04-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,653
Posted By R.Best
Something totally different!

After 44 years of boating, we sold our boat and bought an Escape. We frequently invited friends to sail with us, and with the trailer, we have found the table/bed conversion to be uncomfortably small...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 06-03-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,078
Posted By R.Best
I have just completed my booking for a trip to...

I have just completed my booking for a trip to Ottawa in September. Manitoba and Ontario will accept reservations from anyone, Sask .,Alberta and B.C. from residents only.
I have found Private, and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,474
Posted By R.Best
I am pulling a 19' with an Explorer V6. It is...

I am pulling a 19' with an Explorer V6. It is quite fine on the flat, but works quite hard on uphill climbs. It has never overheated in spite of this. For a planned long trip this summer I will be...
Forum: RV Parts and Camping Gear 12-29-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,055
Posted By R.Best
New Wheels!

We replaced the stock wheels on our new 19' the day after it was delivered in June.
Does anyone want to replace their old wheels with a new set? I don't want these things setting in my basement...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-28-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,718
Posted By R.Best
Table slide lock

Hi All
I have seen a post about a lock for the table slider. It was a spring loaded pin device. I can't seem to find the post. Anyone help me find it??
Thanks
Forum: Shopping Escape 11-20-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,806
Posted By R.Best
Be careful with the Threadlock post! I bought...

Be careful with the Threadlock post! I bought one for my 19" which is now sitting in my basement. It was way too flexible at the joint to be useful. I now have the gas powered unit that everyone...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-25-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By R.Best
new wheels

I ordered these on line from Recstuff.com.
They are Hispec series 4. part #455545, SKU A 501
order 15"x 6", 5on 4.5, offset 0
The ones shown have black insert, mine do not. Maybe I got the last...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-25-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By R.Best
New Wheels!

Here is a picture of the aftermarket aluminum wheels I have put on my brand new 19. I am pretty pleased! Anyone interested in a set of white factory wheels??
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