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Forum: General Escape 07-30-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By EdColorado
Home Sweet Parking Lot: Some Hospitals Welcome RV Living for Patients, Families, and

From our local paper.

A couple in an E-19
...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-11-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 62,701
Posted By EdColorado
Just put some rv antifreeze/pink stuff in the...

Just put some rv antifreeze/pink stuff in the toilet bowl after winterizing.
Keeps the gasket lubricated.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-23-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,643
Posted By EdColorado
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V2TST5N/ref=sspa_dk_d...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V2TST5N/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?pd_rd_i=B09V2TST5N&pd_rd_w=dksPv&content-id=amzn1.sym.bff6e147-54ad-4be3-b4ea-ec19ea6167f7&pf_rd_p=bff6e147-54ad-4be3-b4ea-ec19ea6167f7&pf_rd_...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-11-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,061
Posted By EdColorado
Do you have solar panels to keep the batteries...

Do you have solar panels to keep the batteries charged while in winter storage or use?
If so, some concerned with freezing, use 12v heating pads wired to the batteries. Plus a thermostat to turn the...
Forum: General Escape 05-08-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,147
Posted By EdColorado
FYI Bigfoot dealer pricing. When we...

FYI

Bigfoot dealer pricing.

When we contracted for our BF 25 in 10/20, the MSRP of the base unit plus the ‘standard’ options we chose, like a/c, was 68,902.50. The dealer dropped that to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-01-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,245
Posted By EdColorado
On a previous RV I had a Wave 3 catalytic heater...

On a previous RV I had a Wave 3 catalytic heater installed. The installer tapped into the propane line going to the stove then extended the new copper line to allow the heater to be attached with a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-01-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,245
Posted By EdColorado
As you stated, you’re referring primarily to the...

As you stated, you’re referring primarily to the sail switch.

Keep it free of dust, lint, pet hair, and such, and you should be just fine.

I installed these computer air filters behind the air...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-12-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,585
Posted By EdColorado
I use these. No trimming required. Light weight....

I use these. No trimming required. Light weight. $28. Each. $56 for twin axels.

First on our 21C, now on our BF.

They get the done. I put a scrap of indoor/outdoor carpet under them to keep...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 03-06-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 20,344
Posted By EdColorado
And the price is going nowhere but up. “U.S....

And the price is going nowhere but up.

“U.S. crude oil surged more than 8% in early trading on Sunday evening as the market continued to react to supply disruptions stemming from Russia’s ongoing...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 03-06-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 20,344
Posted By EdColorado
From a blog post I just read. Ontario ...

From a blog post I just read.

Ontario

On the way home I had to drive by the Pioneer gas station where I saw the prices had again gone up. Regular Gas was going for $1.746/litre ($6.766/gallon)...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-04-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,728
Posted By EdColorado
Go to eTrailer.com. Enter your vehicle type. ...

Go to eTrailer.com.
Enter your vehicle type.
Then search for mirrors compatible with that vehicle.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-06-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,789
Posted By EdColorado
GoPower also has a very nice battery monitor if...

GoPower also has a very nice battery monitor if you’re interested. Not very expensive.

https://gpelectric.com/products/battery-monitor-kit/


...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-30-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,583
Posted By EdColorado
An extended shank can impact your maximum tongue...

An extended shank can impact your maximum tongue weight your truck can safely handle so you might want to look into that issue.
Forum: General Escape 09-29-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,269
Posted By EdColorado
Part of the price increases and product delay.

https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-technology-business-health-hurricanes-46bce9cc36dab2b330309dae0354cf53


"The price of polyvinyl chloride or PVC, used for pipes, medical devices,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-23-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,572
Posted By EdColorado
Two little suggestions when you winterize. ...

Two little suggestions when you winterize.

1) the Escape video does not address the bathroom shower. The hose will contain water if the shower was ever used. Drain the water so it doesn’t freeze....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-19-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By EdColorado
Semievolved said “been discussing offline with...

Semievolved said
“been discussing offline with Ed”

Yes
. Semievolved and Rubicon teamed up to educate a challenging student. It took both of them.
I have set aside the idea of needing a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-18-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By EdColorado
“As mentioned above (since we've gone off to...

“As mentioned above (since we've gone off to lithium land), it is not a good idea to put these batteries into storage at full charge….”


And that’s another point where I read conflicting opinions...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-18-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By EdColorado
I appreciate all the comments. Lithium is new...

I appreciate all the comments.
Lithium is new to me. I’m reading everything I can come across about good maintenance practices. At the cost per battery, A fatal error is quite expensive.

Now I’m...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-18-2021, 12:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By EdColorado
Thank you. Everything you say is exactly what the...

Thank you. Everything you say is exactly what the installer says about storage.
The battery literature says the battery is good down to -4F.
On the odd occasion, we get temperatures well below...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-17-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By EdColorado
I I am wondering about just getting an old 25...

I
I am wondering about just getting an old 25 watt incandescent light bulb and using that to heat the area? You have 120V power to where it's stored?”

Thank you, thank you. What a wonderfully...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-17-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By EdColorado
“ I like the simplicity of not having to regulate...

“ I like the simplicity of not having to regulate them but we'll see.”

Your great solution in post #3 is way past my electronic pay grade.

Wondering.

Two in series to keep the temperature...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-17-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By EdColorado
A question, please. Stamped on the pads is 25...

A question, please.
Stamped on the pads is 25 watts.
You measure 14 watts total.

Please clarify.

I’m looking for something to keep lithium batteries warm during sub-freezing temperatures....
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-06-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By EdColorado
Refrigerator fire from a Bigfoot forum

“My 2002 21RB went up in flames last night around midnight. It was parked in my driveway with electric plugged in but propane off. Fire started in the refrigerator area.
It’s a total write off,...
Forum: General Escape 09-04-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 19,961
Posted By EdColorado
And when Thor Industries buys ETI, everyone will...

And when Thor Industries buys ETI, everyone will look back at today as those good ‘ol days.
:laugh:
Forum: General Escape 08-02-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,239
Posted By EdColorado
We lost Gopher, our almost 16 year old Aussie...

We lost Gopher, our almost 16 year old Aussie girl on Halloween, 2019.

You’ll have a Jasper sized hole in your heart forever. I think of Gopher all the time.
Sorry.

Ed
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