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Forum: Escape News 07-19-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 51,646
Posted By trainman
Now you know why furniture stores stay in...

Now you know why furniture stores stay in business.

trainman
Forum: Shopping Escape 06-20-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,307
Posted By trainman
Steve, I'm with you on this, well our tow vehicle...

Steve, I'm with you on this, well our tow vehicle are pretty much the same. All being said, many don't look at the whole picture, they just want a tow vehicle that is better on the non towing end for...
Forum: Shopping Escape 06-20-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,307
Posted By trainman
When I read your post on mileage, my 2019 Ram...

When I read your post on mileage, my 2019 Ram 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 Hemi is about the same, 13.5-14.0 pulling the Oliver Elite II and 18.5 around town, 21.5 on the highway.

trainman
Forum: Shopping Escape 06-20-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,307
Posted By trainman
I didn't speak from experience, but from others...

I didn't speak from experience, but from others who have them and what they have said. All being said I'm not a fan of smaller engines and have always wanted a little over kill for my personal...
Forum: Shopping Escape 06-19-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,307
Posted By trainman
This is an old post, but I would get the 3.5 V6,...

This is an old post, but I would get the 3.5 V6, or the 5.0 V8 just more of everything all the way around in the F-150. You want to pull an Escape 5.0, I think you would be unhappy with the 2.7 V6...
Forum: General Escape 06-04-2019, 11:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,935
Posted By trainman
From a Casita to a Escape, Oliver, or Bigfoot,...

From a Casita to a Escape, Oliver, or Bigfoot, was a hard decision for us, personally all were always in the running for our next trailer. The biggest concern for us was having twin beds and Escape...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-06-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,145
Posted By trainman
Sorry for the confusion, the original poster said...

Sorry for the confusion, the original poster said he was picking up his Escape 21', I did get it mixed up with the Oliver Elite II 23'. Both trailers are pretty much the same weight and size, I had...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-06-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,145
Posted By trainman
I have had two Ridgelines, a 2008 and a 2017,...

I have had two Ridgelines, a 2008 and a 2017, both were excellent vehicles. I recently sold my 2017 to my sister who wanted it, we upgraded to a new 2019 Ram 1500 because we are thinking of moving up...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-06-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,974
Posted By trainman
David, thanks for the reply, that is what I...

David, thanks for the reply, that is what I wanted to see, looks like all you need is the trailer. Yes I'm sold on the Demco Recon hitch, may want the gooseneck style and the bed mounted ball just so...
Forum: General Escape 03-04-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,210
Posted By trainman
We were there last year and will be there this...

We were there last year and will be there this year. Get on the list ASAP as they can only hold about 165 trailers. Due sign up even if over that many have signed up as of now, many will cancel for...
Forum: Paper Escape 02-25-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,412
Posted By trainman
Never owned a debit card and never will, just for...

Never owned a debit card and never will, just for all the reasons mentioned above. I think for many they would have more money if they didn't have one to flop out all the time. I laugh when I see...
Forum: Paper Escape 02-25-2019, 03:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,412
Posted By trainman
I would ask the same question, but it's probably...

I would ask the same question, but it's probably the way they spend there money, when I have cash in my pocket which is just about all the time it seems to last me for two or three weeks before I...
Forum: Paper Escape 02-25-2019, 03:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,601
Posted By trainman
From what you say in your post is that you have...

From what you say in your post is that you have no collision on your trailer, yes your trailer would have liability when being towed by your vehicle, but liability is not collision. I would ask for a...
Forum: Paper Escape 02-23-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,412
Posted By trainman
Keep enough money in your accounts and you get a...

Keep enough money in your accounts and you get a lot of free services, I have never used a ATM and don't plan to and I don't text either, so don't text me. Yes I do have an iPhone, I'm not the set in...
Forum: Paper Escape 02-23-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,904
Posted By trainman
We have Progressive on our home, autos, and...

We have Progressive on our home, autos, and travel trailer (2018 Casita, policy value $20.500. Our premium for the next year is $588.00 which I think is high for a travel trailer. I'm now in the...
Forum: Paper Escape 02-23-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,601
Posted By trainman
Personally I don't understand this quote,...

Personally I don't understand this quote, something is not right here, I just don't see a $30,000 travel trailer insured for $100 per year, and I'm talking comprehensive, collision, etc. Yes in most...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-23-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,209
Posted By trainman
If 19" is the correct height to the top of the...

If 19" is the correct height to the top of the ball, remember that's with the trailer hitched to the tow vehicle. In most cases your tow vehicle will set down 1-2" when the trailer is hitched, so you...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-23-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,056
Posted By trainman
I guess my thought on this was if you have to...

I guess my thought on this was if you have to have brackets under the bed to the frame to mount the rails, then why not just install the B&W gooseneck setup with the ball hidden when not in use. Yes...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-22-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,056
Posted By trainman
I have been following David's comments on the...

I have been following David's comments on the Recon and I do like there hitch, part #8550045 which is a goosenect ball hitch. David has said he will probably use the Recon that will use brackets that...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-22-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,056
Posted By trainman
David, still following you on your hitch...

David, still following you on your hitch decisions, keep me informed on what you do, trainman
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-22-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,056
Posted By trainman
I'm pretty much sold on the B&W gooseneck drop-in...

I'm pretty much sold on the B&W gooseneck drop-in ball hitch, but would like to not use the Anderson hitch as I personally don't care for having to use an adapter to hitch to the Anderson and 5th...
Forum: General Escape 02-15-2019, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,062
Posted By trainman
Production numbers on travel trailers are pretty...

Production numbers on travel trailers are pretty much of no value, but to those who for some reason feel a need to be recognized within there group. True, Oliver owners usually give there build...
Forum: General Escape 02-15-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,641
Posted By trainman
Good idea for the owners of fiberglass campers,...

Good idea for the owners of fiberglass campers, but bad idea for the camping grounds owners. I find even when camping today in camp grounds that there may be, if luck, one other fiberglass trailer...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-12-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,421
Posted By trainman
Thanks David, I to do not want to use a hitch...

Thanks David, I to do not want to use a hitch extender, I will read up on this hitch, looks promising. Yes I will wait for your install and pics.

trainman
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-12-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,421
Posted By trainman
Dave, did you decide on which 5th wheel...

Dave, did you decide on which 5th wheel arrangement your are going to go with?

trainman
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