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Forum: New Member Introductions 08-23-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Dee - I am not a retired but an active chef:) ...

Dee - I am not a retired but an active chef:)

It definitely seems like a good idea, but I associate it what backpacking. Our backpacking days are over (before they really started). The knees...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-23-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
I wouldn't believe everything I read. This is...

I wouldn't believe everything I read. This is Utah. You don't need to freeze anything to dry it. The air is so dry that you leave it outside and it dries up by itself ;D

No way you are getting an...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-23-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Dee - Thanks for pointing that out. We will have...

Dee - Thanks for pointing that out. We will have to rent storage space for the trailer elsewhere. We have underground parking and it is not possible physically. The monthly parking rental was a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-21-2020, 11:12 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thanks for this link. I watched it and found it...

Thanks for this link. I watched it and found it very useful. Hoping for a better answer on the compressor fridge when the dust settles.
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-21-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thank you for the link! Plan to watch it over...

Thank you for the link! Plan to watch it over this weekend.

You are totally right about the speed of sales. They already have a backlog of orders for 2021. We were already committed to buying at...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-21-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
I have been missing from the forum - trying to...

I have been missing from the forum - trying to squirrel away enough pennies to buy the new 2021 Escape 5.0. I reached $2000 deposit required to book a slot. So, just made the deposit for a May 2021...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-13-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
That seems like a very good deal. Thanks for...

That seems like a very good deal. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-13-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Sean - Doesn't look like the prices have gone...

Sean - Doesn't look like the prices have gone down a lot. The google prices range from 950 to 1050 - depending upon the model for 100AH 12V Battleborn Lithium batteries. The GC2 model is the more...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-12-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thanks a lot for sharing your excellent...

Thanks a lot for sharing your excellent experience, Vermilye! Very nice indeed! I have saved the page in my Escape folder for returning to it.

We definitely plan to do this. We don't have the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-12-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Our first choice would be to have Escape itself...

Our first choice would be to have Escape itself install the Lithium batteries. If they do, hopefully - they'd have a thought out configuration. Will research, discuss and seek advice on it otherwise.
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-11-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thanks for sharing this point. I had not fully...

Thanks for sharing this point. I had not fully understood that. I will make a note to to ask for 4” seat back option. As far as the width at the base (if I understand correctly), I am not as...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-11-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Hello Tideline, Thank you very much for this...

Hello Tideline,

Thank you very much for this note. We had not understood the key differences between the two tow package options. I had somehow assumed that we’d get the max tow package as that’s...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-11-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Hi Sean, Thank you very much for pointing this...

Hi Sean, Thank you very much for pointing this out! I wasn’t clear about whether the Lithium batteries substitute or supplement the 2x6V batteries. We will definitely get the Lithium batteries, so it...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-11-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Cpaharley2008, Ronn- Thank you for...

Cpaharley2008, Ronn-

Thank you for clarifying that. I will look at the links on this but my wife and I are very limited in our abilities in this area. My wife liked the pictures you posted, so...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 11:45 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Hello Ronn, thank you for the advice and lovely...

Hello Ronn, thank you for the advice and lovely pictures. They also help us imagine the area a ;pt better. Lagun mount aside, the U-shaped area does look attractive. We are not going to be converting...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thank you veryu much, camp4528! That's very...

Thank you veryu much, camp4528! That's very encouraging. Good ideas! I will make a list of what we are not doing as well. Headed out for biking - so will give a short answers:

bathroom window. I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thanks! I have added them to the list. We can...

Thanks! I have added them to the list. We can check around finalizing the order.

Our idea of maintenance is to take the car to the dealer and try to appear intelligent while agreeing to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thank you for pointing it out. I have added this...

Thank you for pointing it out. I have added this item (in the self-adjusting brakes category) on the tentative order list.
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thanks for the video. It seemed quite good. I...

Thanks for the video. It seemed quite good. I have stored the link in my Tools and Maintenance folder. Many thanks!
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Perryb67 - Thank you for the detailed post and...

Perryb67 - Thank you for the detailed post and advice.

Our rough plan for E5.0 features is- (not a full list, features to be added in time)

High lift axle
Nev-R-Adjust Dexter axle...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thank you very much for that excellent link! I...

Thank you very much for that excellent link! I have copied the tool set and link for future reference!
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Hello CasperScape! Thank you so so much for...

Hello CasperScape!

Thank you so so much for this post! It does seem like you started very close to where we are and bought your Escape for very similar motivations.

I must say “handy” is not...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-08-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
I hear you! But, then - it is not as much of an...

I hear you! But, then - it is not as much of an upgrade from our excellent tent. We are going down this path because we expect to take longer trips once we retire and sooner when the opportunity...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-08-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Thanks indeed! I had read the one-year lead time...

Thanks indeed! I had read the one-year lead time in a comment on a different forum (possibly for a different camping trailer). Somehow, that set our starting expectation and plans. I too have learned...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-08-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,817
Posted By kavm
Interesting! Boats aren't part of our activities,...

Interesting! Boats aren't part of our activities, but bicycles are. I guess we will need to have a bike rack at the back of E5.0.
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