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Forum: General Chat 09-05-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,040
Posted By Thane
Maybe a low light trail or road marker? ...

Maybe a low light trail or road marker?

Maybe astronomy folks used them so people could park their cars and such without headlights and flashlights.

Maybe it used to have a red cover and a...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,040
Posted By Thane
Does it have a manufacturer or part number on it...

Does it have a manufacturer or part number on it or the paperwork?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-12-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,691
Posted By Thane
Some folks like clean tanks, some folks like...

Some folks like clean tanks, some folks like polished trailers, some folks don’t care either way. It’s all personal preference.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
Posted By Thane
Sounds good, well thought out.

Sounds good, well thought out.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
Posted By Thane
Nice job on your rebuild. Just for info, Escape...

Nice job on your rebuild.
Just for info, Escape trailers have wood support blocks fiberglassed to the shell which are then covered by wall covering. The cabinets, benches and such are then attached...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2020, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,955
Posted By Thane
Good information nicely presented!

Good information nicely presented!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-08-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
Posted By Thane
I think the response to static loads would be...

I think the response to static loads would be fine but you would need to attach the vertical supports to the trailer to restrain the dynamic loads while in motion and in response to kids climbing and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-07-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,691
Posted By Thane
I use a Flush King to quickly backfill the black...

I use a Flush King to quickly backfill the black and grey water tanks. There are now other brands on Amazon.
...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,827
Posted By Thane
I filter all water going into the tank and fill...

I filter all water going into the tank and fill up at home before going out, we drink that water. My wife likes the taste of bottled water better than the trailer water so she brings that along.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-17-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,397
Posted By Thane
I have an Escape 17b with a goucho front dinette...

I have an Escape 17b with a goucho front dinette that turns into bunk beds. It does fine for our family of four. Here is the link for the Escape owners forum.
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/
...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-16-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,431
Posted By Thane
A bidet allows your hind end (and front if your a...

A bidet allows your hind end (and front if your a lady) to be thoroughly cleaned with water. A small amount of TP is all you need for a dry, even a few face tissues are enough. If the TP is dirtied...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-16-2020, 02:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,431
Posted By Thane
Good job on the installation. We have had...

Good job on the installation.
We have had heated seat home bidets for over 30 years, they are mighty fine things. We are on a septic tank system and the bidet keeps lots of toilet paper out of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-12-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By Thane
It’s ok to be stressed and confused, it is not a...

It’s ok to be stressed and confused, it is not a trivial issue.
A properly sized wall unit should provide adequate cooling, I have one in my 17 foot escape and it works fine under hot day, low to...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-02-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,592
Posted By Thane
When my grandkids ask me what I did during the...

When my grandkids ask me what I did during the great TP shortage of 2020, I will tell them I drug my butt on the yard, uphill, both ways, in the snow.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-01-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,822
Posted By Thane
Best of luck on your efforts. Just a few...

Best of luck on your efforts. Just a few thoughts.

Would your head clear the eye bolts when you aren’t hanging your doodad?

How about magnetic hooks on the inside and a galvanized steel or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-25-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,422
Posted By Thane
Off Road Scamp 5th Wheel

I thought folks would find this heavily modified Scamp of interest.
https://www.doityourselfrv.com/scamp-5th-wheel-trailer-might-just-ultimate-off-road-camper/
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,930
Posted By Thane
I use a cordless drill that uses the same battery...

I use a cordless drill that uses the same battery pack as my cordless lamp and flashlight. I also carry a small charger just in case I need to top off a battery.

I use Ryobi cordless tools from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,378
Posted By Thane
I used butcher paper to make a cut out template...

I used butcher paper to make a cut out template of the floor and used padding and carpet remnants from a local store. Quick and cheap.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-28-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,330
Posted By Thane
Sounds like it may be rubber butyl sealant tape. ...

Sounds like it may be rubber butyl sealant tape. I use a plastic putty knife to clean it up and have sealed some window gaps with caulking over the butyl to keep it from oozing.

Mineral spirits...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-07-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,465
Posted By Thane
This website has a lot of information on MREs,...

This website has a lot of information on MREs, including menus and instructions on how to figure out the age of a case of MREs; individual MRE packages are not dated and the case does not include a...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,562
Posted By Thane
Very cool! Thanks for posting.

Very cool!
Thanks for posting.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-06-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,924
Posted By Thane
The Escape 17B has a front dinette that converts...

The Escape 17B has a front dinette that converts to bunks, a rear dinette that converts to a bed for 2 and a side bathroom. Really good for 4.
Forum: General Chat 03-02-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,612
Posted By Thane
Check out fiberglassics.com It is for those who...

Check out fiberglassics.com It is for those who like old fiberglass boats.

FiberGlassics® - fiberglassics.com (https://www.fiberglassics.com/)
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-15-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,794
Posted By Thane
Glad to hear you are interested in a fiberglass...

Glad to hear you are interested in a fiberglass trailer. This topic may be of interest. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/family-friendly-floor-plans-24745.html
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-15-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 100,810
Posted By Thane
Thanks for the nice note. It is now about...

Thanks for the nice note.

It is now about 7 1/2 years later and the kids are much bigger and hungry all the time. We still love camping in the Escape and have all the room we need. I tend to...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 06-16-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Posted By Thane
You can't divide by 0.

You can't divide by 0.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-10-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,900
Posted By Thane
Howdy, great ideas on the tubes. I am still...

Howdy, great ideas on the tubes.
I am still alive, just been busy. My sister paid me $600 to take away a 1977 Silver Streak motorhome. They only made 40 and I've been working on it every extra...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-24-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,040
Posted By Thane
Thanks for all the feedback and info. I haven't...

Thanks for all the feedback and info. I haven't purchased one yet as I temporarily moved the trailer to work so I can have lunch in it everyday.

I am getting the old family Silver Streak...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,284
Posted By Thane
I feel quilty about it, but I got a 1978 Silver...

I feel quilty about it, but I got a 1978 Silver Streak motor home. My parents gave it my sister and she gave it to me. It is similar to this one and I'll pick it up in a few weeks. Jim Jarzabek...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-20-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,040
Posted By Thane
Trailer Valet

Has anyone tried this trailer dolly? https://trailervalet.com/shop/

I pull my trailer thru a 180 degree pivot turn to get it out of the parking spot and this looks pretty cool.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-04-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,795
Posted By Thane
I added an extra 13 gallon waste tank to my...

I added an extra 13 gallon waste tank to my Escape, maybe you could do something similar on your trailer. The extra volume has come in very as I prefer to drycamp if possible to get away from the...
Forum: General Chat 05-13-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 57,826
Posted By Thane
My older Escape has the wall mounted unit and I...

My older Escape has the wall mounted unit and I have no problems with condensation. That side of the AC is sealed from the inside of the trailer and has an exterior drain.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-25-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,322
Posted By Thane
Great job on all your projects!

Great job on all your projects!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-21-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,373
Posted By Thane
A built in spray system is better than a flush...

A built in spray system is better than a flush king if you have access to the tank and I have one on one of my waste tanks, otherwise I have used the flush king with good results for the past 6...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-20-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,373
Posted By Thane
A Flush King is a mighty fine thing to have. It...

A Flush King is a mighty fine thing to have. It does a great job helping to keep grey and black water tanks clean, just be careful you don't overfill.

I keep my waste tanks nice and clean, there...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-17-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,065
Posted By Thane
If you need a custom tank made, I suggest these...

If you need a custom tank made, I suggest these guys George's Custom Plastics Inc. (https://geocustomplastic.com/)

They did a great job making the extra waste tank I added to my trailer. Their...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-07-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,992
Posted By Thane
I have a cheapy unit that I imagine is no longer...

I have a cheapy unit that I imagine is no longer made and that has worked fine for 5 years or so. The remote sensor is zip-tied and velcroed to the frame under the trailer to keep it out of the sun....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-18-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,216
Posted By Thane
I had the same problem so I got a 4 inch diameter...

I had the same problem so I got a 4 inch diameter PVC elbow pipe fitting and cut off a lobe to act as a duct to divert air to the front of my trailer. I velcro it in place when parked and remove it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-28-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,266
Posted By Thane
I added a 12 volt external plug to the trailer...

I added a 12 volt external plug to the trailer and we set the thermoelectric outside during the day and if we are in bear or raccoon country then we bring it in at night or when we leave the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-28-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,266
Posted By Thane
We've used our thermoelectric coolers for at...

We've used our thermoelectric coolers for at least 8 years with no problems. They don't cool much but are OK for drinks and Costco runs. I wouldn't use one as the primary cooler.
Forum: General Chat 07-23-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,142
Posted By Thane
This link provides lot of information....

This link provides lot of information. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/family-friendly-floor-plans-24745.html

We are still quite happy with our Escape 17B. Our kids are 11 and 9. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,641
Posted By Thane
I know many will think it is evil, but I find my...

I know many will think it is evil, but I find my small Honda generator to be a great way to extend my dry camping time. I am just limited by waste tank size.

It is nice to heat pre-made dinners...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-26-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,119
Posted By Thane
I made these rails for my Escape trailer. ...

I made these rails for my Escape trailer. Perhaps they would sell you a set of the standard Escape Trailer bunk bed support assemblies. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-12-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,018
Posted By Thane
Great job, the family will use it for years.

Great job, the family will use it for years.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,767
Posted By Thane
You could run the vent line out the side of the...

You could run the vent line out the side of the trailer and cover the exit with a side vent cover like the one near the bottom on this website. OEM - CAP...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,767
Posted By Thane
I think you should put it back. I don't think it...

I think you should put it back. I don't think it needs to be 1 1/2 inches in diameter, I think a 1 or 3/4 inch line would be adequate. I used 3/4 inch as the vent when I added a grey water tank to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-09-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,672
Posted By Thane
Thanks for the nice note. I spent a lot of time...

Thanks for the nice note. I spent a lot of time just thinking it over and really making sure I wanted to make that first cut.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-09-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,672
Posted By Thane
Folding Bathroom Sink

I added a folding bathroom sink to my 17 foot Escape trailer. Here is the link to the Escape Forum website link if you are interested. I expect the basic concept may be applicable to other trailer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-23-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,599
Posted By Thane
3/4 inch thick shower mat?

I am looking for a white 3/4 inch or so thick shower mat, any ideas?

Thanks.
Forum: General Chat 03-21-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,492
Posted By Thane
The trailer looks great, have fun!

The trailer looks great, have fun!
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