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Forum: Classified Archives 10-15-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,282
Posted By Tim Ryce
SOLD. Thanks for looking. ~Tim

SOLD. Thanks for looking.
~Tim
Forum: Classified Archives 10-05-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,282
Posted By Tim Ryce
Sold: 2007 Escape 17A for sale

Hi All,

Unexpected life events (impending arrival of baby #2!) have us putting our Escape back on the market. She's a pretty one...

2007 17' Escape Plan A
Twin Propane tanks
3-burner stove...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-13-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,946
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi Dennis, The snipppet I've included above...

Hi Dennis,

The snipppet I've included above is the magical piece of info that was needed to accurately assess your power consumption. Seeing as your fridge is a DC-only system (and new-ish), it's...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-20-2009, 04:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,034
Posted By Tim Ryce
The Trillium is now sold. Thanks all for your...

The Trillium is now sold. Thanks all for your inquiries.

~Tim
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,937
Posted By Tim Ryce
Where abouts is this camping site, Valerie? I've...

Where abouts is this camping site, Valerie? I've only ever camped at the KOA in Leavenworth...
~Tim
Forum: Classified Archives 09-15-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,034
Posted By Tim Ryce
Great idea! Thanks, Donna. ~Tim

Great idea! Thanks, Donna.

~Tim
Forum: Classified Archives 09-15-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,034
Posted By Tim Ryce
Pictures are now available here: Trillium...

Pictures are now available here:

Trillium Pics (https://tinyurl.com/m5zz6a)

~Tim
Forum: Classified Archives 09-09-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,034
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, After some great times (and some...

Hi All,

After some great times (and some hair-pulling renovation moments), it's time to sell our little 'Marshmallow'. I wanted to give the people on here looking for a FG trailer first kick at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-08-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,534
Posted By Tim Ryce
The tongue weight for the 19' Escape on the...

The tongue weight for the 19' Escape on the company's website is ~250lbs (approx. 10% of the trailer weight), while the max tongue weight in my Owners Manual is 350lbs (again, 10% of the max rated...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-08-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,534
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, I'm trying to determine if the...

Hi All,

I'm trying to determine if the 3500-lb max towing capacity rating of my Honda Odyssey is enough to 'comfortably' handle one of the new Escape 19-footers. While they ring in at a 2800 lbs...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,457
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi Dave, everyone, I've gone the route of...

Hi Dave, everyone,

I've gone the route of the 'small, basic 12V battery' for my 13' Trillium. I needed a small amount of 12V power to run LED lighting, a vintage car radio, and the odd 12V phone...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-01-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,840
Posted By Tim Ryce
Doug, echoing Jim's advice, I've been told that...

Doug, echoing Jim's advice, I've been told that Johnstone's BBQ Parts in North Van is quite the mecca for the kind of parts we're hunting for. I hope to make it down there this weekend; if I do I'll...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-31-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,181
Posted By Tim Ryce
Wow, if this sells for asking, I'm definitely...

Wow, if this sells for asking, I'm definitely shipping my Trillium to the Island to sell it for twice what I bought it for...

It appears, in this time of economic turmoil, the only 'safe'...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-31-2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,840
Posted By Tim Ryce
I'm looking to set up a similar system to Victor...

I'm looking to set up a similar system to Victor and Jim. Would this adaptor (on eBay) be a good starting place?

https://tinyurl.com/d8vo3f

Thanks!
~Tim
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,588
Posted By Tim Ryce
Just another couple of pictures from the Escape...

Just another couple of pictures from the Escape booth at Humdinger. My wife fell in love with the 17' (Plan A), so I have a feeling all my hard work restoring our little Trillium might not be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-23-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,620
Posted By Tim Ryce
My '76 Trillium had a battery tiedown in the...

My '76 Trillium had a battery tiedown in the drivers-side dinette seat (at the rear). Doubt it was stock, as the wiring and battery tiedown itself were pretty shoddy. I've scrounged a basic 10AH...
Forum: General Chat 03-17-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,321
Posted By Tim Ryce
Beautiful, Rease. Can't wait to see the insides...

Beautiful, Rease. Can't wait to see the insides and start figuring out how to emulate your creation on the cheap in my old Trillium...

~Tim
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-12-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,556
Posted By Tim Ryce
Thanks for the replies, all. Sounds like the...

Thanks for the replies, all. Sounds like the concensus is:
A- Avoid the little bolt-on "U-Hitch" thingys at all costs
B- Be aware of the limitations of your rear bumper
C- Be aware of the load...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-11-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,556
Posted By Tim Ryce
Booker, do you have any photos of your install? ...

Booker, do you have any photos of your install? I have the same angle-iron cross-member directly underneath the dinette/bed; I suppose I could fabricate a bolt-on system for an extra-long 2"...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-11-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,556
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, I've had a long read through all the...

Hi All,

I've had a long read through all the posts discussing adding extra weight to the rear of a trailer; knowing the awareness required in maintaining safety, I've vowed to always minimize the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-25-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hijack away! That's how we all learn... and I've...

Hijack away! That's how we all learn... and I've already had many answers to my questions. Thanks, all!

I'll do some testing first, once I rewire the Trillium this winter and save up enough $$...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi Parker, Will test before lamenting! As...

Hi Parker,

Will test before lamenting! As to the suggestion of getting a 3-way, however, that's not really an option in my Trillium. It's currently equipped with only an icebox, and retrofitting...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By Tim Ryce
Interesting... and a bit of a disappointment,...

Interesting... and a bit of a disappointment, too! I was hoping that there would be enough juice flowing into the battery to charge it back up after an overnight draw-down. Since my wife and I are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, Forgive me if this has be discussed...

Hi All,

Forgive me if this has be discussed to death already, but I've exhausted the search function and the Scamp Wiring Diagram in the Doc Centre just isn't speaking to me...

I'll be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-12-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,384
Posted By Tim Ryce
This is phenomenal! Too bad I have a Trillium......

This is phenomenal! Too bad I have a Trillium... Anyone have the patterns for a Trillium logo?

~Tim
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,542
Posted By Tim Ryce
Who knows if I did damage or not, but I used a...

Who knows if I did damage or not, but I used a high-lift floor jack recently to get my Trillium up on stands so I could sand the lower half without breaking my back. I had to be very careful where I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-31-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,028
Posted By Tim Ryce
I picked up our Carefree of Colorado awning from...

I picked up our Carefree of Colorado awning from Escape in Chilliwack yesterday (8' bag awning). Fits like a dream. With the awning in its bag attached to the factory-installed rail, the door opens...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-31-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,208
Posted By Tim Ryce
Thanks for the info, Doug. I'll look into them...

Thanks for the info, Doug. I'll look into them for my next tire change. One question, tho: how aggressive is the tread pattern on those tires?

I only ask because I spent a good 2 hours out at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-27-2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,208
Posted By Tim Ryce
This forum really is a wealth of information. I...

This forum really is a wealth of information. I did head to the local "auto recycler", a few of them in fact, and as soon as I mentioned "trailer" they were exceedingly unhelpful. I even had one of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-26-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,208
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, My Trillium's previous owner (who is...

Hi All,

My Trillium's previous owner (who is now mysteriously unreachable) swapped the 13" rims out for 14" rims and 205/75 R14 Goodyear Conquest tires. I replaced the car tires immediately with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,028
Posted By Tim Ryce
On Booker's advice ( as well as being a Canadian...

On Booker's advice ( as well as being a Canadian and subject to import duties on all the 'good' stuff from the States) I ordered an awning through Reace and Tammy at Escape Trailers. We chose the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
Posted By Tim Ryce
Perfect. Thanks, Booker! I had the hardest time...

Perfect. Thanks, Booker! I had the hardest time coming up with effective search terms for this part; I'll be sure to use "intake" and "outlet" next time.

I think I'll try to develop the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi Booker, I could be using the wrong...

Hi Booker,

I could be using the wrong terminology, so I've attached a picture of one of the broken hatches. The three on the other side are still functional, but pretty brittle. I also suspect...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
Posted By Tim Ryce
Thanks for the replies. I've had an email in to...

Thanks for the replies. I've had an email in to the people in Calgary for a while now but had no response; I guess I'll be calling them this week.

Google is both a friend and an enemy on this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-24-2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi all, Two of the small, square access...

Hi all,

Two of the small, square access hatches on the outside of my Trillium have had their doors broken off. Subsequently, I'm in the market to replace all four hatches with new ones. Anyone...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-12-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,541
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi Booker, the battery box looks great! I've...

Hi Booker, the battery box looks great! I've been debating with doing the same thing for my 13' Trillium, though I noticed that a previous owner had the battery installed under the seat in the...
Forum: General Chat 06-04-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,227
Posted By Tim Ryce
I'm a certified Mac Fan, so I'll save my "Macs...

I'm a certified Mac Fan, so I'll save my "Macs are Great!" speech for another time. Addressing the topic directly, however:

The actual switch from Mac to PC is relatively painless these days. OS...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-23-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,217
Posted By Tim Ryce
Thanks, Booker. The tires I'm taking off are...

Thanks, Booker. The tires I'm taking off are P205/75R14 Goodyear Conquests. I'll take some photos of the trailer on the new rubber this weekend and upload them next week.

I do note in your photo...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,889
Posted By Tim Ryce
So does mine, apparently! For the information of...

So does mine, apparently! For the information of anyone asking this question in the future, after I jacked up my Trillium for a tire change last night I found the drain pipe going straight down...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-22-2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,217
Posted By Tim Ryce
I've supposedly got 14" Kumho trailer tires being...

I've supposedly got 14" Kumho trailer tires being mounted for me tomorrow. Given that my Trillium came with 14's on it, I hope these fit! I'll report back tomorrow with an update

~Tim
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,889
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, Bit of a last minute q as we're...

Hi All,

Bit of a last minute q as we're heading out this weekend on our first overnighter in the Trillium...

Our trailer is equipped with an icebox. Currently, the 'box is missing the hose...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-22-2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,991
Posted By Tim Ryce
Thanks for the replies, everyone, and the scary...

Thanks for the replies, everyone, and the scary pictures, Pete! My wife really likes the look of the Trillium that Booker posted, with the black rockguard all the way around the bottom; looks like I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-21-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,991
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, The bottom half of my Trillium looks...

Hi All,

The bottom half of my Trillium looks to have had (at one time) a rough fibreglass surface applied to it; the previous owner tells me that it's to prevent rock chipping of the gelcoat, and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,544
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi Rudy, Any chance you might be able to...

Hi Rudy,

Any chance you might be able to post the PDF's of your wiring diagrams? I'm just starting the planning process for the rewire of my '76 Trillium; it would be great to have a roadmap of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-20-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,844
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi Paul, Thanks for the quick reply! I'll...

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll drill the holes tonight, and hopefully have a lighter door before the weekend, when my wife and I are going to try our first overnighter.

Lots of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-20-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,844
Posted By Tim Ryce
Hi All, First post, having just picked up my...

Hi All,

First post, having just picked up my new-to-me 1976 13' Trillium on the weekend. I've done a search, but couldn't find the answer to this puzzling situation...

I think I've got water...
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