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Bruce Wray
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Camping, Campout Reports
06-20-2017, 07:04 PM
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Sherwin Creek campground near Mammoth
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1,258
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Bruce Wray
The road is fine. Be prepared for dust on the...
The road is fine. Be prepared for dust on the way in and in the campground. Pretty area, creek close by.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-07-2014, 10:17 PM
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Tonneau vs. Cap
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5,251
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Bottom line -- how much stuff do you want to...
Bottom line -- how much stuff do you want to carry? Caps obviously offer way more room. I have one (plus Yakima racks on top) and wouldn't be without it. But I take lots of toys with me.
Bruce
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General Chat
05-15-2013, 09:23 PM
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New Boler made in China
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2,509
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Made in China?? I'd put gloves on before...
Made in China?? I'd put gloves on before handling it -- it's probably made of lead and melamine!! ;>)
Bruce
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Money Matters
04-11-2013, 03:04 PM
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I've Got Those DMV Blues!
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6,352
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Bruce Wray
When we went to register our new 09 Escape with...
When we went to register our new 09 Escape with the CA DMV, the clerk spent 20 minutes pouring over the DMV regs and consulting with other clerks because she was sure our TRAILER with no motor of any...
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General Chat
02-13-2013, 07:15 PM
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Generator for Casita trailer
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32,942
Posted By
Bruce Wray
The Honda 3000i (pull start) weighs 77 lbs. -- I...
The Honda 3000i (pull start) weighs 77 lbs. -- I have one. But you really do only need a 2000. There is no better make as far as clean power output goes, important in keeping your electrics happy....
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General Chat
02-06-2013, 02:05 PM
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On sealing wood waterproofing edges
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9,580
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Varathane makes a water-based marine grade "spar...
Varathane makes a water-based marine grade "spar varnish" Basically it's clear liquid plastic. I've used it on a number of plywood pieces that have held up to river rafting for many years --...
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Hi, I am....
01-25-2013, 07:10 PM
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Looking for 16'
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Posted By
Bruce Wray
If you check their websites, Scamp and Casita...
If you check their websites, Scamp and Casita might have a referral program where owners agree to show their trailers, and find units in your area to see. I know Escape trailers does this -- I own...
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Camping, Campout Reports
03-27-2011, 02:50 PM
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Sequoia NP?
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1,053
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Bruce Wray
Sequoia NP?
It's been 20+ years since we've been to Sequoia NP, and I want to take our Escape 19 there this June. Both the NPS site for Sequoia-Kings and Reserve America are pretty uninformative about the...
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General Chat
09-21-2010, 07:23 PM
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Naming your eggs?
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3,995
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Here's what I posted on the Escape Forum in '09,...
Here's what I posted on the Escape Forum in '09, while waiting for our trailer to be built:
Ever since I saw the photos of one of the first Escape 19s emblazoned fore and aft with the custom name...
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General Chat
08-23-2010, 03:16 PM
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Showing your trailer...
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2,491
Posted By
Bruce Wray
We carry brochures of the 19 from Escape, both in...
We carry brochures of the 19 from Escape, both in the trailer and TV. A couple of times we've been too busy or behind schedule to show the trailer, so I handed out a brochure and made sure to refer...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-10-2010, 03:54 PM
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6V vs 12v batteries
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11,108
Posted By
Bruce Wray
As I understand it, the 2 deep-cycle marine 6v's...
As I understand it, the 2 deep-cycle marine 6v's have way more amp-hour capacity than one 12v, just not more total voltage. We've been 5 cool nights out in our Escape 19 with the 2 6v-package on...
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General Chat
07-28-2010, 07:00 PM
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Bandon photos
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1,082
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Bandon photos
We recently received the photos Brian Van Snellenberg took of us at the Bandon Gathering, and I couldn't resist sharing a couple (I hope... we'll see if I did it right when I post this). The photos...
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General Chat
07-20-2010, 07:50 PM
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3
Bandon... and TP
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1,465
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Thanks again, Frederick. The TP's going into the...
Thanks again, Frederick. The TP's going into the trailer's stash.
Bruce
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General Chat
07-19-2010, 10:01 PM
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Bandon... and TP
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1,465
Posted By
Bruce Wray
We returned today from our first Bandon...
We returned today from our first Bandon Gathering. What a blast! Thanks again to all who made it happen. And thanks for the packet of freebie paper products. Now the TP part -- is the roll of...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-08-2010, 06:41 PM
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Insurance?
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2,118
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Here's a fringe benefit from aging: if you're...
Here's a fringe benefit from aging: if you're over 55 and a member of AARP, you can get insurance at a good rate from Hartford. Not only did they beat our car insurance company for insuring our...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-21-2010, 12:01 PM
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NorCal Gathering - Burney Falls - September 17-19, 2010
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Posted By
Bruce Wray
Bruce and Jeanie Wray (and the dog, Kizzie) are...
Bruce and Jeanie Wray (and the dog, Kizzie) are hoping to attend. I'm unable to fully commit right now -- but hope to be able to before summer. Anyway, it's on the calendar.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-09-2010, 07:41 PM
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Northern California Get Togethers
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Posted By
Bruce Wray
Hi all- My wife and I'd like to weigh in...
Hi all-
My wife and I'd like to weigh in with a vote for Burney Falls. I'm familiar with the area as I have relatives in the Redding area. There's wonderful fishing, hiking, boating, swimming...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-29-2009, 02:56 PM
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16
Double Pane Windows
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5,087
Posted By
Bruce Wray
I'd recommend you contact the good folks at...
I'd recommend you contact the good folks at Escape Trailers (https://escapetrailer.com/). They offer double pane windows as an option on their products, and I'm sure they'd give you the contact info...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-29-2009, 09:53 AM
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Best for batteries in winter?
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3,816
Posted By
Bruce Wray
I'm hoping the more learned minds can weigh in on...
I'm hoping the more learned minds can weigh in on this question - What's best for batteries during winter storage? We have the dual 6V package in our Escape 19. One option I have is leave the...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-23-2009, 11:49 AM
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26
Buying from across the border?
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6,425
Posted By
Bruce Wray
I can only speak regarding buying in Canada and...
I can only speak regarding buying in Canada and coming into the States, as we bought a new Escape last summer. Tammy at Escape had the Customs import form along with all other necessary...
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Oregon Gatherings
10-18-2009, 07:59 PM
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Look Who's Coming to the Gathering - Pets!
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6,504
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Here's a picture of Kizzie, our 4 1/2 year-old...
Here's a picture of Kizzie, our 4 1/2 year-old herding dog mix. She's looking just a bit startled at having her picture taken. :roflol
Bruce
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Oregon Gatherings
10-18-2009, 07:27 PM
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Look Who's Coming to the Gathering - Adults!
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10,963
Posted By
Bruce Wray
My wife Jeanie, Kizzie the dog and I will be...
My wife Jeanie, Kizzie the dog and I will be arriving the 14th, staying in site B52. We're looking forward to attending our first gathering in our new (as of last July) Escape 19.
Bruce
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-12-2009, 01:52 PM
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5
Smoothing the ride
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2,362
Posted By
Bruce Wray
I'm towing an Escape 19 with my 06 Tacoma. I...
I'm towing an Escape 19 with my 06 Tacoma. I bought it with towing in mind -- V6, Auto, factory tow package. We towed the Escape home from Canada in July without a WD hitch or any spring mods, and...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-04-2009, 07:23 PM
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16
Help! My hitch and ball are grinding and gouging
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10,366
Posted By
Bruce Wray
To not get greasy pants from the hitch ball, I...
To not get greasy pants from the hitch ball, I use the old tennis ball trick. I sliced a tennis ball a little over half way through, and cut a 1" hole in the center of the slice area. As soon as...
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General Chat
07-29-2009, 10:18 PM
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29
17 Casita or 17 Escape
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7,081
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Sean- Call Escape, make an appointment,...
Sean-
Call Escape, make an appointment, drive to Chilliwack and take a lengthy tour of a 17. Tammy and Reace are very accomodating, and I'm sure you can get many of your questions answered in...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
03-26-2009, 06:22 PM
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6
CA Gold Country Campgrounds?
Views:
2,113
Posted By
Bruce Wray
As a Placerville area local, I'd highly recommend...
As a Placerville area local, I'd highly recommend that you come up this way and stay at the Coloma Resort in Coloma. Great RV park, right on the banks of the South Fork of the American River. Gold...
Forum:
General Chat
03-03-2009, 06:41 PM
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19
Guess What I Saw Today
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3,962
Posted By
Bruce Wray
No doubt every now and then a group nap is good...
No doubt every now and then a group nap is good for productivity and morale! :exactly:
Bruce Wray
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-24-2009, 03:13 PM
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13
Buying for Interior height, full length bed
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3,738
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Just up the road from you in Chilliwack, BC, ...
Just up the road from you in Chilliwack, BC, Escape Trailers is now making a 19' model with an interior height of 6'5" or so and a full-time queen bed. We have one on order, and we bought it for...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-11-2009, 03:36 PM
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26
Plugging in trailer at home
Views:
5,291
Posted By
Bruce Wray
My question is (being the rookie that I am) --...
My question is (being the rookie that I am) -- What's a dog bone adapter? A description would help.
Thanks,
Bruce
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-10-2009, 02:03 PM
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26
Plugging in trailer at home
Views:
5,291
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Thanks again, Pete. Your information is an...
Thanks again, Pete. Your information is an example of exactly why as a FGRV newbie I appreciate this forum so much. The "difference" issue is now at the top of my TT file.
Bruce Wray
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-09-2009, 11:54 AM
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26
Plugging in trailer at home
Views:
5,291
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Thanks to all who responded. Yeah, I know very...
Thanks to all who responded. Yeah, I know very little about electricity. I have in the past successfully wired several 20A circuits and had them OKed by a friend who does know what he's doing. I...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-08-2009, 04:30 PM
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26
Plugging in trailer at home
Views:
5,291
Posted By
Bruce Wray
I have my first TT on order -- a 19' Escape --...
I have my first TT on order -- a 19' Escape -- and have created a parking spot for it on the lower driveway behind my house. I know it will need to be plugged in occasionally to keep the battery...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-06-2009, 09:55 PM
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4
17' Escape in N. Calif?
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2,134
Posted By
Bruce Wray
The members of this group have been most helpful...
The members of this group have been most helpful in providing me with information to help my wife and myself as we research FRVs,heading toward making a purchase in the next couple of months. Since...
Forum:
General Chat
01-05-2009, 09:14 PM
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19
Need some education on FRV manufacturers
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3,626
Posted By
Bruce Wray
Hi all- My name is Bruce Wray. I retired in...
Hi all-
My name is Bruce Wray. I retired in June, and my wife Jeanie and I have been working toward getting a travel trailer since then. I found out about and joined this group a week ago...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-01-2009, 05:29 PM
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16' Scamp or Casita in N. CA?
Views:
2,381
Posted By
Bruce Wray
My wife and I are planning on buying a travel...
My wife and I are planning on buying a travel trailer, and the 16' Scamp, or 16'-17' Casita, with bathroom would fit our needs well. We'd really kike to be able to see one or more and tour them....
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