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Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 11-09-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1
For Sale: 2018 Escape 17A
Views: 3,198
Posted By Al Bear
SOLD, as of November 9, 2020.

Our Escape 17A has sold.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 10-24-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1
For Sale: 2018 Escape 17A
Views: 3,198
Posted By Al Bear
2018 Escape 17A

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! As of November 9, 2020 .

Escape Trailer Industries 17A. Took delivery here in Northern California in February 2018. Please review the basic information for this model on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-18-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,070
Posted By Al Bear
Hi rgrugg, We pull our Escape 17, dw 2600,...

Hi rgrugg,

We pull our Escape 17, dw 2600, with a 2019 Chevy Colorado 2WD V-6 gasser. A perfect match. Most recent trip covered 850 miles, crossed the Sierra twice, got 18 mpg. It's a crew cab, 5...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-23-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,736
Posted By Al Bear
Yep, at 13 they're toast

Thanks for the link.
The takeaway: maybe ok from 6-10 years of age, but definitely should be scrapped at 10. At 13 the're over the hill.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-23-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,736
Posted By Al Bear
13-year-old rubber

Recently bought a 21-foot 2007 TT with less than 1,000 miles on it. The original tires, all 5 of them, look fine. No sidewall cracks, and tread wear is consistent with the original owner's claims.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-08-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,685
Posted By Al Bear
Thanks for the advice, everyone! Boondocking:...

Thanks for the advice, everyone!
Boondocking: Yes, we rarely have hookups in the campgrounds we use, mostly State and National Parks and USFS.
Space to 2 batteries: Yes. I have 2 batteries already....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-05-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,685
Posted By Al Bear
12v or 6v?

I recently bought a used 22-foot travel trailer, vintage 2007. It has two 12v Group 24 batteries on the tongue. Both need to be replaced. Should I replace them with the same or switch to twin 6v...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-07-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,202
Posted By Al Bear
Hi Donna, Al and Omay (Windsor, CA) Escape 17A...

Hi Donna,
Al and Omay (Windsor, CA) Escape 17A in site A16.
Our first NOG.
See you in 2020
Forum: Classified Archives 12-13-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
Smile Trillium 1300 SOLD

SOLD. New owner just drove off with it. You see , Paul? I SAID I would post as soon as the status changed. Best wishes on your search. ;)
Forum: Classified Archives 12-08-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
It is still SALE PENDING. (See my previous post.)...

It is still SALE PENDING. (See my previous post.) I'll post something as soon as the status changes, either way.
Forum: Classified Archives 12-03-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
SALE PENDING!

We'll probably complete the sale later this month. I'll update the thread as soon as it's final.
Forum: Classified Archives 11-29-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
Exterior height of Trillium

I get 92 inches, 7 feet 8 inches, to the highest point, which is the top of the roof vent.
Forum: Classified Archives 11-07-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
Hi Jill, I had it weighed at a public scale. It...

Hi Jill,
I had it weighed at a public scale. It weighed about 2,000 lbs.

I think your only chance to tow with that vehicle would be a small tent trailer (especially an older one), or one of the...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-05-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
More Trillium pix. Note custom counter top...

More Trillium pix. Note custom counter top flipped up to access sink and stove. Previous post has picture of custom counter top in lowered position, creating a single work surface.

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Forum: Classified Archives 11-05-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
Here are the pix for the Trillium 1300. Note...

Here are the pix for the Trillium 1300.
Note another upgrade that I didn't mention in the original post: a Plisee screen door.
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Forum: Classified Archives 11-05-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By Al Bear
2013 Trillium 1300, $11,000, Sonoma County, California

This is a 13-foot Trillium which was made by Tom's company in Arizona in spring of 2013. Standard equipment: fresh-water storage tank, kitchen sink, electric water pump, city-water capability,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-03-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,328
Posted By Al Bear
Hi Koy, Here's the scoop on the 2018 Highlander...

Hi Koy,
Here's the scoop on the 2018 Highlander for towing. We just bought one in March and have been using it to tow our 17-foot fiberglass trailer.

To get the max tow weight (5,000 lbs.) you...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Highlander maiden voyage: a disadvantage to any WDH

Trainman,
I'm glad the Ridgeline has worked out for you. I would have been less skeptical about the "Low" setting on the tranny on the Ridgeline if at the time I had found someone who had experience...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Towing with 2018 Highlander - Tongue wieghts

That's interesting, Glenn.

I took a series of Sherline readings on my 2018 17A before loading it with gear and food. With zero water I got 350. With full water (tank just behind axle), it was 340....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-06-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Towing with 2018 Highlander - vs. Ridgeline

The Honda Ridgeline is like a chimera: head of an SUV, tail of a pickup truck. (I think the original had the head of a goat and the tail of a serpent.) We took a close look at it, but decided to go...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-02-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Towing with 2018 Highlander - Brake Controller callibration

For any newbies on the thread, here's an explanation of the brake-lights/callibration issue:
One way to set the Gain on the brake controller is to drive on a level, normally paved road while pulling...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-31-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Highlander maiden voyage: the Diode fix

The shop got the one-way diode suggestion by calling Tekonsha. I had already figured it out and was suggesting that they install a relay, but a diode has no moving parts, so it's a better idea.
I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Hi trainman, We had other reasons for buying a...

Hi trainman,
We had other reasons for buying a mid-size SUV at this time. Towing is only 10-20% of our miles per year. Mid-size SUV's that would be towing friendly right out of the box would...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Highlander maiden voyage: the trip

Gas mileage with the Highlander was better by 22% than what we got pulling the same trailer with our 2003 Tacoma, even though the Highlander is 400 pounds heavier. What makes the difference is a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,887
Posted By Al Bear
Towing with 2018 Highlander - Maiden Voyage

I had some fears about towing our new, larger trailer with a Highlander. Recently back from our first trip in the mountains, I can report that we made a good choice.
Here are the specifics.
TV:...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-27-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,565
Posted By Al Bear
Hi fofo, I already have my hose fitting dialed...

Hi fofo,
I already have my hose fitting dialed in, with a fitting from the local lp gas supplier. Note that the approach you are using runs a high-pressure line to the regulator on you camp stove....
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-27-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,565
Posted By Al Bear
Thanks for the info, Mike and Jim. I just ordered...

Thanks for the info, Mike and Jim. I just ordered one from Camp Chef.
Previously Camp Chef had told me by email that only their 14" series would work, but their 14" stoves are all bigger and heavier...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-26-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,565
Posted By Al Bear
Low-pressure outdoor stove

My new Escape has a low-pressure quick-connect for outdoor cooking, so I'm looking for a camp stove that will work with that. I tried removing the pressure regulator from my old Century camp stove,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-04-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,173
Posted By Al Bear
There's something I hadn't thought of: if the...

There's something I hadn't thought of: if the vehicle has ESC, make sure it can be canceled when necessary. BTW, we're looking at the Pilot too.
I knew that current AWD systems are intelligent--the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-03-2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,173
Posted By Al Bear
FWD vs. AWD

We've been towing our Trillium 1300 with a truck. We would like to switch to an SUV for various reasons. We're looking for a used Toyota Highlander. There are a lot of used FWD Highlanders around...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,260
Posted By Al Bear
I might go with one exterior up high. Looking at...

I might go with one exterior up high. Looking at the second pic in Raz's last post, you can see that there is a double hull behind the stove/sink that goes up to the overhead cabinet. I think there...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,260
Posted By Al Bear
"... heat back to the interior ..." I mean back...

"... heat back to the interior ..." I mean back to the interior of the fridge via conduction through the top. I'm not too concerned about a little extra heat in the living space. Can just leave a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,260
Posted By Al Bear
Not a diy, fridge came like that. See Registry...

Not a diy, fridge came like that. See Registry for exterior pix, including one showing driver's side. That part of the hull is as smooth as the head of ... your favorite bald actor. (The fridge is in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-05-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,260
Posted By Al Bear
Venting hot air from refer coils

My Trillium has a 12-volt refer. The hot coils are on the back of the unit, that is, inside of the fiberglass cabinet/kitchen counter which also contains the sink and stovetop and some drawers. When...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-31-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,178
Posted By Al Bear
Helene, We had a lot of QC problems too. Tom...

Helene,
We had a lot of QC problems too. Tom even came up to Northern California and towed our baby back to the factory (in Arizona at the time) to have cracks in the roof repaired and leaky windows...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,178
Posted By Al Bear
Tom has "teamed up" with Great West Vans

We bought our 2014 in 2013 via our dealer, Nohr's RV in Pleasanton, California. At that time Tom was still making them in Arizona. Now our dealer is carrying the line from Great West Vans. He told...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,965
Posted By Al Bear
Just placed an order last week for a Trillium...

Just placed an order last week for a Trillium 1300 from Nohr' RV in Pleasonton, CA. It is for a Trillium made by Tom at his plant in Florence, Arizona. Can't wait to get it! We'll be taking it on...
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