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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-15-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,653
Posted By disneydoc
A very informative thread to learn, thanks

A very informative thread to learn, thanks
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-09-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,144
Posted By disneydoc
Because of the Storm Michael effects on the route...

Because of the Storm Michael effects on the route from Florida, we are cancelling our visit to the rally.

We will make it next time
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-12-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,885
Posted By disneydoc
+++1, me too I have a 2017 Highlander...

+++1, me too



I have a 2017 Highlander XLE V6 AWD, the 21000 miles have been smooth & uneventful, some towing but the majority have been non towing.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,885
Posted By disneydoc
Rmarois, My 2017 Highlander XLE V6 AWD toes...

Rmarois,

My 2017 Highlander XLE V6 AWD toes our Escape 17B very well, along with the WDH with incorporated Sway Control Bars.

Few people on this Forum toe their E 21 with the above vehicle...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,885
Posted By disneydoc
John, I will answer that after I receive the new...

John, I will answer that after I receive the new Harness.

I understand that the Harness which initially came with the Prodigy P2 did not have a diode & the Harness they are mailing will.

So,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,885
Posted By disneydoc
Highlander & Tekonsha Brake Controllers

I just got off the phone with Tekonsha, & before I could explain to him about my problems with manually testing the installed Tekonsha Prodigy P2, he kind of knew what the problem was & explained...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,885
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Albert

Al, it was a detailed & very informative post about towing your Escape with the Highlander. Many will benefit from your experience.

I tow my 2017 17B Escape Camper with 2017 Highlander XLE AWD V6,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-18-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,220
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks for your replies on Pathfinder as a Tow...

Thanks for your replies on Pathfinder as a Tow Vehicle,

Pathfinders & other Nissan vehicles in general have had problems with Transmissions, CVT or not CVT.

Nissan boasts of the improved...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-17-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,220
Posted By disneydoc
Opinions about 2017 Pathfinder with a CVT

I am researching the new Pathfinder for the 6000 lb towing capacity in a medium sized SUV.

I have heard conflicting opinions about towing with a CVT.
Does anyone drive a Nissan or tow with / has...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-16-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,144
Posted By disneydoc
Hi George, We will be on Site 305, We...

Hi George,

We will be on Site 305,

We are newbies & it is our first rally.

We will be learning the ropes from you guys, have reservations coming on Oct 8th & leaving on Saturday the 13th.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-08-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,396
Posted By disneydoc
Thank You guys for your suggestions, now I have...

Thank You guys for your suggestions, now I have something to go by & start looking specifically for those places.

Keep your input coming.

Thanks again
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-07-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,396
Posted By disneydoc
Where to Park/Store our 17B Escape

We are getting our new escape Trailer 17B soon, and are looking for places to Store/Park the Trailer.

Our Community in central Florida does not allow RVs, and in any case our garage could not...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-08-2017, 04:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,769
Posted By disneydoc
Changed my mind

Hi Folks,

Driving my dented Avalon was getting unbearable, so went in and traded it in for a new Highlander XLE V6 AWD & the 5000 lb Tow prep package comes standard.

Now to transfer the Tow...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-26-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,769
Posted By disneydoc
Thank you friends for your valuable input. I...

Thank you friends for your valuable input.

I have decided to initially tow the 17B with my Lexus RX350 & upgrade it if does not tow right.

Thanks again
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-26-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,400
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks everyone for chiming in. At this...

Thanks everyone for chiming in.

At this point, I am leaning towards keeping the Lexus RX350 (With Tow package 3500 lbs) to tow the 17B back to Florida from Chilliwack, Canada.

I will revisit...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,769
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks every one for posting, the information is...

Thanks every one for posting, the information is helping me a lot.

Keep the suggestions coming.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,769
Posted By disneydoc
Upgrade the Tow Vehicle to 5000 lbs now or keep our present SUV??

Which way to go would you suggest & why ??.

Let me explain, our 17B is due in May 2017

We both are retired, live in Florida, we have two vehicles, the second vehicle does gets used but hardly,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-23-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,400
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks JBB & Paul,

Thanks JBB & Paul,
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-23-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,400
Posted By disneydoc
4Runner SR5 comes standard with Tow Package ??

I am looking into a 5th generation 4Runner... i.e 2010 on wards. It is a V6, RWD/4WD, automatic.

My question is does the Tow Package come standard ?? ..i.e Transmission Cooler, Engine cooler, a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-09-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,739
Posted By disneydoc
Lots to learn from this thread for another newbie

Lots to learn from this thread for another newbie
Forum: Classified Archives 11-06-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,471
Posted By disneydoc
Is this Trailer still available ? Thanks

Is this Trailer still available ?

Thanks
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-03-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,516
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks for lots of informative replies, I...

Thanks for lots of informative replies, I appreciate each of them.

Yes, our 2010 Lexus RX 3500 comes with a Tow Package allowing to tow 3500 lbs.

It sounds as a GO for a 16' Casita, & I have...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-01-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,516
Posted By disneydoc
Looking at towing a Casita16' with 3500lbs Tow Capacity

We are new to camping and are looking at trying camping in 2017.

This year our intentions of camping did not pan out well, due to an injury I am recovering from.

We have a 2010 Lexus RX 3500...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-19-2016, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Bruce for a informative post, which...

Thanks Bruce for a informative post, which answers many of my questions.

I spoke with Tom Bass at Parkliner, & he confirmed a Vehicle with a 3500 lb Towing Capacity will be fine towing the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-18-2016, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Sandy, Jon & Pat for chiming in. Nice to...

Thanks Sandy, Jon & Pat for chiming in. Nice to know, I plan to call Parkliner soon.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-17-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By disneydoc
Parkliner with TV 3500 lb Towing Capacity ??

Hi every body,

I need your feedback on towing a Parkliner with RX 350 2WD with Tow package of 3500 lb capacity which we own.

Due to a ankle fracture I had to postpone Rving for next year. I am...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,299
Posted By disneydoc
There is a lot to learn on this thread.

There is a lot to learn on this thread.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-22-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,016
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks for your interest, the Trailer is SOLD

Thanks for your interest, the Trailer is SOLD
Forum: Classified Archives 06-09-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,016
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Barb, I appreciate your kind words

Thanks Barb, I appreciate your kind words
Forum: Classified Archives 06-09-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,016
Posted By disneydoc
SOLD: Escape 17b brand new, $27000 us

- Brand New -Pickup/Delivery from Factory at Chilliwack, BC

- Unexpected Bad health necessitates the sale

- A/C, Storage Box, Extra Insulation with Thermal windows, under trailer Spray Foam...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-16-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,977
Posted By disneydoc
???

How do I see my sent messages on this Forum ?? Not my posts but the sent messages.

Thanks
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-16-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,977
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Bob & Steve

Thanks Bob & Steve
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-16-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,977
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Bob, I appreciate it. I am looking...

Thanks Bob, I appreciate it.

I am looking into staying in KOAs along the way, but am researching into any RV Resorts.

Best
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-15-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,977
Posted By disneydoc
A inclusive List of Camp Grounds for a Newbie

I am making travel plans to drive to Chilliwack, BC from Florida, to pickup my Escape Trailer. I am looking for good campgrounds along the route & the Pacific Northwest

Which Resource will give...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-26-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,558
Posted By disneydoc
Great Advice, thanks a lot !!! I am going to do...

Great Advice, thanks a lot !!! I am going to do that

Thanks
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-23-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,558
Posted By disneydoc
Thank you every body for your input. I really...

Thank you every body for your input. I really appreciate it.

We are coming around slowly to think that our Rx350 at least deserves a try out with towing duties to tow the Escape 17B, but honestly...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-31-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,558
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Norm, Robert & Wayne, I appreciate your...

Thanks Norm, Robert & Wayne, I appreciate your input.

I am waiting for a return call from Reese at Escape Trailers for his opinion, he has sent off many towed 17B trailers from their factory.
...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 57,755
Posted By disneydoc
" It's not about which trailer you get, it's...

" It's not about which trailer you get, it's about the experience you have while using it. You can't make a bad choice"

I like this & it is wise to think on these lines.

I met a gentleman (who...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-31-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,558
Posted By disneydoc
Which tow vehicle to buy ???????

Please help me choose a tow vehicle.

Some Back Ground Info to work with -

- Reserved a Escape 17B with Feb 16 Completion date.

- Will be- April, May 2016 due to weather issues in Chilliwack,...
Forum: General Chat 07-11-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,521
Posted By disneydoc
Our heart felt thanks to Norm & Ginny. Apart...

Our heart felt thanks to Norm & Ginny.

Apart from learning a lot from Norm's posts, we had a very cordial & informative visit with Norm & Ginny in Central Florida, where we toured his Scamp...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-15-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,658
Posted By disneydoc
Hi Robert, Which route did you take/would...

Hi Robert,

Which route did you take/would you suggest to take from Houston to Chilliwack, BC, Canada. Some details about the route please

Thanks
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-14-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,658
Posted By disneydoc
Thank you every one

Thanks Cathi, Carol H, Robert, Norm & Ginny and Mike for your input.

I am sure that cross country trip will need more than some planning to do, as the completion date approaches.
Like Robert said...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-13-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,658
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Norm & Ginny, Our fun visit to you...

Thanks Norm & Ginny,

Our fun visit to you had a lot to do to rest some of our apprehensions about RV, thanks a lot to you two for that.
Your understanding & time is much appreciated.

When we...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-13-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,658
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks for the suggestions, I am as excited as a...

Thanks for the suggestions, I am as excited as a kid with the expectation of a new toy coming in the mail (delaaaaaaaayyeed).
The excitement of new phase of RV in our lives is no less than a teen...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-12-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,658
Posted By disneydoc
I reserved a Escape 17B for February 2016, after...

I reserved a Escape 17B for February 2016, after seeing a 19B & liking the various features & the quality.

Thanks for the many posts & lot of info on this & escape forums, we got informed &...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-05-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,781
Posted By disneydoc
No, I am in Central Florida, I am not willing to...

No, I am in Central Florida, I am not willing to camp in that cold a temperature. Thank you
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-20-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,507
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks again Babs

Thanks again Babs
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-19-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,507
Posted By disneydoc
Thanks Babs, for taking the time in sharing your...

Thanks Babs, for taking the time in sharing your experience with the PL & helping newbies in their Trailer selection.

Wishing you the very best in your future Trailer selection & happy travels.
...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-17-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,507
Posted By disneydoc
Hi Barbara, We are also looking at several...

Hi Barbara,

We are also looking at several fiberglass Trailers to buy one, and are researching Parkliner, Casita & Escape....

When I follow this thread I notice that you bought your Parkliner a...
Forum: General Chat 05-02-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,956
Posted By disneydoc
Thank you Guys & Gals, for taking the time to...

Thank you Guys & Gals, for taking the time to chime in.

I appreciate your comments, yes, I am a newbie, but take solace in the fact that every one starts at my stage & goes about learning from...
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