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Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-17-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Iowa Dave
Rallies are a good Place to view multiple brands...

Rallies are a good Place to view multiple brands of Trailers. Some folks just come in for a day, others camp in a tent or minivan. Some stay in a nearby motel. There’s a listing of rallies on this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-14-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By Iowa Dave
Our fridge and freezer work On our 21 Escape but...

Our fridge and freezer work On our 21 Escape but the refrigerator struggles to pull the temperature more than 45 degrees below ambient. So several years ago we bought an Engle AC AND DC unit. We use...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-13-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,245
Posted By Iowa Dave
I’ve seen a few languishing to the point of a two...

I’ve seen a few languishing to the point of a two inch diameter tree growing through the “A” frame. And the owners usually say they are not interested in selling. There’s a scamp South of us a few...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 04-13-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By Iowa Dave
Hey Kevin Invite her up to the Pink Elephant....

Hey Kevin
Invite her up to the Pink Elephant. Nice country, lots of fiberglass and good people.
Iowa Dave
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-12-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By Iowa Dave
I always used that area for my secret bait and...

I always used that area for my secret bait and impulse fishing lure fund.
ME “give me a scoop of crappie minnows. What are they biting on?”
BAIT SHOP GUY “ well, minnows and these super whiz bang...
Forum: General Chat 04-04-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,240
Posted By Iowa Dave
RE: Smaller Trailers. Trailers coming out of...

RE: Smaller Trailers.
Trailers coming out of Elkfart are about 90 percent small trailers 22 feet or less. They are on trailers decked in at two or three on a trailer. You can run interstate 80 from...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-28-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By Iowa Dave
There’s a vote for a spice rack. Speaking of...

There’s a vote for a spice rack. Speaking of garlic, mine is up about 6 inches. Got a seven inch snowfall on it last week that shortly melted off. Never phased it. That German stiff neck is some...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 03-23-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Posted By Iowa Dave
St Malo

Google St.Malo Provincial Park

That will get you the Website for the Park and a Map
Nice park with a good campground and level sites when I was there a few years back. Good Pitluck with musical...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-19-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Iowa Dave
Many of us have some level of solar generation...

Many of us have some level of solar generation either on the roof or auxiliary panels on the ground or both. The combination of energy using devices and their amperage draw figured against battery...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 03-19-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,090
Posted By Iowa Dave
If you are coming from the south towards McGregor...

If you are coming from the south towards McGregor iowa and you’re
Northbound on Highway 13, you will go through the nice looking town of strawberry point.
However they have recently installed...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 03-16-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By Iowa Dave
No Dice

I called up there to check if they would cross the River at Crappie trolling speed. They said no, and there’s no sandwich and beer service either so I guess I’ll stay in Iowa.
Iowa Dave
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 17,186
Posted By Iowa Dave
Coleman lanterns

Perched in our lookout, watching a lightning storm roll in to the Bitterroot's off the Camas prairie, backlit by a single burner Coleman lantern, there was no finer “silence” than that of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-08-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 17,186
Posted By Iowa Dave
You’ll see the Castles in Spain

Good to hear from you. Growing up around World War One Two veterans gave me great memories and left me with enough corny punchlines for the rest of my days. We’re looking forward to a season of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-03-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 834
Posted By Iowa Dave
Harness

I have always been happy with Hoppy. Bargman has been around a long time and I’ve used Bargman on my boat trailer and utility trailer..
Iowa Dave
Forum: General Chat 02-28-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,255
Posted By Iowa Dave
Odor

Hello
Good luck on your Scamp renovation. I was just going to tell you that the pet odor product Nature’s Miracle really works well to eliminate strong odors especially mouse and rat urine and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-28-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 17,186
Posted By Iowa Dave
Legs

I have a single burner Rocky Mountain that I got first. Then later a two burner that’s a Yellowstone model I think. They are down in my hoarding shed, errr I mean my shop and storage garage. When it...
Forum: General Chat 02-25-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By Iowa Dave
Wagons

All of the comforts of home in this sheepherder wagon at a museum in Wyoming last summer. Even a calendar to keep track of the endless loneliness on the prairie.
Iowa Dave
Forum: General Chat 02-23-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By Iowa Dave
Have you seen this? Modern Conestoga Wagon...

Have you seen this?

Modern Conestoga Wagon Camping Trailer Plans (https://www.redstoneprojects.com/vintageplans/modernconestogatrailerplans.html)

I I googled vintage conestoga camping trailer. ...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,307
Posted By Iowa Dave
We were just talking tonight about how...

We were just talking tonight about how comfortable our 19 was and 21 is. Better camping gear than anything we thought we’d ever own. We drove 1500 miles one way to buy the 19 sight unseen. Hadn’t...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,307
Posted By Iowa Dave
Not making a comment on your Escape experience...

Not making a comment on your Escape experience especially but it’s a fact that a heck of a lot of trailers were sold during the pandemic and like any surplus of toys, AtVs, boats etc, people buy,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-02-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,073
Posted By Iowa Dave
Had fun there

Davey Crockett BIRTHPLACE state park in east TN. Fills the parameters listed. There are two Davey Crocketts in TN.
Iowa Dave
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-21-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,364
Posted By Iowa Dave
Haters gotta hate, Lovers gotta love. I’ve...

Haters gotta hate, Lovers gotta love.
I’ve extinguished gasoline car fires, seen hundreds of gelled up tractor trailers and helped a number of “out of gasoline” ICE vehicle owners.
Nothing’s...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,641
Posted By Iowa Dave
Micro-air on our 2013 Escape 21 allowed the 2200i...

Micro-air on our 2013 Escape 21 allowed the 2200i to start and run the AC easily. Installed by my electrician brother he laid on the roof without a problem. I’ve used the AC a few times while...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-12-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,113
Posted By Iowa Dave
I think those Egg Campers that were made in...

I think those Egg Campers that were made in Michigan are pretty tall . Seems to me that when I went into one several years ago the guy who had it said I was 6’6” but I’m not for sure on that. Maybe...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-24-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By Iowa Dave
Doors

A nine foot wide door and a header height of 10
Feet and you’re golden. 12 foot sidewalls and a ten foot overhead door is preferred.
Iowa Dave
Forum: General Chat 12-09-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,607
Posted By Iowa Dave
I usually see an AC cover and a couple max fan...

I usually see an AC cover and a couple max fan “caps” a year on the interstate between Fort Wayne and eastern Iowa. I drive the stretches of interstate 80 380 and 74 depending upon my destination and...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-24-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By Iowa Dave
High Ground

In 2008 my home town experienced a record flood and catastrophic damage. Many of the down town buildings were flooded. Safety deposit box rooms were in lower levels and basements. If you rent a box ...
Forum: Money Matters 11-16-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 23,411
Posted By Iowa Dave
LifeStyle

My prediction is that there will be a melding of EV needs, camping with an EV Tow vehicle and conventional towing and camping. Already there are campgrounds with charging stations that are pull...
Forum: Money Matters 11-13-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 23,411
Posted By Iowa Dave
Lifestyle, conscientious respect for the...

Lifestyle, conscientious respect for the environment, good forward planning and the willingness to set priorities that make life enjoyable can all be combined to live a great life.
We decided a few...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-09-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 833
Posted By Iowa Dave
Lagun table mount. I do not have one but have...

Lagun table mount. I do not have one but have seen them in several escape trailers owned by friends.
Iowa Dave
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-06-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By Iowa Dave
Those are known as bald faced hornets and are...

Those are known as bald faced hornets and are among the most dangerous of the large hornets. Thousands can live in one nest. Every year unassuming golfers, picnickers, fishermen are killed in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-06-2023, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By Iowa Dave
Depending upon temperatures wasps can get pretty...

Depending upon temperatures wasps can get pretty slow below about 60 degrees in the fall. If they have a nest ( paper wasps) that they have built in a protected area this past season they will seek...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,066
Posted By Iowa Dave
Hi Kevin The next time you’re in our country...

Hi Kevin
The next time you’re in our country and if you’re in Anamosa, you might want to come west on 151 and on the east side of Marion, stop at Anchor Frame and Axle. They are a very good heavy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By Iowa Dave
When I managed 5 municipal swimming pools we...

When I managed 5 municipal swimming pools we learned that regardless of the “appearance” of drained systems in the restrooms, locker rooms, pump houses, mechanical area with chlorinaters ( gas...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-31-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By Iowa Dave
By Feel

I winterized last week. I open the door under the bed and reach in, feel for the valve and turn each one 90 degrees I don’t actually look at them. Haven’t since the first time I winterized several...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 10-25-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,353
Posted By Iowa Dave
The best potatoes I ever ate came from our garden...

The best potatoes I ever ate came from our garden in iowa. We would load the ground with wood ashes each fall, we turned them in with a spading fork and then tilled the soil in the spring. We stored...
Forum: General Chat 10-22-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,903
Posted By Iowa Dave
I’ve seen a couple fiberglass campers at camper...

I’ve seen a couple fiberglass campers at camper dealerships in the past 10 years. one was a u haul in Washington state and one was a Scamp in Minnesota.
It’s hard to even spot them in residential...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-19-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,364
Posted By Iowa Dave
In Iowa we grow corn to burn out the tailpipe. We...

In Iowa we grow corn to burn out the tailpipe. We pray to the farm bureau and ban books that every young person should read. We pay taxes for education that is given to private schools and wonder why...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-18-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,364
Posted By Iowa Dave
EV Towing Report

Thanks for the one way report. Hope you have great fall color and bright sunny days. I think you’re towing your trillium for about a third of what I’m spending on gasoline on a per mile basis towing...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-12-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,392
Posted By Iowa Dave
I clean everything up down to clean metal. I use...

I clean everything up down to clean metal. I use blue shop towels and carburetor cleaner if there’s some really stuck on dirt/grease.
This allows me to inspect the spindles, bearing cups on the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-11-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Iowa Dave
Hello Amanda I would like to thank you for...

Hello Amanda
I would like to thank you for posting about your teaching experiences. We have teachers in our family, a psychologist and a behavioral social worker who works through a school system....
Forum: General Chat 10-07-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,063
Posted By Iowa Dave
I’ve always tried to help people in need as...

I’ve always tried to help people in need as that’s the way I was raised by my parents. When my son got into Boy Scouting I could see how it helped mold his persona into someone who I was proud of and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-04-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,365
Posted By Iowa Dave
The Thinwall will also work for a muskrat...

The Thinwall will also work for a muskrat stretching board for at least a couple muskrats and the support wires can be cut and bent for a fishing rod and reel holder for bank fishing to keep your...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-04-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,364
Posted By Iowa Dave
I enjoyed reading your latest report Steve....

I enjoyed reading your latest report Steve. Interesting but I guess not surprising that virtually the same energy consumption was used both ways. Guess that belies steady speeds and lack of wind....
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 09-28-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,019
Posted By Iowa Dave
Exclusivity of any kind is not something I am...

Exclusivity of any kind is not something I am interested in. In any form or fashion. So good luck.
Iowa Dave
Forum: General Chat 09-22-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,028
Posted By Iowa Dave
We camped at Angostura with the scouts on our...

We camped at Angostura with the scouts on our high adventure “sodak and back”. Good place to camp and handy enough to the park. There’s a good grocery store in Hot Springs and if you have time I’d...
Forum: General Chat 09-21-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,028
Posted By Iowa Dave
Round up

We did it, we did the north area. Not a lot of difference as to how close you are to the action. Either way the prevailing wind blows the dust in a pretty fair sized cloud if it’s been dry so if wind...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-20-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Iowa Dave
I don’t know anything about Boler years but I...

I don’t know anything about Boler years but I know I love the name you have posted.
Iowa Dave
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-18-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,601
Posted By Iowa Dave
Sometimes you’ll adjust up to a pretty high...

Sometimes you’ll adjust up to a pretty high number like 12 and then after
Some applications of the brakes at “road speed” you will feel them grab. Then you can back them down a few numbers and...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,522
Posted By Iowa Dave
Wouldn’t be too far to come up to the Mississippi...

Wouldn’t be too far to come up to the Mississippi River Rendezvous at Thompson Illinois next week. There are usually several Missouri based campers there. As well as Illinois, wisconsin, Minnesota...
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