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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-25-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,908
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Well that’s a bummer. Come again and spend some...

Well that’s a bummer. Come again and spend some time!😊
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-25-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,357
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
thank you Glenn for your experience and...

thank you Glenn for your experience and explaining the years they made redesigns. This isn’t an immediate thing, our Highlander was getting some (mouse caused) electrical work done and they gave us a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-25-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,357
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Thank you Justus, especially for link on Escape...

Thank you Justus, especially for link on Escape Forum, I did a search there but didn’t find that thread.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-25-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,357
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Escape Towing with a Rav4????

Has, or does, anyone tow an Escape 17A with a Toyota RAV4? We’ve towed with a Sienna and Highlander. RAV4 seems too small but looking at specs. it seems possible. Thank you for any replies.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-25-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,908
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Many times. We live on Olympic Peninsula. HIGHLY...

Many times. We live on Olympic Peninsula. HIGHLY recommend reservation, especially “in season”, holidays and weekends. We always do a reservation even when not towing. Fees depends on length and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,237
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Yes! Mold Control is what we've been using. It...

Yes! Mold Control is what we've been using. It did seems to work last time, for awhile. We got it sprayed into more places this time.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,237
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
We have sprayed again down and around the shower...

We have sprayed again down and around the shower stall and it has helped with the odor, it is going to sit in the hot 90 degree sun for a few days (yes even here on the Olympic Peninsula we get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,237
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Mike tried calling Escape in the spring and could...

Mike tried calling Escape in the spring and could only talk to a customer service person who said they couldn't help or advise us. That was disappointing as we'd love to hear Reace's suggestions and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,237
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Unhappy Mold/mildew woes return to our Escape - looking to do some major tear apart

We had a mold/mildew smell this past spring, discovered a small leak in bathroom vent, removed vent, sprayed a mold spray on top of the shower/bath stall where we could see there might be some mold...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-16-2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,454
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Hello all. We purchased the Highlander, a 2015....

Hello all. We purchased the Highlander, a 2015. Hopefully we will be as happy with it as those of you here who shared your Highlander experiences have been. We did test drive a Venza, which I thought...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,454
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Thank you all, I appreciate the comments and...

Thank you all, I appreciate the comments and opinions!;) especially from those who own or have owned a Highlander as their tow vehicle. Still debating, even considering a newer Sienna with AWD, it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-10-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,454
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Glenn, do you tow your Escape with your Rav4?...

Glenn, do you tow your Escape with your Rav4? Toyota says Rav4 tow limit is 1500 and Escape 17'B is just over 2200 empty!?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-10-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,454
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Ha ha! Good question! Well, yes it is, because...

Ha ha! Good question! Well, yes it is, because every Toyota I've had has been a gem and lasted a long time, even the Sienna, though doesn't fit my body's comfort needs, and has the towing issues, has...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-10-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,126
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Wonder if it would tow a Escape 17'B? Rav4 has...

Wonder if it would tow a Escape 17'B? Rav4 has certainly 'grown up' from the tiny car my tiny elderly mom drove that I could hardly get into! ;)

To answer my own question - I found this:
"When...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-10-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,454
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Towing with a Highlander question

We have been towing our 17' Escape with a 2006 Sienna. Although added air shocks, it still tows low, scraping often, and has a vibration. We don't tow often enough to buy a new vehicle just for that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-13-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
The smell, very bad yesterday while running...

The smell, very bad yesterday while running intense heat into cavity above shower stall, has disappated, or so it seems. So if it was from that leak drying doesn't mean the actual mold is gone,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-12-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
I was wrong, found someone on Internet with mold...

I was wrong, found someone on Internet with mold dogs, left message, wish I'd done so before Friday night!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-12-2017, 08:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
I'd love to find such a service! we are at our...

I'd love to find such a service! we are at our wits end, even the little leak we found is not the source, but running heat in the shower all day has made the odor worse throughout the trailer. There...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-12-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Our old 13' Burro had a vent leak we didn't know...

Our old 13' Burro had a vent leak we didn't know about when we bought it (there was no forum then to learn about fgrvs), Burro's are (lovable!) a challenge with the double walls, we replaced...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-12-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
That's what we're doing Jann, but it is a very...

That's what we're doing Jann, but it is a very inaccessible area and after running heat into it for 5 hours it's still damp, also even with spray, not sure we can reach as far back as we need to, but...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-12-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
We found a leak in shower vent, into top cavity...

We found a leak in shower vent, into top cavity of shower stall, a real nightmare, as there is a foam strip that runs the length of the shower stall that is wet and no access to that area except a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-11-2017, 06:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Thank you all for the suggestions. We keep...

Thank you all for the suggestions. We keep looking for the source while at the same time washing down all the walls, cupboards, etc. again with a strong mold/mildew soap. The curtains, cushions, etc....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-10-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Thanks, appreciate the suggestions. We've looked...

Thanks, appreciate the suggestions. We've looked most places, but will keep looking. I suggested pulling out the frig. thinking there could be condensation behind it, though it is well vented to the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-10-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,013
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Unhappy That dreaded mildew smell - looking for ideas

We've had our Escape 17 for 10 years. Every winter, we take all the cushions and everything else out, it is always stored under a roof, and for all the other winters, this kept our trailer dry and we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-09-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,280
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Thanks for the suggestion. The mechanic at a...

Thanks for the suggestion. The mechanic at a Toyota dealer we asked a few years ago not recommend the airbag lifts, but we are considering it now.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-05-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,280
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Thank you all for the great suggestions. Will...

Thank you all for the great suggestions. Will definitely ask Mike about checking the bearings and lubricate on hitch. I know it needs it. He's had the bearings checked in past but it's overdue. Tires...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-04-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,280
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Unhappy Help! TV vibration, dog anxieties & big woes for us!

HELP! We tow a 17' Escape with a Toyota Sienna van. When we got the Escape we had a Previa, when we got the Sienna we had to use a different hitch because the Sienna is so low, even with the higher...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 07-24-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,770
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
lovely pictures Brian!

lovely pictures Brian!
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 06-06-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,770
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
lots of great spring pictures showing up. Jen...

lots of great spring pictures showing up. Jen your fox picture is adorably priceless!


One of the 'off the beaten track' and most beautiful campgrounds on the Olympic Peninsula - Salt Creek...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 06-06-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,770
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
wonderful pictures Brian! Amazing bird photos -...

wonderful pictures Brian! Amazing bird photos - love the quail, and I've never seen a starling look so beautiful! Looks like a great trip with good weather.

Penney
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-16-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,744
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
love those little Burros!

Ahhh....brings back memories! :wub Our first FGRV was a 1978 13' Burro, love the look! We had it 12 years. Due to a leak (we didn't know about when we bought it) we ended up removing all the...
Forum: General Chat 03-16-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,407
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Wow! I'm also impressed by the color! And also...

Wow! I'm also impressed by the color! And also look forward to seeing it redone. Have fun!
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,643
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
I see someone has a 13' 76 ...

I see someone has a 13' 76 (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f53/1976-13ft-boler-2500-a-50508.html)with some upgrades for sale for $2500.

Price depends on condition obviously and the market...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-06-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,431
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
WA - more than rain & apples

This has been fun to read. Though it is against an unwritten rule for Washingtonians to encourage others to visit, it is also the only state that has had to close it's state tourism office, so...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-05-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,592
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
This is a very interesting thread. When we travel...

This is a very interesting thread. When we travel we keep our recyclables and compost seperate from the unavoidable throw-away garbage. There are public campgrounds that have recycle bins for cans,...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,874
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Wow! Those are beautiful buggies! I wonder if...

Wow! Those are beautiful buggies! I wonder if you can pull a small FGRV with one? ;)

Cathy I would agree, the 'Amish built' statement has become a marketing scheme in many places. I think the...
Forum: General Chat 03-04-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,874
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
how stickies are built......

This might seem like a strange thing to bring up, but only here might I have an understanding audience. Did anyone watch the PBS special on the Amish ...
Forum: General Chat 12-15-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,221
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Your tale made me laugh.......I have been guilty...

Your tale made me laugh.......I have been guilty of trailer stalking and it felt just like that when I was doing it! Have met some nice people doing so, other times never caught up with the people....
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 12-14-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,770
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Too foggy here too Brian.....most the pictures...

Too foggy here too Brian.....most the pictures I've seen from this part of the world look a lot like yours, which is a great shot!

I broke my knee cap the day before (Friday) so though i'd planned...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-01-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,962
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
You have been so assured of all the fun you will...

You have been so assured of all the fun you will have, I doubt any car comes with such guarantee! ;)

Don't think of it as camping - for the ex-tenters amongst us, we like to think sleeping in an...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 09-01-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,770
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
life at low tide.....

Jen your close-ups are stunning!

I recently camped at Fort Flagler State Park (WA) and enjoyed a wet micro world......
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(looks better larger, click)


You can read my musings and see a...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 07-10-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,770
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Wow! I remember seeing mustard fields like that...

Wow! I remember seeing mustard fields like that in Idaho on way to Montana. Beautiful picture.

And Clive I love the Koi picture, the lighting and shadows really helps one feel the sereneness of...
Forum: General Chat 06-30-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,355
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Just for fun - bike camper!

Not fiberglass, but certainly small and cute!

Super Tramp Mobile Bike Camper (https://relaxshacks.blogspot.com/2011/06/supertramp-mobile-bike-housecamper.html)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-10-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,240
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Hilda & Michael - you are practically neighbors!...

Hilda & Michael - you are practically neighbors! Salt Creek is a wonderful campground. We went there on our "maiden" voyage in our Escape. You can see pictures of it on my travel web site (see below...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-08-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,814
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Hi Anne! Retired - does that mean a lot more...

Hi Anne! Retired - does that mean a lot more escaping for you & Molly!?

Our trip was a great trip (except for being sick) and it would be an easy area for you to explore - not far from...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-07-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,814
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
more pictures can be found here: Scooteney...

more pictures can be found here:

Scooteney (https://web.mac.com/huckleberry9/Travels_With_Turtle/Scooteney_.html)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,924
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Wow! Congratulations! What a find, and...

Wow! Congratulations! What a find, and everything needed will be easy to add over time. It looks like you could go camping in it as is for now! Our first little Burro had an ice box and no frig,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-07-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,121
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
curtain hanging

I posted some pics on another thread of our curtain hanging:
Black Out Curtains (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/black-out-curtains-for-trailer-41973-2.html#post254495)

This thread went...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,240
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Brian - Isn't velcro great! Sounds like a good...

Brian - Isn't velcro great! Sounds like a good idea, might help others on this thread looking for ideas if you post some pics.

Did your Escape come with a screen door? Ours did not, thinking of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,240
Posted By Penney H. & Mike E.
Here are some pictures Hilda. (to see details...

Here are some pictures Hilda. (to see details better, click and view larger.) Only the back windows have the curtains, we kept (for now) the blinds on other windows. Because of extra mattress...
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