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Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-23-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By Parker Buckley
Sold our Escape to a couple of wonderful new...

Sold our Escape to a couple of wonderful new owners. Thanks, all. It's been fun.

Parker
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-18-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By Parker Buckley
Just reduced the price to $25,000. We've had...

Just reduced the price to $25,000. We've had lots of inquiries, just haven't matched up with the right buyer(s) yet. We've really enjoyed all the adventures this Escape has provided, but it's time...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-11-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By Parker Buckley
Here you go. If there is anything else you'd...

Here you go. If there is anything else you'd like to see, I can take more photos. The mattress is in a mattress cover that matches the rest of the upholstery. It can be flipped over if desired. ...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-11-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By Parker Buckley
Hi Chris. I posted a bunch of pictures to...

Hi Chris. I posted a bunch of pictures to Dropbox. I meant to add a link to my ad. I'll be home in about a half hour and will send it to you.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-08-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By Parker Buckley
2013 Escape 19 Forest Green - Ohio

As original owners, we picked up our Escape 19 in June 2013in Chilliwack and have had many great adventures since. We ve decided it s time to let it go after not using it much the last couple of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-26-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,502
Posted By Parker Buckley
You're right of course. It's easy to look back...

You're right of course. It's easy to look back with the knowledge of since owning a Casita and an Escape with reliable house batteries and say that was overkill. The Scamp was our first camper with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-26-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,502
Posted By Parker Buckley
I did this several years ago to our 13' Scamp. ...

I did this several years ago to our 13' Scamp. The brake installation was pretty easy. I also took the trouble to install a small onboard battery to activate the brakes in the event of the Scamp...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-27-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,200
Posted By Parker Buckley
Past Wave 3 Experience in Scamp

I installed a Wave 3 in our Scamp in 2008 using copper plumbing, flare fittings, etc. doing my best to comply with good installation practices. We used it a number of times, but never trusted it for...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-08-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,222
Posted By Parker Buckley
I'm not sure how to interpret this relative to...

I'm not sure how to interpret this relative to towing (are you referring to towing or autocrossing?). I wish something like that would have worked for our Subaru, because I really liked that car. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-01-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,222
Posted By Parker Buckley
I just looked at new Subaru Outback specs listed...

I just looked at new Subaru Outback specs listed by the local dealer. They still show 200# as max tongue weight (not the 150# I posted previously). Our 16' Casita, empty, with no propane tanks...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-30-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,222
Posted By Parker Buckley
This has been an interesting read. Around 2010,...

This has been an interesting read. Around 2010, we upgraded from a 13' Scamp to a 16' Casita, towing the latter home from Alabama to Ohio. Back then, at least, our LL Bean 3.0 liter Outback was...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-16-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,099
Posted By Parker Buckley
Sold!

I took a deposit on the Casita today. Less than 24 hours! Thanks FiberglassRV.

Parker
Forum: Classified Archives 04-16-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,099
Posted By Parker Buckley
I weighed it about three years ago with the no...

I weighed it about three years ago with the no propane tanks and the water heater full. Weighed 2420 pounds.
Forum: Classified Archives 04-15-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,099
Posted By Parker Buckley
2005 Casita 16' Spirit Deluxe $10,000-sold

Beautiful Casita, selling only because we've ordered a new 19' Escape. Available at the end of April after our Eggscursion trip.

Features:

Stored inside; excellent finish
Furnace
Air...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-24-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,147
Posted By Parker Buckley
Well, I couldn't help myself and dug into it a...

Well, I couldn't help myself and dug into it a little more. It turns out the wire broke inside the rubber housing where it connects to the electrode in the burner. I had a whopping big arc off the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-24-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,147
Posted By Parker Buckley
Replacing Piezo Ignitor in Dometic RM 2193

Our 16' Casita has the standard 1.9 cubic ft Dometic 3-way fridge with manual piezo ignition. It doesn't seem to spark any longer when I click it, as evidenced by the smell of unburned propane and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,513
Posted By Parker Buckley
Thanks, Joe. I just posted over there, so we'll...

Thanks, Joe. I just posted over there, so we'll see what happens. I think they're concerned with the larger fridge in the 17', but maybe someone will be watching who has some experience with the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,513
Posted By Parker Buckley
Three Way Fridge Mods

Hi All, haven't been here for some time. I guess I've spent more time camping and less time working on the camper! I'm working to improve the performance of our Dometic three-way fridge in our 16'...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
Darnelle and Alistair, Thanks for the info...

Darnelle and Alistair,

Thanks for the info on the Safety 1st latch. I'll see if I can't find such a thing here before heading out. I did come across a latch on an RV site that looks good as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
Matt, Wow, this is great! I should have...

Matt,

Wow, this is great! I should have thought of Amazon. The clear one (I see others making it in white) should do the trick. I'll double check to be sure I have room on the side to mount it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
Per, I called PPL, and they contacted the...

Per,

I called PPL, and they contacted the Dometic factory about a replacement as you described. All they have is the original style. Is this an aftermarket item? Can you provide any more info?...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
I looked at some at Lowes designed for cabinets,...

I looked at some at Lowes designed for cabinets, but decided they wouldn't work since you have to be able to reach in far enough behind the door to release it. The way the fridge is made, I don't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-24-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
Per, Interesting! I'll give them a try. ...

Per,

Interesting! I'll give them a try. Ours works okay, as long as we remember to set it to the locked position, but some other design may be more conducive to remember it.

Thanks,
Parker
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-24-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
Maybe a twist tie around my finger would help me...

Maybe a twist tie around my finger would help me remember to be sure it's locked!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
Scott, I've got the idea, have collection of...

Scott,

I've got the idea, have collection of those clips here, and will have a look. Right now, I can't picture the screw you'r describing, but maybe it will make sense when I see it. There is a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,744
Posted By Parker Buckley
I posted this over on the, ahem, Casita site, but...

I posted this over on the, ahem, Casita site, but knowing my roots and that there are a lot of smaller eggs here, maybe someone else has been through this. I'm looking for something similar to a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-05-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,038
Posted By Parker Buckley
Sandra, We were sad to give up on the...

Sandra,

We were sad to give up on the Subaru, but just think of all the extra stuff we can drag along now! See you in TN.

Parker
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-04-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,038
Posted By Parker Buckley
Time for a little update I guess. After working...

Time for a little update I guess. After working hard at minimizing extra weight, watching weight distribution as carefully as possible, and keeping tongue weight as low as we dared in light of sway...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-20-2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,905
Posted By Parker Buckley
Raya, This makes perfect sense to me. I've...

Raya,

This makes perfect sense to me. I've read many posts from people using bolts and not one yet of actual examples of fiberglass failures due to an unyielding bolt. Okay, bolts it will be! ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-19-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,905
Posted By Parker Buckley
I appreciate all the discussion here. Of all...

I appreciate all the discussion here. Of all that I read, the "Cleco" idea is probably the most workable. As Peter pointed out, the rivets are in shear, because the top of the cabinet is riveted to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-19-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,905
Posted By Parker Buckley
I just posted this on the Casita forum, but I've...

I just posted this on the Casita forum, but I've had great interactions on FGRV, so I thought maybe I'll try here too. We have a 16' SD. It seems to be a common problem for the front rivet above...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-13-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,157
Posted By Parker Buckley
Greg, That looks encouraging. They have a...

Greg,

That looks encouraging. They have a good assortment of stock sizes, so I could probably buy something close and go at it with an electric knife.

Thanks!
Parker
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-12-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,157
Posted By Parker Buckley
We had Knox Foam make us a custom mattress for...

We had Knox Foam make us a custom mattress for our teardrop a few years ago, and I'd like to find a similar product and service to get better foam for our Casita cushions. Unfortunately Knox seems...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-05-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,414
Posted By Parker Buckley
Thank you all for your responses thus far. This...

Thank you all for your responses thus far. This is extremely helpful. I would like to answer in more detail, but I'm on a hotel computer on a work trip right now. I'm really looking forward to...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-02-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,414
Posted By Parker Buckley
Mike, I greatly appreciate your comments and...

Mike,

I greatly appreciate your comments and cautions about the climbs/descents. We're towing a 16' Casita with our Subaru Outback, so we want to be careful about over-committing to some of the...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-02-2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,414
Posted By Parker Buckley
Kent, Wow, what a wonderful response! Thank...

Kent,

Wow, what a wonderful response! Thank you! I'll print it out and pass it to our chief trip planner. We'll be in the area mid-late August, so I'm hoping we can find places to stay without...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-02-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,414
Posted By Parker Buckley
My son landed an internship at Glacier National...

My son landed an internship at Glacier National Park (Montana, not BC) this summer, so that's where the Casita is headed. We're thinking pretty seriously about extending the trip over to Vancouver...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-30-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,038
Posted By Parker Buckley
I appreciate the info and the cautions. I don't...

I appreciate the info and the cautions. I don't normally have a sway problem, but I am aware when the Casita is trying to decide which tire track to run in where the semis have worn down the road...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-30-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,038
Posted By Parker Buckley
Oh, that's cheery. I seem to recall references...

Oh, that's cheery. I seem to recall references to removing them in the rain, but that didn't sound so hot in terms of removing sway protection when the roads are slicker.

Parker
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-30-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,038
Posted By Parker Buckley
We're towing a 16' Casita SD with our Suburu...

We're towing a 16' Casita SD with our Suburu Outback 3.0. Weight-wise, we're close to the limit, but with careful loading we're staying within the numbers. Not wanting to put gobs of weight on the...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-08-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,674
Posted By Parker Buckley
Our Scamp is now on its way to a new home. ...

Our Scamp is now on its way to a new home.

Thanks everyone for sharing the Scamp exerience with me!

Parker
Forum: Classified Archives 03-03-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,674
Posted By Parker Buckley
Hi Kim. The Scamp is spoken for. By Monday the...

Hi Kim. The Scamp is spoken for. By Monday the deal should be complete and I'll take down the add. Thanks for your interest.

I don't know the max GVW; perhaps Scamp can help with that. They...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-02-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,674
Posted By Parker Buckley
Linda, Just to close the loop here, I sent...

Linda,

Just to close the loop here, I sent you a PM last night. Thanks for your interest.

Parker
Forum: Classified Archives 03-01-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,674
Posted By Parker Buckley
Raya, Thanks for you comments. My wife was...

Raya,

Thanks for you comments. My wife was really keen on the solid colors, re-doing the cabinet doors (which really lightened things up), etc. The solid fabric is a little heavier and a bit of...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-28-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,674
Posted By Parker Buckley
Here's a great Scamp, ready to go camping. We've...

Here's a great Scamp, ready to go camping. We've had huge fun with it the last couple of years and it's now someone else's turn.

Features include:

Standard factory 3-way refrigerator and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-07-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,356
Posted By Parker Buckley
Steve, I'm going to watch this with great...

Steve,

I'm going to watch this with great interest. We're towing at 16' SD with a Subaru Outback 3.0. The gross is lower, but it's good for 250# tongue weight with the factory hitch, without WD....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,330
Posted By Parker Buckley
Lydia, One of my favorite quotes about...

Lydia,

One of my favorite quotes about sewing machines is "Just another power tool" but I'm a lot handier with a saw. I did sew lined curtains for our Scamp, but that was more an engineering...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-16-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,734
Posted By Parker Buckley
If you don't find a 9V one (I've never seen one),...

If you don't find a 9V one (I've never seen one), you might consider this, assuming you have a standard Scamp electrical setup:

I mounted a 12V Safe T Alert one in our 13' Scamp on the angled...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-13-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,924
Posted By Parker Buckley
Thanks, all, for your answers. It sounds like a...

Thanks, all, for your answers. It sounds like a serious case of "not an issue".

Parker
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-13-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,924
Posted By Parker Buckley
Interesting feedback on your Amazon link about...

Interesting feedback on your Amazon link about the +\- 1 degree cycling. I'm just curious...how does that work for everyone in their eggs? It seems like the furnace would be cycling on and off a...
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