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Forum: General Chat 11-27-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,497
Posted By BC Paul
Wow...!!! The washers look good but the rest of...

Wow...!!! The washers look good but the rest of it looks like ****!!!

Maybe it's the light or the angle the picture was taken at.....(doubt it)

Sorry to read of the issues you had with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-15-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 923
Posted By BC Paul
Yes!!! Works great. I have used mine for almost...

Yes!!! Works great. I have used mine for almost 2 years and it works exactly as advertised. I replaced the short length of hose with about 50' of the same type so I can run it into a clean-out in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-24-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 34,138
Posted By BC Paul
16 litres/100 km is 14.7 mpg US and 17.7 mpg Imp....

16 litres/100 km is 14.7 mpg US and 17.7 mpg Imp.

About what my F350 4x4 crew cab longbox diesel gets while towing!!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-13-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,103
Posted By BC Paul
How about a bifold or trifold aluminum ramp? ...

How about a bifold or trifold aluminum ramp? Nice and wide for you and the bike. The only downside is that they can be a little short so depending on the height of your box it could be a bit steep....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-14-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,969
Posted By BC Paul
I use a pair of BAL levellers to level my 19'...

I use a pair of BAL levellers to level my 19' Escape and a pair of yellow plastic chocks to prevent the wheels on the other side from moving. Used the same leveller on our previous trailer, a 17'...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-21-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,354
Posted By BC Paul
New scale for tongue weight

Some of you may be interested in this product.

Simple Scale Saves Lives - PickupTrucks.com News (https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/11/simple-scale-saves-lives.html)

Cheers,
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-23-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,019
Posted By BC Paul
I do a walk-around the trailer after hooking up...

I do a walk-around the trailer after hooking up but I never torque the wheel nuts during a trip mainly because I have never had a nut or lug come loose on any vehicle I have ever owned in the last 30...
Forum: General Chat 10-21-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,465
Posted By BC Paul
Excellent!!!!

Excellent!!!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,711
Posted By BC Paul
How about Thule bike racks on the cab of your...

How about Thule bike racks on the cab of your truck? They'll still be exposed to the elements though unless you can buy a tight cover for each one.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-10-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,734
Posted By BC Paul
I have one from Wilson Electronics out of Utah...

I have one from Wilson Electronics out of Utah and it was $165 shipped to Blaine where I picked it up. Works extremely well.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,048
Posted By BC Paul
Maybe this from Lee Valley??? Magnetic...

Maybe this from Lee Valley???

Magnetic Propane Tank Gauge - Lee Valley Tools (https://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?cat=2,40733,40996&p=55008)
Forum: General Chat 01-24-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,290
Posted By BC Paul
Let me get some popcorn!!! This is gonna be...

Let me get some popcorn!!! This is gonna be good!!!
Forum: Money Matters 01-07-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 54,725
Posted By BC Paul
Not to hijack the thread but......if you do have...

Not to hijack the thread but......if you do have one of these made within the serial number range under the recall take it to Honda US or just do the repairs yourself. I bought mine in the US...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 20,028
Posted By BC Paul
I turn the screw in by hand on both until snug...

I turn the screw in by hand on both until snug and then turn both at the same time with the supplied wrenches until the trailer is level. One hand on each wrench turning approximately the same...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 20,028
Posted By BC Paul
I use two of them to level my Escape 19. I used...

I use two of them to level my Escape 19. I used one on my Escape 17 and when we bought the 19 in February I bought another one. They work very well.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-22-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,700
Posted By BC Paul
There is a product called "Totally Awesome" that...

There is a product called "Totally Awesome" that is available at dollar stores. It is very strong stuff in its undilutted form. It easily removes black streaks as well as any wax as well. Works...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,075
Posted By BC Paul
I use 2 of the BAL levelers on my 19' Escape. ...

I use 2 of the BAL levelers on my 19' Escape. They work extremely well. I left the wooden blocks at home a few years ago when I purchased one BAL leveler for our 17' Escape. When we got our 19' in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-05-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 20,504
Posted By BC Paul
I've bought and installed several North American...

I've bought and installed several North American hitches on a variety of vehicles and all of them were designed specifically for the vehicle. They bolted up without any modifications or fabrication...
Forum: General Chat 03-02-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
Posted By BC Paul
Wow!!!!!

Wow!!!!!
Forum: General Chat 02-23-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 24,346
Posted By BC Paul
While I'm not happy filling up the truck with...

While I'm not happy filling up the truck with $130 worth of fuel it's not going to change what my family does for kicks! We still have the annual roadtrip planned to Oregon for 2 weeks at Spring...
Forum: General Chat 02-23-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 24,346
Posted By BC Paul
$1.39/liter for regular in North Vancouver BC. =...

$1.39/liter for regular in North Vancouver BC. = $5.26/US gal. (dollar at par)

Complaining about it ain't gonna change a thing!!!
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 24,346
Posted By BC Paul
The savings on fuel, booze is wwaayyyy cheaper,...

The savings on fuel, booze is wwaayyyy cheaper, food can be cheaper, places to stay are less expensive and nicer (state parks etc.) Combine that with great weather and meeting truly excellent...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,942
Posted By BC Paul
That's not really what I meant. I was implying...

That's not really what I meant. I was implying that the 10% or more tongue weight "rule' is probably a good idea. If the max TW on an Outback is 200 lbs. I would be reluctant to move things back in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,942
Posted By BC Paul
I thought that the tongue weight issue was about...

I thought that the tongue weight issue was about trailer stability not TV stability.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-14-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,321
Posted By BC Paul
Why not? It's not like it vents to the inside of...

Why not? It's not like it vents to the inside of the trailer!!! although a leak would be nasty. I've heard of tanks leaking after getting hit by something when mounted outside but not when inside. ...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-14-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,321
Posted By BC Paul
The standard location for the fresh water tank on...

The standard location for the fresh water tank on the Escape 17 and 19 is outside under the rear of the trailer. Some people have had it mounted inside under the rear bed in the 19 but I've never...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-08-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,321
Posted By BC Paul
The freshwater tank on an Escape is mounted...

The freshwater tank on an Escape is mounted outside under the rear of the trailer although some people have opted to mount it under the bed.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-30-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,323
Posted By BC Paul
The Ecoboost in the F150 has been out for well...

The Ecoboost in the F150 has been out for well over a year with very few, if any, common problems. But who knows, maybe it will be a dud. Mine hasn't missed a beat in 24 000 km with over 10k of them...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-20-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,876
Posted By BC Paul
Sold !!!!!!

Sold !!!!!!
Forum: Classified Archives 12-13-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,876
Posted By BC Paul
Price reduced

$17,900
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-12-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,323
Posted By BC Paul
I really don't have any complaints. We...

I really don't have any complaints.

We have the crewcab, 6.5' box, 4x4 FX4. The amount of rear seat room is great for the long summer road trips we do to southern Utah and the box is perfect...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-12-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,323
Posted By BC Paul
I've got 22000km on one and it's AWESOME!!!! ...

I've got 22000km on one and it's AWESOME!!!!

Fuel mileage is the same or better than the 05 Tacoma I used to have but it's got waaaaay more power.

I love it.
Forum: Classified Archives 10-30-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,876
Posted By BC Paul
2008 Escape 17B for sale

Excellent condition.
Visit www.escapetrailer.com (https://www.escapetrailer.com) to view a list of the standard features.

Options include:
- high-lift axle
- 15" wheels
- bikerack ready...
Forum: General Chat 10-27-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,310
Posted By BC Paul
The 5.4 certainly was not a motor I was...

The 5.4 certainly was not a motor I was interested in owning although the spark plug issue in later models was resolved.
Forum: General Chat 10-27-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,310
Posted By BC Paul
I didn't buy a new truck to save on gas, I bought...

I didn't buy a new truck to save on gas, I bought a new truck because the Tacoma I had wasn't up to pulling a trailer, 4 people and 3 dirtbikes. The new truck happens to have 120hp and 150ftlbs of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-27-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,687
Posted By BC Paul
Yes!!! I've been doing this for years on a...

Yes!!! I've been doing this for years on a variety of fasteners that are subject to stresses that may cause them to loosen with catastrophic results.
Forum: General Chat 10-27-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,310
Posted By BC Paul
I have a 2011 F-150 FX4 crewcab, 3.73 rearend...

I have a 2011 F-150 FX4 crewcab, 3.73 rearend with the Ecoboost. It tows our 17' Escape, and carries 3 dirtbikes in the box, up any mountain pass I have encountered without breaking a sweat. It makes...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,007
Posted By BC Paul
I wouldn't wait until you notice your tire...

I wouldn't wait until you notice your tire wearing unevenly before you look into it. Set up a string line and get some accurate measurements. Have you jacked it up and given the wheel a spin? ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-04-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,322
Posted By BC Paul
I was thinking more on the lines of "torquing...

I was thinking more on the lines of "torquing that baby up and putting a cotter pin in". The manufacturer is the place to start when looking for info. While I've never pulled out my torque wrench...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-04-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,322
Posted By BC Paul
No "torque" should be applied to that nut. After...

No "torque" should be applied to that nut. After it's been packed with grease and assembled tighten the nut by hand while turning the drum or wheel. When it stops tightening back it off to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-02-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,408
Posted By BC Paul
I'll be picking up my F-150 FX4 Supercrew...

I'll be picking up my F-150 FX4 Supercrew Ecoboost in a couple of weeks.

Can hardly wait.:D
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-25-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,934
Posted By BC Paul
Toyota must have added that because mine doesn't....

Toyota must have added that because mine doesn't. It is a good idea though with the weak rear leafs that were stock. They were upgraded with a TSB that gave us 4 leaf spring packs plus I added...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-25-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,934
Posted By BC Paul
Maybe Tacoma's that are 2004 and earlier aren't...

Maybe Tacoma's that are 2004 and earlier aren't supposed to use a WDH, although I would find that hard to believe, but it's fine on my 2005.
Forum: General Chat 02-25-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,030
Posted By BC Paul
WOW!!!! A voice of reason. Thank you.

WOW!!!! A voice of reason.

Thank you.
Forum: General Chat 01-23-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,834
Posted By BC Paul
Little Red Campfire. Works great!!!!!

Little Red Campfire. Works great!!!!!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-12-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,519
Posted By BC Paul
It's very similar to the screen door that Escape...

It's very similar to the screen door that Escape uses. We had one installed a year ago and it works very well.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-02-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,874
Posted By BC Paul
The 3000 watt generator is substantially larger...

The 3000 watt generator is substantially larger and produces far more heat than mine. The majority of the heat comes out of the exhaust end and through the large hole in that side. Even on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,874
Posted By BC Paul
Pictures as promised. The top is attached...

Pictures as promised.

The top is attached with a pair of cranked butt hinges and the sides are attached with piano hinge. I also installed a wooden dowel into the top edge of each side that fits...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-31-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,874
Posted By BC Paul
I made a "house" out of 1/2" Baltic Birch ply as...

I made a "house" out of 1/2" Baltic Birch ply as more of a prototype than a permanent item. That was over a year ago and it's still working great!!! It folds up flat for storage and the 3 coats of...
Forum: General Chat 02-24-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,730
Posted By BC Paul
Some of the sites are inside parks that require...

Some of the sites are inside parks that require an entrance fee but many are dirt tracks that lead off of paved roads. I have a few 4x4 books I bought in Moab a couple of years ago that list many...
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