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Jack Allen
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-14-2018, 02:49 PM
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CO |
2018, July 23-26: Rocky Mountain Egg Rendezvous
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6,525
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Jack Allen
Colorado Rally
Thom, we would like to be included if space for another 17' egg.
Jack 520-730-5771
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-25-2016, 11:51 AM
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1
AZ |
Looking for a Lake Casitas Bass site
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1,334
Posted By
Jack Allen
Looking for a Lake Casitas Bass site
Jack in Tucson
five 20 seven 490909
Thanks if you can help
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-02-2014, 03:54 PM
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Jeep GC V8 vs. V6
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11,868
Posted By
Jack Allen
Jeep
Tim, thanks for the excellent report. I'm always interested in any Jeep GC experiences as my 2011 with Hemi has over 67000 miles and I am concerned what I can replace it with when my extended...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
03-12-2014, 09:29 AM
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I'm about to take off and I have questions!
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8,283
Posted By
Jack Allen
camp spaces
Calistoga, CA fairgrounds is pretty good, not expensive and walking distance into town as long as there is not a fair going at the time.
Jack
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-10-2014, 03:04 PM
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Jeep GC V8 vs. V6
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11,868
Posted By
Jack Allen
jeep
As Carol says, you need to know where you will be towing, if in the desert, no problem, but we find we cover the complete western half of the country and need to be prepared for LA lane changes which...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-10-2014, 02:22 PM
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Jeep GC V8 vs. V6
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11,868
Posted By
Jack Allen
Jeep
We bought a V8 Grand Cherokee in 2010 before we went to pick up a new Escape 19'. We had towed a 3000# R-pod behind a Honda V6 and we knew that a V8 would be necessary to tow 3700# regardless of what...
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Camping, Campout Reports
03-08-2014, 06:57 AM
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First long trip... Utah help?
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3,086
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Jack Allen
First long trip
We start early each day and try to do 300 miles if traveling far and then stop about 3p.m. to have a better chance at camp spaces and a longer happy hour.
You'll enjoy the Utah area, some of the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-11-2014, 06:25 AM
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is my weight distribution hitch worth the tongue weight and effort.
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8,252
Posted By
Jack Allen
Wdh
A dozen years ago we had a 17' Casita that we towed behind a Ford 150 crew cab. A very good TV but the truck lanes in CA would cause the trailer to bounce so as to kick anything including a...
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General Chat
09-28-2013, 06:44 AM
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Escape 21 in progress
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1,669
Posted By
Jack Allen
21 in progress
Photos if I can, Jack
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General Chat
09-28-2013, 04:55 AM
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Escape 21 in progress
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1,669
Posted By
Jack Allen
21' Escape
I don't know what number our trailer is, just 10/22 pick-up date. We did not plan on changing from the 19' that we really liked for three years until we saw the 21 last July in Oregon and the a...
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General Chat
09-27-2013, 03:18 PM
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Escape 21 in progress
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1,669
Posted By
Jack Allen
Escape 21 in progress
Just received pictures from Kim for our 10/22 delivery and made a reservation to stop at Lake Casitas on the way home. We'll be there on 11/1 to 11/3 and then home for the decorating or...
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General Chat
09-23-2013, 10:46 AM
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r-pods
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Posted By
Jack Allen
R-pod
We owned and used a R-Pod with a slide for 6 months and sold it. We had a Casita 17 for a few years and many miles and now waiting for our second Escape (the new 21). The first Escape was a 19 and...
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Classified Archives
07-23-2013, 11:47 AM
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AZ |
SOLD: 2010 Escape 19' FOR SALE $23,000
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2,320
Posted By
Jack Allen
19 for sale
Deposit received.
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Classified Archives
07-22-2013, 10:50 PM
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AZ |
SOLD: 2010 Escape 19' FOR SALE $23,000
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2,320
Posted By
Jack Allen
19 escape for sale
I may have the trailer sold, waiting for the deposit.
The trim rings fit on a wheel as a full hub cap would except it is only a inch or so wide. Very common on cars of the 40's or on hot rods.
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Classified Archives
07-22-2013, 07:54 AM
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Ready to sell me your baby?
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1,238
Posted By
Jack Allen
19 escape for sale, at Bandon, heading south slowly
My ad is on the forum, fibreglas and escape. Jack
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Classified Archives
07-21-2013, 08:20 AM
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SOLD: 2010 Escape 19' FOR SALE $23,000
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2,320
Posted By
Jack Allen
SOLD: 2010 Escape 19' FOR SALE $23,000
We are now at the Bandon, OR rally and have ordered a new 21 for Oct. pick up. Our 19 will need to go to someone else to enjoy. The 19 has most of the options, A/C, screen room, sun screens for the...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-17-2012, 02:13 PM
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CA |
Oct 25-29 2012: Lake Casitas 11th Rally
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Posted By
Jack Allen
Lake Casitas
Nancy and I and Chico the dog will be there on the 25th to 29th with our Escape 19 at F-9. There must have been a cancellation or the site has snakes, as it was open today.
Jack and Nancy Allen
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Hi, I am....
09-17-2011, 11:16 AM
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Hi! Got this crazy idea!!!
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Jack Allen
About 1980 we bought a 13' scamp and towed it all...
About 1980 we bought a 13' scamp and towed it all over the west from SFO, even to OK City. We towed with a hot rod model A Ford with later engine and brakes, a 1981 VW Rabbit convertible (gas engine)...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-03-2011, 07:20 PM
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5
More Escape 19 mod pictures (some one asked)
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4,293
Posted By
Jack Allen
19' escape table
Paul, we had Reace make up the two tables that are 18" by about 31 so they can fit on the tracks to make up a bed. the table next to the wall is also the base for the bench so to convert to a bed you...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2011, 06:16 PM
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More Escape 19 mod pictures (some one asked)
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4,293
Posted By
Jack Allen
19 table
Danny, I can slide through, but it is easier if I just twist the table on the post to give a little more space. I should have Nancy use the driver side, she has no problem fitting. The rear edge of...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2011, 02:15 PM
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Final Escape 19 mod pictures/bed room door?
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2,388
Posted By
Jack Allen
Final Escape 19 mod pictures/bed room door?
With material from Reace and Nancy's sewing we hung a privacy curtain so she and the dog can continue to sleep after I get up at 5 a.m.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2011, 02:07 PM
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More Escape 19 mod pictures (some one asked)
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4,293
Posted By
Jack Allen
More Escape 19 mod pictures (some one asked)
New front table design for two or maybe more to be comfortable enough to fall asleep with TV on. The bench behind the table can be lifted to make the table a four place dinette again. Just toss the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2011, 01:55 PM
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Pictures of Escape 19 mods
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2,941
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Jack Allen
Pictures of Escape 19 mods
Check lists posted as we close the door to pull away.
Cover for the stove. One cutting board,a dowel in 4 pieces, 4 screws and 4 walking cane feet
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-21-2011, 09:17 AM
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11
Two-burner stove cover?
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7,420
Posted By
Jack Allen
stove cover
We didn't want another folding metal top for our two burner stove top so I bought a wooden cutting board from one of the hardware stores. The board was just large enough so that I could attach four...
Forum:
General Chat
04-26-2011, 03:30 PM
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455
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Trailer Weights in the Real World
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226,229
Posted By
Jack Allen
Mike, we have the single 12 volt battery, AC,...
Mike, we have the single 12 volt battery, AC, Micro, stainless kitchen, and the new box on the tongue, it really does add up but we are very comfortable with all of the extras and can be away from...
Forum:
General Chat
04-26-2011, 02:25 PM
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455
Sticky:
Trailer Weights in the Real World
Views:
226,229
Posted By
Jack Allen
Our trailer is very well loaded when we travel,...
Our trailer is very well loaded when we travel, food for a week, wine for a week, pots and dishes to feed an army, clothing for all weather conditions, chairs, tableS, out door lights, boxes of extra...
Forum:
General Chat
04-26-2011, 01:26 PM
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455
Sticky:
Trailer Weights in the Real World
Views:
226,229
Posted By
Jack Allen
Mike, we have nearly the same weights for our 19'...
Mike, we have nearly the same weights for our 19' Escape with tanks the same and we think we travel a little heavy. I do have to try to bring our tongue wt. up to 380# where I like to have it.
Jack...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-28-2011, 11:36 AM
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4
some of our TV and trailers
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1,726
Posted By
Jack Allen
Ken, the Jeep lists 7400# tow cap. with...
Ken, the Jeep lists 7400# tow cap. with 350#min(?) and 1110 max tongue wt.
We carry two fold-up bikes and a 2000 Honda gen, plus tools and etc. in the back while towing. I work at having 350# on the...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-28-2011, 09:49 AM
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4
some of our TV and trailers
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1,726
Posted By
Jack Allen
We towed the 13' Scamp from SFO area all over the...
We towed the 13' Scamp from SFO area all over the west coast, the rockies and to OKC and points between with the '81 VW rabbit 5 speed, '28 Ford roadster hot rod with a Buick V-6 engine or a '38...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-28-2011, 09:13 AM
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4
some of our TV and trailers
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1,726
Posted By
Jack Allen
some of our TV and trailers
We have lived in trailers for short periods of time and they varied from a 1954 model 37' to a later airstream and have owned a Scamp, a Casita, an R-Pod and now a 19' Escape. (our last) We'll see...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-10-2011, 08:52 AM
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86
Feb 11-13,2011: 4th Annual Quartzsite Gathering
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12,105
Posted By
Jack Allen
scales
We'll be there early Friday and would really like to know my weights, left and right and each axle. I'll bring a tongue scale.
Jack
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-10-2010, 05:15 AM
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1
New to forum after lurking for a while
Views:
1,395
Posted By
Jack Allen
New to forum after lurking for a while
Hello all, I have been doing research by reading the forum and appreciate the info. I have owned some of the US built trailers in the past and now just returned home with the new Escape 19. We picked...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-10-2010, 04:56 AM
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Putting your trailer on jacks for the winter
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18,419
Posted By
Jack Allen
I ignored and DID NOT BLOCK UP a 13' Scamp in the...
I ignored and DID NOT BLOCK UP a 13' Scamp in the early 80's and several feet of snow was on the roof a number of times during the winter. In the spring the tires did not fit through the wheel well...
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Classified Archives
05-23-2010, 09:33 PM
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0
new price R-POD 175 See earlier ad
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1,860
Posted By
Jack Allen
LOADED WITH THE EXTRAS, Air, Attached room,...
LOADED WITH THE EXTRAS, Air, Attached room, Equalizer hitch, micro/convection, Spare mounted on tongue, lots of hooks for clothes or towels. LIKE NEW CONDITION.
call 520-749-0909
e-mail...
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Classified Archives
04-26-2010, 07:24 AM
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0
2010 RP175 R-Pod For Sale - $13,500
Views:
2,189
Posted By
Jack Allen
R-Pod by Forest River Like new with most or all...
R-Pod by Forest River
Like new with most or all options. Dark or cherry wood interior, AC, screened room, micro/convection, TV stereo, axle risers, updates include new high quality kitchen faucet,...
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