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richardr
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-17-2021, 10:56 PM
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New Mattress and Cold Weather "Hard As A Rock"
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1,764
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richardr
Has ETI lowered mattress quality?
We have lived full time in our 2017 21 since it was new and we are using the original mattress. We really like it but find it is not as comfortable as it was new. So next spring when we are up in...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-10-2021, 08:03 AM
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Great price Battle Born
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richardr
If you have questions, Lion Energy was very...
If you have questions, Lion Energy was very responsive to my email using their form.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-09-2021, 08:25 PM
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Great price Battle Born
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4,187
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richardr
The Lion Energy UT1300 batteries are group 24...
The Lion Energy UT1300 batteries are group 24 size. 10.2 L x 6.6 W x 8.8. The concern I know of about putting the batteries outside is charging them when the temperature is below freezing. Ours...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-08-2021, 04:55 PM
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Great price Battle Born
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4,187
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richardr
Thank you. Your prediction is very much...
Thank you. Your prediction is very much appreciated!!
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-08-2021, 04:35 PM
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67
Great price Battle Born
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4,187
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richardr
Lion Energy UT1300 batteries
I just bought a pair of Lion Energy UT1300 batteries through Costco for $1400. They are rated at 105 Amp hours each.
I have a Wildkat PD4655TV converter which I plan to leave in the lead acid...
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
08-28-2021, 03:55 PM
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For Sale:
Trailer Valet XL
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Posted By
richardr
Trailer Valet XL is Sold
I apologize for not posting this a year ago. My trailer valet XL is sold.
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
07-28-2021, 04:00 PM
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There are water pressure regulators and then...
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2,119
Posted By
richardr
Pressure regulators broke
We have two pressure regulators with gauges and we thought they were well made. Both gauges broke. Now I adjust them by setting the pressure to match the pump pressure when I use the external...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-05-2020, 04:33 PM
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What are some of the best cheap mods you've done?
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5,495
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richardr
We put a curtain around the foot of our Escape 21...
We put a curtain around the foot of our Escape 21 bed. This blocks the lights from the dinette.
I bought the curtain wire and hooks as a kit from Ikea. It stretches between the corner above the...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-29-2020, 10:48 AM
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AZ |
2020 Feb 10-17: Western Winter Blast Fireworks, Lake Havasu City, AZ
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richardr
I received a reply from Sandi that we do have a...
I received a reply from Sandi that we do have a space reserved. She gave me some additional information for finding the parking location.
The best address to use is: 1799 S. McCulloch Blvd.,...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-28-2020, 07:46 PM
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2020 Feb 10-17: Western Winter Blast Fireworks, Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Posted By
richardr
Thanks. I sent her an e-mail.
Thanks. I sent her an e-mail.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-28-2020, 02:02 PM
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AZ |
2020 Feb 10-17: Western Winter Blast Fireworks, Lake Havasu City, AZ
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6,015
Posted By
richardr
I paid to stay at the Rodeo Fairgrounds for the...
I paid to stay at the Rodeo Fairgrounds for the fireworks back in March. However I haven't received any confirmation.
What is the process for getting a site at the fairgrounds? Should I...
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General Chat
11-27-2019, 02:05 PM
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Join and RV Club like Escapees?
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3,851
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richardr
Escapees CARE
Has anyone used Escapees CARE?
It is a retirement home/RV park in Livingston TX, that provides meals and other services, but you stay in your trailer. My wife may need a knee replacement and...
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
07-21-2019, 05:33 PM
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3
For Sale:
Trailer Valet XL
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1,402
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richardr
Trailer Valet XL
Trailer Valet XL 300 or best offer. Used it about 10 times to park the Casita we sold. Unfortunately it will not push the Escape 21 up the 5 degree grade of our driveway, so it sits unused in our...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
07-21-2019, 02:55 PM
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IF You Ever Considered Full-Timing
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Posted By
richardr
Mostly full time
We have a house that our kids rent. We spent a couple of months there each year parked in the driveway. Normally during Christmas and in the summer. This is a mixed blessing. Our son-in-law does...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-27-2019, 03:02 PM
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Tow Haul down shift
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richardr
Tundra auto downshifting
We tow an Escape 21 with a 2017 Tundra 5.7 always in the tow/haul mode. I manually downshift on steep downgrades. I found that automatic downshifting, to maintain a specific speed, works sometimes...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-27-2019, 02:45 PM
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How does 4Runner Toyota tow ?
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Posted By
richardr
We towed our 2014 Casita FD17 with a 2014...
We towed our 2014 Casita FD17 with a 2014 4Runner. We put about 30,000 on the Casita, mostly in the west, including many trips over the Rockies. I feel it was the perfect tow vehicle for the Casita...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-22-2019, 08:31 AM
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Timbren, Sumo or Supersprings
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9,819
Posted By
richardr
I did more research this morning. It turns out...
I did more research this morning. It turns out that the cut line is the parking brake cable casing and not the hydraulic brake line, as I originally feared. I put a clamp around the cut section. ...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-21-2019, 06:29 PM
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23
Timbren, Sumo or Supersprings
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9,819
Posted By
richardr
I need to take pack some of what I said in this...
I need to take pack some of what I said in this post. After receiving a PM from Russ, I went and looked at my truck brake lines. The driver's brake line runs between the super spring and the leaf...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-13-2019, 01:55 PM
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23
Timbren, Sumo or Supersprings
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9,819
Posted By
richardr
2017 Tundra pulling an Escape 21
We use Supersprings on our 2017 Tundra to pull our Escape 21 without an equalizer hitch. We have about a 700 lb tongue weight. We had them installed at the shop where we purchased them. As far as...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-04-2019, 01:06 PM
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20
SD |
2019, Aug 25-Sep 1: Inyan 2019 A South Dakota Rally
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3,595
Posted By
richardr
There is a link in the first post. BTW We...
There is a link in the first post.
BTW We have signed up.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-18-2019, 03:03 PM
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20
SD |
2019, Aug 25-Sep 1: Inyan 2019 A South Dakota Rally
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3,595
Posted By
richardr
We are planning on signing up, but we need to...
We are planning on signing up, but we need to make sure. Hopefully there will be room in April when we can firm up our other plans.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-17-2019, 11:37 AM
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25
Advice sought on Casita awning, spare tires, etc.
Views:
6,707
Posted By
richardr
Awning, Spare Tire
We didn't buy an awning, but used a Clam Shell. We were happy with that arrangement. We liked the flexibility of setting up the Clam Shell anywhere. However when we went to sell our Casita, lack...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
12-26-2018, 09:27 AM
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117
Overnight at Truck Stops
Views:
26,510
Posted By
richardr
If you are just overnighting, there is a huge...
If you are just overnighting, there is a huge rest area on I-5, just south of Portland. We spent a quiet night there last summer with a lot of other RVs and cars. They allow rigs to stay 12 hours,...
Forum:
General Chat
12-20-2018, 05:18 PM
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23
TV selection
Views:
2,597
Posted By
richardr
We found that a 22 inch 110 volt TV worked well...
We found that a 22 inch 110 volt TV worked well fit nicely between the back and side windows of our 17FD. We mounted it with a mount designed to mount under kitchen cupboards. When we didn't have...
Forum:
Classified Archives
11-15-2018, 04:53 PM
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5
Trailer Valet XL for sale
Views:
3,090
Posted By
richardr
I live in Carrollton TX. It is just north of...
I live in Carrollton TX. It is just north of Dallas.
However we will be traveling to Quartzsite for the fiberglass rally in Feb and then to the Green Eggs and Ham rally. We can carry it to...
Forum:
Classified Archives
11-15-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies:
5
Trailer Valet XL for sale
Views:
3,090
Posted By
richardr
Trailer Valet XL for sale
Trailer Valet XL $300 or best offer. Used it about 10 times to park the Casita we sold. Unfortunately it will not push the Escape 21 up the 5 degree grade of our driveway, so it sits unused in our...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-23-2018, 01:46 PM
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29
Bigfoot Solar System
Views:
16,082
Posted By
richardr
Yes, the panels are connected in parallel. I...
Yes, the panels are connected in parallel.
I find the portable panels to take about 15 minutes to deploy. They are both a pain and doable. I have a cable to lock them with, but it is not all...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-20-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies:
29
Bigfoot Solar System
Views:
16,082
Posted By
richardr
Thanks for the response. I built the system and...
Thanks for the response. I built the system and tested it out. As you recommended I didn't put a switch between the controller and battery, but there are 20 amp fuses on both sides of the...
Forum:
General Chat
06-10-2018, 05:06 PM
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40
And you thought it was BAD before!
Views:
4,604
Posted By
richardr
The good thing about Walmarts is there are...
The good thing about Walmarts is there are normally other RV's around and it is open all night. We had a bad experience in Cracker Barrel when we were the only trailer in the parking lot. About 2am...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-16-2018, 01:04 AM
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26
Solar Plan, What do you think?
Views:
3,569
Posted By
richardr
I currently don't have solar. We have a...
I currently don't have solar. We have a generator. Last winter at Quartzsite, I used a Victron battery monitor to see how much power we used each day. It was 40 to 50 amp hours. We use about .6...
Forum:
General Chat
04-09-2018, 11:15 AM
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66
Escape Trailer - How It's Made
Views:
9,765
Posted By
richardr
I installed the enclosed model. I'm not smart...
I installed the enclosed model. I'm not smart enough to figure out how to connect and enclose the board only. The instructions were easy to follow, especially with help from a person who had...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-09-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies:
29
Bigfoot Solar System
Views:
16,082
Posted By
richardr
Solar Controller disconnect question
Thanks for bringing this thread forward. I hadn't read it before.
Using a lot of advise from Handy Bob, I'm designing a portable solar system with two 100 watt panels and the Morningstar SunSaver...
Forum:
General Chat
04-09-2018, 09:04 AM
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66
Escape Trailer - How It's Made
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9,765
Posted By
richardr
Casita and Escape ACs run on 2000i
We had a 2014 Casita and now we have a 2017 Escape 21. I moved the Honda 2000i generator from the Casita to the Escape. We used it to run the AC on both trailers.
However we found that the...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
04-01-2018, 11:56 AM
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41
Our First Trip Out West!
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3,664
Posted By
richardr
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns in south-east New Mexico is worth a stop.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
04-01-2018, 11:21 AM
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33
Washington/Oregon and area things to see
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6,168
Posted By
richardr
Eastern Washington
Does anyone have recommendations for central or eastern Washington? Is there BLM land with camping that doesn't fill up in the summer?
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
03-17-2018, 03:09 PM
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88
19 vs. 21 Escape...?
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26,451
Posted By
richardr
We owned a Casita and now an Escape. Both have...
We owned a Casita and now an Escape. Both have standard equipment and options that are different. The Escape awning and furnace are standard equipment. On the Casita the options are almost $2000.
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Classified Archives
03-04-2018, 10:50 AM
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9
TX |
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Views:
3,408
Posted By
richardr
Casita Sold
Casita has been sold.
Forum:
Classified Archives
11-29-2017, 07:06 PM
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9
TX |
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Views:
3,408
Posted By
richardr
Price reduced to $17,500
We reduced the price of our Casita 17FD to $17,500.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-12-2017, 09:24 PM
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9
Lagun Table Mount
Views:
7,507
Posted By
richardr
Lagun table leg in Escape
I just installed a Lagun table leg in my Escape 21. We have the U shaped dinette so I mounted it on the front of the back bench beside the fuse pannel/converter. I reinforced the bench front veneer...
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Classified Archives
10-26-2017, 03:06 PM
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9
TX |
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Views:
3,408
Posted By
richardr
Unfortunately our parking situation is a driveway...
Unfortunately our parking situation is a driveway with only room for one trailer, which we need to fill with our new Escape over Christmas holidays.
Forum:
Classified Archives
10-22-2017, 09:32 PM
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9
TX |
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Views:
3,408
Posted By
richardr
Here are the photos that I have. The...
Here are the photos that I have.
The propane tanks are off because I was removing an over-the-propane-tank shelf that we carry the generator on in order to move the shelf and generator to the...
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Classified Archives
10-22-2017, 08:59 PM
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9
TX |
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Views:
3,408
Posted By
richardr
Thanks for the reminder. I just added the asking...
Thanks for the reminder. I just added the asking price of $18,000.
I have a lot of photos. Is there anything in particular you would like photos of?
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Classified Archives
10-22-2017, 07:44 PM
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9
TX |
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Views:
3,408
Posted By
richardr
More 2014 Casita FD 17 Pictures
Here are some more pictures:
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Classified Archives
10-22-2017, 07:38 PM
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TX |
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Views:
3,408
Posted By
richardr
SOLD 2014 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe
Excellent condition. 27,000 miles. Complete servicing and modification records. $17,500.
Casita Trailer Options: High lift axil with 15 inch wheels, Vinyl Flooring, Outside shower, LED...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
08-07-2017, 11:00 AM
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117
Overnight at Truck Stops
Views:
26,510
Posted By
richardr
We had a bad experience at Cracker Barrel. We...
We had a bad experience at Cracker Barrel. We were the only ones parked in their parking lot. At about 2am a car pulled up right beside our trailer and just sat there for about 1/2 an hour. There...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
08-06-2017, 07:29 PM
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117
Overnight at Truck Stops
Views:
26,510
Posted By
richardr
By truck stop, I was referring to businesses such...
By truck stop, I was referring to businesses such as Pilot, Flying J, TA and Loves where there is normally a restaurant, car gas station, truck gas station and space for trucks to park for their...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
08-06-2017, 01:28 PM
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117
Overnight at Truck Stops
Views:
26,510
Posted By
richardr
Overnight at Truck Stops
We frequently overnight at truck stops. When possible we park in the RV section, but many don't have one, so we park in the back with the semis.
So far we have not had issues with any of the...
Forum:
General Chat
07-31-2017, 10:05 AM
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3
Trailer Valet XL and tight turns?
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1,975
Posted By
richardr
I use a Valet XL with a Casita FD17. I have to...
I use a Valet XL with a Casita FD17. I have to move the trailer sideways about 4 feet by going up and down the driveway which has a 3.4% grade, (according to my phone level). It works, but it is...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-23-2017, 07:34 PM
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11
Casita AC noise concern
Views:
5,827
Posted By
richardr
Orbital Machine Works AC Mod
Orbital Machine Works or Perfect Casita (2 names for the same company) sells a Hush Kit that significantly reduces the noise and vibration of the Mach 8 AC. I installed the hush kit and now my AC is...
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Classified Archives
05-05-2017, 07:03 PM
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0
For Sale:
Toyota 4Runner Brake Controller and Suspension Enhancement System
Views:
987
Posted By
richardr
Toyota 4Runner Brake Controller and Suspension Enhancement System
I just traded in my 2014 Toyota 4Runner. Before doing so, I removed the brake controller and rear suspension enhancement system. These are now for sale.
The brake controller is the Prodigy 2...
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