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Forum: The Rally Zone 08-20-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,225
Posted By EscapePod
Sorry to say we have had a change in our plans...

Sorry to say we have had a change in our plans for this October and you'll need one less possum for the pot at the rally. Looks like you will have a record turnout, sorry to miss it.
Escapepod, Jim...
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-07-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,225
Posted By EscapePod
Alumalina 2021

Jim & Denise Pilversack will be attending in our 1968 Escape Pod.
Haven't attended in a few years, looking forward to a great rally.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-07-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,860
Posted By EscapePod
Ridgeline

I have been towing a 1968 Safari, 22' single axle dry weight 3650 with a 2011 Ridgeline for 10 years. Logged over 75000 miles with 3 cross country trips.
Have a Reese WD hitch and other than...
Forum: On The Road... 03-14-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,049
Posted By EscapePod
Little Martin

I'm a Martin fan and don't want to risk my vintage one on the road, so I found the Little Martin a good size and decent sound. Made with laminate materials and under $500 it's a great travel,...
Forum: On The Road... 04-24-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,369
Posted By EscapePod
Anxiety and Yellowstone

It's good to be prepared, but high levels of anxiety can spoil an otherwise great potential experience. I recommend you spend an hour or so at a vacant parking lot and practice tight turn-around...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-05-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Posted By EscapePod
Consider Honda Ridgeline

I have been towing a 22' 1968 Safari for 6 years and about 40,000 miles including three cross country trips. Dry weight is 3600 and fully loaded for 3 months on the road is right at 4000 lbs.
...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 12-03-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,259
Posted By EscapePod
Jay and Lisa, We had very little pitting on the...

Jay and Lisa,
We had very little pitting on the control panel. My panel is covered with wood grain contact type paper and the gold foil labels are paper backed. The wood grain is curling slightly...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 11-25-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,259
Posted By EscapePod
Jay, We managed to clean up the Control Panel...

Jay,
We managed to clean up the Control Panel outside as well as check all connections on the inside. Replaced the outlet, disconnected the polarity light (it was causing a ground fault leak). The...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 11-17-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,259
Posted By EscapePod
68 Safari

welcome to vintage ownership Jay D.
We have owned a 68 Safari International for five years. You don't say why you are starting with electric, but unless there is a problem beyond replacing old...
Forum: Tires 03-30-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,890
Posted By EscapePod
I switched to 16" rims and Michelin LT with E...

I switched to 16" rims and Michelin LT with E load rating on our 1968 22' Safari a couple of years ago. Have been cross country and many short trips with never a significant rise in temp. Worth the...
Forum: On The Road... 03-01-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,967
Posted By EscapePod
After going through 3 varieties of clip,strap or...

After going through 3 varieties of clip,strap or suction mirrors, finally sprung for the Aeros from Milenko. They fit easily to my Honda Ridgeline mirrors - only about 1/2 inch lip. They go on in...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-01-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 38,334
Posted By EscapePod
Video

Dorsey,
What a professional job editing all that footage together! I worked in broadcast tv in a past life and I know a quality editing job when I see it. The music was perfect for each sequence. ...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-17-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 38,334
Posted By EscapePod
Alumalina praises

Highest praise to John and Susan for making this get together happen. It was obvious a lot of time and work went into the planning and arranging. And everyone pitched in for a great gathering.
I...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-02-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 38,334
Posted By EscapePod
Better living through chemistry!

Glad you can get some drugs without taking out a third mortgage Terry.

I just reserved space #147 today. Will be coming without Denise - her schedule just won't give her time for the week-end...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-05-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 38,334
Posted By EscapePod
Hope to make it

Looks like a great crowd coming together for this one. We attended the fall rally at Highland Haven and it was great fun to meet many of you. Trying now to work out our schedule to make it to...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-31-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 17,761
Posted By EscapePod
Bluegrass at Floyd Country Store

Just a little info for those of you that have never been to Floyd on a Friday night. The Country Store is open all day and has some simple but very good food on the menu - like grilled cheese and...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-20-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 17,761
Posted By EscapePod
Newbie vs grizzled veteran

By newbies I really meant a forum newbie. I have been mining the forums for over two years as we have gotten our safari into traveling shape, but you may have noticed my last message was my first...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-20-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 17,761
Posted By EscapePod
Highland Haven

If you don't mind some newbies attending, Denise and I would like to make this week-end. We are only about an hour away, but have never visited HH.
Just getting back from a 3 month cross country...
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