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Old 01-10-2018, 04:42 AM   #21
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I dropped the antenna option on my 3 rd Escape, most cg's have cable and if you are boon docking, there probably is no air signal. One less hole in your roof and easier to install a cover if need be without the antenna.
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Old 01-10-2018, 08:20 AM   #22
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Can an older Escape 21 be retrofitted with a TV mount? Or do the trailers with the TV option have reinforced walls to support the mount?
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Old 01-10-2018, 08:29 AM   #23
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tv option does not reinforce any walls, just provides the cable input on exterior and interior as well as 120 or 12v power
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Old 01-10-2018, 08:33 AM   #24
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tv option does not reinforce any walls, just provides the cable input on exterior and interior as well as 120 or 12v power
Agreed.

For my 5.0 build coming, ETI has told me there is no reinforced done for the TV wall(s). (Unless you ask for it and pay for it.)

ETI states it is not needed for the TV.

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Old 01-10-2018, 08:46 AM   #25
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Two questions..... Does your TV seem large enough when viewing from the dinette area? We are considering getting an TV arm (holder) at the dinette area in addition to the standard location as per ETI.
I opted for TV ready in both locations, and have just installed the mounts. Our intent is to keep the TV stowed as it is rarely used, then install it in the location that works best for us, and I am betting the dinette will see most use.

I literally just installed the mounts this past week so have not used them yet, but at least plan to give it a try on our trip south in a couple weeks.
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I dropped the antenna option on my 3 rd Escape, most cg's have cable and if you are boon docking, there probably is no air signal. One less hole in your roof and easier to install a cover if need be without the antenna.
I have heard of lots of people getting reception without campground connection, which is what we plan to do. In fact, I can't recall many campgrounds with the cable connection, mostly just the private ones which we don't visit often.

There was no way I wanted a fixed antenna either, so I will just use one mounted on my mast if we feel the need. Most often we are just watching recorded stuff anyway.
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Old 01-10-2018, 08:57 AM   #26
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I to am interested as to the maximum size that will work on a 21'. The smaller sizes are not readily available from the normal sources. Would current owners of 21' please let us future owners know what is working for you.
This thread might help too:
www.escapeforum.org/forums/f7/television-size-for-21-escape-10542.html
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Old 01-10-2018, 09:18 AM   #27
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tv option does not reinforce any walls, just provides the cable input on exterior and interior as well as 120 or 12v power
Thanks. My trailer has the cable input and power in the cabinet area; all I'd need to do it install the TV mount. That's good to know.

I'm trying to decrease the number of things I have to set up when I arrive and take down when I leave a campsite. This will help.
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Old 01-10-2018, 09:40 AM   #28
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You will find studs along the corner wall of your closet that will allow mounting over your night stand as well as along the refer wall edge for the dinette area.
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Old 01-10-2018, 01:26 PM   #29
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You will find studs along the corner wall of your closet that will allow mounting over your night stand as well as along the refer wall edge for the dinette area.
That was my next question, thanks.
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Old 01-10-2018, 01:30 PM   #30
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I always left mine mounted but strapped to the wall with 2 small cup hooks and a bungee strap. If that is your next question.....
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