It's Friday! - 2017 and beyond!

[Ronn]

Hi David, what is that antenna?

[marsman]

Hi David,

That looks like the black graphics on the exterior? same as we chose, I like the look. Also really like the bold green color on the countertop - way cool

[davidmurphy02]

Originally Posted by Ronn

Hi David, what is that antenna?

I'm not certain, but suspect it is the radio antenna - the radio is just inside the trailer near that point.

[davidmurphy02]

Originally Posted by Rrgramps

That is exciting. It looks like the rear bench of the u-shape dinette is wider than standard.

That is the standard U-shaped dinette, we did not change the dimensions.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by davidmurphy02

I'm not certain, but suspect it is the radio antenna - the radio is just inside the trailer near that point.

Yes, that makes sense. I finished my build sheet and knowing that ETI wasn't installing antennas (customer supplied) anymore I didn't ask. Thought maybe I missed something by not asking. Keep the pictures coming, it is nice to see how it goes together for you. Thanks

[davidmurphy02]

We got our final build pics today - way sooner than we expected for a Dec. 28 production date, now it heads to quality control. We plan to put in our own wood table, the ETI table is there for now but will come out....too much green. And they don't get asked to put a cat door opening in the bottom of the bathroom door very often!

[Nrgtic4]

Love how well the green Formica and upholstery accents the oak!

[marsman]

Really love that color scheme!!!

[davidmurphy02]

Fabric is Bella Dura Marley Kiwi, Formica is 8820-58 Leaf Green

[buellfire]

This thread helped us make some of the many choices that Escape offers. We received our first pictures yesterday, and I thought I would give back. New Maple interior with standard Formica and floor.

[Rrgramps]

Looks good. These are really exciting times! Well worth the wait. When is your completion date?

[buellfire]

Originally Posted by Rrgramps

Looks good. These are really exciting times! Well worth the wait. When is your completion date?

Gramps, Scheduled for Feb 13th. we are picking it up the first week of May. We had planned on picking up and going to the rally, but work had other plans.

[Steve Clark]

Very Nice! Thanks for sharing! I learn something every time I look at construction pictures.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by buellfire

This thread helped us make some of the many choices that Escape offers. We received our first pictures yesterday, and I thought I would give back. New Maple interior with standard Formica and floor.

The Picts crank me up. Our orientation is on May 21. We are leaning on going with the maple wood too.

[buellfire]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

The Picts crank me up. Our orientation is on May 21. We are leaning on going with the maple wood too.

Funny thing about the whole interior change, I struggled with the oak interior while we were thinking about buying. After we made our decision I grew to like the look and warmth of the oak. When the announcement was made about the Maple, I had to think about it for a minute. As a had already prepared myself for the oak, time will tell if we made the right choice. The new floor and counters are much closer to what we really wanted over the tan's and I like to idea of back lighting the new cabinet doors.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by buellfire

...and I like to idea of back lighting the new cabinet doors.

It’s ashame Escape doesn’t offer it as a new factory option to complement the cabinet change. I bet that would be a big hit. Maybe in the future?

[arniesea]

Originally Posted by buellfire

...and I like to idea of back lighting the new cabinet doors.

I used a Sylvania Mosaic led system in my man cave and am really happy with it. So I am going with the same for the maple interior on my new 5.0 TA. (orientation 4/25)

https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Chan.../dp/B008COVFUA

along with the connector kit

https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Chan...00BVOJU3W?th=1

What I like about the mosaic is the multi colors, the remote control, and it is dimmable. I'm visualizing a soft red glow for those night time trips to the head.

[Eggscape]

It is cheap to do...
I have been using one of these controllers all year. I bought 2 just in case. It is nice to have the second remote and it is easy to replace the control box should it fail. I purchased the 24 button unit and it was $3 all in. I also like that the control box has a remote eye/pickup so you can sneak it into a good place to be seen by the remote.

IR Remote Controller Wireless 3/24/44 Keys For 3528 5050 SMD LED RGB Strips-in RGB Controlers from Lights & Lighting on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

[marsman]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

The Picts crank me up. Our orientation is on May 21. We are leaning on going with the maple wood too.

Telescopist, whats that softail you're sittin on? I ride a 2011 RoadKing, We're doing our orientation on May 22nd, are you heading to the rally afterwards?

[marsman]

Originally Posted by arniesea

I used a Sylvania Mosaic led system in my man cave and am really happy with it. So I am going with the same for the maple interior on my new 5.0 TA. (orientation 4/25)

https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Chan.../dp/B008COVFUA

along with the connector kit

https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Chan...00BVOJU3W?th=1

What I like about the mosaic is the multi colors, the remote control, and it is dimmable. I'm visualizing a soft red glow for those night time trips to the head.

Arnie,

I have that exact same system and remote under my kitchen cabinets and I love it, What are you going to hook up to for your power for those lights? Is there a cable inside the cabinerts you're going to splice into?