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Old 11-16-2016, 06:23 PM   #401
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It appears the plastic knobs are not there since you dropped the blinds, but the metal bracket you see is part of the window frame and I do not believe they are removable. I'll verify that in the am. The 21 with the frameless windows look larger vs the framed edition, a lot sleeker and longer look.
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Old 11-16-2016, 06:30 PM   #402
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It appears the plastic knobs are not there since you dropped the blinds, but the metal bracket you see is part of the window frame and I do not believe they are removable. I'll verify that in the am. The 21 with the frameless windows look larger vs the framed edition, a lot sleeker and longer look.
They are separate pieces removed by unscrewing the corner window frame screws. ETI designed those for their blind string tension. I bought a whole smallest blind assembly just to experiment with another version of tensioning this winter to get rid of the back-stabber spools.
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Old 11-16-2016, 06:36 PM   #403
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It's coming together!

Hi Laura~
It's really looking great! And altho late, I think your sink is Very Cool! I'm looking forward to seeing your colors too-love the dark counters & floors.
We love seeing your pics as we're not too far behind-am picturing your exterior shot of the trailer with a "nose" on it!
A special Holiday Season this year!
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Old 11-16-2016, 06:56 PM   #404
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That first photo, the exterior looks really beautiful!

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Got some more from ETI this morning. Thicker pad on the counter - guess that's cuz they installed the range hood (yeah, we ended up going with it as Dirk didn't want to deal with installing the one I really wanted from England), the stripper pole and the cabinet doors.

It looks like all cabinet doors are installed, except for the one above the microwave cabinet (actually the "sans microwave cabinet" for us!) as we're going to install that ourselves as I have some hinges for it that'll keep the door open.

Both sets of tires/wheels are now on - last batch of photos The Trailer didn't have any on (and yes, I know what that means! It's gonna get moved soon!).

All flip-up tables are installed (one at end of kitchen counter by the door, one on the extended cabinet by the bed and one each on either side of the dinette area). Oooo, I see the screw caps that I'm gonna replace are on (in the kitchen area).

I see the windows still have those icky black thingies in the corners sticking out. I thought they wouldn't be there since we're not getting the blinds so I guess I'm emailing ETI to ask about that. Yuck!

And I see our frig has some tattoos on it! HA!

Enjoy! I know we are.
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Old 11-16-2016, 07:06 PM   #405
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They are separate pieces removed by unscrewing the corner window frame screws. ETI designed those for their blind string tension. I bought a whole smallest blind assembly just to experiment with another version of tensioning this winter to get rid of the back-stabber spools.
Have you finished your experimenting, Charlie? I have never really been bothered by the brackets yet myself, but it sure would not hurt to have something that protruded less.
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Old 11-16-2016, 08:19 PM   #406
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It appears the plastic knobs are not there since you dropped the blinds, but the metal bracket you see is part of the window frame and I do not believe they are removable. I'll verify that in the am. The 21 with the frameless windows look larger vs the framed edition, a lot sleeker and longer look.
No need to verify, Jim. Got a reply back from ETI and tomorrow (or today - depending on when you read this!) they'll remove those black metal thingies (I'm so technical - HA!). YAY!

Yeah, I wasn't looking forward to having those back-stabbers on there, so I'm thrilled they can come off and even more thrilled they'll do it for me. That way they can use 'em for someone else and I'll ignore the small holes on the frame.

And yeah, I'm liking the looks of those frameless windows as well.
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Old 11-16-2016, 08:30 PM   #407
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Hi Laura~
It's really looking great! And altho late, I think your sink is Very Cool! I'm looking forward to seeing your colors too-love the dark counters & floors.
We love seeing your pics as we're not too far behind-am picturing your exterior shot of the trailer with a "nose" on it!
A special Holiday Season this year!
Take care,
Judy & Larry
Thanks! Yeah, I went back and forth between the 21 and the 5.0TA. I was just talking to Dirk about that tonight and told him I'm happy with my decision. Granted, there will be times I'll wish for that bigger bed and all that. But, one of the reasons for getting this trailer was so I could vend at bazaars and such out of the area and use the trailer. I have an extended height canopy on the Tundra and I didn't even come close to wadding it full for the last two shows I've used it for.

However, there's absolutely no way I could have put my stuff in the bed, along with the hitch assembly, never mind when the trailer is hitched up. And have it mostly exposed to the elements (it dumped rain at the last show). Early on in the decision making process someone (Padlin maybe??) sent me a photo of the hitch in his bed and I realized it just wouldn't work.

However, you're really gonna love your trailer! That 5.0 is one nice trailer. Ours will have to meet someday since they both reside in the same neck of the woods.
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Old 11-16-2016, 08:50 PM   #408
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Congratulations - you are gonna love it! It is so much fun watching the progress as the pictures roll in. It makes something that has long seemed "in the future" become real for you.
You've got that right! I'm actually a little embarrassed by how excited I got when I brightened up the shot of the outside and could see our exterior light down below the belly band. Just like we asked for.
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Old 11-16-2016, 11:43 PM   #409
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However, you're really gonna love your trailer! That 5.0 is one nice trailer. Ours will have to meet someday since they both reside in the same neck of the woods.
Definitely! I remember you talking about the 5.0 early on, but making things easier for you & your business is the ticket. We had a Scamp 5th wheel before & really enjoyed it, so we're very excited about the new rig
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Old 11-17-2016, 06:36 AM   #410
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Jim,
I too had my light located below, it really illuminates the ground around the trailer side versus the entire campground, similarly to the opposite side light by the dump plumbing, light where you need it.
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Old 11-17-2016, 02:08 PM   #411
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Was there an extra charge for lowering the light?
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Old 11-17-2016, 02:41 PM   #412
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Old 11-17-2016, 04:23 PM   #413
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I just asked Sarah about it and she said there is no additional charge.
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Old 11-17-2016, 05:07 PM   #414
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Nope, no charge for lowering the light or the amber lense.
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Old 11-18-2016, 04:25 PM   #415
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Well it's Friday, and we got more pictures!

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Old 11-18-2016, 04:49 PM   #416
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That'll be hard to leave it sitting up there until March, Jim.....
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Looking good, Jim.
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Old 11-18-2016, 05:54 PM   #418
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Well it's Friday, and we got more pictures!
Before you know it this will you two
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Old 11-19-2016, 10:23 PM   #420
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That'll be hard to leave it sitting up there until March, Jim.....
No doubt, this winter is going to feel like a long one.
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