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06-14-2014, 09:10 AM
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#361
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Antelope, California
Trailer: 2009 17B "Suite Escape" pulled by a 2020 Toyota Sienna
Posts: 1,565
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How exciting! I'm happy for all of you and thanks again for sharing.
I have perimeter exterior lights on a switch, but didn't have the foresight to ask for the fixture version that had an on/off switch at the bottom. I'm going to change out the ones on the driver's side so I can turn them off if I bother a neighbor. That way I can still have safety lighting but not annoy a neighbor.
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06-14-2014, 09:19 AM
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#362
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Bellingham and Glacier, Washington
Trailer: 2013 Escape 15A
Posts: 2,051
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That is very thoughtful as I am one of those who find exterior RV lights left on at night somewhat annoying.
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2013 Escape 15A, "Egbert"
'93 Ford 150 XLT or
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06-14-2014, 09:20 AM
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#363
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
When you say exterior lights, are you referring to the porch type lights on all sides?
I ask, because I saw a couple trailers at the Escape Rally that had their running lights on, which to me seems really strange, as I don't understand the purpose, as they are meant for travel. Maybe in case you get lost?
BTW, your trailer is sure looking fine, Donna. After touring Reace and Alf's at the rally, I do have a tinge of jealousy, though truth be told, our 19 really is working great for us, for now.
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Yep, four porch style lights on the exterior. On the 5er, three are standard. I just added the LED porch light at the rear.
Folks jumping the umbilical with a fuse seems to be popular for lighting up running/brake lights at night. Maybe it's a West Coast thing
19 days and I can now count down on my fingers and toes!
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06-14-2014, 10:15 AM
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#364
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Clovis, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 328
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I have to give a huge thank you to Donna for starting this thread. It's not only thoughtful, but very helpful. I was also wondering, is this the longest thread here?
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Blizzy and Dakota (Da Boyz)
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06-14-2014, 10:30 AM
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#365
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Vancouver, BC, British Columbia
Trailer: 19'
Posts: 326
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burloak
Yup I have a 19 also and have the plumbing vents on either side.. Maybe the vents have changed colour and shape.. But I don't see anything that big, round, black on my unit from that angle unless I haven't been spending enough time on the business side of the trailer ;-)
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2012 trailer probably has the opening bathroom ceiling vent with white shield. Bathroom in today's trailers have an opening ceiling vent with an electric fan and a round black shield.
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06-14-2014, 11:48 AM
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#366
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarksAlot
I have to give a huge thank you to Donna for starting this thread. It's not only thoughtful, but very helpful. I was also wondering, is this the longest thread here?
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How nice of you. I just thought it would be great way to keep build pictures together. I understand why folks would want to start a thread about their own trailer though.
I've probably posted a gazillion times in this thread alone, no wonder it's soo long
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06-14-2014, 01:19 PM
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#367
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
Trailer: 19 picked up March 2015
Posts: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
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Hi, Donna,
Did you furnish the sink for ETI or did they get it for you?
Thanks,
Sandi
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06-14-2014, 01:26 PM
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#368
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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Sandi, I bought the sink at Lowes and took it and the faucet to them in April.
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06-14-2014, 05:22 PM
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#369
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19 "Flight Risk"
Posts: 30
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These pictures always make me so excited! We're still in the early stages of the build sheet for our 19', but I appreciate everyone who posts updates and specifics on options and changes! So helpful for those of us still in the process of figuring it all out - thanks!
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06-14-2014, 07:36 PM
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#370
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
Trailer: 19 picked up March 2015
Posts: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Sandi, I bought the sink at Lowes and took it and the faucet to them in April.
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Thanks for the info, Donna. I will put that on my list of things to consider :-)
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06-14-2014, 07:48 PM
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#371
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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The standard bar sink is adequate. Remember, in the future you can ALWAYS go bigger, but you can't go smaller (without major mods). Live with the one you have FIRST.
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06-14-2014, 09:25 PM
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#372
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Hi: Donna D... I guess I must be suffering from "Post Hatching Blues". Most of the egg citement has turned to traveling back home. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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06-15-2014, 09:28 AM
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#373
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
When you say exterior lights, are you referring to the porch type lights on all sides?
I ask, because I saw a couple trailers at the Escape Rally that had their running lights on, which to me seems really strange, as I don't understand the purpose, as they are meant for travel. Maybe in case you get lost?
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Hi Jim where I learned to drive on the east coast 44 years ago they were referred to as "park lights" others call them clearance lights
Anyway I use mine all the time in that mode if I'm driving long hauls and grabbing some shut eye tucked in amongst the big rigs at truck stops, rest areas.. some of those hard working professional drivers can be a little sleepy when they swing in for their nap.. I sleep a little easier knowing I've got bright red LED's shining back at them and letting them know there is something occupying their intended parking position
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06-15-2014, 09:41 AM
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#374
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burloak
Hi Jim where I learned to drive on the east coast 44 years ago they were referred to as "park lights" others call them clearance lights
Anyway I use mine all the time in that mode if I'm driving long hauls and grabbing some shut eye tucked in amongst the big rigs at truck stops, rest areas.. some of those hard working professional drivers can be a little sleepy when they swing in for their nap.. I sleep a little easier knowing I've got bright red LED's shining back at them and letting them know there is something occupying their intended parking position
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Stick on reflectors on the bumper may help and save you some battery juice. Not sure what the draw is on the battery with all the clearance lights activated, will have to check that. Meanwhile add some reflectors.
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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06-15-2014, 09:54 AM
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#375
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Stick on reflectors on the bumper may help and save you some battery juice. Not sure what the draw is on the battery with all the clearance lights activated, will have to check that. Meanwhile add some reflectors.
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All LED running lights Jim. There's is no problem with a juice shortage. The ETI running/clearance/park lights are already DOT approved passive reflectors.. When your deep in the truck lanes in an active poorly lit Pilot/TA/Husky truck stop you need your lights on and your ear plugs in
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06-15-2014, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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I agree that park lights on in a truck stop is a good idea, made practical by the low power draw of LED lamps. The wiring standard for commercial trucks puts these lamps on a separate circuit from the tail lamps, for situations like this (because the tail lamps are not needed for this purpose). On the other hand, keeping them on in an RV park is unnecessary, and in a natural-environment campsite is an unwelcome annoyance to others.
Some RVs (including my non-Escape 5th wheel trailer) have relatively bright "scare lamps" which light up the general area, at least on the door side of the trailer. I have little use for these, and find others who leave them on in campsites to be obnoxious.
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06-15-2014, 12:14 PM
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#377
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Trailer: 2008 Escape 17b
Posts: 1,868
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you find the people obnoxious or the lights obnoxious?
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06-15-2014, 12:43 PM
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#378
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J Mac
you find the people obnoxious or the lights obnoxious?
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Nothing worse then being in a serene no hook area of a national park on a starry starry night and a gaggle of nervous visitors are running exterior lighting of any kind all night.. Should be the same as the generator rule.. Quiet and dark when the generators have to go off.. Campfires ok till later I think most places have a time for those to be out also.
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06-15-2014, 12:47 PM
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#379
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Clovis, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 328
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Aw, c'mon, admit it. It's not as much the security that ya like to have the running lights on as much as you are proud of and love to show off your really cool Escape trailer. : 8)
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Blizzy and Dakota (Da Boyz)
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06-15-2014, 02:11 PM
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#380
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarksAlot
Aw, c'mon, admit it. It's not as much the security that ya like to have the running lights on as much as you are proud of and love to show off your really cool Escape trailer. : 8)
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Hmm.. All fine in the serviced, wash roomed, street lit area of the campground.. NOT appreciated at all by this particular camper in the unlit, unserviced, outback areas.
Maybe it's just me but I actually prefer a NO light pollution view of the heavens, northern lights, fleeting meteor showers vs the best night view of a poorly lit travel trailer.
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