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Old 11-23-2013, 08:40 AM   #121
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Re: furnace, Atwood provided a 90 degree diffuser to shoot the heat forward. Originally the furnace was under the foot of the bed, but that presented a safety issue (bed covers and air vents) so it went back to the rear with a diffuser. I plan on installing an electric heater under the bed as an alternate. It will be on the bath side vs the foot of the bed.
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Old 11-23-2013, 09:03 AM   #122
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Sorry if this an ignorant question...wouldn't it be better to have a heater midway in the rig, say in the kitchen area? Would that not better balance the space heated?
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Old 11-23-2013, 09:23 AM   #123
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I asked the same with Escape and they said it had to be there. I suggested on the back wall with the "U" shaped dinette, but the spare was in the way. We will see.
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Old 11-23-2013, 10:19 AM   #124
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Cool beans, LOVE Fridays and all the great build pictures. Stooge table? How did I miss this? What is it? Do I want it? Dish Jim~! I certainly didn't see a "Stooge Table" on your build sheet...
Jim listed them as "2 Counter extensions - one on fridge wall and one on stove wall in dinette area - centered on wall - same height as table" in his build sheet. It is the last item on his 9/28/13 post.

They are already on my build sheet ...
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Old 11-23-2013, 10:33 AM   #125
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Re: furnace, Atwood provided a 90 degree diffuser to shoot the heat forward. Originally the furnace was under the foot of the bed, but that presented a safety issue (bed covers and air vents) so it went back to the rear with a diffuser. I plan on installing an electric heater under the bed as an alternate. It will be on the bath side vs the foot of the bed.
Move the closet up and put it under there. You would loose one of the upper cabinets but hey ....... do you think you'll run out of storage space?

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Old 11-27-2013, 09:39 AM   #126
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Trailer looks awesome; nicely appointed and lots of room. I have one question though, it looks like the propane furnace is under the dinette. What happens if someone is sitting there or you need to make it into a bed? Wouldn't it get a bit too hot?

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Barry,

I was worried about the furnace too but on our shakedown run it was fine, even when I was sitting in front of it. The trailer was nice and toasty and not too hot (we have the extra insulation and thermopane windows also). Outside temps in the 40's.

Kathie

PS Jim - your trailer is looking great - one more day!!
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:06 PM   #127
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It is show time…….
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:07 PM   #128
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Here are 4 more….I like the way the stooge tables hold the cushions in place...
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:09 PM   #130
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final 3, 15 total finale.
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:15 PM   #131
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Jim, it's beautiful! I can image you're biting the bit waiting for delivery. Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us.

Love the Stooge tables too!!!!
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:24 PM   #132
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Awesome! Looks ready and raring to go. As I'm guessing you are, too!

What is the device in that las picture?
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:25 PM   #133
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That is an extra captain light over the door entrance…on the kitchen oh
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:30 PM   #134
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Tx. I see that now. I'll be interested to see how that works out for you.
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:47 PM   #135
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Oh my that is nice .....looks like the wait is almost over !
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:48 PM   #136
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Very, very nice Jim!
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Old 11-29-2013, 05:11 PM   #137
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That is an extra captain light over the door entrance…on the kitchen oh
Jim, I see you have had an extra captain light installed over the door entrance on both of your Escapes. What was your thought process on installing at this location?
Thanks, Howard
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Old 11-29-2013, 06:35 PM   #138
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Looks great!
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Old 11-29-2013, 07:01 PM   #139
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Jim, I see you have had an extra captain light installed over the door entrance on both of your Escapes. What was your thought process on installing at this location?
Thanks, Howard
I did not do this on my 19' and I ended up having to install a step light. So I thought ahead and had a light installed at the factory. If this does not illuminate the step then at least I have 12v wiring accessible and can run the wire down the stainless tube to the bottom and out like I did on the 19 Escape.
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Old 12-01-2013, 07:26 AM   #140
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Jim, Congrats! Brenda is here drooling as well as my mom, excellent build and gives us many ideas for "Family Affair".

When will Blackjack be accepting visitors and fans for viewing?

Don and Brenda
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