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07-23-2014, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Trailer: 2014 19' Named Bailey
Posts: 132
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Favorite things....
So I know there are other threads about favorite things on build sheet, but of course I can't find them. After one trip in Bailey driving in torrential rains, my favorite safety features are the extra brake lights, the Anderson hitch, and the rear view safety camera the we sent to ETI during the build. Seriously, that camera is awesome! We didn't add big mirrors to the FJ, we already had some small fisheye stick on mirrors, but the camera set up is great!
We also think the solar panels were a great addition.
Now we need to know what after market things do you love? Either must do mods, storage solutions, or things that make life easier or more fun in your trailer??
Kris
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07-23-2014, 08:44 PM
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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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Extra cushion and filler board for the U-shape dinette in Ten Forward. Wonderful place to nap! And, easily removed to create a lounge area for others needing seating.
Oh, and the larger prep sink and hi-rise faucet on four-inch centers. No water all over the counter now!
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07-23-2014, 08:57 PM
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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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Neither a must-do nor a life-changer but changing out the refer panel was a great eye-pleasing modification to me...
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Karen Hulford
2013 Escape 15A, "Egbert"
'93 Ford 150 XLT or
'22 GMC Acadia Denali
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07-23-2014, 09:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Trailer: 2014 19' Named Bailey
Posts: 132
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I think it looks great Karen!
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07-23-2014, 09:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KarenH
Neither a must-do nor a life-changer but changing out the refer panel was a great eye-pleasing modification to me...
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And the painted furnace cover. Egbert is just cool. Period.
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"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
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07-23-2014, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2002 Escape 13'
Posts: 967
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One of my favorite features in my 2012 Escape 19' are the inside window shades. They are easy to use and work and look great!
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07-24-2014, 01:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Battery Monitor
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Happy Motoring
Bob
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07-24-2014, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
Posts: 1,078
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Some of my mods that I'm happy to have:
The shoe drawer is a little "rustic" but very useful; the wood slide came from Rockler. I added two red LED's and a switch to the bathroom light for a non-blinding nightlight. The wire mesh baskets came from The Container Store. The little wooden remote/glasses holder is a CW staple. The gizmo on the side (held on with a small piece of velcro) is a remote control dimmer/on-off switch for the strip of LED's I put in the shelf over the dining room table. The one that's used constantly is the four marine grade cleats I put on both front (L&R) cabinets that I use as a towel bar. With a length of nylon rope, I can run it across twice and secure it in the cam lock that's shown. Most of these ideas I got from others on the forum. Without their help I doubt I would have come up with anything so clever. And lastly, as a Marylander like yourself, my spare tire cover is the heraldry of Baron Baltimore.
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07-24-2014, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Trailer: 2014 19' Named Bailey
Posts: 132
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Zardos, I take it your from Maryland, funny I consider myself a Washingtonian! I have family in east Olympia!
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07-24-2014, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
Posts: 1,078
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Yep, born and raised (Bethesda ... back when it was a small town). Next time you're visiting family, let's have a mini rally; there's four or five of us around these parts.
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07-25-2014, 12:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
Posts: 2,255
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Yes we can have an Olympia rally!
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07-25-2014, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Olympia, Washington
Trailer: 2008 Bigfoot 25B17.5G
Posts: 161
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We'll come! We're all of two blocks into Lacey
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Hillary & Jeff
Camping with the sighthound variety pack
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07-25-2014, 06:21 AM
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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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If any of you guys will be attending the ETI rally next year, I can bring some "Natty Boh" to help! Born and raised Baltimoron…Hon!!
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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07-25-2014, 07:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
Posts: 1,078
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Add some Pollack Johnny's to your shopping list, Jim and I'll be there with bells on!
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07-25-2014, 07:10 AM
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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 Zardoz
Add some Pollack Johnny's to your shopping list, Jim and I'll be there with bells on!
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Here you go, you can order on line………. Polock Johnny's Search
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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07-25-2014, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
Posts: 1,078
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My dreams have been answered; thanks much!
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07-25-2014, 08:26 AM
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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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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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07-25-2014, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
Posts: 1,078
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Actually, everytime my wife and I fly into BWI, the first place we go is G&M. Too bad that shipping Thrashers isn't feasible.
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07-25-2014, 10:09 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zardoz
Actually, everytime my wife and I fly into BWI, the first place we go is G&M. Too bad that shipping Thrashers isn't feasible.
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That's why you have a TRAILER. Gives you an excuse to pull it to Baltimore.
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"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
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07-25-2014, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Auburn, Washington
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 #3
Posts: 385
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We love the cubbies and the curtain for their easy access and the extra storage capabilities, the front storage box for it's easy access and storage capabilities, the window shades for their ease of operation, the kitchen counter extension and the outlet I put below it, and the digital thermometer for the air and heat, We also love the drawers I put in the closet, under the kitchen sink area, and under the bed for their versatility and ease of access. We love the LED lighting for their power saving and bright lighting. I like the power surge protector and for the peace of mind when hooking up, and I like the remote indicator because I'm a guy. I like the padded walls because I think it gives the Escape trailers an upscale look and feel, and I like the oak cabinets because of their craftsmanship and combined with the white walls they provide a light and airy feeling. And lastly, I like the bed in the 21 for both the comfort and the feeling of being in it's own bedroom area. Have I covered everything?
Tom
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