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03-14-2016, 04:02 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: In Washington, Washington
Trailer: 2015 Artic Fox 29-5T Fifthwheel
Posts: 65
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Escape 19 permanent bed
Finally nearing my ability to order. Would really like the Escape 19 for everything but the permanent bed. Would like to have that a Ushaped dinette/couch area.
I will be solo rving and plan to make the small dinette into a twin bed. So I wouldn't need or want such a large bed.
My question is, "What is under that permanent bed that makes it be permanent?"
Is there hope for creating what I would like to do?
Thank you,
Rosalyn
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03-14-2016, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marysville, Washington
Trailer: 2022 Coachmen Nova 20C
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HI Rosalyn,
It's been done before - no problem.
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2013 Escape 21 & 2014 Chevy Silverado - sold
2022 Coachmen Nova 20C
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03-14-2016, 04:26 PM
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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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There is a little step up, maybe 2-3" because the fresh tank is underneath. Otherwise a "U" will work with the permanent twin bed in front.
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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03-14-2016, 05:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: In Washington, Washington
Trailer: 2015 Artic Fox 29-5T Fifthwheel
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That is perfect! I am hoping to schedule a tour with them mid April to finalize my choice. I really like the size of the 19. The 21 is just more than I need, and the 17 a little small.
Thank you
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03-14-2016, 05:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: In Washington, Washington
Trailer: 2015 Artic Fox 29-5T Fifthwheel
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Thank you. Over the years I have seen your comments throughout this forum and you seem quite informed on Escape Industries. Do you think they would make the change for me, or would I need to do it?
Thanks,
Ros
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03-14-2016, 05:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,049
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosalyn
Do you think they would make the change for me, or would I need to do it?
Thanks,
Ros
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ETI will do it as an option.
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Ten Forward
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03-14-2016, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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I'm aware of another member here doing exactly that, I believe her screen name was Colorado Rocky.She lives in Virginia somewhere.
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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03-14-2016, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
There is a little step up, maybe 2-3" because the fresh tank is underneath. Otherwise a "U" will work with the permanent twin bed in front.
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Just like the all Escape models designed before the 21' (which are the 17', 5.0, 13', and 15') - and the original Trilliums - all of which have rear dinettes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I'm aware of another member here doing exactly that, I believe her screen name was Colorado Rocky.She lives in Virginia somewhere.
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That's Lisa, a.k.a. ColoRockiesFan: ColoRockiesFan's Profile
Here are a couple of Lisa's posts about this configuration...
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Originally Posted by ColoRockiesFan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoRockiesFan
I would not get the U shape dinette. It looks wonderful, but I have to make it into a bed every evening for my Mom and make it a dinette again in the morning. It is a PITA for me as I find the table heavy and very awkward. Next time, I'll have the regular dinette which is much easier to make into a bed.
I need to mention that my permanent bed is in the front and the u shape dinette is in the rear - reversed from the normal layout.
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Rosalyn, since you would not need to use the dinette as a bed, the conversion effort would not matter, so the "reversed" setup might suit you well.
Lisa has since sold this trailer:
For Sale - 2013 Escape 19 - $29,000 USD
The ad thread includes this:
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NOTE: The floor plan is reversed from the regular 19. My permanent bed is a full size bed (not a queen) in the FRONT of the trailer. The U-shaped dinette, which makes into a Queen, is in the back.
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03-14-2016, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosalyn
I will be solo rving and plan to make the small dinette into a twin bed.
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It appears that the front could be left stock (and you would leave it set up as a bed), or could be replaced by a permanent bed. A permanent setup might be preferable, as it could be optimized for storage and it would be lighter than with the table and hardware.
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03-14-2016, 06:03 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: In Washington, Washington
Trailer: 2015 Artic Fox 29-5T Fifthwheel
Posts: 65
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Thank you everyone! This makes me really excited for my tour and meeting with ETI to order.
Ros
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03-16-2016, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2016 19'
Posts: 126
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Hi - I just got a 19 with a permanent bed in the front and I love it! The bed is more comfortable than the dinette cushions. But it's also more awkward to get into the storage (you have to lift up the whole mattress).
Also, they can do a couple different things for storage under the bed. I had them build it as though it was a dinette because I wanted open space under the center for a litter box.
Also, be aware that some controls (inverter, solar panel, battery disconnect, electrical outlet) are placed normally near the floor for the front dinette - so if you have a permanent bed, these controls are petty much inaccessible. Better to see if they can be moved - or just go with a dinette in front and maybe add a memory foam topper for extra cushioning.
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