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Old 10-28-2012, 02:52 PM   #81
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Re: If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

We received our first production pictures last Friday. Already seeing our window and insulation Options showing. Still a bit fluid as we tweak some last minute additions. I think our total mods and Options might exceed 60% of the base trailer costs!
Really looking forward to the rear U shaped dinette set up.
In the wood shop this week.
I'm sitting in Maui as I watch this happen... Just back from evacuation....
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Old 10-30-2012, 01:26 PM   #82
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Re: If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

Hola Don! We also received our first production pictures. it is now becoming a reality and not just a thought!....and we like you are sitting in the sun in Puerto Vallarta....Buenos Dias!
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Old 10-30-2012, 06:21 PM   #83
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Re: If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

Janet, I am wondering where you crossed the border or did you fly in? I see that lots of RVers go south despite the ridiculously unsafe situation in many border areas. I wonder where they are taking their chances. It seems that many regularly go down there. There must be a good route.
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Old 10-30-2012, 06:42 PM   #84
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Re: If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

I have a couple sets of friends that spend the winters in RV's (though bigger) in Mexico near PV.
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Old 10-30-2012, 07:23 PM   #85
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Re: If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

hi Cathy...We flew in, when we get our 19 in November it will be the first RV we have ever had! My husband keeps suggesting we could take our RV next year but I say No Way!!!
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Old 10-30-2012, 07:33 PM   #86
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Re: If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

Janet, we have flown in, too, but I am with the "no way'' unless we know a safe route.
Jim, do you know where they cross or what highway they take? I have the idea that many are going down the highway in the west. I know some go by caravan.
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Old 11-04-2012, 01:18 PM   #87
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Well - it is time to reveal the outcome of all your collective input!
Our trailer is moving into week 3 of production - the pictures from Tammy look great.
Here is what we have chosen to do with our 19:

Modifications and Options for Usability
Additional Opening Window over sink
Bike Rack Ready
Cabinet Door at end of Bench
Front Cot READY
Rear U Shaped Dinette
Opening Window in Bathroom
Oven with Three burner Cooktop
Stove Cover
Hitch Wheel
Front Storage Box
Additional Light on Front of Trailer for Storage Box
2 shelves in closet, 2 drawers in closet
Reinforce front , bathroom front & side , and fridge walls
Umbra hidden hook bars (2)

Modifications and Options for Safety
Brake Controller
Equalizer Hitch
Additional Set LED Brake Lights
Halogen Flood back-up lights
Surge Protector
Interior switched porch light

Modifications and Options for Flexibility & Power Independence
95W Solar Panel and Charger
Dual 6V Batteries
Extra Insulation & Thermal Windows
LED Interior Light Package
LED Exterior Porch Light Package
LED lit switches fro pump
Digital Thermostat
Removable Power Cord
Two Way Hot Water Tank
3-12 Volt outlets
Additional front facing110V plug kitchen
1500 Watt Power Invertor
All 120 v plugs split between land power / Inverter Power sources
Honda 2000i Generator

Modifications and Options for Convenience and Comfort
Air Conditioner (11,000 BTU)
Spray Foam Insulation
Exterior Propane Quick Connect
Dickinson Spitfire SS Marine BBQ
Exterior shower
High pressure, low volume shower hose and head
Microwave (Black) full time inverter powered
2 Additional Counter Extensions over rear bed/ dinette (3 total)
6 Captains Reading Lights (4 in rear, 2 in front)
Outdoor Screen Room
TV Antenna (New Style for off air HDTV), cable ready
Starter Kit etc. etc.
Dual wheel X-Chocks

Modifications and Options for Appearance and Style
Aluminum Rims
Custom Formica - White 949 - MC
Custom Fabric (Grey with Black Piping)
Custom Valances (Grey, Black & tan)
Stainless Steel Sink & Chrome Faucet
Full storage cover
Colour matched decals to Nissan Xterra tow vehicle

Have we missed anything useful?
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Old 11-04-2012, 02:13 PM   #88
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Hi: DonM... What about a towable dog house to fit in the bike rack Your 19 must be the most completely moded one coming down the line. WHEW!!! Alf
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Old 11-04-2012, 03:07 PM   #89
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That's quite the list, Don. Your house may be bigger but your trailer may be more comfortable with all of that!
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Old 11-04-2012, 05:39 PM   #90
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Pretty comprehensive list, Don. A number of your options are very similar to what we are considering. You are going to love it.

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Old 11-07-2012, 11:16 PM   #91
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reinforce walls?

Don,

Thanks for starting one of the all-time best threads IMHO.

What gave you the idea to reinforce the interior walls? ...and...
How would this be done?

Thanks to all who have described their mods. The pictures and product links are especially useful. Please keep them coming for those of us still anticipating the build phase (or re-mod-ing).

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Old 11-08-2012, 12:04 AM   #92
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I give up. I can't find any reference to reinforcing interior walls ( by Don ).

"What gave you the idea to reinforce the interior walls? ...and...
How would this be done?"

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Old 11-08-2012, 12:25 AM   #93
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Reinforcing the walls

I give Tammy credit for that. We discussed wall attachments ( hooks, magazine racks etc.) and it just came out that was possible. On reflection I realized the weight trade off was minimal.
We are attaching Umbra wall hooks on two walls (5 hidden hooks) and a magazine rack on another. I am also adding two additional counter extensions and they too benefit from wall reinforcement.

We also reinforced the front wall - just in case we decide to change the table to a hinged drop down. Past posts on wiggling tables made me prepare, just in case. We could also add a small shelf, say for condiments , paper napkins etc.

We went out to the factory today and dropped off our hooks and some backup floodlights. The trailer is looking great and the workmen are really proud of their contributions to our order.

Can't say enough about how nice it is to work with Tammy. She called earlier today to say our custom fabric cushions and valances were finished AND the lady who makes them wanted to make us some special extra pillows with the scrape fabric! She even did piping on the pillows she had already completed!

Funny side note: we took our 1 yr old miniature Labradoodle puppy along (all 15 pounds) and he decided to verbally abuse Tammy's 3 Monster guard dogs. German Shepard, Mastiff, and a Rottweiler. They worked it out.... Seems they respect his chutzpah
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Old 11-08-2012, 12:31 AM   #94
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That's what I was thinking. That Escape just did what they do. Which is why it is important to be really involved from the beginning. Escape glasses reinforcing blocks where they will be required to support things, like condiment shelves or the bunk bed option in the 17.

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Old 11-10-2012, 12:07 AM   #95
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Tammy sent us week 3 pictures today. Looking good! Graphics are on ( to match the Xterra) and many of the extra reading lights are in. Oven looks good. Extra drawers, inverter installed, u-shaped dinette fully framed and skinned.
Shopping tomorrow for a few mores railed supplies....planning to camp the 28th.
Oh, I also put the snowblower in the garage, just in case.
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Old 11-10-2012, 07:31 AM   #96
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Reace suggested that I reinforce my walls during my 19' build this summer. That way I'm not limited to installing my tv only on the corners where there are studs. My walls are solid and it was only minimal $ per wall.
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Old 11-10-2012, 09:44 AM   #97
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Can you post the pictures? Thanx
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Old 11-10-2012, 03:33 PM   #98
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Great list of Mods as we consider ours.

So if I am guessing correct the 120v and microwave will now run off the solar...what is the inverter? I am guessing it allows you to run off the 12v system and converts it to AC?

Also, you purchased a Honda 2000 generator, will this be riding separate or is it built in? We just bought a Honda EU 2000i generator and love it.

Your rig sounds amazing and well planned out. I think you and Jim will have to have a 19 mod showdown...

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Don and Dom,
Hope you guys are coming to the Escape rally in June in Osoyoos!!
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Old 11-10-2012, 11:31 PM   #100
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Inverter, solar and generator....

Re: inverter and solar....

The inverter converts 12v to 120v up to 1500watt draw. The microwave is 700 watts. I thought I would try using the inverter full time on the microwave and see how it holds up. Solar keeps the batteries up longer. The Honda generator was just foolish consumption on my part - I'm hoping that I go south a few times a year and need the air conditioner ( another extra not normally needed in the Pacific Northwest). : - or I want to cook a frozen turkey in the microwave and run out of battery..........

I had all the 120 plugs in the trailer split - upper for land power, lower for inverter power. In addition we have 3 12v plugs.
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