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05-22-2017, 11:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Low Pressure Quick Connect Install
Well, I cut me another hole in my trailer today. (bonus reflection of the photographer too )
That makes 3 to date. I have also drilled 3 holes, one on the top, and two on the bottom. More planned for the future too. Today's is the top one.
Here is the resultant, a Low Pressure Quick Connect hidden away in a hatch, as opposed to sticking out under the side of the trailer. I love having this feature, but was not so keen on the method of installation. The one on my 19 after six years was pretty beat up, and had been bent quite a few times. I could not find a hatch the right size and depth, so I bought a JR Products hatch which was only 2" deep, and I needed it at least 3 1/4". What I did was to cut the back of it out, and fold up a piece of 1/16" aluminum to mount the QC fitting in. The gas line is tapped into the main 1/2" line from the regulator.
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05-23-2017, 04:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Trailer: 2013 Casita (Sold) 2017 Escape 21
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Wow! Love the idea of having it encased/closed/protected when not being used. So when are you opening your Escape customization shop?
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05-23-2017, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by H46Driver
Wow! Love the idea of having it encased/closed/protected when not being used. So when are you opening your Escape customization shop?
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I am doing all this so I can retire.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
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05-23-2017, 09:25 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
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Neat solution Jim. No more bent QC outlets.
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05-23-2017, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
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Nice mod, nice location.
Now I just need to mod a front loft on my 19 and then I can do this...
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05-23-2017, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
Well, I cut me another hole in my trailer today. (bonus reflection of the photographer too )
What I did was to cut the back of it out, and fold up a piece of 1/16" aluminum to mount the QC fitting in.
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Jim, what product did you use to seal the seams on the aluminum box? It looks clean and neat.
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05-23-2017, 10:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arniesea
Jim, what product did you use to seal the seams on the aluminum box? It looks clean and neat.
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I used white and clear ProFlex,
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05-23-2017, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Comox, British Columbia
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Nice job
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05-23-2017, 05:20 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Trailer: 2009 Escape 19
Posts: 58
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Neat and clean installation! I may steal that idea!
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05-23-2017, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
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Very impressed. And we don't even have one.
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05-23-2017, 10:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Travis County, Texas
Trailer: 2015 Esc 21. Formerly, Casita LD (16 & 17)
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Yeah. What Cathy said!
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05-24-2017, 12:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 / Toyota 4Runner 2019
Posts: 343
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QC connection
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
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Hi Jim what is the circular connection below the LP connection?
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05-24-2017, 04:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hughharden
Hi Jim what is the circular connection below the LP connection?
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It is the "emergency" connection to manually crank the landing gear up or down should the electric ability to do so fails. There is one on each side. They are found on all Escape 5th Wheels.
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05-24-2017, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: '87 Bigfoot 20DLX 5er (sold) - 2017 Escape 5.0 TA: Sep-17
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Very nice Jim!
I like this little hatch idea and may use it for cable connectors for cable to antennas on the mast. I plan to put a pole mount on my 5er hitch.
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05-24-2017, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ReagentGrade
Very nice Jim!
I like this little hatch idea and may use it for cable connectors for cable to antennas on the mast. I plan to put a pole mount on my 5er hitch.
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I have another hatch the same as that one that I will be using for said connections.
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05-24-2017, 12:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I have another hatch the same as that one that I will be using for said connections.
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Hi: Jim Bennett... Should that hatch be vented to the outside? Just wondering!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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05-24-2017, 12:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: Jim Bennett... Should that hatch be vented to the outside? Just wondering!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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I don't believe so, but it is sealed off from the inside. Not a perfect deal on the door either.
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06-08-2017, 06:38 PM
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One thing I realized using this mod I had not considered before is that it is much handier connecting the hose up higher than it is under the trailer.
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