Modifications to Eggscape

[dfandrews]

Here's another awning idea from the ancient historical archives of this forum, by Techfan (Tim & Julie). Look at post #1 and #4 (Edit: no questions - they sold their Escape15 and I don't believe that they're on the forum now.)
http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8...mods-2274.html

[sumac.rhus]

Originally Posted by EdColorado

“Putting the poles through a sewn tube in material or using Velcro may require further cross member structure. Canadian Tire also has shorter poles which could be used as cross members.“

While speaking "Velcro"....am wondering...How preferable is it this be bowed? What about Velcro-ing a reflective whatever to the same wall area?

[Eggscape]

I do have another idea that does not use the poles. I will post it next week as we are just out the door to the Rally.

[Eggscape]

Many people that toured Eggscape at the Rally were interested in the hanging storage pockets that come in 3 different sizes as mentioned in post # 238 and 239.

Direct link to post here: http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8...tml#post280436

I just check the links to the products and the small and large sizes are no longer valid.

Below are the updated links, however the small 5 pocket unit is much more expensive than before, but the large 13 pocket is cheaper.

You could always wait to see if they produce a new run of the small size in which I expect the price will drop.

There is an option to upgrade the shipping of the 13 pocket for a few cents more, so please select “ePacket” as it will arrive much quicker.

5 pocket
XINAHER Cotton Linen Hanging Storage Bag 5 Pockets Wall Mounted Wardrobe Hanging Bag Wall Pouch Cosmetic Toys Organizer -in Hanging Organizers from Home & Garden on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

13 pocket
13 Pockets Hanging Organizer Linen Cotton Fabric Wall Door Closet Hanging Storage Bag Home Organizer Bag-in Storage Bags from Home & Garden on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

[7th Heaven]

Originally Posted by dfandrews

Here's another awning idea from the ancient historical archives of this forum, by Techfan (Tim & Julie). Look at post #1 and #4 (Edit: no questions - they sold their Escape15 and I don't believe that they're on the forum now.)
http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8...mods-2274.html

Yep! The removable awning for the rear window was a great mod!

[Eggscape]

The short story...Here is a mock up of another way to form a structure to clip on a sun shade over the fridge wall.

The details...I also had a bungee cord idea to attach the same window shade as in post # 331.

In the pictures below of the mock up, the two cords are too short and should clip on the lowest vent. The cross/spreader bar could also be much wider.

One picture shows a pvc T against the trailer which could have felt feet stuck to it, the other shows a large pool noodles as a feet.

Just an idea that you can build on if you don’t like the fiberglass rod idea.

[sumac.rhus]

Originally Posted by Eggscape

The short story...Here is a mock up of another way to form a structure to clip on a sun shade over the fridge wall.

The details...I also had a bungee cord idea to attach the same window shade as in post # 331.

In the pictures below of the mock up, the two cords are too short and should clip on the lowest vent. The cross/spreader bar could also be much wider.

One picture shows a pvc T against the trailer which could have felt feet stuck to it, the other shows a large pool noodles as a feet.

Just an idea that you can build on if you don’t like the fiberglass rod idea.

Still wondering.... Why the bowing? -To allow air circulation for not allowing heat build-up behind the shield?

[Eggscape]

Originally Posted by sumac.rhus

Still wondering.... Why the bowing? -To allow air circulation for not allowing heat build-up behind the shield?

Yes that and to allow the heat coming out of the vent to escape.

[sumac.rhus]

Originally Posted by Eggscape

Yes that and to allow the heat coming out of the vent to escape.

Thank you

[Eggscape]

The short story...We picked up 16 bins today on sale at Canadian Tire for $1.79 each. Sale is on until June 9th 2019.

The details...We already had two of these bins and knew they fit perfect in the upper cabinets and in the top of our milkcrate-under-bed drawers.

In the upper rear cabinet over the bed, you can fit 5 of them but can only see 3 in the photo. The upper rear side cabinets only hold 3 but there is room to spare to get any one out without having to remove another.

In the crates, they can slide front to back on the top side edges of each crate. This is great to put stuff over top of your pants or shirts that are in the bottom of the bins.

The photos don’t show but they do come with lids...don’t forget to pick them up.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Eggscape

...We picked up 16 bins today on sale at Canadian Tire for $1.79 each. Sale is on until June 9th 2019.

I've used quite a few 6 litre clear plastic boxes like this to organize stuff in the RV and at home. While Canadian Tire always has them and occasionally puts them on sale, Home Depot always has them at a low price. Once you have a bunch, it is nice to stay with one brand so that the lids interchange.

[Mike Lewis]

Ed,

When you are towing you remove your J-Pole ham antenna and mast and stow them. Do you disassemble the antenna and put it in a tube or do something else? I have one just like yours at home and plan on buying a second one to put on my trailer. In my case I'll leave the mast in place but will remove the J-Pole when traveling because of its size. I'm concerned about banging it up when it is stowed, but perhaps I shouldn't be.

[Eggscape]

Hi Mike

They are very sturdy antennas and I usually put it in last so it rides on top.

I keep it hooked to the coax so it maintains a good seal keeping any water out.

The coax slides through a slot I made in the bottom of the rear hatch once the aluminium slot cover is hinged up.

The 19.25 inch (vhf 1/4 wave) mounting stub slides into the top of the fiberglass mast for fast and easy mounting.

[Mike Lewis]

Originally Posted by Eggscape

Hi Mike

They are very sturdy antennas and I usually put it in last so it rides on top.

I keep it hooked to the coax so it maintains a good seal keeping any water out.

The coax slides through a slot I made in the bottom of the rear hatch once the aluminium slot cover is hinged up.

The 19.25 inch (vhf 1/4 wave) mounting stub slides into the top of the fiberglass mast for fast and easy mounting.

Thanks for the response and especially the photos. That short tube you leave connected to the antenna gives me more mounting ideas.

Pretty soon my antenna-festooned nerdwagon will roll again...

[Adventures in Nomadness]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Yes, this seems crazy, but replacements are available:
https://shoprvlocks.com/

Hi there, I like the locks in your link. I was wondering what size you ordered. We are going to replace the hatch lock in our 2019 21’. Thanks Ronda

[davidmurphy02]

These locks fit to replace the hatch locks, 7/8" shaft and use the offset cam. The set of four locks comes with two keys, you can call the manufacturer and purchase additional keys if desired.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Adventures in Nomadness]

Awesome. Thanks

[Eggscape]

The short story...I installed a larger RV 2 step to replace the single step that came with the 19.

The details...Unlike homes that have a building code requiring stairs to be within a certain measurement in height...trailer manufacturers don’t really think that the height of the last step off the ground is of any concern.

Many people come up with creative solutions to put on the ground making their own final step. I saw forum member (Stratos 175 I think) using an exercise step and liked the idea of how large yet light it was. The step is reasonably easy and inexpensive to find at the thrift stores. The exercise step worked fine but I would rather have something that was level with the floor and evenly spaced.

My wife ran across an add for a used RV 2 step for sale at $40. That is considerably less than new, so we scooped it up. It is of a typical two step design with the lower step folding up and over the upper step for storage. It is also made to bolt up to the trailer floor and there lies the problem.

Our Escapes have a lot of fiberglass body work below the floor under the door that makes the lower step flip and stow impossible. To solve this I had to cut 3.5 inches off the top of each side of the step side supports and bolt it as close to the fiberglass under side as I could. I was able to use the existing right hand/forward bracket with a little modification and further bracing. As the new step is considerably wider, I had to fabricate a new rear bracket. It was reasonably easy to weld on with the nearby wheel removed.

As the lower step has no room to be stowed on top of the upper step, I made it removable by reinforcing the two hinge holes and using large bolts for pins. The left hand pin is welded in place to the lower step for ease of operation, while the right hand pin, once slid into position, locks the step in place. Being that the lower step is not attached, it allows you to pull right up to a curb and still deploy the upper step alone where the lower step may be in the way.

The steps are comfortable to use being larger and evenly spaced. From the trailer floor the first step is 7 inches down...then another 7 inches down to the bottom step.

It was complicated to figure out how much of the step support to cut off but was well worth the time and the $40.

Cautionary note...Any welding to the frame should only be done by a qualified welder.

[sleepy]

Thanks for the information.
As always you provide great explanations and detail.

[Eggscape]

The short story...I installed some sandpaper style grit tape over the holes in the step.

The details...The topic came up on another thread how care should be taken so that your dog’s claws do not get caught in the holes of your trailer step. My simple fix was to cover the holes with some adhesive grit tape.

I used a combination of 1 and 2 inch wide tape that I had on hand and the existing tape on the front of the standard Escape step. I had to trim off some of the original tape to make the 2 inch wide fit properly. If you were to buy tape, I would suggest that 1.5 inch wide would work better.

This original Escape step is now going to be installed on our cargo trailer camper conversion that my daughter and family use. I spray painted both the top to seal it and the bottom to seal the exposed glue through the underside holes.

On my new 2 step unit, there are 8 drain holes that look very likely to snag a claw. 4 strips of 1 inch wide tape now cover them but still allow drainage.

Now the Granddog is safe with both trailers.