New Hatch for Escape 19

[cpaharley2008]

It is somewhat bigger, but not the size of this one. I'll measure and post back.

[Jim Bennett]

Vision will make you a hatch any size you desire. Escape gets a few standard sizes, saving time in production and cost buying the same sizes bulk. I found Vision prices shipped to be very fair. Thinking of adding one to the passenger dinette bench on my 5.0TA, but will use it a few more times before pulling the pin. The one I get will maximize the opening size.

[Ljswany]

Does anybody have the measurements of the hatch on the 2017 19s? Is it good enough access for under bed storage or would you recommend a 2nd hatch on the rear driver side for additional access? Been thinking about adding it to our Build Sheet.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Ljswany

Does anybody have the measurements of the hatch on the 2017 19s? Is it good enough access for under bed storage or would you recommend a 2nd hatch on the rear driver side for additional access? Been thinking about adding it to our Build Sheet.

The hatch on the 2017 is the same size as my 2015 as far as I know. It's large enough for access, but getting to the underbed storage on the drivers side means accessing it via the doors inside or by lifting the mattress and the top hatch of the bed platform. Where would you fit a hatch on the driver side rear? The power cord inlet is there, the water connections are there, and the water heater.

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[Ljswany]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

The hatch on the 2017 is the same size as my 2015 as far as I know. It's large enough for access, but getting to the underbed storage on the drivers side means accessing it via the doors inside or by lifting the mattress and the top hatch of the bed platform. Where would you fit a hatch on the driver side rear? The power cord inlet is there, the water connections are there, and the water heater.

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Yes, I see now that a hatch on driver side won't work. Inquired at ETI about getting a larger hatch passenger side but that's a no go. Trying to avoid awkward maneuvering when retrieving gear stored in there. What do people put in there anyway?

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Ljswany

Yes, I see now that a hatch on driver side won't work. Inquired at ETI about getting a larger hatch passenger side but that's a no go. Trying to avoid awkward maneuvering when retrieving gear stored in there. What do people put in there anyway?

We put a few large or awkward shaped items in there, like the stabilizer crank, our telescoping flagpole and the flagpole socket that fits in the rear bumper receiver, and a broom. We access most of the items under the bed via the interior doors. Honestly, the hatch size has never been a problem for us. Works fine.

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