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Old 04-13-2013, 08:51 PM   #181
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Wow! Really looks great!
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Old 04-14-2013, 05:20 AM   #182
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Look smashing.
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:35 PM   #183
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I was just reading the Escape description and it turns out that they actually use linoleum and not vinyl for the floor. " The interior is professionally finished with natural oak cabinetry, large windows, high-grade linoleum flooring,.." Linoleum should not have a problem with outgassing.
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Old 04-14-2013, 07:05 PM   #184
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Yes, that term has been used erroneously. The flooring is vinyl. Linoleum is a natural cork based product. The large sections of wall and cabinets are thin plywood with a paper based covering to look like oak as discussed in other places on the forum. The drawer and cabinet fronts are oak with oak plywood.
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Old 04-25-2013, 02:06 PM   #185
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Thought you might get a kick out of the lizard floor
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Old 04-25-2013, 02:51 PM   #186
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Don't know that we would ever want that ( some longevity concerns ) ... but that is very clever .. like it !
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Old 04-25-2013, 02:55 PM   #187
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like a giant jigsaw puzzle.
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Old 04-25-2013, 06:37 PM   #188
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There is a hotel in Salmon Arm that has a lizard like paving stone pattern in one area of their decking. I was really impressed with the pattern when I saw it. This is really neat in wood.
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Old 05-11-2013, 05:16 PM   #189
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I installed some mildew control matting under and around the bed today. Ordered 14 feet @ $10/ft enough to protect the bottom and sides of the mattress. It creates an air space under and around the mattress to prevent any mold from condensation. It was tough getting underneath that queen mattress, really tight space. In hindsight I'd get a 6" smaller mattress all around, that will keep the walls away and allow an air space to prevent moisture from forming.
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Old 05-12-2013, 09:06 PM   #190
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Jim, did you have trouble with mildew and the mattress or is this preventive?
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Old 05-13-2013, 06:59 AM   #191
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I had condensation in the winter using a heated mattress pad and the furnace in temperatures down to -0-, no mold because every morning I'd wipe down the wall between the mattress, mainly at the back wall.
There is some air space along both curb/street sides which helps to keep the dampness down. I'm hoping this will allow air to circulate completely and allow body heat to escape other than against the rear wall.
Will report back the success it may have.
If this doesn't work then I have vents to install around the perimeter in the plywood underneath the bed and hope that air will circulate. If not, then a smaller mattress that does not touch the walls is my 3rd option, with wooden hamper/shelfs around the perimeter to act as a buffer.
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Old 06-08-2013, 12:54 PM   #192
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Success with the bed ventilation, recent use with the heat on out last trip revealed -0- moisture along the outside walls. The marine bedding liner works like a charm.
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Success with the bed ventilation, recent use with the heat on out last trip revealed -0- moisture along the outside walls. The marine bedding liner works like a charm.
Hi Jim can you post some pictures?
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Old 06-08-2013, 08:03 PM   #195
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post #189 has the link to the product I installed under and around the bed sides. It allows air to circulate all around the mattress. Before this install where the wall touched the warm mattress, there was the possibility of condensation forming.
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Old 06-19-2013, 07:54 PM   #196
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Hi Jim,
I would really like to put bug screens on my furnace, refer and water heater vents. I have been looking (including on Amazon) for quite some time without being able to find the right sizes. Would you please let me know the sizes you used and wherever possible send their links? Hopefully, their installation only requires a few screws.
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:06 PM   #197
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The water heater and refer screens were home made. I took a piece of scrap screen and cut strips for the refer and used plastic ties. The water heater metal guard pops out and I placed a piece of cut screen and put the guard back in place. The furnace one I bought at a rv place, but you can go to the $ store and purchase 3 ss sink strainers for a $, fine mesh. One of them will fit over the furnace and use a spring to hold it in place
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:45 PM   #198
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I was afraid you were going to answer with that "handyman stuff"
I'll give it a try when I have use of my right arm again.
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Old 06-20-2013, 08:33 AM   #199
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you may not need them, wait until you seen any evidence. We had a stink bug problem here in Pennsylvania and I was being proactive.
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Old 06-20-2013, 03:46 PM   #200
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While in Florida I stopped at a Camping World, and the guy there suggested ....you pretty well need to buy something for the furnace, but the Hot water and Fridge he suggested buying two cheap dog collars and tie them inside- keeps the bugs away. Seemed to work.

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