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Old 12-04-2011, 09:18 PM   #21
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Re: Cover your Escape

Finally got my lil 17B covered for the winter and am happy with the cover I have I'm very glad I got it custom fit

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Old 12-04-2011, 09:50 PM   #22
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Nice job Suzanne. It looks very snug and ready for a short winter! : :
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Old 12-06-2011, 05:25 PM   #23
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We purchased our trailer cover from the remaining stock at Escape Trailers. Appears to be very well made and provides easy access. Since the trailer is parked for the winter, we find ourselves accessing it often to plan or do personal modifications. Since we have the solar panel on top, I was concerned about the aluminum edging around it snagging or wearing through the cover. My hubby wrapped the panel with a nonabsorbent hard foam so the sharp edging is covered.

As you can see by the pictures, the cover is a generous size but tightens down snugly. I expect we'll be going in and out it through the winter, making changes and monitoring moisture/condensation levels. My husband however, seems to be under the impression that "trailer" is another word for MAN CAVE!

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Old 12-06-2011, 06:16 PM   #24
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Re: Cover your Escape

Speaking of foam....

I have a couple foam tubes that are slit length-wise ( came as packing material - but you can buy pipe insulation that's similar ).

I apply these to my aluminum ladder before leaning it against the Escape when washing the roof.

Protect the Escape and are easy to apply and remove.

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Old 12-07-2011, 01:23 AM   #25
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Pool Noodles work great for that too!

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Old 12-07-2011, 08:59 AM   #26
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Yea, but try to find them in late Fall! I ended up using pipe covering to pad the corners...
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Old 12-07-2011, 08:23 PM   #27
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Re: Cover your Escape

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On the roof I put an extra heavy coat of wax and did not buff any off.
Just know, you will need to add "moisture" back to the wax to get it off. It won't simply buff off when the time comes... ask me how I know
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Old 12-07-2011, 09:41 PM   #28
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Donna D, I don't intend to buff it off. I hope it adds a little more protection from the surrounding trees when I remove the cover. I only wish that I could add a permanent cover like some people do down Portland way

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Old 12-09-2011, 06:48 AM   #29
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Re: Cover your Escape

A carport is very nice. On one of the other forums, a Scamp 5th wheel owner has sung the praises of http://www.rejex.com/, he put this stuff all over the nose portion of the trailer and says when he gets home from traveling he just hits it with water and all the bugs, etc. slide right off.

You may want to check it out. I'd think wax left unpolished would attract dirt, etc. rather than protect it.
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Old 12-09-2011, 07:00 AM   #30
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Re: Cover your Escape

Hi: All...We're getting closer and closer to putting "Our Escape Hatch" under a palm tree in Fla. for the winter. I know it won't be as cheap as a cover...but will include storage for the dishwasher and drier too!!! Alf
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Old 12-09-2011, 12:52 PM   #31
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Miss Donna D, I sure hope you are wrong, but more than likely you are correct. This is the first time I'm trying the left-wax-unbuffed-on-the-roof scheme. Oh, to only have a permanent cover!
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