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12-28-2011, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Silverdale, Washington
Trailer: No more Escape 21
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Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I'll be adding an indoor/outdoor thermometer to my 19' Escape and would like your thoughts of where to place and attach the remote outdoor sensor. Thus far I have ruled out double face tape and drilling into the fiberglass shell. Since the sensor should be out of direct sunlight I'm thinking of putting the sensor on the inside the tongue framework under the propane tanks or storage box -- any ideas for a better location? One idea that is intriguing is to mount the sensor to a small piece of metal and then either bolt the metal plate to the Escape or use a good quality magnet. This would allow for battery change. Again, I open for any better ideas for attaching the remote sensor. Thanks and see you all at Osoyoos!
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12-28-2011, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,370
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I put mine in the ring on top of one of the propane tanks. It stayed in place for over 15,000 miles just sitting there; the problem is I went further than that!
Oh well, a replacement was only $5.00. It is now tied to the tank...
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12-28-2011, 10:23 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Texas Hill Country,
Trailer: Escape 5.0 (sold)
Posts: 77
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I zip-tied mine to the spare tire bracket upright. The tire protects it from the sun and it is reasonably out of the road spray. I will have to cut the tie off to install a new battery but that's okay. Be careful not to mount it where it will be isolated from the ambient air.
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2016 Ford F150 EB
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12-28-2011, 11:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 276
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
Mr. Rick how about mounting the sensor in the underside of the front rock guard. You might like a door bell. I would mount the exterior switch for the door bell near the left side of the trailer door.
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12-29-2011, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I don't attach our remote unit anywhere. I just keep it inside the trailer and then set it somewhere outside that is shaded - depending on the site we are in. We also sometimes put it in the fridge while traveling to keep track of temps in the fridge.
Eric
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12-29-2011, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
What do you do about the outside temperature if the reading you get is too high or too low?
baglo
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12-29-2011, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
What do you do about the outside temperature if the reading you get is too high or too low?
baglo
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Either put another log on the fire, or go swimming.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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12-29-2011, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
Like Eric, I have not permanently attached my sensor. I have fastened a looped string and hang it on the open awning bracket. I figure I will not forget to close the awning before departing so it will be obvious I need to stow the sensor as well. That is the plan anyway.
I like the ideas everyone else has provided, there are some nice options.
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2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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12-29-2011, 07:33 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,044
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I have an indoor/outdoor thermometer... the outdoor sensor goes in the refrigerator. Nothing I can do about the outside temperature, but I CAN control the refrigerator temp!
For the outside temp, I carry a weather rock:
If the rock is wet, it's raining.
If the rock is dry and hot, the sun is shining.
If the rock is white, it's snowing.
If the rock is tipped over, it's windy.
"And that's the weather, whether or not."
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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12-29-2011, 07:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Trailer: 2006 17b Goucho
Posts: 302
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I zip tied my sensor to a cross body frame under the trailer.
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12-30-2011, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Alcoa, Tennessee
Trailer: 2015 5.0 TA
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I keep mine with the propane tanks in my "5".
Dick
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2016 Ford F-150
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12-30-2011, 08:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I prefer Donna's method.
As folks age, they seem to be more concerned with weather, and talk about it way more. I am trying to avoid this aging thing by ignoring the weather.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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12-30-2011, 11:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Kent, Washington
Trailer: 2009 Trillium 1300
Posts: 131
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Re: Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I would be concerned about damage mounting it too low on the rig. You would be surprised what things are kicked up by tires.
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