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05-30-2019, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
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Observations on new Escape 21
With recent discussions about the propane hose issues, rusting tanks and opening windows, I had very long thought about them on the trip out to Chilliwack. I took some pipe foam with me and had Escape cover the propane line. In addition I cut several pieces to wrap each window know on the awning windows. I even handed out some to the rally attendees. Glad to report no opening on the trip home. Finally I found that the factory was installing the propane tanks improperly, both mine and at least 4 other new owners had tanks that were not sitting flush on the platform, causing wobbliness as well as a scrapping. Removal and reinstalling them made the secure and tight. Hoping this will help other in checking their initial install.
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05-31-2019, 12:20 AM
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Installing LP tanks is not rocket science. How does that happen, besides being careless or in too big a hurry?
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05-31-2019, 01:02 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike G
Installing LP tanks is not rocket science. How does that happen, besides being careless or in too big a hurry? 
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Yes, how? Seems to me you'd really have to work at installing them wrong.
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05-31-2019, 07:11 AM
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Yes, I agree, there seems to be a lot more people working there, a hive of of activity, yet mistakes are sometimes made. I think once the new management starts using their product, some of these mistakes will not happen. There is a void right now between the old and new that should lessen as time progresses.
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05-31-2019, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Vonore, Tennessee
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In addition I cut several pieces to wrap each window know on the awning windows.
Would you please post a photo of these? I want to make some for our windows. Thanks!
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05-31-2019, 07:52 AM
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Give me an hour or two and I will post some pic's...
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05-31-2019, 10:19 AM
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Here are some pictures of the pipe foam window washer....
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05-31-2019, 10:23 AM
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Made some quick changes this am, converted my 30 amp power supply to 15 amp for power at home and a plug protector plus an additional 7 pin connector with a fused wire that allows use of trailer clearance lights at rest stops.
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05-31-2019, 12:07 PM
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06-01-2019, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Vonore, Tennessee
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Thanks!
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06-01-2019, 02:38 PM
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Location: Northern, Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Made some quick changes this am, converted my 30 amp power supply to 15 amp for power at home and a plug protector plus an additional 7 pin connector with a fused wire that allows use of trailer clearance lights at rest stops.
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Why not use a - 30A female to 15A male - adapter to hook-up to house power?
Thanks.
Glenn
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06-01-2019, 02:55 PM
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Because I have the attached power cord and did not want the 30 amp cord out with the exposure to pests via the cord, but I am using the mentioned 30amp female to 15 amp male, inside the compartment. This way the exterior is sealed unless I am using the 30 amp set up which maybe infrequent.
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06-01-2019, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Because I have the attached power cord and did not want the 30 amp cord out with the exposure to pests via the cord, but I am using the mentioned 30amp female to 15 amp male, inside the compartment. This way the exterior is sealed unless I am using the 30 amp set up which maybe infrequent.
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Thanks.
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06-01-2019, 05:04 PM
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Location: Northern California, California
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Great mods! Would you happen to have a link for the AC feed through you mounted on the hatch door? Thanks! -Bea
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06-01-2019, 06:48 PM
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Quote:
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Great mods! Would you happen to have a link for the AC feed through you mounted on the hatch door? Thanks! -Bea
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Here you go, and you will need a 30 amp female to 15 amp male adapter also...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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06-01-2019, 06:56 PM
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06-01-2019, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
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Appreciate it! Thank you Jim!
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06-01-2019, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Notasulga, Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
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Our 2017 21' came from the factory with one of those (but black and round). Doesn't ETI provide one with each new trailer anymore?
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06-02-2019, 08:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by War Eagle
Our 2017 21' came from the factory with one of those (but black and round). Doesn't ETI provide one with each new trailer anymore?
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Yes they do, but I had ordered the parts before pickup and was not aware of all the goodies Escape provides. Now they include a handy multi-bit screwdriver which I find very useful.
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06-02-2019, 02:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Yes they do, but I had ordered the parts before pickup and was not aware of all the goodies Escape provides. Now they include a handy multi-bit screwdriver which I find very useful.
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Yes, that mulit-bit screwdriver is indeed very useful! As far as other goodies, one I wasn't aware of is: if you order an outside shower they will also give you a nice blue coiled hose and nozzle to hook up to your outside shower. I almost bought a hose for the outside shower before pick up but glad I didn't. The one they provide works great.
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