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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-05-2019, 02:39 PM
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Posted By davidmurphy02
Command hooks are wonderful, hold well and are...

Command hooks are wonderful, hold well and are easily removed. They work on the surface of the wall so no reinforcement needed. I recommend getting some of the inexpensive basic hooks (there are...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-30-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
Well, it was new to me when I did it, but I've...

Well, it was new to me when I did it, but I've since seen old threads going back years where a number of others came up with that too - I guess great minds think alike!
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-30-2019, 04:03 PM
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Posted By davidmurphy02
There are still screens in place when the windows...

There are still screens in place when the windows are open.....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-29-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
Manufacturers may not ever resolve little...

Manufacturers may not ever resolve little problems like this, but you can always count on Escape owners to come up with good fixes!
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-29-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
The EBay seller seems to be sold out. I had...

The EBay seller seems to be sold out. I had previously seen them on Amazon but can't find them there now either....I think they are all gone. Glad I got one when I did, guess they are a rare...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-17-2019, 01:06 PM
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Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
My plan is working...I can wait until a bunch of...

My plan is working...I can wait until a bunch of others have installed the fan upgrade and then take advantage of all their tips and photos ;)
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-12-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
If, like me, you didn't request an amber porch...

If, like me, you didn't request an amber porch light lens and find the clear lens to be blindingly bright, here's an amber replacement lens for $2.99 on Amazon:
...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-12-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
If you mean additional sewer hose storage tubes...

If you mean additional sewer hose storage tubes under the trailer, no - they just mount underneath with metal straps and are pretty lightweight. An additional sewer tube on our build sheet was $75. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-09-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
Don't know how quickly I'll get to it, but...

Don't know how quickly I'll get to it, but apparently the guy who created the SAM-1 fan kit died and someone is selling off the remaining inventory in Ebay so I grabbed one while there are still...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-09-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
The lack of a lip on the medicine cabinet shelves...

The lack of a lip on the medicine cabinet shelves is a problem...open the door after travel and things often come tumbling out. I tried some of the spring tension rods, but they were thick and took...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-08-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
I store a lot of stuff in the front upper storage...

I store a lot of stuff in the front upper storage compartment - gas grill, one gallon propane bottle, and all my water hoses, power cords, extensions, fittings and adapters. I wanted something a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-08-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
One of the first things Mary asks when she wakes...

One of the first things Mary asks when she wakes up in the morning is "What's the temperature outside?". On our old trailer we had one of those big round stick-on thermometers on the back window,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-08-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
I added a 2nd sewer tube on our build sheet, and...

I added a 2nd sewer tube on our build sheet, and later found that 5' and 10' Rhino hose sections with fittings plus the elbow and tapered threaded sewer adapter all fit neatly in one tube.

Then I...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-01-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
We are storing it for the next few months until...

We are storing it for the next few months until fall because I have to go back to work to pay for all this new stuff :rolleyes: Down here summer is pretty intensely hot, and we would have to travel...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-01-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
One last little mod for now (how many times will...

One last little mod for now (how many times will I say that in the years ahead...). Mary thought that a wine glass rack would fit inside the upper kitchen cabinet on the forward wall and keep our...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-01-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
Ikea has some bathroom wall fixtures like towel...

Ikea has some bathroom wall fixtures like towel bars, small bins, etc. with suction cups and some with round adhesive stick-on pads, we have some of each and both seem to work fine. 3M Command also...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-30-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
The long toggle arm on the battery disconnect...

The long toggle arm on the battery disconnect switch we have found to be easily bumped into the off position, and that's with just the two of us coming and going from the dinette - I would imagine...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-30-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
One thing we learned is that despite a lot of...

One thing we learned is that despite a lot of advance planning on how we thought we'd do and arrange things, after spending a week in the trailer we wound up doing a few things differently. My...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-30-2019, 08:21 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
That tall cabinet's dimensions vary a bit - the...

That tall cabinet's dimensions vary a bit - the shell curves up and appears to also have a small bit of side to side curvature so you will need to measure each shelf depending on where you put them. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-29-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
We wanted to maximize the storage capacity in the...

We wanted to maximize the storage capacity in the big pantry, when we go on extended trips we tend to carry a lot of food items that may be difficult to find in remote areas. I had intended put Elfa...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-29-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
Mary loves to cook, and in the trailer she likes...

Mary loves to cook, and in the trailer she likes to cook almost as much as when we are at home. Lucky me!!! A well equipped kitchen is important to her, and having utensils readily available is...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-28-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
https://www.metroscreenworks.com/rolls-of-screen-a...

https://www.metroscreenworks.com/rolls-of-screen-all-types/super-screen/

This is the material I use in building catios, it is very strong and cat claws do not hurt it. I may rescreen all our...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-28-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
I've been concerned about quite a few problems...

I've been concerned about quite a few problems with the furnace sail switch clogging up with small amounts of lint. Since we travel with a trailer full of cats, I knew it would be an issue for us. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-26-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
I've seen others add magnetic knife racks next to...

I've seen others add magnetic knife racks next to the cooktop and that seemed like a great place for one. I found one that is exactly the width of the wall, 14", and has a very strong magnet. Just...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-26-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,142
Posted By davidmurphy02
I thought about that, but pool noodles are pretty...

I thought about that, but pool noodles are pretty dense foam, they don't squish up a lot or easily - I was a little wary about putting undue stress on the crank handle shaft so I went with a softer...
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