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Old 08-06-2019, 06:20 AM   #2501
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Old 08-06-2019, 05:27 PM   #2502
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No harm in asking. I had to ask twice during the build process. I received our first photos 17 days prior to the completion date.
I sent an email this morning:
In the past ETI has provided periodic pictures during the build process for the owner. The latest reference on the Escape forum was in early July for an early August delivery. Since my completion date is less than 3 weeks away - and no pictures - I was wondering if build pictures have become a thing of the past like some other things have become.

It looks like I was just a tad impatient since this was the responce:
Your trailer is in the Fabrication shop. Unfortunately we cannot take pictures while it is in fabrication. Your trailer will be entering the Productions building tomorrow.

Once it is in the productions building you will receive daily photos.


Apparently no custom pics while it is in the mold.
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Old 08-06-2019, 05:54 PM   #2503
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But daily pictures is an improvement....
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Old 08-06-2019, 06:10 PM   #2504
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Apparently no custom pics while it is in the mold.
I doubt that you could tell the difference between yours and any other unit when it's still in the mold. Things start happening after the shell is assembled.

Daily photos would be nice, especially if they capture the soon to be hidden areas.

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Old 08-06-2019, 07:32 PM   #2505
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Received our first photos last Wednesday with more on Thursday, Friday, and today for our 21 with a scheduled completion date of 8/21.
We are getting pretty excited and ready to load up the truck!
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Old 08-06-2019, 07:46 PM   #2506
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stud finder? I don't think there are any studs or any sort of framing in an escape or any other fiberglass trailer.
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Old 08-06-2019, 07:55 PM   #2507
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stud finder? I don't think there are any studs or any sort of framing in an escape or any other fiberglass trailer.
There are a few wood studs in an Escape. Some are glassed to the walls for attachment points and definitely some in the cabinets and dividers.

I had to add the "wood" - it might have been misconstrued otherwise.
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Old 08-06-2019, 08:31 PM   #2508
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Studfinder won't be much help as the stick are very small behind a wood veneer.
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stud finder? I don't think there are any studs or any sort of framing in an escape or any other fiberglass trailer.
I'm certainly not expecting much since 1x2 or 1x3 sticks won't be like 2x4 & 2x6 lumber (or whatever the metric equivalent might be). It was suggested to me on another thread so I figured $35us wasn't too much to risk.

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I found a super magnet will find the colored staples used to build the cabinets much more useful.
I just got some small 95# magnets for holding a flag pole mount on the king pin that may see some use finding staples when the studfinder fails.
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Old 08-06-2019, 09:28 PM   #2509
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There are a few wood studs in an Escape. Some are glassed to the walls for attachment points and definitely some in the cabinets and dividers.

I had to add the "wood" - it might have been misconstrued otherwise.
I'd call those cabinet frames, not studs.
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I'd call those cabinet frames, not studs.
Point conceded. So then the cabinet frames are what stuff gets attached to in areas without reinforcement plywood. With the thin paneling Escape uses, I have been able to locate the cabinet frames with a stud finder fairly easily.
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Old 08-06-2019, 10:03 PM   #2511
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I found a cabinet frame finder for the same price as a stud finder.
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Old 08-06-2019, 10:36 PM   #2512
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Received our first photos last Wednesday with more on Thursday, Friday, and today for our 21 with a scheduled completion date of 8/21.
We are getting pretty excited and ready to load up the truck!
Buddy & Suzanne
Well that's great, I'm glad they got some practice building yours before they start mine the following week.

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Old 08-07-2019, 06:46 AM   #2513
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I found a cabinet frame finder for the same price as a stud finder.
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Old 08-09-2019, 12:54 AM   #2514
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"Gray Ghost" Day 1 & 2

What a difference a day makes! From an empty shell to having most of the cabinet framing in place.

I can even see the entry box I provided for installation in the upper driver side area of the propane hatch (a dark cord is hanging from its center). This one has connectors for antennas such as satellite dish and my cell phone signal amplifier; it also has a 120 volt input plug that I'll run wire for. There is another of these hatches in the rear that has connectors for solar and radio antennas such as for a weather radio.

The name "Gray Ghost" is due to my color scheme leaning heavy to that color. I have a spare tire cover with a ghost and I want to get some almost white reflective vinyl caricatures to add in a few spots.
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Old 08-09-2019, 07:54 AM   #2515
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I found a cabinet frame finder for the same price as a stud finder.
Hi: gbaglo... Finding studs in an Escape is quite like walking on water. It helps to know where the rocks are!!! Alf
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Old 08-09-2019, 09:39 AM   #2516
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Great to see your design unfolding, Tom!
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Old 08-09-2019, 10:58 AM   #2517
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I really enjoy watching the 5.0’s being built. Bet ya can’t wait!
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Old 08-09-2019, 01:27 PM   #2518
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Bet ya can’t wait!
I am getting excited but my list of work for me to do is growing faster than I check them off.


Escape mods, (not in much of an order)
  • Install Anderson hitch in truck.
    Install tpms units.
    Install cargo pod.
    Install coiled breakaway cable.
    Install big level on pin box.

    ✔Replace battery cutoff solenoid on main board.

    ✔Add 6-way switched fuse strip on main board & rewire connections.
    ✔Do I have any fused wires for hot connection?

    ✔Add always hot 4 way fuse strip on main board & rewire connections.
    ✔Do I have any fused wires for hot connection?

    ADD WIRE RUNS UNDERNEATH:
    Determine where to go thru the floor.
    - under dinette seat base or open up kitchen cabinet?
    Determine type of conduit to be used.
    # of runs, size, length & fittings?
    Purchase conduit & hole saws if needed.
    Install conduit.
    (Pull wire thru conduit.)
    Return to ETI for tank heaters & spray foam.

    Add 2nd battery.

    Replace power center.
    *** - mark wires & detach
    *** - remove old
    *** - reframe hole if needed
    *** - install new
    *** - attach wires
    *** - test

    Remove sub panel and move wires to new power center.

    Figure out how to fit electrical boards into a Lagun table mount support.
    Install electrical boards.
    Install/replace devices
    *** - inverter
    *** - solar controller
    *** -

    Open up space above fridge.
    Determine dimensions available.
    Make mount for display/controls.
    ** (Displays should angle downward.)
    Purchase surface-mount conduit.
    Run cables from devices to displays.
    ** - Battery monitor
    ** - EMS display
    ** - Solar Controller?
    ** - Big Inverter control
    Make door for over fridge.
    Install door.

    Put together the mattress base.

    Run new 12v line for the jacks & breakaway switch.
    Install dc-dc charger.
    Add switch to propane detector?

    Install kickspace heater
    *** - thermostat
    *** - control switches
    *** - thermostat relay
    *** - power from power center
    *** - power from aux input

    Install Lagun table mount

    Install cabinet lights
    Install soap dispenser in kitchen cabinet.

    Install shower adjustment/grab bar
    Install tp dispenser

    Design stair rail
    Get rail made.
    Install rail.

    Install replacement porch light

    Breville storage cabinet/drawer
    Design
    Have it made

    IP storage cabinet/drawer
    Design
    Have it made

    Install mail/key holder
    Install Umbra cubby shelf
    Install fans
    *** - dining/kitchen
    *** - bedroom/kitchen

    Install switches by door.

    Install multi-port usb near fridge (& ?).

    Install AV equipment
    *** - power (120v & 12v)
    *** - satellite receiver
    *** - a/v switcher
    *** - cable connections
    *** - speaker connections
    *** - xm radio
    *** - roof vent
    *** - xm antenna
    *** - radio antenna?
    *** - fans
    *** - subwoofer
    *** - center speaker & amp
    *** - cell phone amp
    ***
    Add 120v power for Breville
    Add 120v power for IP/misc
    Install small inverter

    Install backup camera.

    Add water accumulator tank.
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Tom, what mattress base are you going to use? Thanks.
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