2017 Improvement leaks before 4/1/2016 unveiling... - Page 4

Greg A · 03-03-2016, 12:06 AM

There is actually an extra bedroom in there. Awesome for company.

Brian B-P · 03-03-2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Donna D.

This is from a 2006 Bigfoot 25' RQ.

That's a good example of the old cover, before the storage box.

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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

They are a lot more form fitting, and the new ones actually have good storage. Some of the previous versions had very little storage, and was awkward to access. The early ones were mostly intended to be a fitted propane and battery cover.

I agree - the old ones were not intended as a storage box. The new ones are basically a full-width box, sitting on a corresponding extension of the frame, attached to a section corresponding to the old cover.

The Escape box is squeezed into the space between the body and the propane tanks (which are further forward on the tongue than a Bigfoot, to leave some room), so the same shape wouldn't work... even if you wanted it.

cpaharley2008 · 03-03-2016, 05:44 AM

I have visions of the following happening on April Fool's Day.....people calling and swamping ETI's headquarters.....

**Donna D.** · 03-03-2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by thoer

That cover is pretty weird looking to me

That's the one I remember. UGH.

Winelover · 03-03-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by barry

Cindy and I spent some time down in Utah last September/October and I have some images posted on my website of Arches National Park here.

Zenfolio | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BARRY JUSTICE | ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

Barry

Gorgeous photos, Barry! Thank you for sharing!

StarvingHyena · 03-04-2016, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

They are a lot more form fitting, and the new ones actually have good storage. Some of the previous versions had very little storage, and was awkward to access. The early ones were mostly intended to be a fitted propane and battery cover.

Now if only that was a hot tub in there ... they'd really have something. Heated by connecting the tugs exhaust pipe through under water coils .....

StarvingHyena · 03-04-2016, 12:42 AM

I don't know if this will work ... as iyts the first time I have tried to post a picture.

The picture is of my new faucet. I was heading to Bellingham, Wa for my orientation from my home in Juneau, Ak. There is no wifi on the ferries. So when ETI started to test my trailer before my pick up, they discovered that the faucet ordered for installation was faulty. It leaked from the valve and would not hold pressure. Very much to the credit of ETI and their wonderful Customer Service, Tammy emailed me about the problem and wondered if I would like them to install one of their 2017 faucets. I didn't get the email til 3 hours before my orientation.... asked for a picture. When I saw it, I said A-OK and they had it installed and had it working for my orientation. YEAH! ETI!

I hope its ok for me to post this picture.

Tom

Patandlinda · 03-04-2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by StarvingHyena

I don't know if this will work ... as iyts the first time I have tried to post a picture.

The picture is of my new faucet. I was heading to Bellingham, Wa for my orientation from my home in Juneau, Ak. There is no wifi on the ferries. So when ETI started to test my trailer before my pick up, they discovered that the faucet ordered for installation was faulty. It leaked from the valve and would not hold pressure. Very much to the credit of ETI and their wonderful Customer Service, Tammy emailed me about the problem and wondered if I would like them to install one of their 2017 faucets. I didn't get the email til 3 hours before my orientation.... asked for a picture. When I saw it, I said A-OK and they had it installed and had it working for my orientation. YEAH! ETI!

I hope its ok for me to post this picture.

Tom

That is one nice looking faucet! I want one ! Pat

kstock11 · 03-04-2016, 05:22 AM

Looks like a winner to me. Would definitely like to change out the 2014 stock faucet for this one. Thanks for posting the pic!

Jim Bennett · 03-04-2016, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StarvingHyena

Now if only that was a hot tub in there ... they'd really have something. Heated by connecting the tugs exhaust pipe through under water coils .....

Now you are talking. I just loves me some soaking time.

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Originally Posted by StarvingHyena

The picture is of my new faucet.

I saw one on Monday too, looks pretty nice.

cpaharley2008 · 03-04-2016, 07:23 AM

For someone who has been to ETI lately and seen some of these improvements, Jim B. seems very quiet? Come on Jim, tell us some tid bits you saw there this week?

Jim Bennett · 03-04-2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

For someone who has been to ETI lately and seen some of these improvements, Jim B. seems very quiet? Come on Jim, tell us some tid bits you saw there this week?

I know nuthink.....

cpaharley2008 · 03-04-2016, 07:33 AM

OK, Schultz.....

Jim Bennett · 03-04-2016, 07:49 AM

Though, I could offer you some Timbits, in lieu of tidbits.

cpaharley2008 · 03-04-2016, 07:51 AM

So, why not tell us what your build sheet will have??

Jim Bennett · 03-04-2016, 08:00 AM

I am still figuring out my build sheet, what standard, optional and custom features to include/exclude. Most customizing I will do myself, I just have to figure out what that will be. I have to pare 3 pages of notes down a bit first.

Trust me, at some point I will be sharing, and will likely do up something like this blog Chris R did, which is a great way of sharing. Chris and Ida were kind enough to host us last Thursday night, and we went through a lot of what he did, and love most all of his ideas and workmanship. Great people.
https://escape440.wordpress.com/

That's all I am saying for now.