Reinforced walls - add to strength of trailer?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Dcboyd

We ordered our21C with 3 reinforced walls. Bathroom wall, 2 dinette walls. Wish now I had ordered 2 additional walls at the full height cabinet by bed. I added interior adjustable shelving in that area and it was fun trying to find something substantial to fasten to, but I did ( well withthe help of VHB tape). I was glad to have a solid wall by the bed to fasten a canvas catch all for glasses, flashlight, handgun and other items.
I have also mounted magazine racks on the other reinforced walls
The longer bath wall may have 25#s extra weight ,but I seriously doubt it. The short walls..nah. No way. Total bs.

If you want reinforced walls, or feel the need, get them. You will be glad you did. Stuff you may want to fasten others may have no desire to have, or maybe it wasn’t offered 10 years ago.

We also ordered our 19 with reenforced walls bed area , kitchen wall , refrigerator wall and dinette - Shower wall . So easy to hang things if needed . Not worried about the little weight it will add . Back in 2013 think we were among the first to request but Reace consented and have been very happy . Pat

[AndreaLea]

Originally Posted by SamIam

Now you do.

Bathroom wall on a 21’. The angled side goes towards the front.
Saved this when I was thinking about the 21.

Sam

If not, does anyone have a pic of both?

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by AndreaLea

If not, does anyone have a pic of both?

That picture from post #21 is a regular framed wall. The reinforcing is simply plywood on the wall framing.

[AndreaLea]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

That picture from post #21 is a regular framed wall. The reinforcing is simply plywood on the wall framing.

Thank you

[AuthorSP]

Originally Posted by C&G in FL

...The biggest stumbling hazard in the 5.0 TA is missing the bottom step where the angle cut is when descending from the loft. After we both missed it and narrowly avoided injury, we addressed the problem by keeping our small flip-up lidded trash receptacle (IKEA) on the step above the angled cut. That way, when backing down the steps at night, if your foot contacts the waste container you know you are too far toward the door and avoid an unexpected “missing step.”

Could you post a picture of that? Thanks!

[Centex]

Originally Posted by AuthorSP

Could you post a picture of that? Thanks!

Check out the Virtual Interior Tour here for great views of the current 'clipped bottom step' from most any angle you choose

https://escapetrailer.com/virtual_tours/trailer5/

Some folks have done a mod to extend the bottom step width, which though that impinges on entry clearance they find a preferable trade-off. As of early this year ETI wouldn't do that mod but they will, if requested, provide a piece of the matching face-paneling and carpet for you to DIY. Yes, an IMO reasonable fee for those extra materials, but if you think ahead and order with your trailer there's no shipping cost (I ordered a substantial amount of the OE cabinet paneling with my trailer in anticipation of future mods because the exact product is not distributed in the US and shipping costs would be crazy).

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by AuthorSP

Could you post a picture of that? Thanks!

Photo, per request. The plastic bags you get at Walmart and grocery stores fit well as liners, so they can be used rather than just being thrown away.

[AuthorSP]

Ah, got it, thanks!
I thought it was some sort of mounted system.