What did you do for your Escape today.....

[Camp@Home]

I moved my batteries inside! Had ordered with the 22" extra deep U-dinette bench seat so they fit very nicely under there. Besides area not being much use (difficult access). Which leaves room for a couple more batteries if someone was so inclined. Battery at right fit snug up against Lagun brace there, added just a few retention frame pieces to the floor for both. Also probably minimized most resistance loss due to shortest cables. I do have 2 solar panels on roof and contemplating portable one to connect to Zamp port. Not to mention freeing up LOTS of room in the front trunk. I say 'someone' as we are expecting to trade up to 21NE in the future.

'Backstabbers' were bothering me occasionally in some places, had contemplated some other suggested alternatives, but discovered (I think) a simpler and quicker method. Take the bolt loose on one side and just the extra inch or so of blank plastic spacer section could be cutoff easily with Dremel & cutoff wheel flush to the tensioner piece, then cut bolt length accordingly and mount back to window frame. Plastic could be cut held in hand, used vice-grips for bolt cutoff, all in place in trailer. Had to turn on inverter... Tension did not have to be changed at all. I did end up doing this on all but one window (foot of bed).

[Camp@Home]

Sorry, I don't have specs on the faucet supply hose, came with my trailer. I had searched for one a long time but not found at any h/w store or big-box before I figured out not needed with this solution. Certainly not any kind of standard hose used in USA I guess. Maybe could get from Escape or source anyway. Also came with the screw on connection at the output supply side, but needs nipple for my hose solution. As mentioned, the screw on nipples came with the tank I bought so just make sure they're included, not always. Any good water supply hose that fits those nipple connections should be adequate.

[iamunique127]

I accomplished a bunch of small stuff today in preparation for an upcoming trip.

Flushed the hot water tank and changed the anode.



Installed a 2.5 lb. ABC fire extinguisher to replace the little original that came with the trailer in 2015.



Put up a key holder/cell phone shelf by the door.



And organizers at the foot of the bed on each side.

[Ron in BC]

Aw, come on, there was lot's of znic left on that annode.

It's those little useful mods that make it your own.

Ron

[Ron in BC]

I have lot's of spares, heck, I even have some spare spares. But the one spare that I didn't have was a propane hose. Given the number of hoses that have developed cracks it seemed like a good idea to get some. While I was doing that it also seemed like I may as well stick on a couple of gages.

I couldn't believe the hoops that I had to jump through to get a path that didn't involve a small radius bend. Ended up using 15'" s/s hoses and 90* fittings to get a smooth layout that also didn't interfere with the propane cover.

The hoses cross over so the regulator lever isn't pointing to the tank in use. Not a problem for me as I only open one tank at a time.

I though it'd be about a 10 minute job. I was wrong.

Ron

[DGLP]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

I have lot's of spares, heck, I even have some spare spares. But the one spare that I didn't have was a propane hose. Given the number of hoses that have developed cracks it seemed like a good idea to get some. While I was doing that it also seemed like I may as well stick on a couple of gages.

I couldn't believe the hoops that I had to jump through to get a path that didn't involve a small radius bend. Ended up using 15'" s/s hoses and 90* fittings to get a smooth layout that also didn't interfere with the propane cover.

The hoses cross over so the regulator lever isn't pointing to the tank in use. Not a problem for me as I only open one tank at a time.

I though it'd be about a 10 minute job. I was wrong.

Ron

I purchased these hoses, which worked well for the 21 NE.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7KDHKSZ...roduct_details

[Ron in BC]

I can see right away that was the way to go. The 90* end makes the job much easier.

Way to go.

Ron

[Ryanb-72]

Finally finished the new custom fit cover for our E21. It was quite the task but I think it came out pretty nice.

[jack sparrow]

Looks like a fantastic job Ryanb-72. You've got some hours in that for sure. One of a kind and looking FANTASTIC!!!!


Cheers... and Happy Trails to ya!!


My AVATAR to the left are custom name plaques that I engrave to give an added touch to the Escape Trailer. Click on it to get a closer look.

[Nindy]

Originally Posted by Ryanb-72

Finally finished the new custom fit cover for our E21. It was quite the task but I think it came out pretty nice.

Beautiful job! Wow!

[SageRpod]

Originally Posted by Ryanb-72

Finally finished the new custom fit cover for our E21. It was quite the task but I think it came out pretty nice.

Wowza, that is nice. Great job! You now have a covered E21 that is also has a roof over it. That should look new for a long, long time.

[Ron in BC]

Very impressive, what a project.

What material did you use?

Ron

[Ryanb-72]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Very impressive, what a project.

What material did you use?

Ron

Thanks!

I purchased all of the supplies from sailrite. The fabric was the Top Notch 9.

Ryan

[Ryanb-72]

Originally Posted by SageRpod

Wowza, that is nice. Great job! You now have a covered E21 that is also has a roof over it. That should look new for a long, long time.

Thanks,
Yes the roof was last summers big DIY project.

[Ops]

After several camping trips with our two large dogs, it's a wee bit of a challenge getting them hooked up and out the door first thing in the morning, as they crowd the door and fill the space between the counter and the bench seat. They don't scratch (or haven't) at the screen door (though it could be a concern if they have a significant "need to go out"), but 150 lbs of doggo's combined could certainly stress a screen and door frame without much effort.

I ordered a Lippert screen door 'defender' which didn't fit properly. It was too flimsy for what I needed anyway, so I returned it

I wanted a visible barrier with substance, that might hold back one or both dogs if they lean up against the door. Plus something that would mitigate any 'scratching' at the screen from getting worse. After installing an aluminium privacy screen on our home patio, I contemplated installing that, but the price and the designs available just didn't meet our needs, plus making a mistake fitting it would destroy an expensive piece of metal.

I finally located a potential product at Home Depot, a 2' x 4' x 0.3" white vinyl decorative panel, which I trimmed to size, and attached to the screen door with self tapping screws. Our first camping trip this spring confirmed that it would work, our dogs recognized the barrier being there, and the pushing on the screen was reduced.

The panel is flush with the screen, so if the dogs press on the screen, it's retained and doesn't bulge with the pressure. Screwed to the door frame, it provides both rigidity and visible barrier to them as well. PLUS it allows air flow unlike a solid sheet of metal or plastic. Also, the panel is thin enough that there's no restriction in the outer door closing or opening properly. $40CDN with taxes, and a couple hours of measuring, fiddling and fitting.

The Doggo's approve

[Lanark Camper]

Originally Posted by Ops

After several camping trips with our two large dogs, it's a wee bit of a challenge getting them hooked up and out the door first thing in the morning, as they crowd the door and fill the space between the counter and the bench seat. They don't scratch (or haven't) at the screen door (though it could be a concern if they have a significant "need to go out"), but 150 lbs of doggo's combined could certainly stress a screen and door frame without much effort.

I ordered a Lippert screen door 'defender' which didn't fit properly. It was too flimsy for what I needed anyway, so I returned it

I wanted a visible barrier with substance, that might hold back one or both dogs if they lean up against the door. Plus something that would mitigate any 'scratching' at the screen from getting worse. After installing an aluminium privacy screen on our home patio, I contemplated installing that, but the price and the designs available just didn't meet our needs, plus making a mistake fitting it would destroy an expensive piece of metal.

I finally located a potential product at Home Depot, a 2' x 4' x 0.3" white vinyl decorative panel, which I trimmed to size, and attached to the screen door with self tapping screws. Our first camping trip this spring confirmed that it would work, our dogs recognized the barrier being there, and the pushing on the screen was reduced.

The panel is flush with the screen, so if the dogs press on the screen, it's retained and doesn't bulge with the pressure. Screwed to the door frame, it provides both rigidity and visible barrier to them as well. PLUS it allows air flow unlike a solid sheet of metal or plastic. Also, the panel is thin enough that there's no restriction in the outer door closing or opening properly. $40CDN with taxes, and a couple hours of measuring, fiddling and fitting.

The Doggo's approve

Great tip for dog owners. So far so good with our guy but a squirrel running across the campsite could change that fast !
I’ll keep an eye out for that plastic next trip to HD !

Bob

[iamunique127]

Originally Posted by Ops

After several camping trips with our two large dogs, it's a wee bit of a challenge getting them hooked up and out the door first thing in the morning, as they crowd the door and fill the space between the counter and the bench seat. They don't scratch (or haven't) at the screen door (though it could be a concern if they have a significant "need to go out"), but 150 lbs of doggo's combined could certainly stress a screen and door frame without much effort.

I ordered a Lippert screen door 'defender' which didn't fit properly. It was too flimsy for what I needed anyway, so I returned it

I wanted a visible barrier with substance, that might hold back one or both dogs if they lean up against the door. Plus something that would mitigate any 'scratching' at the screen from getting worse. After installing an aluminium privacy screen on our home patio, I contemplated installing that, but the price and the designs available just didn't meet our needs, plus making a mistake fitting it would destroy an expensive piece of metal.

I finally located a potential product at Home Depot, a 2' x 4' x 0.3" white vinyl decorative panel, which I trimmed to size, and attached to the screen door with self tapping screws. Our first camping trip this spring confirmed that it would work, our dogs recognized the barrier being there, and the pushing on the screen was reduced.

The panel is flush with the screen, so if the dogs press on the screen, it's retained and doesn't bulge with the pressure. Screwed to the door frame, it provides both rigidity and visible barrier to them as well. PLUS it allows air flow unlike a solid sheet of metal or plastic. Also, the panel is thin enough that there's no restriction in the outer door closing or opening properly. $40CDN with taxes, and a couple hours of measuring, fiddling and fitting.

The Doggo's approve

Great job.
And in true Canadian fashion you used Robertson-head screws.

[Ron in BC]

Original and well done.

Robertson head screws, well that's a no-brainer, I'd use them even if they weren't a Canadian invention.

Ron

[Civilguy]

Originally Posted by Ops

The Doggo's approve

Nice job what with addressing the animal psychology and retaining the ability to enjoy the breeze.

Add to that, the fabrication and install with strategic cutouts for the hinge screws, door handle, etc. was very nicely done.

We don’t need no stinkin’ Lippert!

[Viajante]

I thought I had a tough problem ahead in changing out the city water inlet check valve, but it turned out to be unnecessary and maybe there is a tip for others.

I was replacing the little filter screen at the city water inlet. So I opened the cold water faucet to bleed off any water pressure in the line. But I could not press the check valve inward to test it. Solid. Then, before I got out the wrenches I opened a hot water faucet and quite a bit more water ran out. Then I could press the check valve and confirm it was still good.

Anyway it was a surprise to me that the hot and cold water lines are independent of each other when it comes to pressure at the city water inlet. I'm not sure why that is but in the future I will be sure to release pressure from both sides if I have to work on the system.