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02-15-2020, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 1,141
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Cubby pads
I had a moment of inspiration! The little cubbies either side of the bed on the 5.0 are molded plastic. Stuff slides around in them and they make a noise if you are not careful putting stuff back. (Such as a flashlight at 3:00 AM, waking ones partner!) I had some old mouse pads made of neoprene. The back side is black. Easy enough to cut to size. I also added a command hook for my glasses.
Edit: Darn, I keep forgetting to hold my phone in landscape if I want to post here. Could some nice admin rotate these 90 degrees clockwise? Done. Donna D.
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02-15-2020, 07:49 PM
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#722
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arniesea
... I also added a command hook for my glasses.
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When I go to bed, I often read for maybe an hour before going to sleep, usually light pulp grade sci-fi/fantasy... seeing as how my 21 has nowhere within reach to put my glasses, I've taken to slipping one earpiece through the strings of the pleated blinds next to the bed.
which is somewhere i can reach after getting out of bed in the morning without having to climb over the bed...
the book I'm reading is almost always an ebook on my tablet, I just slip the tablet between the mattress and the wall.
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02-15-2020, 07:59 PM
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#723
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz
... seeing as how my 21 has nowhere within reach to put my glasses, I've taken to slipping one earpiece through the strings of the pleated blinds next to the bed.
That's fantastic!
the book I'm reading is almost always an ebook on my tablet, I just slip the tablet between the mattress and the wall.
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My tablet also lives between the mattress and the wall. I made sure that for my 5.0 build there were USB ports on either side of the bed for our devices!
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02-15-2020, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
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I should add, although those eyeglasses are quite large (5.35" overall width, with lenses that are 2.25" wide x 1.66" high, they weigh almost nothing. the bifocal lenses are trivex, the frames are thin layered acetate, and the ear temples are very thin titanium. I like big lenses because they fill my whole vision and give me a wide field of view.
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02-15-2020, 10:12 PM
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#725
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Brilliant John. You have vision.
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02-16-2020, 07:52 AM
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#726
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,734
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Blinding vision, some say.
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02-17-2020, 08:05 PM
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#727
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Trailer: E 21 2019 Tow Vehicle: 2019 4Runner Limited
Posts: 739
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz
I should add, although those eyeglasses are quite large (5.35" overall width, with lenses that are 2.25" wide x 1.66" high, they weigh almost nothing. the bifocal lenses are trivex, the frames are thin layered acetate, and the ear temples are very thin titanium. I like big lenses because they fill my whole vision and give me a wide field of view.
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Ah... the Tele Vue 31 mm Nagler Type 5. FOV plus crisp to the edge.
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02-17-2020, 08:33 PM
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#728
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Telescopist
Ah... the Tele Vue 31 mm Nagler Type 5. FOV plus crisp to the edge.
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I have an Explore Scientific 82 deg. 30mm which is quite similar to that Nagler, but I use the ES82 18mm a lot more.
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02-25-2020, 09:08 PM
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#729
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Northern California, California
Trailer: 2019 Escape 21
Posts: 759
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Inside Maxx Fan cover, AC Cord insulator, Window Screen...
What a fun eclectic informative thread! Here's our 2 cents contribution...
Last year we noticed some condensation drips from the inside of our Maxx Fan cover (on humid/cold days) onto the floor (when not in use). So I made a Reflecitx cover that velcros on for thermal insulation. Was pleased to find some strong clear velcro - blends in well on the perimeter of the Maxx Fan (and the cover). However, we do use the Maxx Fan a lot so this cover probably won't be used very much, but easy to store or pop on when needed.
DH likes to snake cords (like WiFi cords) out alongside the AC electrical cord so I found some dense foam and made a critter/thermal, insulator/protector. Had previously bought some different rubber 'critter protectors' online last year which also work but I think I'm gonna like the thicker foam one better. (Jim's (cpaharly2008) neat mod with his AC cord is slowly rising on the 'Honey-Do' list. )
In the process of converting the stock window screens to a finer mesh screen to combat those tiny 'gnats' or whatever they are that like to circle around the captain lights at night. Took a before and after pic of the screens...not too much difference in shade so I hope it will work. Will test it out on our next trip to ensure ventilation is adequate.
Cheers,
-Bea
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02-27-2020, 11:02 AM
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#730
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: "SOJOURNER" a 2019 17B
Posts: 486
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bea
….In the process of converting the stock window screens to a finer mesh screen to combat those tiny 'gnats' or whatever they are that like to circle around the captain lights at night. Took a before and after pic of the screens...not too much difference in shade so I hope it will work. Will test it out on our next trip to ensure ventilation is adequate. Cheers, -Bea
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Thanks for sharing, Bea! Which brand/gauge did you choose? I'm looking forward to hearing whether or not these screens provide adequate ventilation, as the bite of no see ums can be rather fierce.
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Life is a journey, not a destination. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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02-27-2020, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Northern California, California
Trailer: 2019 Escape 21
Posts: 759
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brightday
Thanks for sharing, Bea! Which brand/gauge did you choose? I'm looking forward to hearing whether or not these screens provide adequate ventilation, as the bite of no see ums can be rather fierce.
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Hey Ava! I ordered this product and giving it try:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am keeping all the stock screen material though, just in case...I don't like it. I've never replaced screen material before but with a 'spline roller' (looks like pizza cutter), made the job much easier.
This exercise made us take a second look at the Maxx Fan screen and the bathroom room exhaust fan screen but decided to leave those alone. Those look and feel like metal screens (totally different material) and we have both fans pushing air 'out' so not worried about those...
Thanks,
-Bea
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02-27-2020, 06:15 PM
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#732
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: "SOJOURNER" a 2019 17B
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bea
Hey Ava! I ordered this product and giving it try:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am keeping all the stock screen material though, just in case...I don't like it. I've never replaced screen material before but with a 'spline roller' (looks like pizza cutter), made the job much easier.
This exercise made us take a second look at the Maxx Fan screen and the bathroom room exhaust fan screen but decided to leave those alone. Those look and feel like metal screens (totally different material) and we have both fans pushing air 'out' so not worried about those...
Thanks,
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Sounds like sound thinking to me, Bea! I once replaced the screen in the back door of my house, somewhat challenging using a flathead screw driver. Looking at the spline roller, I can see that it would make the tedious job a bit easier.
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03-14-2020, 07:23 PM
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#733
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Placerville, California
Trailer: 2018 Escape 17A double dinette
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Today I installed a keeper for my 7 pin pigtail. I have been using a ricotta container with a hole in the lid. I think this is classier, for sure.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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03-14-2020, 09:23 PM
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#734
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: "SOJOURNER" a 2019 17B
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Originally Posted by h2owmn
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Love this! Does it/will it work with an electric jack?
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Life is a journey, not a destination. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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03-14-2020, 09:36 PM
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#735
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brightday
Love this! Does it/will it work with an electric jack?
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Ava I added ours to the propane cover to hold cord . It is spring loaded so it will hold real well . Pat
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03-14-2020, 09:40 PM
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#736
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: "SOJOURNER" a 2019 17B
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Ava I added ours to the propane cover to hold cord . It is spring loaded so it will hold real well . Pat
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Excellent idea, thanks!
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Life is a journey, not a destination. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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03-14-2020, 09:48 PM
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#737
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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I just shove the plug up under the propane tank cover. Seems to work and costs nothing.
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03-15-2020, 05:57 AM
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#738
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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Propane tank cover or the utility box has been my location for the keeper....
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03-15-2020, 10:45 AM
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#739
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Placerville, California
Trailer: 2018 Escape 17A double dinette
Posts: 1,518
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bright day, yes, i have an electric jack. I just threaded the zip tie pieces behind the electric wiring, and the holder is to the passenger side a bit, away from that wiring. i'd send a photo but it is raining at the moment.
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03-15-2020, 02:19 PM
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#740
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brightday
Excellent idea, thanks!
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Ava got a break from the rain so here is ours . Just remove propane cover , drill through cover at the two holes for the holder , attached with stainless bolts and nuts . That’s it . Pat
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