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

[Bea]

Originally Posted by h2owmn

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

Hi h2owman, we like this gadget, too. Really works and so simple

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

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

Very clever, Pat! DH likes how you have a protective plastic tubbing around your power cord. One more thing to add to our list! Thanks, -Bea

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Bea

Hi h2owman, we like this gadget, too. Really works and so simple



Very clever, Pat! DH likes how you have a protective plastic tubbing around your power cord. One more thing to add to our list! Thanks, -Bea

The cover has shrunk a little one of these days look for another cord . It is very stiff now . Was trying to keep sun off a little . Pat

[Bea]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

The cover has shrunk a little one of these days look for another cord . It is very stiff now . Was trying to keep sun off a little . Pat

Yes, we are all about keeping the sun off things. The sun gets intense here in the summer and fall. I try to wipe all plastic parts and cords occasionally with 303 and use a cover...but a tube like that would be better for the cord, I think. -Bea

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Bea

Yes, we are all about keeping the sun off things. The sun gets intense here in the summer and fall. I try to wipe all plastic parts and cords occasionally with 303 and use a cover...but a tube like that would be better for the cord, I think. -Bea

Bea at the point 303 doesn’t do anything it just is real stiff . It is the casing that is the problem . But yes got to keep the sun off things . Pat

[brightday]

Thanks to H2owmn, Pat (of PatandLinda), and Bea for the link, comments, and photograph! Love this forum!!!:

[Bea]

Originally Posted by brightday

Thanks to H2owmn, Pat (of PatandLinda), and Bea for the link, comments, and photograph! Love this forum!!!:

We feel the same, Ava! Appreciate all your input, too!! -Bea

[UncleTim]

Today I am doing the greatest thing you can do for your camper. I am paying for it. In spite of the economic and social outlook, I choose to be optimistic.

Even thou this is VERY serious and EVERYONE needs to take every precaution as well as help others that need it, I believe people will do the right thing and we will solve this issue and get on with our lives.

I have read everything there is to read. I have watched every worthwhile video I can find. I have watched all the trailer orientation videos at least three times each!

Now I just want to go camping.

Soon guys! Soon!

Everyone please stay safe! I want to meet everybody!

[Hollybee]

Well, we 1. groused a bit bks of the border closing, wh may keep us from even getting it and 2. we finally decided on a name for it; "Social Distancing".

[UncleTim]

Now you will have a constant reminder.


That means you have to offset that with fun every time out!

[Hollybee]

Originally Posted by UncleTim

Now you will have a constant reminder.


That means you have to offset that with fun every time out!

LOL we decided the name has/could have multiple meanings..most are pleasant. The 2nd "runner-up" name was "Bed, Bath & Begone" Second place went to "Beer Flew" in honor of the CORONAvirus

[j3cub]

I was partners with my brother in a paint store for 25 years and we both loved each other very much. He passed away suddenly a year ago and we are devastated. We got an Escape trailer last year and it has been a nice diversion from all the pain of his passing. I think of all the people loosing there friends and family and the pain that they are having to go through knowing fresh in my mind what it is like. i am going to name my Escape trailer (Be Safe My Friends).

[brightday]

Originally Posted by j3cub

I was partners with my brother in a paint store for 25 years and we both loved each other very much. He passed away suddenly a year ago and we are devastated. We got an Escape trailer last year and it has been a nice diversion from all the pain of his passing. I think of all the people loosing there friends and family and the pain that they are having to go through knowing fresh in my mind what it is like. i am going to name my Escape trailer (Be Safe My Friends).

So sorry for the loss of your brother. The name's a good one! May you enjoy many years of travel. Be safe!

[Ronn]

Rear Dinette Bench Extension.

When planning our trailer we went with the U Shaped dinette and the Lagun table mount. At the time Kent advised to increase the rear bench as the standard installation was very narrow and uncomfortable. Rather than give up the floor space under the table we went with the standard size. I must agree with Kent as 1) sitting any length of time (watching TV) on that narrow seat is uncomfortable. 2) putting the table down and creating the "lounge" is not to our liking either.

I built an extension for the rear bench that will work great for us. I started with a 5" extension but found it too narrow and went to 7". That seems to be just right.

We can use it with the table on or off.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by Ronn

Rear Dinette Bench Extension.

A couple more photos

Storage under top step
Bench without the extension
Board without the cushion

Moderator, I can't seem to rotate that 3rd picture! Help AND thanks

[cpaharley2008]

I did my first E21 like that back in 2014 and will duplicate it again this summer

[arniesea]

Originally Posted by j3cub

I was partners with my brother in a paint store for 25 years and we both loved each other very much. He passed away suddenly a year ago and we are devastated. We got an Escape trailer last year and it has been a nice diversion from all the pain of his passing. I think of all the people loosing there friends and family and the pain that they are having to go through knowing fresh in my mind what it is like. i am going to name my Escape trailer (Be Safe My Friends).

I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. Siblings have a special bond.

Our trailer is also in honor of a friend no longer with us. His nickname was "The Wart" a name he picked up in junior high school when he was fascinated with the tales of King Athurs Court. Merlin's name for the young Arthur was "The Wart."

Anyhow, our Wart started a tradition of a big Spring Equinox feast with ham, roast beef, salmon, leg of lamb, and all the trimmings. This tradition has been going on now for over 50 years, even after his passing 10 years ago, his friends have kept it alive. When we greet each other at the door, we shout out a hearty: "Wart Ho!" Meaning, "Carry on!" Hence the name of our trailer.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I did my first E21 like that back in 2014 and will duplicate it again this summer

Yes, your post is one of the post I saw that inspired me to do this. Thank you for that.

I saw another post where the poster described his extension to be 12" and felt that was too much. I tried 5" first, but found that 7" fits us best.

We also have the Lagun table mount and I wanted to show how this extension can be used with or without the table and is much more comfortable for us anyway than when we lowered the table and to create the "lounge".

[h2owmn]

j3cub, howdy, neighbor. I'm about 45 miles east of sac.

[h2owmn]

Anyone who wants to do anything Elfa for their trailer storage, Container Store is having a 30% off sale with free shipping over $75. I do not know about shipping to Canada. But that's a pretty significant discount.

[LDRay]

We made a shelf for above the fridge.
I tried to attach a picture, hope it comes through.