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Originally Posted by Dream
Has anyone added a cargo hatch forward of the electric plug. Assuming the removable 30 amp extension cable is selected from ETI. The hatch would need to be less than 12 inches wide and at least 12 inches tall to be of any use, but the dogbones and other electrical necessities would work nicely. The space is hard to access from under the bed. Any advice, pictures, encouragement, or otherwise?
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I added a drivers side rear hatch door to my 19 last fall. Great place for the power cord and water hose right near where they are used, in an area that is difficult to access for storage under the bed. I looked at different hatch door suppliers on line.
Then, I was driving through Chilliwack in September and stopped by Escape to discuss this, and a couple other things with them. I wanted to make sure that the manufacturer did not feel I needed any additional reinforcement in the area after cutting a hole for the door. As it turned out, they had a door from another Escape model (a 17 or a 5.0) that fit the location well. I can't remember the exact amount I paid but it was under $100 Canadian for the door and installation hardware (screws and bit of butyl tape), which was less than anything I was looking at buying on line. Note that this is a fairly small hatch. The install was very easy if you have even a basic competence in using tools. Installation of the door took less than an hour. Installation of inside bulkheads in the storage area to stop items from moving around the bigger under bed area took longer.
If Escape has the door size you need I would just buy it from them. They will match the rest of your doors and use the same key. Mine looks like a factory installation even though the factory does not install one there. On a 21 you will likely have room for a bigger door which would be nice.
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