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03-12-2018, 03:46 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: New Franklin, Ohio
Trailer: Coachman Clipper
Posts: 7
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Dinette Delete?
We are wondering if, when we order our new 5.0 TA, it would be possible to delete the entire rear dinette so we could install our own recliners and a table between them. Has anyone done this or even inquired if it was a possible deletion? I have emailed the factory, but was wondering what the other site users thought...
Thanks,
Jeff and Diane
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03-12-2018, 04:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,049
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No you cannot. There's battery(ies), water heater, possible EMS, fuse panel and the electrical under the benches. Where would those go?
Trust me, there's plenty of us that would love a recliner or two in our trailer. My compromise was a U-shape dinette, and no table mounted. I now have a lounge.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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03-12-2018, 04:19 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Yep, everything has a place in a small trailer, and the places to put things are limited. If you want to put your own furniture in a trailer, you will need a bigger trailer.
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03-12-2018, 05:30 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Blue Springs, Missouri
Trailer: 17B Picked up 4/19/16
Posts: 54
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Like Donna we did a u shaped dinette in the rear of our 17. Did not mount the table and we like it that way.
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03-12-2018, 06:29 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Trailer: Will get an Escape 19 some day
Posts: 74
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Unfortunately, it seems like you either get a Beast of a tow vehicle for a huge trailer or a Class A if if you want that amount of customization, or settle for light weight, well made and good enough given all of the above. I am right there with ya.
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03-12-2018, 06:42 PM
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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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Another consideration is weight distribution within the trailer.
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03-14-2018, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Sherburne, New York
Trailer: 2016 21 ft escape
Posts: 400
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Also the benches and over head cabinets are part of the skeleton of the trailer and are needed to support the shell.
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03-14-2018, 10:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
Posts: 2,636
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Quote:
Originally Posted by apopj
We are wondering if, when we order our new 5.0 TA, it would be possible to delete the entire rear dinette so we could install our own recliners and a table between them...
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So it seems that the consensus is a resounding "no", so you will have to work within the boundaries of what Escape is willing to do. Many new owners have customized the tables, fabrics, and even cushions used in the rear dinette to make them more comfortable.
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03-14-2018, 12:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21/ '16 Tundra 4.6L Dbl. Cab
Posts: 1,562
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake930
Also the benches and over head cabinets are part of the skeleton of the trailer and are needed to support the shell.
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I have often visualized a 21 footer with the bed and bathroom of the 19, the water heater under an above floor box/table in the front, and recliners on each side of the table. But, you are right the shell structure depends on the interior framing.
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Steve and Debbie
2016 - 21'
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03-14-2018, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 8,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Clark
I have often visualized a 21 footer with the bed and bathroom of the 19,
But, you are right the shell structure depends on the interior framing.
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I've done more than visualize, I've sketched it out to scale. Only mine would be a 19 stretched to 21. I like the 19 floor plan better. It works for us.
Structural integrity can be dealt with. I found that the limiting factor seemed to be the location of the door and relocating that would be the deal killer.
Basically I'd keep the 19 plan intact until the rear of the kitchen counter/fridge bulkhead. I'd use the extra length for the kitchen counter and an expanded closet etc. That would be my perfect 19.
Ron
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03-14-2018, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21/ '16 Tundra 4.6L Dbl. Cab
Posts: 1,562
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
I've done more than visualize, I've sketched it out to scale. Only mine would be a 19 stretched to 21. I like the 19 floor plan better. It works for us.
Structural integrity can be dealt with. I found that the limiting factor seemed to be the location of the door and relocating that would be the deal killer.
Basically I'd keep the 19 plan intact until the rear of the kitchen counter/fridge bulkhead. I'd use the extra length for the kitchen counter and an expanded closet etc. That would be my perfect 19.
Ron
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Yes! That’s what I meant, Ron. The floor plan of the 19 with the length of the 21! Keep the current storage under the queen bed, and the only thing fore of the door would be the water heater and two comfy chairs. No Dinette. You can engineer the structure! I’m in!
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Steve and Debbie
2016 - 21'
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