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11-04-2020, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Trailer: 2011 Escape 15A
Posts: 81
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Fold down shelf for the window
This is a mod that I haven't seen before. I made a shelf to fit into the window, with fold-down legs, the same as the ones that are used for extra counter space in Escape trailers. The nice thing is, it folds down (relatively) flat to save space.
I may add side rails, so that the cup of coffee or English muffin don't slide off the sides. This is 12" x 7.5". (It is a surprise anniversary present for my spouse. Don't tell.)
Best regards from Pittsburgh,
David (and Jon)
Pittsburgh, PA
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11-04-2020, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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Which window and do you have a picture of it installed?
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11-04-2020, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
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Lacking skills, I just bought a Rubbermaid office organizer.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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11-04-2020, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Lacking skills, I just bought a Rubbermaid office organizer.
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The silver one looks like it could be handy to have by the kitchen window. Where did it come from?
Ron
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11-04-2020, 04:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
The silver one looks like it could be handy to have by the kitchen window. Where did it come from?
Ron
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Can't remember for sure. I'd check Staples, London Drugs, Walmart, and Rubbermaid itself. Come in various shapes and sizes. Need slider windows to hook on.
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11-04-2020, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Jericho, Vermont
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Very nice! I like the cross piece of wood at the bottom of the bracket legs creating the spacing needed for a level shelf top. No need to screw through the interior liner. Well thought out.
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11-04-2020, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Can't remember for sure. I'd check Staples, London Drugs, Walmart, and Rubbermaid itself. Come in various shapes and sizes. Need slider windows to hook on.
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OK, I squinted hard at it again and could just make out that the bottom one was also a Rubbermaid. Should be easy to find.
Need a slider window, wouldn't have any other type. 
Ron
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11-04-2020, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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The aluminum one is probably better because you can squeeze the rim to make a tighter fit over the window lip.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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11-05-2020, 06:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Trailer: 2011 Escape 15A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Which window and do you have a picture of it installed?
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I installed it on the rear window; it is the third picture in the original post.
Best regards,
David
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11-05-2020, 09:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA (Little Elsie) Extensively Personalized
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Nice job, David!
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11-20-2020, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Boerne, Texas
Trailer: 2021 21C
Posts: 105
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window shelf.
The shelf looks great! Do you have any pictures of it folded down attached to the window? Wondering how it stays attached when folded?
Ryan
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12-18-2020, 09:41 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2015, Escape 19'
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They are called mesh interlocking drawer organizers, you can get them in plastic or steel. I wasn't able to find the Rubbermaid brand for sale. Amazon no longer sells the Rubbermaid brand in steel mesh but there are other brands. They come in different lengths and depths. Perfect for us non-handy people. : )
I love the wood fold down shelf.
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12-18-2020, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Carmel, New York
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
OK, I squinted hard at it again and could just make out that the bottom one was also a Rubbermaid. Should be easy to find.
Need a slider window, wouldn't have any other type.
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Ron, I know, I know, this question is off the thread’s topic and I don’t want to start a divergence—but gotta ask! (Working on my 5.0 build sheet)
“... slider window, wouldn’t have any other type.”
Please just riff on why for you.
Thanks!
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