If You Could Design My new Trailer and Pick My Options......

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by DonM

Happy Campers

You guys are such a cute young couple. Who is the older guy in the middle?

Your trailer is looking great. You made some great decisions for the build.

[DonM]

Battleship Grey to match the Nissan Xterra.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by DonM

Still waiting So dissapointed with the weather etc.

Hi: DonM... Aah the weather!!! Now that's the one option you can't change. You have one great looking Escape there....ENJOY! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[J Mac]

Don,
I see you didn't opt for the 12 volt, wall mounted, melon baller. Is this a mod you see in the future? I'm thinkin'... summer fruit salads in the Okanagan....

[gabeck]

That is lovely ... really like the piping detail .

[hippo]

I like the 12volt melon baller mod. Small under counter dishwasher that can also wash clothes and dry them.

[DonM]

I'm still trying to find the right spot for the small wine fridge.

[Jim Bennett]

Wine fridge? That suggests you are not drinking it fast enough if you need to store it.

[Arathar]

Our rule is box wine only when camping. No refrigeration needed and it is lighter than bottles to pack out when empty.


Glenn E. Myers

2012 Honda Pilot
2011 Escape 19'
2006 Irish Terrier

[jlgrillot]

Don,

I'm interested the where and why of the venting installed in all enclosed storage cabinets. How many vents were installed and which cabinets.

Thanks Jim

[DonM]

All floor bench seats front and back have upper and lower vents. (Eg. Top right, bottom left). This helps move air around electronics to keep them cool (very important with inverter etc.) and to minimize trapped moisture which is inevitable.

[DonM]

4 months almost to the day that we picked up our trailer.
I am sleeping in it for my first time - in my driveway! - at my cottage!!
I think I am 10 years old again. Lights are on in the driveway- just in case....
Still smells new.
Dog thinks we are crazy, won't settle.
Wife is a trooper - I'm sure she would rather be in the cottage in a normal bed. She smiles, fainltly.
I am lucky.

[Dixhiccup]

Sounds as though you're in heaven. Happy Easter

[escape artist]

Hi: DonM... "IT'S ABOUT TIME" Eh!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by DonM

4 months almost to the day that we picked up our trailer.
I am sleeping in it for my first time - in my driveway! - at my cottage!!
I think I am 10 years old again. Lights are on in the driveway- just in case....
Still smells new.
Dog thinks we are crazy, won't settle.
Wife is a trooper - I'm sure she would rather be in the cottage in a normal bed. She smiles, fainltly.
I am lucky.

There's an entire Facebook group called "Camping @ Home" that's dedicated to staycations. Hey, if you can't get out.. you can still enjoy! Once the blinds are down, your imagination can take you to any camping site.

[Nilotica]

Don, it's beautiful.

Taryn

[Trees]

Originally Posted by DonM

As promised I have a few pictures of some of the mods, Options and Special Items we chose based on the input from this Forum. Thanks to all of you who contributed.
For those who may have forgotten, our 19 was build last month, and, according to Reace, may be the most optioned out trailer he has done to date....(Not Her fault - mine).

Here are a few things that some of you might find helpful to see if you are considering your build list.

U-Shaped Rear Dinette. Extra drawer below wardrobe. Mid-sized 3 way fridge. Custom Fabric & Countertops. Microwave.

Full 3 burner Stove & Oven. Extra flip out shelf (3 in total). Stainless exhaust hood and sink / faucets. 2 way hot water. Front power plug ( split shore / inverter).

Front bench seat access door. Venting of storage bench ( all).

Extra tail-lights (high). Twin 55 watt backup floods. HDTV / UHF antenna. Rear hitch.

More pictures when you have time!!! Our 19 has Oct. 1 comp. date.
U-shape dinette, what made you choose and do you like it?

[Trees]

Esp. pictures of inside showing TV placement and cabinets, storage areas. Your thread & the comments from owners have been so helpful in our thinking through these options for ourselves. I am concerned when you say the larger frig is no longer available.
Have you stowed your "stuff" yet? How is storage working out?

[gocamp]

How about Escape making this standard,
Black tank flush, you can scrub down the interior of your holding tank so matter does not cling to the sides.

[LeonardS]

My homework assignment for the day was to read all 16 pages of this great build thread. Currently tent camping at the Californis Bluegrass Association's music workshop week, wife playing/learning and me slumming. (Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA).

Lots of really good insight, idea sharing and stories throughout the thread. I don't know that I'll ever have to haul a moose out of the woods, but I appreciated every contribution and consideration. We're still in the planning/shopping phase and it helps to see how others have approached similar issues.

Mostly paying attention to all the options/items that can be done without.