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Old 08-12-2013, 05:16 PM   #21
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Then to make better use of the sink cover made with the counter top material ,I made a solid wood cutting board to fit ,that I can cut vegies and cheese etc on.
OMG ....... Another one of those beautifully crafted things one feels guilty cutting into !

So pretty !
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Old 08-12-2013, 05:31 PM   #22
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Good work, woodie...
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Old 08-12-2013, 05:51 PM   #23
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What kind of finish did you use to protect the cutting board ? I cringe when I visualize cutting marks on it. Much too nice for its intended use !
The middle dark wood is some kind off hard almost iron wood( not sure of what it is called) but no problem cutting on it.And I used olive oil to seal it.
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Old 08-12-2013, 08:25 PM   #24
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Great job on those things, woodie.
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Old 09-14-2013, 08:50 PM   #25
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Just finished a shower vent modification. There have been several ideas posted previously and I thought I would take a try. The mod consists of a small block of wood and a hinge mounted above the door with a "rare earth" magnet set inside the block. A metal plate is mounted to the door. To vent the shower area and keep the door in place the block is rotated down and the door closed. The magnet will hold the door even in travel. To close the door, rotate the block up and out of the way. Pictures below.
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Old 10-16-2013, 01:46 PM   #26
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My July mods... installed carpet tiles made by FLOR (FLOR modular carpet tiles - Create unique, eco-friendly area rugs, runners & wall-to-wall designs). These are 19 inch square tiles with a synthetic backing that attach to each other with small adhesive tabs. Had some left over from the house project and added them to the 15. Much warmer under foot. If they get dirty, pull them up, clean them and put them back. Also created insulated/darkener window inserts. These are made from Reflectix and I added a white cloth to face out. Attached to the windows with Velcro strips in the corners. Pictures below.
Hi Tim, could you please give me some info about your dinette table? Looks like it can be fully removed to open the area or use outside? Looks like it has some type of system for easy raising/lowering? Is it long enough to completely fill the gap when making the bed? Thanks! j
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Old 05-22-2014, 09:14 PM   #27
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The hanging coat closet was not working for us any more so I removed the closet rod and installed some shelves. The shelves are composed of two separate boxes. The smaller one is on the bottom because of the wheel well intrusion. The larger one has ladder sides for the shelves. The only attachment point to the trailer is under the counter with L brackets. I just used cheap furring strips from Lowes and some left over 1/4 inch plywood. The larger open area at the bottom is for the laundry bag which we now no longer have to keep in the car.
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Old 05-23-2014, 06:27 AM   #28
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looks like room for one more top shelf? nice job….
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Old 05-23-2014, 08:53 AM   #29
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looks like room for one more top shelf? nice job….
Thanks. Well, the top shelf is sitting on the next one down. I spaced them evenly when I made the frames but didn't account for the cabinet drop down and so the space to put stuff on the shelf was small ( design flaw)

It will work until after Osoyoos then I may redo the top box. Room on the right side is for the sewer pipe and part of our table top.
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Old 06-29-2014, 03:30 PM   #30
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New Table

Decided we needed a little more room on the table, so the latest mod was to remake the table top and back shelf that holds the Travasak. We kept the same folding legs but installed a smaller back shelf and a larger table top (no third piece to put in place at night.) My first experiences with Formica and contact cement and routing a slot for the plastic edging. Happy with this first experience. More room to get into the seats now also.
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TV holder

We don't watch much tv and often don't have a connection but when we do want to get caught up on the news, setting up the small TV took up time and a lot of counter space. Found a small articulated tv holder ($15) and installed it on the side of our cubby. We will remove the tv for travel and secure the bracket with a small bungee. We still like this Viore 10 inch tv/dvd player that also has a rechargeable battery. It's great for a small trailer.
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Old 06-29-2014, 04:41 PM   #32
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I hooked up my TV to campground cable once at Osoyoos. Twenty minutes later it was still "memorizing" channels. Never did get around to watching it.
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Old 06-29-2014, 04:43 PM   #33
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I hooked up my TV to campground cable once at Osoyoos. Twenty minutes later it was still "memorizing" channels.
That's a problem with the software design of current TVs. There doesn't seem to be on option to just set the over-the-air channels yourself in the last two or three that I have tried, which is no problem for most users but a pain for travelers.
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Old 06-29-2014, 06:20 PM   #34
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I do not think we turned the tv on once on our trek to Osoyoos and back. Between watching the scenery change and the beautiful cg at NkMip we both were too tired to watch anything but the sunsets.
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Old 01-26-2015, 05:22 PM   #35
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Truck Sled
Not exactly a mod to the Escape but to our new tow. The Nissan's all have "utilitrack" rails inside, so I decided to use them to mount some boards, bearings, and a box to hold bikes and stuff so I don't have to crawl inside to get them. Cone nuts from electrical department fit perfectly and allow the mounting of the boards. Attached are some pictures of the components. Even without a Nissan, anyone towing with a truck (except 5.0's) could adapt this for their tow vehicle. If you need details or have questions send a pm and I can send you more specifics.
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Old 02-09-2015, 05:31 PM   #37
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Just finished a couple of projects. One was adding simple awnings for the rear and side windows. I used canvas, pvc pipe, suction cups and a product called awning track and awning rope from Sailrite. Lightweight and simple and for those needing more darkening, you can let them hang down over the windows. The other was a duplication of a previous post; a small catch all for little things. Thanks to the previous postings. I had some baltic birch so didn't spend the money on oak. I also had to devise a way to anchor mine since my cabinet top was not level. I used a filler board and put two T-nuts in the top of the cabinet and used set screws to push against the top cupboards. You can see there is more than 1/4 inch difference from right to left. Pictures below.
Glad to see someone has made awnings, especially that do not involve holes, which I knew was possible. Very clever! When owners of large trailers and motor homes were asked about their best mods, individual window awnings were at the top of their lists. Of course, theirs use holes but they don't usually have fiberglass.

We have a clothesline made with PVC pipe that fits into flag brackets on the bumper. Light useful stuff.
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The middle dark wood is some kind off hard almost iron wood( not sure of what it is called) but no problem cutting on it.And I used olive oil to seal it.

Hey There Woodie .... for an oil finish on cutting boards or wooden food items ... its better to use mineral oil. Vegetable oils will turn rancid with time discolor and smell. Mineral oil (drug store variety) is what bowl turners use.

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Old 03-05-2015, 12:18 PM   #39
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I do not think we turned the tv on once on our trek to Osoyoos and back. Between watching the scenery change and the beautiful cg at NkMip we both were too tired to watch anything but the sunsets.
You've got 2 TVs in your 21 foot trailer don't you?
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Old 03-05-2015, 12:21 PM   #40
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Yes, one in the rear dinette - 19" and a small one on the night stand,10" both 12v with the bigger one dvd combo.
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