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12-29-2019, 03:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Dalton, New York
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21, 1977 Scamp 13
Posts: 118
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Modified wardrobe cabinet in our 17B
Our 17B had the standard wardrobe next to the entry door, but it made the dinette seat pretty tight. Shortly after we purchased it, I removed it and shortened it down to the bench height and built a large drawer that opened on the entry door side.
Since we decided to sell it, I finally got around to finish it and added a small door with a document holder to hold all of the manuals, an oak cabinet in the back with a cubbie hole as well as a small drop table. I think it turned out pretty nice. I hope the new owners will appreciate it.
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12-29-2019, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Nice work there Tom. Tell us about your new E21 order....
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12-29-2019, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tburt
Our 17B had the standard wardrobe next to the entry door, but it made the dinette seat pretty tight. Shortly after we purchased it, I removed it and shortened it down to the bench height and built a large drawer that opened on the entry door side.
Since we decided to sell it, I finally got around to finish it and added a small door with a document holder to hold all of the manuals, an oak cabinet in the back with a cubbie hole as well as a small drop table. I think it turned out pretty nice. I hope the new owners will appreciate it.
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Excellent use of space and well thought out ! Lucky who gets your trailer ! Pat
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12-29-2019, 07:27 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Dalton, New York
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21, 1977 Scamp 13
Posts: 118
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Our deadline for the build sheet is the end of January, so we haven't done a lot with it yet. We have decided on the following combos.
- Oak paneling,
- Tenacity Harvest upholstery
- ButterRum counter-tops
- and Your flooring
Here are some of the other things we have decided.
- 2 roof mount solar panels
- No A/C
- Inverter with transfer switch
- Frameless windows
- 12v drops in all cabinets
- Stove/oven combo
- Hi-lift axle
- Double entry step
- Reinforced walls
- Underbody insulation
- U shaped dinette
This is just a start.
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12-29-2019, 09:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Tukwila, Washington
Trailer: 2020 21'NE
Posts: 69
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New Edition 21 or Classic?
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12-29-2019, 09:35 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Dalton, New York
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21, 1977 Scamp 13
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tukwilma
New Edition 21 or Classic?
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Classic design.
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12-30-2019, 01:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Fullerton, California
Trailer: Escape 17 B second generation 2016
Posts: 120
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What is the upholstery you have in front, under the window?
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12-30-2019, 08:31 AM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Dalton, New York
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21, 1977 Scamp 13
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hrewer
What is the upholstery you have in front, under the window?
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The camper has the bunk bed option, but that was removed and this black bolster has been put in its place until such time the bunk beds are needed again.
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01-01-2020, 06:09 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Jericho, Vermont
Trailer: 2017 17 B
Posts: 222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tburt
Our 17B had the standard wardrobe next to the entry door, but it made the dinette seat pretty tight. Shortly after we purchased it, I removed it and shortened it down to the bench height and built a large drawer that opened on the entry door side.
Since we decided to sell it, I finally got around to finish it and added a small door with a document holder to hold all of the manuals, an oak cabinet in the back with a cubbie hole as well as a small drop table. I think it turned out pretty nice. I hope the new owners will appreciate it.
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I was able to see Tom's handy work in person this past weekend. Removing the standard wardrobe and fabricating this custom cabinet really opens-up the interior space upon entry and creates more space when seated at the dinnette. This is amazing customization! Tom is a true craftsman who really pays attention to the details.
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01-01-2020, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Trailer: 2006 17b Goucho
Posts: 302
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Very nice, I wish I could do that.
Just curious, how would you support the upper bunk without the support arm receptacle on the removed cabinet?
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01-02-2020, 06:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Dalton, New York
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21, 1977 Scamp 13
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thane
Very nice, I wish I could do that.
Just curious, how would you support the upper bunk without the support arm receptacle on the removed cabinet?
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We haven't been using the bunk bed, but a 1/2 inch support pipe down to the lower bench was the plan. Similar to Scamp's setup.
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01-02-2020, 07:00 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Dalton, New York
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21, 1977 Scamp 13
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jadams
I was able to see Tom's handy work in person this past weekend. Removing the standard wardrobe and fabricating this custom cabinet really opens-up the interior space upon entry and creates more space when seated at the dinnette. This is amazing customization! Tom is a true craftsman who really pays attention to the details.
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Thanks Joel, Glad you enjoyed the new cabinet.
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01-02-2020, 12:08 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,370
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Very nice modification. When I had my 17, I found the stock cabinet useless to hang stuff in, so I added shelves but this modification looks (and I suspect, works) great.
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01-02-2020, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tburt
I think it turned out pretty nice. I hope the new owners will appreciate it.
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I think you are something of a master of understatement, there - along with apparently being a master finish carpenter! Beautiful work, very smart mod. The new owners are going to love it, I'm sure!
Honestly, maybe ETI could/should get in the know -this is a really nice option you've thought up...
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01-02-2020, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: London, Ontario
Trailer: 2020 Escape 19
Posts: 1,120
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We removed the wardrobe in our 17B. We found it a little big and intrusive. My wife thought it made the trailer more spacious. We needed a place to put our cooler which worked great.
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01-02-2020, 10:59 PM
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#16
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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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The wardrobe is where I hang my shirts, jackets and sweaters. I don't have to fold clothes and simply carry them on hangers from the closet in the house to the trailer.
The top is also a prep space for cooking, cutting vegetables and the like. It's the pass, where dishes are placed, going in and out of the trailer. I set the TV there for the rare occasion that we watch it.
Bottom of the wardrobe is for shoes and bottles of wine ( hot tip, place the bottle in the shoe ( high tops work best ), so they are cushioned.
Side of the wardrobe has 3M Command hooks for keys, check list, etc.
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07-09-2020, 11:27 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Trailer: 2006 - 17 foot
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug2000
We removed the wardrobe in our 17B. We found it a little big and intrusive. My wife thought it made the trailer more spacious. We needed a place to put our cooler which worked great.
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Hi - did you find any issues removing the wardrobe such as how it is attached to the wall or floor that caused any damage. Also what about the power outlet on the side?
Thanks for any advice you can give on the details of this removal.
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07-09-2020, 12:07 PM
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#18
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 17a - now sold
Posts: 36
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Great job - it really opens up the entry but remains multi-purpose.
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07-11-2020, 07:40 PM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Dalton, New York
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21, 1977 Scamp 13
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Leastmure
Hi - did you find any issues removing the wardrobe such as how it is attached to the wall or floor that caused any damage. Also what about the power outlet on the side?
Thanks for any advice you can give on the details of this removal.
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There is a exposed piece of wood that is glued to the trailer, which the wardrobe attached too. I just built a smaller panel and used that as my attachment point. i moved the outlets to the new panel.
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07-11-2020, 08:17 PM
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#20
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Trailer: 2006 - 17 foot
Posts: 2
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Thank you - that is what I was considering doing. Sounds like there was no issue with the wall??
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