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12-20-2016, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,146
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New exterior grab handle
This is for anyone with an "older" trailer that may want to replace the cheap, black, hard plastic one that is on their trailer. (It appears Escape is now using a nicer version on newer models) Anyhow, with this unit I was able to reuse one hole and it is large enough to cover the other hole. Very high quality Attwood marine handle (different company from Atwood that makes RV stuff) and really makes a big difference in looks, feel and sturdiness in use. Also added a white one on the inside bulkhead with one screw through the door bulkhead and into the side of the counter top and the other screw through the bulkhead and into the side of the cabinet. At this level it is great for young kids or just an extra place to grab and very secure.
Vinyl Grab Handles : Attwood Marine
Can get it through Amazon.
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12-20-2016, 03:51 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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I had to add an extra handle to my 2012 interior but with the introduction of the stripper pole in later years egress is much easier using the pole.
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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12-20-2016, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Seatac, Washington
Trailer: "The Trailer", 2nd Gen 21' & a 2017 Tundra CrewMax in Blazing Blue Pearl
Posts: 2,888
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What I have found interesting, is that with all the ins and outs I've been doing, hauling stuff inside and working in there, that I've not once used the stripper pole OR the outside handle to get in and out. I thought I would. Maybe after a long hike while out camping that situation might change. 
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12-21-2016, 07:11 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner
What I have found interesting, is that with all the ins and outs I've been doing, hauling stuff inside and working in there, that I've not once used the stripper pole OR the outside handle to get in and out. I thought I would. Maybe after a long hike while out camping that situation might change. |
and perhaps as you age gracefully with your Escape, your vision and agility may diminish somewhat....
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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12-21-2016, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Canton, Texas
Trailer: 2017 Escape21. Pick up date May,2017
Posts: 190
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How much reinforcement does the stripper pole have? I'm concerned about me swinging on it to get in or out and the thing going out with me. Has ETI commented on using it as a grab bar?
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12-21-2016, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: ..., New Mexico
Trailer: 2013 Esc19/'14 Silvrado
Posts: 4,193
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Looks familiar.
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Myron
"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
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12-21-2016, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,550
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginger
How much reinforcement does the stripper pole have? I'm concerned about me swinging on it to get in or out and the thing going out with me. Has ETI commented on using it as a grab bar?
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Heavens, if it was designed to take the weight of dancing, I am sure a grab or two would not hurt. 
It is anchored very good top and bottom, and would work fine as a grab bar.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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12-22-2016, 07:09 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginger
How much reinforcement does the stripper pole have? I'm concerned about me swinging on it to get in or out and the thing going out with me. Has ETI commented on using it as a grab bar?
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I'm sure if you want to try some out at the rally in Osoyoos the owners would let you...and if you want some music ........ 
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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12-22-2016, 11:45 AM
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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: 8,810
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginger
How much reinforcement does the stripper pole have? I'm concerned about me swinging on it to get in or out and the thing going out with me. Has ETI commented on using it as a grab bar?
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The pole appears to use standard marine rail bases. The tube fits into a socket. The bases are screwed downwards and upwards. Forces on the pole can't move the tube out of the bases, they're very strong for lateral loads and the screws are in shear. It would likely take a substantial impact to tear them out "sideways".
Ron
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01-02-2017, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MyronL
Looks familiar.
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Hey Myron it looks like we think alike even though I see you like to rib those of us from NJ! 
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