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11-22-2022, 05:42 PM
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#21
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Silicon Valley, California
Trailer: 2023 Escape 21C
Posts: 141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wr9r
A small $30 shop vacuum from Walmart fits in a crate in the passenger side hatch, and makes cleaning
the trailer easy.
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Does it run on 12Vdc or 120Vac?
I'm trying to make sure that as many of my portable appliances as practical run on 12V. Here are some of the 12Vdc appliances I plan to get: - Vacuum cleaner
- Dehumidifier
- Immersion blender
- HEPA air purifier
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11-22-2022, 09:11 PM
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#22
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Conway, Arkansas
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21 C
Posts: 18
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Only AC. We have a small whisk broom and dust pan stored in crate storage under the bed when AC is not available. The recharged hand vacuums don't seem to last very long so we did not go that route.
Some folks have told us that even when then stay on BLM land they usually come back for a KOA over night after a week or two to do laundry and clean up. That would be a good time to plug in with the vacuum.
On a different note, I am amazed at the number of people who did not get the full height cabinet at the drawer stack on a 21C. We thought that was the best option we chose -- and we have a counter extension that folds out over our trash can at the foot of the bed. The bracket to that fold out extension is visible in the photo of the trash can posted above. That extension counter is right next to the outlets and does not get in the way. We get much more storage space (for all my stuff ) and do not lose much of the counter space that would be there without the cabinet. I linked to a photo of the cabinet with Elfa baskets in another post, but will put it here too.
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11-22-2022, 09:28 PM
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#23
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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: 8,873
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSgt
Does it run on 12Vdc or 120Vac?
I'm trying to make sure that as many of my portable appliances as practical run on 12V. Here are some of the 12Vdc appliances I plan to get:
[LIST][*]Vacuum cleaner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wr9r
Only AC. We have a small whisk broom and dust pan stored in crate storage under the bed when AC is not available. The recharged hand vacuums don't seem to last very long so we did not go that route.
On a different note, I am amazed at the number of people who did not get the full height cabinet at the drawer stack on a 21C.
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We had 12 volt vacuums for years on boats and RVs. Never felt that they were very good. We now have the smaller Dyson for the trailer, and like our larger one in the house, does an excellent job. It lasts enough for multiple cleanups.
Don't know why anyone would be surprised that some folks don't want a full height drawer stack. Look at the difference of opinions on types of things like windows and awnings. I'd fall over in shock if there was ever an item that everyone agreed was the best choice.
Ron
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11-23-2022, 10:02 AM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,185
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSgt
Does it run on 12Vdc or 120Vac?
I'm trying to make sure that as many of my portable appliances as practical run on 12V.
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In 2019 we ordered a Black and Decker 20V MAX* Flex Cordless Stick Vacuum. We don't bother carrying the two 18" stick extensions. For a test it ran over 24 minutes before the battery died. It also sucks dirt as well as our 120v home vacuums. Plus the battery seems to last months on end when not used. I charge it perhaps once during our 3+ month winters in the southwest. We liked it so much we bought a second Black and Decker for our condo unit.
The condo has a Dyson and the battery seems to last less than 10 minutes and it does not have the suck the Black and Decker does. When I decide to vacuum the condo's halls and stairways I use our Black and Decker.
Food for thought,
Perry
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11-23-2022, 12:05 PM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,391
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I'm a new owner so this may have already been widely discussed but I just purchased some magnetic vent covers from Lowe's, just over $8, and made some covers for the vent access points on our gas water heater to keep vermin out.
I just have to remember to remove them when I need hot water.
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11-23-2022, 12:10 PM
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#26
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,391
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSgt
Does it run on 12Vdc or 120Vac?
I'm trying to make sure that as many of my portable appliances as practical run on 12V. Here are some of the 12Vdc appliances I plan to get: - Vacuum cleaner
- Dehumidifier
- Immersion blender
- HEPA air purifier
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Check out your local commercial food service equipment stores.
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11-23-2022, 03:59 PM
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#27
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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 WillyB
I'm a new owner so this may have already been widely discussed but I just purchased some magnetic vent covers from Lowe's, just over $8, and made some covers for the vent access points on our gas water heater to keep vermin out.
I just have to remember to remove them when I need hot water.
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Might want to put a note by the switch
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11-23-2022, 04:08 PM
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#28
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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 wr9r
Container Store gems: check out their trash can that fits perfectly in the space next to the bed
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If any 21 owners might be looking for this exact trash can it’s a 10 gallon model made by simplehuman. We had this exact one in our kitchen for many years. Cheaper at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Simplehuman-G...021448966&th=1
https://www.containerstore.com/s/mor...%20cans&pos=20
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11-23-2022, 05:27 PM
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#29
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,391
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon327
Might want to put a note by the switch
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In plan on taking a big black sharpie and writing something on the outside piece so I don't forget the one on the inside of the door.
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11-23-2022, 09:05 PM
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#30
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Port Ludlow, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 26
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Did you have to make any adaptation for the cam locks to work on your escape?
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11-30-2022, 02:33 PM
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#31
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2021 Escape 21C
Posts: 62
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Somebody warned us that a Camco Screen Door Cross Bar Handle would make our door screen kid-proof. They were right.
I don't understand how the Camco handle makes the door screen kid-proof.
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03-18-2024, 10:46 AM
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#32
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW, Texas
Trailer: Escape 5.0 TA - arriving early Feb!
Posts: 8
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wr9r - where did you get the gooseneck hose attachment? That looks like a better option for outdoor dishwashing than the long-coiled hose provided.
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03-18-2024, 01:22 PM
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#34
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW, Texas
Trailer: Escape 5.0 TA - arriving early Feb!
Posts: 8
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Thanks Rubicon!
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