Tool Holder for Front Storage Box

[mfschu]

I added a simple divider to keep my socket set, combination wrench set, torque wrench, and Fastway Bar tool nice & tiddy in the from storage box. Used 1/4" plywood, and a 2" x 12" piece of 2 x 4, with 4 screws into the rib molded into the fiberglas box. Keeps it organized, compact, and from moving around. Only the left side is fastened to the fiberglass storage box, the right side uses the shape of the box to hold it from moving forward.

[cpaharley2008]

great idea, also do you have a picture of your dueling dinettes? Curious.....

[mfschu]

So we have a standard U-shaped dinette in front that we like to leave setup as our bed. We have a 2" topper on the Escape cushions and find it very comfortable. We prefer the bed in front for the wider access to the bed, further distance from the AC so quieter, typically worse views in front at the campsite, and the higher windows compared to the floor height. We use two trunk storage units that slide under the bed to store our clothes & shoes.

[mfschu]

In back instead of the standard built in queen bed we have a straight dinette from Escape. We went back and forth doing our build if we should go straight or u-shaped in back. In hindsite we like the straight because it gives us more open room if we desire, or it's easy to make it a u-shape by placing 1 of the 3 pieces of table against the back wall as shown here. I cut the large straight dinette table into three equal pieces. They rest against the back wall of the trailer when not in use, but we typically leave one of them in place to make a u-shape dinette. Currently we have the small square cushions from the front as a spacer and have a second table top section sitting on these to raise the u-shape table to a good height for drinks and such. (I'll make some better spacers in the future to leave this 4"-5" more open for storage.) We set up a portable walmart TV tray table if we eat a meal inside. When we are not eating a meal we either store the TV tray table folded up between the toliet and wall or on the bed, or it could go outside. It also will fit in the front storage box outside if desired.

We 100% like the dinette in the rear of the trailer instead of the built in bed! The views out the back are almost always better. The rear window is larger than the front window. We considered getting the spilt opening window in back but glad we didn't because we love the unobstructed views. We like the higher seating position from the raised floor in back. On our last trip is the first time we took a TV, before that we just watched shows on a laptop. The TV fits nice under the back window.

We love the flexibility and openess that having two dinettes offer and would do the same if we ordered again today.

[Fender]

I like that. Almost a twin bed design!

[cpaharley2008]

It looks "inviting" which is desirable......

[h2owmn]

I have two dinettes in my 17A--the front one has the table piece in two so that I can make a twin bed up against the front window for me. But I can sleep 4 if my grands are with me.

Regarding that tool area...do you use your Fastway tool? I never do. On delivery they showed me how to just use the jack to get in position for the bars.

[Chasing Trials]

Great idea. No chasing the small tools around on the bottom!!!!

[mfschu]

Normally I don't have to use the Fastway tool, I run raise the truck and trailer up with the jack, but carry it in case I'm not quite level and it's needed. I've only had the Fastway hitch for a few months, so maybe in the future if I find I don't need it I can leave the tool at home and save what seems like about 10 pounds!

[Dave Walter]

An organizer in the front storage box is a useful idea. I have thought about something similar to separate the power cords, water hoses, levelling block, etc. that all seems to get dumped in on top of each other. What I am looking for is invariably on the bottom of the pile. Any tools that I bring along with me are generally kept in the storage drawers that I built for the 4Runner.

[WillyB]

After touring this Dual Dinette Escape which is a fantastic design we went directly home and placed our deposit.

[brroberts]

Originally Posted by mfschu

Normally I don't have to use the Fastway tool, I run raise the truck and trailer up with the jack, but carry it in case I'm not quite level and it's needed. I've only had the Fastway hitch for a few months, so maybe in the future if I find I don't need it I can leave the tool at home and save what seems like about 10 pounds!

I have an Equalizer, not E2, but do carry the trunion bar lift handle. In many years of travel, I’ve only needed it 3 or 4 times, but when you need it, it’s a real time saver compared to blocks and jacks to get set. I had to use it last night for the first time in several years.