What would you like to see made for the Escape?

[brjohnso]

Originally Posted by LarryB.

A challenging project might be window louvers so that windows can be (partially) open on rainy days.

Since Maxxair vents are no longer available, using his 3-d printer, Wayne introduced the concept of louvers that sit in the window track for (fiberglass) trailers. See his initial posting on FiberglassRV here and here is a show/tell video of the version he made for my Casita.

The challenges:

• the curviture of the top & bottom corners are not consistent across window vendors
• the height of the windows also varies across window vendors
• the flange that fits onto the thickness of the window glass might also vary especially for dual pane windows

Wayne's approach to overcome the first two items above is to provide a set of templates that can be used to identify the curve radius and the window height. So the process to acquire the custom made version to fit the window involves two steps: get a set of templates from Wayne to measure your windows and then return them when placing your order. For trailers with single pane windows, it appears that glass thickness isn't an issue.

Going to fiberglass rallys, several folks with Escape trailers have expressed interest but Wayne has hesitated due to the complexity of handling the window glass thickness issue.

It seems like it wouldn't be that hard. I have had excellent luck using photographs to match existing parts. I place a ruler in the frame for scale, and take the picture square on from as far away as possible, using zoom, to reduce distortions. I can't say I've ever had much of a problem with ventilation. I just turn on the maxfan and go ahead and crack the windows. I suppose if you didn't have a decent fan, or the wind was blowing hard? It would be nicer if it was all one piece. But like him, my printer only does 10inches by 10 inches. Since it would be really custom, it wouldn't be cheap.

[brroberts]

My answer to a taller bath faucet is found in post 237 here:

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...-21759-12.html

I really wanted more space under the faucet and this works well.

[brjohnso]

Originally Posted by brroberts

My answer to a taller bath faucet is found in post 237 here:

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...-21759-12.html

I really wanted more space under the faucet and this works well.

I really like this idea! I should be able to do something similar with the 3d printer.

[Jeremy Kessenich]

Hello Bruce,

There have been several posts on the cover for the escape hatch in the bed area on the 5.0 not staying closed. In using the knob on the Maxxair roof vent where it clicks in place to lock it last week, it got me wondering could something like this be printed for the escape hatch? Something that prevents the handle from rotating during travel and is integral to the handle. If you like the idea I'm sure we can get you photos and or measurements of the crank handle on the hatch.

[brjohnso]

I've made some progress on designing a simple travel latch for the cabinet doors. They hook behind the face frame, so there are versions for the standard 3/4 face frame and the 1.5 inch think face frames of the overhead cabinets. They require no drilling, and pop in place in 2 seconds.

[drjp]

Do these twist 90° to open?

[diannelgraham]

Originally Posted by brjohnso

I've made some progress on designing a simple travel latch for the cabinet doors. They hook behind the face frame, so there are versions for the standard 3/4 face frame and the 1.5 inch think face frames of the overhead cabinets. They require no drilling, and pop in place in 2 seconds.

Just waiting to hit the order button on Etsy

[brjohnso]

Originally Posted by drjp

Do these twist 90° to open?

Yes, and they have detents to hold them every 90 degrees.