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Forum: Classifieds Archive 12-10-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,608
Posted By miataone
This Escape was sold back in June. Apparently...

This Escape was sold back in June. Apparently the owner never closed the listing.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-06-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
West Marine has the input connector available in...

West Marine has the input connector available in their online store. The link can be found earlier in this thread.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-04-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
I now have 2 sources of current available for...

I now have 2 sources of current available for appliances; a 15 amp circuit that comes out of the electrical panel in the trailer, which connects to a 30 amp circuit on the pedestal, and a second 15...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-04-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
The power input pictured is NOT connected in any...

The power input pictured is NOT connected in any way to the panel. It terminates in a single receptacle, that is only energized when an extension cord is plugged into the input. So there is no danger...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-02-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
Thank you everybody for your comments! This is...

Thank you everybody for your comments! This is my 4th molded fiberglass camper and while I have done mods on all of them, this is the first time I have shared on this forum. However I have been...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
As discussed in posts 5 & 15, our camping style...

As discussed in posts 5 & 15, our camping style is such that we almost always have power available, and when we don’t, we have other options that work off of propane.
We just completed this...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
So it appears that I am OK after all. Thanks! I...

So it appears that I am OK after all. Thanks! I would not want to publicly encourage anyone to do something that is dangerous!


My thread was intended to be about the stove top and oven...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
So apparently all those boat and RV owners that...

So apparently all those boat and RV owners that are using this device https://www.westmarine.com/the-noco-company-ac-port-plug-w-integrated-extension-cable-125v-13a-14995864.html
are in violation of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
I hear your concerns. Most of the pedestals...

I hear your concerns. Most of the pedestals where I would be plugging in have a 15 amp breaker that controls the 110V outlet. For any that use a 20 amp breaker, a 15 amp surge protector (which I...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
I considered putting a breaker in the line, but...

I considered putting a breaker in the line, but decided that since any receptacle that the cord would be plugged into would already be protected by a dedicated 15 amp breaker the extra protection of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
I have subsequently added an input for an...

I have subsequently added an input for an independent 15 amp extension cord, that along with the already available 15 amp circuit can provide the needed current to be able to run both appliances...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
"That looks like an elegant outcome. I would...

"That looks like an elegant outcome. I would probably have done the whole thing in brushed aluminum or else black anodized aluminum."


Since programming for the CNC is retained, we can easily...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
My son-in-law has the CNC at his house and did...

My son-in-law has the CNC at his house and did the work for me.

The flexible gas line is no more of a risk now than it was previous to this installation. In fact, we now have easier access if we...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
We later changed out the microwave to a...

We later changed out the microwave to a convection microwave to provide more cooking options for the wife. We mainly camp at state and National parks with hookups. I also carry a Honda generator...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
We used a CNC machine to cut and shape a piece of...

We used a CNC machine to cut and shape a piece of HDPE to make the new top piece for the cabinet, and a second piece of HDPE for the front piece.


https://i.imgur.com/LBg5scd.jpg

...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
It takes removing just six screws to remove the...

It takes removing just six screws to remove the entire unit. We also detached and capped the flexible propane hose going to the unit.


https://i.imgur.com/YO8Vxbz.jpg




We installed an...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By miataone
Replacing Propane stovetop and Oven in 21NE

My wife has never been happy with the oven in our 21NE and wanted me to replace it with a microwave, which she finds more useful when camping. This is our original unit.

...
Forum: General Escape 11-27-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,010
Posted By miataone
I tow a 21NE with a 2020 Tundra. I have averaged...

I tow a 21NE with a 2020 Tundra. I have averaged 13.8 mpg towing over the course of about 12K miles. That's about 3 mpg less than I get when I'm not towing.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-04-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,278
Posted By miataone
Thank you, that is very helpful! I will look it...

Thank you, that is very helpful! I will look it over today in daylight, and plan to disconnect it after dark this evening.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-04-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,278
Posted By miataone
It's disappointing that Escape did not wire in a...

It's disappointing that Escape did not wire in a shut-off switch, since this is something many of us need every year.
So I need to (quote)
• Label your solar panel wires ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ ...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-03-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,278
Posted By miataone
Do the solar systems on the recent model 21NE's...

Do the solar systems on the recent model 21NE's have a breaker or a shut off installed from the factory? Can anyone tell me where I should be looking and what I should be seeing? Thank you.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-21-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,504
Posted By miataone
I had a similar issue with my new 21NE yesterday...

I had a similar issue with my new 21NE yesterday and found that the filter was the issue, just as described in the thread. It was very helpful to be able to find the information contained here so I...
Forum: Escape RVs Wanted 05-14-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,022
Posted By miataone
Like many decisions, it is a "win some, lose...

Like many decisions, it is a "win some, lose some" situation for ETI. While some have cancelled their orders because of the current policy, other people have placed orders who would not have done so...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-18-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,898
Posted By miataone
The sale has now completed and the listing can be...

The sale has now completed and the listing can be moved to the archives. Thank you!
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-15-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,069
Posted By miataone
It is indeed being held for her, and if things go...

It is indeed being held for her, and if things go as planned, Kim's "new" Escape will be parked in her driveway sometime this weekend! I hope she and her family have lots of good times with this...
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