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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-10-2021, 08:26 AM
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Posted By tdf-texas
It may not be worth dealing with Escape on this. ...

It may not be worth dealing with Escape on this. The parts needed cost about $10 - I would just fix it myself. I understand that not everyone is mechanically inclined but this fix really is easy to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-22-2021, 10:16 PM
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Posted By tdf-texas
Complaining about stuff without specifics and a...

Complaining about stuff without specifics and a way to resolve the problem doesn't help anyone - either the forum members or Escape. But it's my opinion (for what it's worth :-[), identifying...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-21-2021, 10:29 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
There is no doubt that the Escape trailers are...

There is no doubt that the Escape trailers are better built than a stick build. That is a fairly low standard to achieve. :whistling:

Are you saying that Escape doesn't hide wire splices in the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-21-2021, 07:46 PM
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Posted By tdf-texas
I've had the pleasure of knowing some excellent...

I've had the pleasure of knowing some excellent Canadian technical people who knew their jobs well and took pride in what they do. Take a look at Jim Bennett's trailer - that is a work of art.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-27-2020, 02:36 PM
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Posted By tdf-texas
Transitioning from ABS to SJ gave the piping the...

Transitioning from ABS to SJ gave the piping the ability to flex without cracking the threads on the fittings. Also, :whistling: a lot easier to run as all the fittings slip to fit.

I have a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-27-2020, 10:36 AM
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Posted By tdf-texas
That 1 1/2" ABS pipe is a bugger to cut. I ended...

That 1 1/2" ABS pipe is a bugger to cut. I ended up cutting it using a sawzall with a short blade just long enough to cut the pipe but short enough to not cut the cabinet.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-25-2020, 04:12 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
I think you're right, Ron. The thread started...

I think you're right, Ron. The thread started describing a problem, went on to brainstorm possible reasons and solutions, then Escape started implementing a solution that was discussed on the forum....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-25-2020, 12:45 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
I believe the piping issue is a "pay me now or...

I believe the piping issue is a "pay me now or pay me later" thing. It may never fail for some but for those that do fail, it's a headache, especially for those with the foam.

For those with 2017...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-25-2020, 08:36 AM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
I have a 2017 21c and I redid the piping but not...

I have a 2017 21c and I redid the piping but not because it was leaking but to improve the draining time.

It's just the newer trailers that have the piping problem due to the fact that Escape...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-18-2020, 06:18 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
For the kitchen sink, take a look at installing a...

For the kitchen sink, take a look at installing a Hepvo instead of the trap. That does two things.
one: the use of SJ fittings to connect the Hepvo gives the piping plenty of flex.
two: the Hepvo...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-18-2020, 02:12 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
Using a brass close nipple is kinda going the...

Using a brass close nipple is kinda going the wrong way to resolve the grey tank fitting breakage problem. You want to add points of flex to allow the piping be able to move without strain. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-28-2020, 09:35 AM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
I agree 100%. :thumb: For the kitchen sink...

I agree 100%. :thumb:

For the kitchen sink Hepvo, I replaced all the piping above the grey tank connection with SJ fittings. Just the Hepvo by itself is probably not enough "flex" but with SJ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-27-2020, 07:28 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
Thanks Donna! Pretty bad when you can't link...

Thanks Donna! Pretty bad when you can't link correctly to your own posts. :facepalm:

By the way, did you ever get a kitchen sink Hepvo installed like you wanted?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-27-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
Adding a flexible coupling to the pipe definitely...

Adding a flexible coupling to the pipe definitely would be a good idea to take the strain off the pipe connection. Rigid piping with no place for give is a recipe for cracked fittings.

Another...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-21-2020, 09:03 PM
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Posted By tdf-texas
:dance::dance::dance:

:dance::dance::dance:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-18-2020, 04:50 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
If they will install the Hepvo, that would be a...

If they will install the Hepvo, that would be a great help. With the shower trap directly glued to the drain tee, removing the trap is doable but difficult.

Also, the Hepvo will give the piping a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-18-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
No problem unless you are getting the spray foam....

No problem unless you are getting the spray foam. :rolleyes: Adding the necessary support brackets and piping decoupling is easy and can be done with little cost.

It would be great if Escape...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-02-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
I agree with your statement - but I had to look...

I agree with your statement - but I had to look up what a "Mission coupling" was. I didn't know that Mission is a brand name that makes rubber couplings!

The one I have used with good success is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-01-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
That looks like a bad idea. With the piping...

That looks like a bad idea. With the piping straight between the shower drain and the grey tank, any movement creates stress on the piping and tank connection.

There's a reason why the previous...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-01-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
That's not a reducing collar - that's a 1-1/2 in....

That's not a reducing collar - that's a 1-1/2 in. ABS DWV Hub x SJ Trap Adapter.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-01-2020, 12:21 PM
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Posted By tdf-texas
All the grey tank threaded openings are 1 1/2" -...

All the grey tank threaded openings are 1 1/2" - grey tank drain, kitchen sink to grey tank, and shower / bath sink drain to grey tank.



Yes and Yes.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-30-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
Thanks but you deserve the credit. I installed a...

Thanks but you deserve the credit. I installed a pipe hanger on the 3" to the black tank valve - you came up with the idea of installing one on the 1 1/2" pipe coming out of the grey tank.

Every...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-27-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
Yes. Pic below before covering with foam...

Yes. Pic below before covering with foam insulation. Drain pipe cut to install Hepvo.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-27-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
Wrapping the PEX has a second benefit other than...

Wrapping the PEX has a second benefit other than cold protection - PEX should never be left exposed to UV light as it degrades the plastic and can cause it to burst.
pg 14....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-26-2020, 03:29 PM
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Views: 57,028
Posted By tdf-texas
Heh! That's not a leak - it's the new self...

Heh! That's not a leak - it's the new self draining grey tank feature! :laugh:

Seriously, since you're going to cut the ABS pipe to get to the threads, now would a great time to install a Hepvo...
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