Rossue
Senior Member
bummer and unfortunately not surprised.
We got the back up camera. Used it twice and never since. Would not purchase again. Front storage box is fantastic. Also having 12V drops to overhead cabinets was really useful so I could install LED lights in each cabinet. Not only lights up the cabinets to find things, but also provides nice ambient light thanks to the clear panels in the cabinet doors. Seldom use the overhead lights as the ambient lighting provides enough (except for reading)
Yep. The only compressor fridge offered is the Norcold DC558 (5.5 cu. ft.).
Also, yep, they offer 4 custom kitchen sinks for the 19, both 21s, and 5.0, as well as one custom option for both 17s. We’re going with one of the custom options for our 21C. We’re trying to order it and have it shipped to Escape, but having a little trouble finding a US supplier (Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and others) that will ship it to Canada. We’ve found it on Canadian sites, but they’re more expensive. Might just have to go that route (???).
My top pick for accessories was definitely the aluminum wheels. So far we have used them on every trip we have taken since we purchased the Escape new in 2013!
Of course, the factory solar and dual 6V batteries come in at a close second.
Do you mind sharing what and where you got your LED lights for your cabinets? Would you purchase the same again? I love the idea of getting the drops and I want to add them to my growing list for that wonderful day when we finally get our build list together.
We got the back up camera. Used it twice and never since. Would not purchase again. Front storage box is fantastic.
I am still on the learning curve as far as backing 5.0 is concerned. It does not induce as much angst - as I have have made great stride from utterly incompetent to basically incompetent. Also, all of our camping experiences have been (and hopefully will remain) with my wife. I still get out a couple of times to see how poorly I am doing while she tries to keep me from hitting anything. The camera would just lead to more chaos...
But, that doesn't apply to the OP who sounds like an expert...
I had a 25.00 Hepvo Valve shipped. Cost 104.00 to ship plus ETI broke the valve and shipped it broken with trailer. Oh well, plumbers they are not.
Fixed it myself correctly.
The list of 'must haves' depends upon how you plan to camp. I do a lot of weekend boondocking so my list is:
Solar power
Lithium batteries
12V compressor refrigerator
Extra insulation (no AC while boondocking!)
Somebody mentioned the removable power cord, and that is nice
Believe the "extra insulation" is standard now........?
It is not an option on the Build sheet nor the "Easter egg" option list.
You might try to 'turn later' rather than early. What I mean is it's much easier to increase the angle while backing and stay on target than decrease it if you turned too sharp an angle in the beginning.
It is shown as a $840 option on the 2022 build sheets......
Gotcha - for the spray foam underneath.
I was thinking there used to be an option for "extra insulation" inside the shell, that is now standard.......? Might be mistaken...
I am still on the learning curve as far as backing 5.0 is concerned. It does not induce as much angst - as I have have made great stride from utterly incompetent to basically incompetent. Also, all of our camping experiences have been (and hopefully will remain) with my wife. I still get out a couple of times to see how poorly I am doing while she tries to keep me from hitting anything. The camera would just lead to more chaos...
But, that doesn't apply to the OP who sounds like an expert...
We had Escape install Nova Kool compressor fridge in our 5.0 last year. We are very happy with it.
Bummer, though I was recently told:
[FONT="]"Kitchen sink plumbing has some changes rolling through manufacturing currently, so customers exact configuration may vary. The trailer in the attached picture (21’C) will most likely have a HepvO trap on his kitchen sink, these also do the job of an air admittance valve and take care of venting. The first few HepvO’s are being installed online right now, still working through testing phase but we will most likely be switching over."[/FONT]
Which would be great......
This yours?
Supply lines look a bit wonky.........