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01-30-2017, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
Posts: 1,078
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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
They are all definitely raised now. Many folks in the 21 and 5.0 were either getting Escape to do it, or doing it themselves, so the height from floor to seat to table all correlated better with what is normally done.
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Is there a space underneath, between the bottom of the raised floor and the top of the fresh water tank? I ask because I asked for recessed table leg supports (like I had in my 19') but Reace (via Sarah) said they couldn't do it. I completely understand ETI's need to scale-back the number of mods they're willing to undertake but I'd be happy to do it if it can be done.
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01-30-2017, 01:19 PM
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#62
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,546
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Originally Posted by Zardoz
Is there a space underneath, between the bottom of the raised floor and the top of the fresh water tank? I ask because I asked for recessed table leg supports (like I had in my 19') but Reace (via Sarah) said they couldn't do it. I completely understand ETI's need to scale-back the number of mods they're willing to undertake but I'd be happy to do it if it can be done.
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It is open to the world underneath, and depending on placement I would bet recessed table leg supports would work. They would be quite easy to do yourself though, at least the ones I am familiar with, as you just need to use a hole saw to cut for the socket. I like these sockets better than the ones that sit on top.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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01-30-2017, 06:12 PM
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#63
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
It is open to the world underneath, and depending on placement I would bet recessed table leg supports would work. They would be quite easy to do yourself though, at least the ones I am familiar with, as you just need to use a hole saw to cut for the socket. I like these sockets better than the ones that sit on top.
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Thanks, that's great to hear, Jim. Yea, they're a pice of cake to install and no toe-banging. I'm also looking into a set of sissoring leg supports. This would allow for use outside the trailer as well when needed. Saw a set here on the Forum a couple of years back; think I'll start my research soon.
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01-30-2017, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Emerson, Manitoba
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA, 2022 F150 2.7EB
Posts: 1,848
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Originally Posted by Rockseaker
Hey guys, just completing my build sheet for a May completion on the 5.0. What are the thoughts on a TV antenna?? Is it even used anymore I will have the cable connection. Thoughts please.
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I would get the antenna depending on your travel preferences. We spent two winters in the US south and could get many digital channels. Here in Canada it's not as good at least from my experience which was in a provincial park here and could pick up only one channel from Winnipeg. If you plan to spend a lot of time at RV parks with cable then guess you don't need the antenna.
Adrian
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01-30-2017, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,259
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Antenna
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Originally Posted by Rockseaker
Hey guys, just completing my build sheet for a May completion on the 5.0. What are the thoughts on a TV antenna?? Is it even used anymore I will have the cable connection. Thoughts please.
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We have an antenna on our 19. While we don't use it a lot, we have been glad to have it when camped near major metropolitan areas on a rainy night or especially at the Niagara Wine Escape last fall when we were able to easily pull a Buffalo ABC station and watch THE Ohio State University put the hurt on Oklahoma.
Man that Clemson game hurt me though.
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Dave
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02-14-2017, 08:07 PM
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#66
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Trailer: '15 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 188
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After seeing several new Escapes this past weekend at the Quartzsite Rally, I really liked the new flat look and the conventional screen door. Hmmmm, what to do............
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02-14-2017, 08:13 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,048
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Originally Posted by t-twnbob
After seeing several new Escapes this past weekend at the Quartzsite Rally, I really liked the new flat look and the conventional screen door. Hmmmm, what to do............
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That wouldn't be enough to make me change from my beautiful classic, because the interior layout is the same. BUT, if Reace could figure out a way to change the rear dinette into a "living room" so I could get a Bark-O-Lounger back there... I'd be driving to Chilliwack with cash in hand TODAY! (yeah, I know... batteries, hot water heater, inverter....)
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02-14-2017, 08:51 PM
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#68
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Saw my first new style Escape yesterday. The flatter sides and new door didn't turn me off like I thought it would. To get around the sliding screen door and the crappy RMD8555 fridge I's a decent trade, not that I'm going to get rid of mine. Can't say I was crazy about the no decal look, but to each their own. Still cool to see a brandy new shiny Escape.
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Bob
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02-15-2017, 06:49 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Penticton, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 5.0 TA
Posts: 82
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Originally Posted by Conuma
Beautiful, Tammy! Hmmmm, wondering if an upgrade is in order (that would make our third Escape)? Looking forward to seeing the finished product hopefully in person at the rally.
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If it helps you make your decision any easier we are getting our 4th Escape this spring. 
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02-15-2017, 07:14 PM
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#70
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,546
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Originally Posted by grape_escape
If it helps you make your decision any easier we are getting our 4th Escape this spring. |
That's your own darn fault for accepting Tammy and Reace as personal friends. 
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
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02-15-2017, 07:26 PM
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#71
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Originally Posted by grape_escape
If it helps you make your decision any easier we are getting our 4th Escape this spring. |
Uh, oh, some local competition
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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02-16-2017, 11:46 PM
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#72
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
Trailer: wannabe
Posts: 26
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Very nice, thank you for the photos, I'm excited
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using Tapatalk
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03-07-2017, 05:05 PM
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#73
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Trailer: Escape5TA 2017
Posts: 12
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This trailer has been in Palm Springs since January 15, 2017. It is a dream come true. Tows so well and it so much more spacious than our 2011 Escape 5. So many awesome features...great fridge...wonderful counter space and tons of storage. The power awning is ouitstanding, and in fact, it DOES retract in the wind if the switch is left in the "on" position...it did one day last week before we got inside to activate it. This has the dual hot water tank and that has saved us a propane bottle refill every two weeks at this RV park.
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11-29-2017, 12:07 PM
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#74
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Baie-Comeau, Quebec
Trailer: 5.0, 2018/juillet
Posts: 30
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love it
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12-10-2017, 09:34 PM
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#75
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Grass valley, California
Trailer: 2005 Rockwood 8240ss
Posts: 12
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Hello, new guy here interested in seeing a 5.0ta. I’m in Palm Desert with my rv for the near future. If it’s possible to see yours it would be great. Paul
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12-11-2017, 05:05 AM
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#76
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FFPaul
Hello, new guy here interested in seeing a 5.0ta. I’m in Palm Desert with my rv for the near future. If it’s possible to see yours it would be great. Paul
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Paul, have you contacted Escape? They have a list of folks that welcome perspective buyers.
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