Escape 2020 Update

[cpaharley2008]

I just did a rebuild of my 2019 E21 with the current option prices....substantially more to purchase new again. But on the other hand, a slightly used 6 month unit is also worth more in the used Escape market, curious on the new model pricing. My propane tanks are still full, so no worries....

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

It'll be interesting to see the 21-19 layout.

I really hope that someone creates a much better name for this layout! If it really has the same layout as the 19', in a 21' length, then "21' rear bed" would be much more clear.

[alanmalk]

Originally Posted by daviddesjardins

Hi all -

• "making the process less friendly by having us sign up" - This was a hotly debated change to the process of ordering a trailer, which we continue to review based on your feedback. Last year we implemented software to help us manage the sales process, and improve the speed in which we communicate with customers, and ultimately predict the sales volume for planning. We agree that keeping it simple is the way to go, and we're reviewing how to best implement that.

...
Regards,

David Desjardins
Director, Sales & Marketing

Compromise perhaps? Have a "Guest" button that the casual looker could use, and a signup for the serious buyer?


--
Alan

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

I really hope that someone creates a much better name for this layout! If it really has the same layout as the 19', in a 21' length, then "21' rear bed" would be much more clear.

How about a 21RQBBBFDB
Rear Queen Bed—Bigger Bath(than the 19)—-Front Dining Booth
Too Much?
Iowa Dave

[Bear101]

LOL Love it Iowa Dave
What ever they call it, I have signed up for the updates

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

How about a 21RQBBBFDB
Rear Queen Bed—Bigger Bath(than the 19)—-Front Dining Booth
Too Much?
Iowa Dave

I prefer 21RQBBBFDBNBF.
(Not BigFoot )

[RonB]

Originally Posted by daviddesjardins

New Models and more for 2020
...

Just curious, is a larger fifth wheel with a dry bathroom on the horizon? If not in 2020, perhaps in 2021 or 2022?

Ron

[RicVic]

Hope so. 24 and half foot fifth wheel!!!

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

I prefer 21RQBBBFDBNBF.
(Not BigFoot )

Hey l like that Glenn, easy to remember and very descriptive. And it could double as a password when you want to sign up to price one out.
Iowa Dave

[Tree3]

“Jan/Feb 2020 Offer
While we work through our switch to 2020 pricing, we are offering 2019 pricing for base and options to all customers for orders with Jan or Feb dates. Feb is now open for orders. 01 March 2020 is the cut-off date to retain 2019 pricing.”

I’m a little confused by this. Does this mean that in order to get 2019 pricing an Escape order would have to be placed by the end of October? Also I presume 2020 prices will be higher, but wonder by how much? We were all set to order a 21 ft Escape for next spring. The news of a new 21 config and a 23 ft have us intrigued. But it sounds like, timing wise, announcement of the specifics might coincide with the closing window on 2019 pricing. We’d hate to put an order in on a 21 ft and then a few weeks later find out we would have rather waited for the new designs (even if it means paying more).

Not being familiar with how purchases go, is it possible to place an order for a 21 now to get the 2019 prices, and then change my mind once the details of new models come out, without forfeiting any money?

Thanks.

[gbaglo]

Tree3
You should address your question to ETI directly to ensure you get the correct answer.
This forum is independent of Escape Trailer Industries.

[emers382]

Tree3

Don't worry, we know an owner of an original 5.0 single axle who, when he bought it asked Reace is he ever planned on a tandem 5.0, Reace said no, then he went ahead and made one which the owner then subsequently bought in 2015 and sold his single axle. We happened to meet up with the owners of that one last weekend.

You gotta take your chances!

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

How about a 21RQBBBFDB
Rear Queen Bed—Bigger Bath(than the 19)—-Front Dining Booth
Too Much?
Iowa Dave

But point deducted for stealing Bigfoot's naming scheme as the basis.

Seriously, it's pretty easy to read the model badge on the side of most trailers and understand at least something about the layout without looking any windows... "RQ" for Rear Queen bed and "FB" for Front Bed (from Bigfoot), "BH" for Bunkhouse, etc. It works.

[elongest]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

How about a 21RQBBBFDB
Rear Queen Bed—Bigger Bath(than the 19)—-Front Dining Booth
Too Much?
Iowa Dave

How about 21RCO (Rear Crawl Over) for a new name. Getting away from a crawl over sleeping situation is what drove a lot of people to the E-21 in the first place. If you are going to loose your rear dinette view to a sleeping area a better option would be rear twin beds. You already have an E-19 with a Rear Queen and a dinette view of the rear of your tow and a bunch of other trailers in the campground. Just my opinion.

Eddie

[escape artist]

Hi: All... My sincerest wish is that ETI isn't chasing BF into the same downward spiral. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[h2owmn]

Amen to that, Alf. I read all these posts with both a sincere wish for their success and a thank you for the serendipity to have bought mine in 2018.

[mcdonner]

One thing for sure is that with all that is on the horizon it should be fun reading the forum over the next year. I have a feeling it will keep me busy during the Winter while dreaming of Spring. Haven't winterized yet and we are in NE Ohio. Still more camping to accomplish this year.

[padlin]

This is like when they were looking for a name for the 5.0TA.

[daviddesjardins]

Originally Posted by Tree3

Does this mean that in order to get 2019 pricing an Escape order would have to be placed by the end of October? Also I presume 2020 prices will be higher, but wonder by how much?

Yes, you would need to place the order by the end of October. The new pricing (with the previously optional extra insulation and double glazed windows) on the 21' has gone up by approx. 12%.

Originally Posted by Tree3

We were all set to order a 21 ft Escape for next spring. The news of a new 21 config and a 23 ft have us intrigued. But it sounds like, timing wise, announcement of the specifics might coincide with the closing window on 2019 pricing. We’d hate to put an order in on a 21 ft and then a few weeks later find out we would have rather waited for the new designs (even if it means paying more).

The major change for the 21' is insulation and double glazed windows as standard options. That can be ordered now. The 23' foot will not be ready for a spring pick-up date.

Originally Posted by Tree3

Not being familiar with how purchases go, is it possible to place an order for a 21 now to get the 2019 prices, and then change my mind once the details of new models come out, without forfeiting any money?

Thanks.

Yes! If the trailer is not in production, we will happily make whatever changes you'd prefer.

[cpaharley2008]

Joldie from Escape just responded to my personal questionnaire. she thanked me for "playing"