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04-08-2014, 11:21 PM
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#61
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 5.0
Posts: 181
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What a difference a month makes Reace, for months behind to wow! Congratulations!!!
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04-09-2014, 05:38 AM
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#62
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Trailer: 2016 21' sold, current class C, Now looking
Posts: 150
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Awesome.... looks like I made a good decision to switch from a 21' to this... but now the patient wait... this is a winner!
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04-09-2014, 05:52 AM
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#63
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reace
Yes, we missing two lights...good catch.
As for a photo with someone beside the unit...everyone runs when I grab the camera. ?
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Thanks Reace!
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04-09-2014, 07:45 PM
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#64
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Gabriola Island, BC, British Columbia
Trailer: 2013 Escape 5.0
Posts: 97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
Perfectly good guessing, but I was wondering if Reace had given any indication of the pin weight of the trailer which he's actually building. Of course, with no interior yet, it's probably too early to ask... but it will matter to Alf's truck.
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It will be interesting to see what the difference is - and it will depend on options chosen, of course. But when we bought our 2013 5.0, Tammy and I figured that the weight differential between it and our 2008 5.0 would be about 300lbs based on the new, larger fridge and solar and extra insulation etc etc. So that would put the 5.0TA at close to 800lbs more than the 2008 5.0. And that's the overall weight, not necessarily the pin weight.
Having said that, if Reace says it will work with a Frontier, my guess is it will work!
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Christine & Les
2013 Escape 5.0
2012 Toyota Tacoma
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04-09-2014, 07:48 PM
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#65
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Gabriola Island, BC, British Columbia
Trailer: 2013 Escape 5.0
Posts: 97
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Meant to add that it's looking really good and I can understand the excitement of all those waiting for one! congrats!
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Christine & Les
2013 Escape 5.0
2012 Toyota Tacoma
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04-10-2014, 02:08 PM
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#66
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Thanks Reace!
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Hi: Donna D... Just talking to ETI and got a spy photo of the new 5.0TA. This one's for you n me!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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04-10-2014, 02:33 PM
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#67
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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I know Alf, isn't it wonderful!! Only I want one with windows
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04-10-2014, 02:49 PM
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#68
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marysville, Washington
Trailer: 2022 Coachmen Nova 20C
Posts: 652
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Gotta say, I like this one with the wheels actually in the wheel wells
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Paul & Norma
2013 Escape 21 & 2014 Chevy Silverado - sold
2022 Coachmen Nova 20C
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04-10-2014, 03:57 PM
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#69
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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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Alf, did they say if the one in the photo is raised for full size trucks or the lower version for mid size?
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Happy Motoring
Bob
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04-10-2014, 04:13 PM
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#70
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
Alf, did they say if the one in the photo is raised for full size trucks or the lower version for mid size?
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Hi: padlin... Gee sorry I was to eggcited to ask!!! Looks a lot lower than the first one though. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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04-10-2014, 04:34 PM
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#71
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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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No big deal, we'll see soon enough.
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Happy Motoring
Bob
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04-10-2014, 08:15 PM
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#72
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,528
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulw
Gotta say, I like this one with the wheels actually in the wheel wells
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Me too, one just has to use a 1/2 ton or smaller pickup.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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04-11-2014, 01:40 AM
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#73
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Clovis, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 328
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Beautiful. Nice to see the progress, kind of like a family. C'mon June 23rd!
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12-31-2014, 08:12 AM
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#74
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
No big deal, we'll see soon enough.
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Hi: padlin... The windowless trailer in the spy photo was actually our "Escape Hatch II". Here's a more completed pic.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! to all at Escape Trailer and those lucky enough to own one!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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12-31-2014, 08:43 AM
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#75
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Emerson, Manitoba
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA, 2022 F150 2.7EB
Posts: 1,847
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And a Happy New Year to you too Alf from someone who is lucky enough to own an Escape...thanks to you
Adrian
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05-20-2017, 10:56 PM
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#76
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Lakewood, Washington
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 T
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reace
Some hook-up photos.
Center of hitch is approx. 30" back from cab. Box length is 5'-6".
Keep in mind, this unit was raised for a taller truck!
I turned the trailer almost 90 degrees, and still have approximately 1" space before the trailer would hit the cab of the truck.
Also a photo hitched up with tailgate down.
I love it when a plan comes together!
Reace
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thank you, that gives me great relief
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01-15-2021, 10:52 AM
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#77
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Morgan hill, California
Trailer: None
Posts: 4
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What hitch do you use. I have 2013 F-150 Super Crew FX-4 with 5'6" bed and was wondering wat was your recommendation in terms of hitch placement and make.
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01-15-2021, 01:29 PM
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#78
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomL
What hitch do you use. I have 2013 F-150 Super Crew FX-4 with 5'6" bed and was wondering wat was your recommendation in terms of hitch placement and make.
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Hi: TomL... Here's a pic of our 5.0TA hooked up and ready for our 1st. tow from the factory. Husky EZRoller 16K hitch was used in our GMC Sierra and transferred to the Nissan Fronty 4X4, cargo cap. 1100#s. We again transferred the hitch to the Ram EcoDiesel 4X4, cargo cap 985#s but with new rails on the box floor. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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01-15-2021, 01:48 PM
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#79
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Morgan hill, California
Trailer: None
Posts: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: TomL... Here's a pic of our 5.0TA hooked up and ready for our 1st. tow from the factory. Husky EZRoller 16K hitch was used in our GMC Sierra and transferred to the Nissan Fronty 4X4, cargo cap. 1100#s. We again transferred the hitch to the Ram EcoDiesel 4X4, cargo cap 985#s but with new rails on the box floor. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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How long is your track bed?
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01-15-2021, 04:42 PM
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#80
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomL
How long is your track bed?
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Hi: TomL... The Nissan was 6'1" and the Ram is 5'7". Both trucks are able to back into the pin with the tailgate down if the alignment is straight.
Having a good RVTech to R&R the hitch is vital. He knows what he's doing. In the case of the Ram there's precious little room for error. Once I saw Reace's F150 with a 5'5" bed towing a 5.0TA I was sure the Ram would work. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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