Hi All

Larry · 04-06-2013, 04:58 PM

Hi All,

This looks to be a great community of folks, so I'm happy to join in. After much due diligence researching trailer possibilities in many places (including fiberglassrvs), the Escape seems to fit the bill the best. I really like the stable look of the dual axles (19' ers).

I'm a recently retired electrical engineer with a lifetime of sailing/blue water cruising experience in sailboats from 24 to 50 feet. So I have lots of appreciation for what can be done in small spaces. I'm in mid-south Tenn, and from the map, I see a pretty extensive gap of owners in the SE (except for one in Fla).

I'm not too picky about interiors except for things like a truly comfortable sleeping experience (solid permanent bed), dependable house systems, expandable electrical/power systems, good insulation for climate control (when necessary), no tendency to mold (no leaks) - IOW, I guess, performance.

I plan on hauling with a F250 diesel. I could put in a 5W hitch and open up the trade space a bit. The advantage seems to be maneuverability and maybe mpg.

If anyone has any comments on any of this, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks All,
Larry

float5 · 04-06-2013, 05:10 PM

Welcome, Larry. Yes, you will have to help fill in the SE. You've come to the right trailer.
This will cost you a lot less than a boat from what I hear. And we can probably float, too!

Jim Bennett · 04-06-2013, 05:33 PM

Hi Larry, and welcome to the site.

Just curious, where is Ethridge?

A 19 sounds like it would fit your bill fine, you won't be disappointed. I have pulled a couple times with my F250 Powerstroke, and you barely know the trailer is there. I do however prefer our Honda Pilot as it works better for us as an all round vehicle, and is up to the chore just fine.

escape artist · 04-06-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry

Hi All,

This looks to be a great community of folks, so I'm happy to join in. After much due diligence researching trailer possibilities in many places (including fiberglassrvs), the Escape seems to fit the bill the best. I really like the stable look of the dual axles (19' ers).

I'm a recently retired electrical engineer with a lifetime of sailing/blue water cruising experience in sailboats from 24 to 50 feet. So I have lots of appreciation for what can be done in small spaces. I'm in mid-south Tenn, and from the map, I see a pretty extensive gap of owners in the SE (except for one in Fla).

I'm not too picky about interiors except for things like a truly comfortable sleeping experience (solid permanent bed), dependable house systems, expandable electrical/power systems, good insulation for climate control (when necessary), no tendency to mold (no leaks) - IOW, I guess, performance.

I plan on hauling with a F250 diesel. I could put in a 5W hitch and open up the trade space a bit. The advantage seems to be maneuverability and maybe mpg.

If anyone has any comments on any of this, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks All,
Larry

Hi: Larry... Come on over to Townsend Tenn. to the Tremont Resort Campground. You can view first hand some Escape 19'ers and our 5.0. They have some nice cabins for the trailerless to stay in. TREMONTOUTDOORRESORT.COM
The Egg Camping Club is a great group of like minded folks from Tenn. AL. and GA. and I'm sure they would welcome you Thur- Sun. Apr 18-21. Hope to see you there... Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Larry · 04-06-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Floating Cloud

Welcome, Larry. Yes, you will have to help fill in the SE. You've come to the right trailer.
This will cost you a lot less than a boat from what I hear. And we can probably float, too!

Thanks for the welcome FC - and yes, the boat versions are a ton more expensive.

Larry · 04-06-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Hi Larry, and welcome to the site.

Just curious, where is Ethridge?

A 19 sounds like it would fit your bill fine, you won't be disappointed. I have pulled a couple times with my F250 Powerstroke, and you barely know the trailer is there. I do however prefer our Honda Pilot as it works better for us as an all round vehicle, and is up to the chore just fine.

Thanks Jim - Ethridge is just north or Lawrenceburg along 43.

And yes, the 250 seems a bit much for the job but I'm looking forward to not feeling it back there much.

Larry · 04-06-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: Larry... Come on over to Townsend Tenn. to the Tremont Resort Campground. You can view first hand some Escape 19'ers and our 5.0. They have some nice cabins for the trailerless to stay in. TREMONTOUTDOORRESORT.COM
The Egg Camping Club is a great group of like minded folks from Tenn. AL. and GA. and I'm sure they would welcome you Thur- Sun. Apr 18-21. Hope to see you there... Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Thanks Alf - I did look into that but the time frame won't work. A couple weeks later and I'd be there.

Larry · 04-06-2013, 08:19 PM

Can anyone comment on what they think the relative benefits are between the 19er and the 5.0 (or point me to a relevant thread)?

Jim Bennett · 04-06-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry

Thanks Jim - Ethridge is just north or Lawrenceburg along 43.

And yes, the 250 seems a bit much for the job but I'm looking forward to not feeling it back there much.

Never heard of Lawrenceburg either. I assume you are in the US somewhere.

If you do a search, and go through some of the posts past, you will find a bunch of thoughts and comparisons between the 19 and 5.0, both great units in their own right. Your F250 would be too big for the 5.0 though.

dbailey · 04-06-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry

Can anyone comment on what they think the relative benefits are between the 19er and the 5.0 (or point me to a relevant thread)?

My wife and I looked at both side-by-side on the Escape lot. To us, the 19 felt more open -- having large windows at both end made the difference for us. In the 5.0, when you're standing in the kitchen or sitting at the dinette, you can't see through the bed end so it feels more closed in. Of course, YMMV...

Larry · 04-06-2013, 08:57 PM

How about 30 miles south of Columbia. Or about 1.5 hrs south and west of Nashville.

Larry · 04-06-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dbailey

My wife and I looked at both side-by-side on the Escape lot. To us, the 19 felt more open -- having large windows at both end made the difference for us. In the 5.0, when you're standing in the kitchen or sitting at the dinette, you can't see through the bed end so it feels more closed in. Of course, YMMV...

Yep, that would make a difference. I need to go see these in person and quit looking at pictures. Maybe a trip up to the factory ...

Don · 04-08-2013, 02:00 PM

We're within 100 miles of you in Northeast MS and have recently placed a deposit for a 19' Escape. We're months away from being able to "pin the map" though as our build won't happen until late in the year. We've wanted to visit Yellowstone NP in the winter time for quite awhile and making that a Christmas stopover on our way to pick up our trailer just seemed to work out best for us.

Larry · 04-08-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Don

We're within 100 miles of you in Northeast MS and have recently placed a deposit for a 19' Escape. We're months away from being able to "pin the map" though as our build won't happen until late in the year. We've wanted to visit Yellowstone NP in the winter time for quite awhile and making that a Christmas stopover on our way to pick up our trailer just seemed to work out best for us.

Good deal Don! And congrats on the 19er! Looks like we might fill up that SE hole in a hurry.

100 miles is not far at all so if you're up for a visit from me in the future, I'd sure like to see it. Enjoy ...

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