New Escape 21

[7th Heaven]

Originally Posted by Greg A

I second Ron. It did happen to us and I was inbound 3 miles from storage. Instead of having to change the tire on a nasty interstate, limped into storage and took care of it at leisure.

Ditto!!!
and having better control of the trailer while on that interstate after the blowout was a plus also

Also, should mention that jacking up the trailer is easier with the Anderson Rapid Jack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jE_x_TjlOI

[Hancock]

Originally Posted by LarryLSB

Congrats! Fellow lurker here and soon to be ex-Casita Owner. We went back and forth on the 19 vs 21 and decided to go with the 19. We didn't want to get a bigger TV (2013 Taco) and liked the bed in the back. We also have a two couple we know who just bought Escapes, one got a 19, the other a 21, so we hung out in each and like the 19 layout better. But, since you are going to be FT, I think you are making the right choice. We are working on our build sheet and are about a week ahead of you time-wise for completion and pick up. We plan on heading to Banff after pick up.

Is the taco not capable of towing a 21?

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Not to be too disagreeable but as one person who's owned both, I couldn't disagree more.



For years I said that I'd love to have a 21 with a 19 layout but this isn't it. The extra length would have gone into the kitchen area and possibility the rear to make two Oliver like bunks.



So the huge dinette at the expense of a small counter area and, especially for my wife, the bed so close to the stove are non-starters.



That layout might work for some but I'd hardly call it the best of both worlds.



Ron

Spot on. Thanks Ron, you said it better than I could have.

[Artlady]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Not to be too disagreeable but as one person who's owned both, I couldn't disagree more.

For years I said that I'd love to have a 21 with a 19 layout but this isn't it. The extra length would have gone into the kitchen area and possibility the rear to make two Oliver like bunks.

So the huge dinette at the expense of a small counter area and, especially for my wife, the bed so close to the stove are non-starters.

That layout might work for some but I'd hardly call it the best of both worlds.

Ron

I agree with you. Also, we didn’t like constantly crawling over each other in the 19’ - but having the extra room on either side does waste good space.
Also, having the 19’ bed surrounded by 3 outside walls did make that area a bit colder at night. We’re hoping the old layout in the 21 will be a tad warmer.

We’re going to configure the 21’ front bed into a sofa for daytime use, by using cushions. Still working on the designs.

[LarryLSB]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Larry: Not to further complicate your decision-making but have you seen the new 21 based on the 19 layout? Best of both worlds?

http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f2...lan-16447.html

Update that trailers with the new floor plan are being delivered starting in January 2020:
http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f2...tml#post313194

Yes we did, thanks. We went back and forth and decided that the 19 fits our needs just fine. Tempting however.

[LarryLSB]

Originally Posted by Hancock

Is the taco not capable of towing a 21?

Personally I think it is pushing it just a tad, but plenty of folks here do.

[Red Dog]

Congratulations on your purchase! You are joining the ranks of many who have transitioned from the Casita to the larger Escape. You won’t regret it!

Fred M.

[LarryLSB]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Not to be too disagreeable but as one person who's owned both, I couldn't disagree more.

For years I said that I'd love to have a 21 with a 19 layout but this isn't it. The extra length would have gone into the kitchen area and possibility the rear to make two Oliver like bunks.

So the huge dinette at the expense of a small counter area and, especially for my wife, the bed so close to the stove are non-starters.

That layout might work for some but I'd hardly call it the best of both worlds.

Ron

I tend to agree Ron, who needs a 6 person dinette?

Larry

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Not to be too disagreeable but as one person who's owned both, I couldn't disagree more.

Ron: I appreciate and respect your view. Still looking forward to the pictures of the new mock up that were promised. Thinking that maybe some things were configured a bit different from the basic floor plan layout that was shared.

[rjreeves]

It is, I do.

It's not ideal, that is you have to pay more attention to multiple parameters that one might blithely ignore if one had a more ginormous TV, but perhaps having to pay attention makes one a safer RVer. The mileage isn't too bad, the revs are (usually) reasonable, plus, I just love my Tacoma. I drive slow and keep the weight down.

Richard
2019 ETI 21'
2017 Tacoma
Always thinking about a bigger truck, but only because the grass is greener..