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08-11-2014, 10:11 PM
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#81
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
Posts: 5,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tash
Our Escape 21 was the 901st Escape. That's what Kim told us when we picked it up on July 21.
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Yours should be the 901st Escape, not by model. Ours is in the 400s from 2011. The 901 may be in your closet.
Tammy told me that they would do something special for the 500th but I never heard if they did. Surely they will for the 1000th which may already be sold. I wonder what model and when it will be done. Maybe someone can ask when talking to them.
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08-12-2014, 08:34 AM
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#82
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Trailer: ESCAPE 5.0TA in Sept 2014
Posts: 23
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kstock11 ..Thanks much for the information.We have only 4 weeks, this time.Plan to fit in some camping US side near ETI then Yellowstone.I know it will be wonderful and very different from the tent camping I grew to love years ago.With this forum I feel very confident that an Escape was a smart purchase for my first/last trailer.Thank you all for this WONDERFUL forum.
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08-12-2014, 08:43 AM
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#83
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 - "Felicity"
Posts: 2,945
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I asked Tammy yesterday about the VIN numbering - trailer #1000 is now scheduled for a build, so they're restarting their number sequence for the last 3 digits of the VIN at 001. It is sequential regardless of what model the trailer is.
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08-12-2014, 09:13 AM
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#84
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Trailer: none
Posts: 737
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The Vehicle Identification Number was originally described in ISO Standard 3779 in February 1977 and last revised in 1983. The ISO-VIN was designed to identify motor vehicles, trailers, motorcycles and mopeds and consists of several parts described below.
How to read a VIN
1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured.
For example: U.S.A.(1or 4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K), England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z)
2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A),
BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B),
Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), Oldsmobile(3), Pontiac(2or5), Plymouth(P), Saturn(8), Toyota(T), VW(V), Volvo(V).
3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.
4th to 8th characters- VDS - Vehicle Descriptor Section. These 5 characters occupy positions 4 through 8 of the VIN and may be used by the manufacturer to identify attributes of the vehicle. Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.
9th Character - The check digit "character or digit 9" in the sequence of a vehicle identification number (VIN) built beginning with model year 1981 (when the 17 character digit format was established) can best be described as identifying the VIN accuracy.
A check digit shall be part of each vin (since 1981) and shall appear in position
nine (9) of the VIN on the vehicle and on any transfer documents containing
the vin prepared by the manufacturer to be given to the first owner for purposes
other than resale. Thus, the vins of any two vehicles manufactured within a 30
year period shall not be identical. The check digit means a single number or letter
"x" used to verify the accuracy of the transcription of the vehicle identification
number.
After all other characters in the VIN have been determined by the manufacturer
the check digit is calculated by carrying out a mathematical computation
specified. This is based on vin position, sample vin, assigned value code,
weight factor and multiply assigned value times weight factors. The values are added and the total is divided by 11. The remainder is the check digit number.
The correct numeric remainder - zero through nine (0-9) will appear.
However, if the remainder is 10 the letter "X" is used to designate the check
digit value/number.
10th character- Identifies the model year. For example: 1988(J), 1989(K), 1990(L), 1991(M), 1992(N), 1993(P), 1994(R), 1995(S), 1996(T),
1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y)------2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3)
11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.
12th to 17th characters- VIS - Vehicle Identifier Section. The last 8 characters of the VIN are used for the identification a of specific vehicle. The last four characters shall always be numeric. Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production as it rolled off the manufacturers assembly line.
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08-12-2014, 10:11 AM
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#85
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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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Whataride
We'll be in Yellowstone with our TA starting 9/12, if you see us stop on by.
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08-12-2014, 10:19 AM
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#86
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Bellingham and Glacier, Washington
Trailer: 2013 Escape 15A
Posts: 2,058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FMLNM
How to read a VIN
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Very interesting. Thank you for posting...
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2013 Escape 15A, "Egbert"
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'22 GMC Acadia Denali
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08-12-2014, 10:58 AM
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#87
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Expanding on the general VIN guide for the specific case of Escape, based on gbaglo's sample, some parts of the VIN will be the same for all Escape trailers: - The first three characters (the World Manufacturer Identifier) should always be "2E9", meaning a group of small (less than 500 units per year) manufacturers in Canada.
- The 11th character (assembly plant) is apparently "C", presumably for Chillwack)
- Characters 12 through 14 identify the specific manufacturer identifier - apparently "068" for Escape Trailer Industries
The manufacturer identifier only leaves the last three characters for the sequence numbers, which ETI is not resetting each year, but instead rolling over at 1000 units (of all models).
The remaining characters are positions 4 through 8 (which are TF6A2 in the case of Baglo's 17'); I have no idea how to interpret this Vehicle Descriptor Section for an Escape, although that interpretation might be useful for someone considering buying a used unit and wanting to understand its factory-built features.
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08-12-2014, 11:55 AM
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#88
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 -- The Skylark. Towed by a 2014 Highlander
Posts: 1,159
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should we start a pool on when trailer #1000 arrives?
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08-12-2014, 03:35 PM
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#89
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
Posts: 5,136
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So some people already might know that they have 000. Or maybe 000 was used at the beginning and the 1000th is really 999. Anyone here? When and where and what model?
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"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.... "
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08-12-2014, 05:05 PM
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#90
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Terrace, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Posts: 378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NuthatchBC
We've been travelling all over BC for the last two weeks and haven't seen one Escape. Where is everyone?
Doug
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Well, I'm happy to say we didn't get skunked. Saw one just west Houston, BC heading east. WHEW!
Doug
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08-12-2014, 08:04 PM
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#91
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: St.Albert, Alberta
Trailer: 21 ft November 17th
Posts: 847
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Have seen three other escapes in Waterton national park this week
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08-13-2014, 10:58 AM
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#92
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Trailer: ESCAPE 5.0TA in Sept 2014
Posts: 23
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padlin
We plan to arrive at yellowstone 9/15 give or take a day.We will keep our eyes open for you.Safe travels.
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08-13-2014, 02:41 PM
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#93
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Kitimat, British Columbia
Trailer: 2008 Escape 17B
Posts: 19
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Spotted a Tacoma hauling a 19 with grey/silver graphics at the 4 way into Terrace yesterday. Also a Red 19 was at Lakelse lake last week
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08-13-2014, 03:55 PM
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#94
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Terrace, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Posts: 378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackhammer100
Spotted a Tacoma hauling a 19 with grey/silver graphics at the 4 way into Terrace yesterday. Also a Red 19 was at Lakelse lake last week
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We have a Tacoma with a white canoe on top and a 19 with black graphics and were at the four-way in Terrace around 2pm. Must have missed the grey one.
Doug
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08-13-2014, 08:27 PM
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#95
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Kitimat, British Columbia
Trailer: 2008 Escape 17B
Posts: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NuthatchBC
We have a Tacoma with a white canoe on top and a 19 with black graphics and were at the four-way in Terrace around 2pm. Must have missed the grey one.
Doug
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Actually it probably was you! Thought it was a black Tacoma with a canoe, I could be wrong about the graphics color. I was coming from kitimat in a silver sierra and went straight through to go over the old bridge. Time was about 2:20 pm. There is a 19 on Loen with blue graphics which I assumed was yours. Guess not lol
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08-14-2014, 12:00 PM
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#96
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Forks, Washington
Trailer: Working on my build list
Posts: 93
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Saw a 19 on Hwy 2 just west of Leavenworth, WA last week.
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08-15-2014, 12:11 AM
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#97
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Forks, Washington
Trailer: Working on my build list
Posts: 93
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Another 19 in Port Angeles, WA this afternoon. That's the third Escape I've seen in a month.
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08-15-2014, 02:19 AM
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#98
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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: 8,038
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WestEnder
Another 19 in Port Angeles, WA this afternoon. That's the third Escape I've seen in a month.
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Hi: WestEnder... Any bakery would be happy if their "Hotcakes were selling like Escapes"!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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08-16-2014, 05:33 PM
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#99
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: St.Albert, Alberta
Trailer: 21 ft November 17th
Posts: 847
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Was a good day for sightings today . Saw a 5.0 around Pincher Creek . A 17 And a 15 on highway 2 between Calgary and Red Dear
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2016 GMC Yukon SLT
St.Albert Alberta
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08-16-2014, 06:05 PM
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#100
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Auburn, California
Trailer: 2012 17B
Posts: 120
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Not really a sighting but....
I was in the Sacramento CA Calico Corners yesterday. It is a very nice upholstery fabric chain. I got the fabric for my 21 there. They told me that last month someone had come in and ordered fabric to be shipped to Escape! (And really got nailed on UPS charges....)
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