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Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-02-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,344
Posted By Ellentob
Looks like it's sold. I'll let you know if it...

Looks like it's sold. I'll let you know if it doesn't come to pass.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 03-22-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,344
Posted By Ellentob
Gently used 2014 Escape 19 for sale, $25,000

Looking to sell our low milage excellent condition Escape 19 trailer-- $25k. We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can reach me at this email--harristob@gmail.com. Our trailer has many...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-11-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,462
Posted By Ellentob
I tow with a 2008 Ridgeline with nothing other...

I tow with a 2008 Ridgeline with nothing other than a hitch and ball. I have a 19ft Escape and before that a Casita. I towed both with just the regular gear and the Escape tows beautifully with no...
Forum: General Escape 10-30-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,529
Posted By Ellentob
Storage Box -- how important if I drive a P/U...

Storage Box -- how important if I drive a P/U truck?

I love the storage box to keep all the messy, muddy, outside gear in. Things like the outside mat, chocks, hose, etc.

Spray foam insulation...
Forum: General Escape 08-07-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,003
Posted By Ellentob
We have the U shaped dinette in our 19 and enjoy...

We have the U shaped dinette in our 19 and enjoy it very much. We also raised the floor 4 inches. It makes the dining area a special place. The space between the back seat and the table is snug but I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-13-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 16,733
Posted By Ellentob
People get an Anderson hitch or an equalizer...

People get an Anderson hitch or an equalizer hitch if they are towing with an SUV or a small wheel based vehicle. You might need one if you are towing with something without enough weight to counter...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-12-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 16,733
Posted By Ellentob
I would wait on getting a special hitch. I tow...

I would wait on getting a special hitch. I tow with a Honda Ridgeline and it tows like a dream with just the standard ball hitch. Nothing fancy needed.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-07-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,742
Posted By Ellentob
Nothing fancy

I tow my 19 with a Honda Ridgeline and use only a conventional hitch. One thing I would recommend is, if buying a new tow vehicle, is to get one with a factory installed tow package. We did this and...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-29-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,768
Posted By Ellentob
We picked up our 19 on Sept. 9th 2014. We made...

We picked up our 19 on Sept. 9th 2014. We made the drive from Virginia and made picking up our new trailer a camping adventure. It was a 60 day epic journey. There is so much to see. Good luck with...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 11-27-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,521
Posted By Ellentob
An original Thanksgiving song to sing around the...

An original Thanksgiving song to sing around the table:

TURKEY IN THE BRINE

There's a lot of preparations
In the kitchen at this time
There's stuffin' in the oven
And there's a turkey in the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-27-2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,341
Posted By Ellentob
Hi Winelover-- We are recently back from...

Hi Winelover--

We are recently back from Chilliwack with our new 19. We are in Charlottesville and would be happy to show our and talk Escape with you. Let us know if you want to check it out....
Forum: Shopping Escape 10-29-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,593
Posted By Ellentob
19 Build list

2 Burner Stainless Steel Stove & Range hood--I'd rethink the range hood. The kitchen is much more open and bright without it. You have the maxx fan for quiet and efficient venting.

Additional...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-21-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,436
Posted By Ellentob
Shakedown cruise

We are just back from a 50 day, 9,000 mile epic camping road trip with our new Escape 19. It took a week to get to Chilliwack. We stayed two nights at the Riverside B&B. It was a good experience...
Forum: General Escape 08-28-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By Ellentob
Yes we are driving out to Chilliwack in our Honda...

Yes we are driving out to Chilliwack in our Honda Ridgeline. We are leaving this Sunday, very excited. Our orientation is right before yours (9am). Hope to see you there. Where are you staying in...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-28-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,406
Posted By Ellentob
It seems to me that if your eyeballs don't reach...

It seems to me that if your eyeballs don't reach to the middle of the window you are not going to be able to see much except sky, treetops and the occasional bird.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-28-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,406
Posted By Ellentob
Mods are fun. I love to make small improvements....

Mods are fun. I love to make small improvements. Raising the height of the dinette seat and floor is too advanced and ambitious for me. Since ETI offers the option and we had the chance to have the...
Forum: General Escape 08-28-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By Ellentob
We read that it was like most commercial...

We read that it was like most commercial campgrounds--packed in. Still it's nice to be able to walk into town and explore without having to drive half an hour. We seldom use private campgrounds but...
Forum: General Escape 08-28-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By Ellentob
Orientation Sept. 9th

Anyone picking up their trailer on and around the 9th of Sept? We will be picking up our new 19 that morning. We have our reservation at The Riverview B&B. After the handover in Sumas, WA, we plan on...
Forum: General Escape 08-28-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,610
Posted By Ellentob
I use a tonneau cover. It gives me the best...

I use a tonneau cover. It gives me the best milage and protects everything from the weather and prying eyes. The Honda Ridgeline has a two way tailgate (up and down and sideways) which is an...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-27-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,406
Posted By Ellentob
Better to order it from the factory if you can...

Better to order it from the factory if you can otherwise it's a mod.
Forum: General Escape 08-27-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,600
Posted By Ellentob
I agree. If warmth and quiet are your goal, you...

I agree. If warmth and quiet are your goal, you can't beat the electric cube heater. But if all you want to do is take the chill out of the air in the morning, the ac strip is perfect. You sleep with...
Forum: General Escape 08-27-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,600
Posted By Ellentob
An alternative to the furnace is the optional...

An alternative to the furnace is the optional heat strip built into the ac unit. We almost always used the heat strip to warm up the trailer on chilly mornings, it is a gentle heat and doesn't...
Forum: Visual Escape 08-26-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3,159
Views: 694,377
Posted By Ellentob
raising the floor

Everything is raised 4 inches, floor and benches. Adds a bit more storage too.

We sent 12 yards of fabric for the cushions. The U shape uses more but the repeat was an easy one so it should be...
Forum: Visual Escape 08-26-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3,159
Views: 694,377
Posted By Ellentob
Hello Winblade-- We raised the floor in...

Hello Winblade--

We raised the floor in the dinette 4 inches in our 19. We have not picked it up yet so I can't tell you how it works but many others have. We were influenced by a discussion on...
Forum: Visual Escape 08-25-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3,159
Views: 694,377
Posted By Ellentob
Yippee! we got new photos of our baby. Thank you...

Yippee! we got new photos of our baby. Thank you Crystal. Here is what we just received.

Harris & Ellen Tobias
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/members/2554-albums98-picture985.jpg
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