19' coming to Bend, Or - Escape Trailer Owners Community
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Escape Trailer Owners Community > Escape Community > New Member Introductions
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 01-27-2016, 10:02 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Bend, Oregon
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19
Posts: 45
19' coming to Bend, Or

Marilyn and I are scheduled to pick up our 19' Escape Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 8 am. Last May, 2015 we sold a 2013 17' Casita and ordered the Escape. Our plans are to spend the first night at the KOA in Lynden, Wa. and then, if no major questions come up, head south on I-5. We have reservations Feb 5-8 in Chico, Ca where we hope to bike, kayak and paddle board. Depending on weather, we may head west to either Bodega Bay or Mendocino (actually Caspar). We are interested in gauging the difference between a single and double axel. Everyone was so cordial when we attended the gathering last year in Osoyoos, it made choosing our options much easier. Thanks to all of you.

Bob and Marilyn Almquist
2008 Toyota Sequoia
2016 19' Escape
Bobo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2016, 08:34 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Steve Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21. '15 Ford Explorer V-6
Posts: 1,558
Bono, Good luck on your pick-up and travels down to Ca. We've been through Chico quite a bit, but have never camped there, and the north coast is fabulous. Do you know where you're staying in Bodega Bay?
__________________
Steve and Debbie
2016 - 21'

“Get out the map and lay your finger anywhere down” -Indigo Girls
Steve Clark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2016, 10:21 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Greg A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
Congrats on ur pending pickup. We stayed 3 nights at Lynden KOA in November. It was nice, but it is technically closed for Winter. You can do self serve, however, and just pull in to any space you want then fill out form and put it in Dropbox. The utilities are on so its good to go, just kind of surprised us when we arrived.
Enjoy the new 19!
Greg A is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2016, 12:46 PM   #4
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Bend, Oregon
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19
Posts: 45
We always stay at Doran. Weekends, especially President's day can be tough; however, they have a certain amount of first-come spots if you get there by Wed. We like the variety of water choices depending on wind, tides, etc as there is a protected harbor along with a beach and open water.
Bobo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2016, 07:03 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Steve Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21. '15 Ford Explorer V-6
Posts: 1,558
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobo View Post
We always stay at Doran. Weekends, especially President's day can be tough; however, they have a certain amount of first-come spots if you get there by Wed. We like the variety of water choices depending on wind, tides, etc as there is a protected harbor along with a beach and open water.
That's Great! We have never camped in Bodega Bay, but have spent quite a bit of time there. Of all the options, we like Doran best too, for all the reasons you give. After our pick-up in April, Doran will be one of our closer options. Have a great time.
__________________
Steve and Debbie
2016 - 21'

“Get out the map and lay your finger anywhere down” -Indigo Girls
Steve Clark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2016, 09:12 PM   #6
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Sacramento, California
Trailer: 1989 Coleman Laramie popup
Posts: 4
My house looks down into Caspar Cove. I'd love to see your new rig, if you do come to Caspar Beach Campground. Gene
51f1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2016, 10:51 PM   #7
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Bend, Oregon
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19
Posts: 45
Picked up our 19' this morning, crossed the border, and made it through Seattle ahead of the afternoon commuters. We are camping south of Olympia and getting to know our new trailer. Switched from battery to gas to power the refrigerator to get the temp down to a proper beer chilling temp while driving, suspect that once the ref is properly cold the batteries should maintain this temp.
Bob and Marilyn
Bend, Or
Bobo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2016, 11:24 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
NW Cat Owner's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Seatac, Washington
Trailer: "The Trailer", 2nd Gen 21' & a 2017 Tundra CrewMax in Blazing Blue Pearl
Posts: 2,888
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobo View Post
Picked up our 19' this morning, crossed the border, and made it through Seattle ahead of the afternoon commuters. We are camping south of Olympia and getting to know our new trailer. Switched from battery to gas to power the refrigerator to get the temp down to a proper beer chilling temp while driving, suspect that once the ref is properly cold the batteries should maintain this temp.
Bob and Marilyn
Bend, Or
Congrats on a successful pick up and especially the drive through Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia! Have fun in getting to know your trailer!
__________________
Laura, Dirk and Sam & Jasper (the cats)
www.UnderKittySupervision.com
2017 21' trailer, new mold, rec'd 11/25/16
NW Cat Owner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2016, 11:31 PM   #9
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Lopez Island, Washington
Trailer: Escape 19 2016
Posts: 23
Nice to think of you, Bob and Marilyn, camping right outside of Olympia in your new escape! Hope the beer chilled properly. : ). Enjoy your trip. Sheryl
dayshe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2016, 08:21 AM   #10
Senior Member
 
Steve Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21. '15 Ford Explorer V-6
Posts: 1,558
Congrats Bobo! Cheers to a successful pick up and a safe, if not dry ride home !
__________________
Steve and Debbie
2016 - 21'

“Get out the map and lay your finger anywhere down” -Indigo Girls
Steve Clark is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off




» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escape Trailer Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:57 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2023 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.