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03-25-2015, 11:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Spokane, Washington
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 34
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New owners of a 21' Escape
Bonnie and I picked up our (new to us) 2014 21' Escape from RickM in the Seattle area, day before yesterday.
We had ordered a 17' Casita a couple of weeks earlier, but when we saw Rick's 21' for sale, it being exactly what we really wanted, (as at 6' tall, I was concerned about being a little claustrophobic in the Casita). So we were able to cancel the Casita order and buy the 21. I was a little concerned that the Toyota would pull the 21. But Rick gave me assurance that it would tow well.
We live in Spokane and towed the 21 across the mountains with our 2013 Toyota Highlander. I was a bit apprehensive as I had never towed anything this large, but was relieved that it was much easier than I had imagined. I could tell there was something being towed, but the Toyota felt well matched to the 21 and did not falter. I got 14.5 mpg driving between 60 and 65 mph.
We are already signed up for the 2015 Escape Trailer Customer Appreciation Rally at the end of May and look forward to meeting some of you then. We are both anticipating retiring soon and think this Escape will be the perfect TT to start that adventure in.
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03-26-2015, 12:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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You bringing the beer, I presume?
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03-26-2015, 12:08 AM
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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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Congratulations, David and Bonnie on that 21'! Sounds as if it came up right when you needed. Glad to hear no problems in the mountains.
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"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.... "
Emerson
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03-26-2015, 12:11 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Spokane, Washington
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 34
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Is that the initiation procedure? LOL
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03-26-2015, 12:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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First Annual Tradition. 
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
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03-26-2015, 12:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Silverdale, Washington
Trailer: No more Escape 21
Posts: 412
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Gee, I must say that's a nice looking Escape and TV!
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03-26-2015, 12:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Spokane, Washington
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 34
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Rick, no prejudice there!
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03-26-2015, 01:12 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Spokane, Washington
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 34
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Thanks Cathy, yes it was "as if it came up right when you needed"-- "a case of the Universe taking care of the details"!
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03-26-2015, 07:40 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Trailer: none yet
Posts: 1
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David and Bonnie, what is your TV? I am thinking it's a Toyota Sienna, but can't tell for sure from the wonderful photo! I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna, and plan to use it whenever I do finally get a FGTT...
Looks like a great TT! Wish one would become available down here. . .
Tonie
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03-26-2015, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Olympia, Washington
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA has gone to a good home in Manitoba. Now Class B+ owners sadly not an Escape
Posts: 460
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Congratulations Dave and Bonnie - glad you had a safe trip home to Spokaloo! Look forward to meeting you and seeing your new rig.
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"Le Bon Oeuf"
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03-26-2015, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TWelch
David and Bonnie, what is your TV? I am thinking it's a Toyota Sienna, but can't tell for sure from the wonderful photo! I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna, and plan to use it whenever I do finally get a FGTT...
Looks like a great TT! Wish one would become available down here. . .
Tonie
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She mentions ut us a Highlander.
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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03-26-2015, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Silverdale, Washington
Trailer: No more Escape 21
Posts: 412
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Yes, it's a Highlander, nice TV.
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03-26-2015, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Silverdale, Washington
Trailer: No more Escape 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ddeg
Rick, no prejudice there!
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No prejudice at all, just reminiscing already. Enjoy your Escape!
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03-26-2015, 10:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Spokane, Washington
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 34
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Thanks Rick.
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03-27-2015, 07:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: Escape 21
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Congratulations Dave and Bonnie, that rig looks great. Please post more pics when you get a chance. I can't wait to pick up my new 21 but that won't be until at least December.  Good thing I've got my Casita to tied me over until then. 
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03-30-2015, 07:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,310
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crennpage
Congratulations Dave and Bonnie, that rig looks great. Please post more pics when you get a chance. I can't wait to pick up my new 21 but that won't be until at least December. Good thing I've got my Casita to tied me over until then. |
You have anticipation building. But (I know about this one), owning any all molded towable is better than not having any all molded towable. 
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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03-30-2015, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Southern Appalachians, Georgia
Trailer: 2015 19' Escape "On the Lam"
Posts: 178
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Bonnie and Dave--Y'all did really well! A great looking trailer. Many happy moments to you and safe travels~
Peace,
Gae and Ike
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03-30-2015, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sequim, WA, Washington
Trailer: 2013 19'
Posts: 134
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Bonnie & Dave Congratulations and Welcome to the Escape Family. I know you will not be sorry on your choice and look forward to meeting you at the rally. It is a great time filled with wonderful people. See you there. Ron & Sharon
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03-30-2015, 10:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,225
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Congrats! Let the good times roll.
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