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04-24-2016, 01:35 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Helena, Montana
Trailer: 2007 Hallmark Guanella
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I've thought about it over the weekend, and I doubt any TT would see -10 (unless we're caught by surprise). I think we'll not worry so much about frigid weather. If it calls for that I'll just take my tent and winter bag or sleep in the back of the truck.
The rough roads are still an issue. That occurs whether I'm boondocking or not- there are stretches in eastern Montana that are miles of unpaved roads, and I take those quite a bit.
That's something I will talk to Escape about.
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04-25-2016, 05:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Helena, Montana
Trailer: 2007 Hallmark Guanella
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Decided this morning we're going to go back to the future with a 10x14 canvas tent. We used canvas prior to the truck camper and already have cots/stoves and outfitter gear. Maybe in the future I'll buy a four-wheel truck camper for the Tacoma.
Need to be a bit more mobile and I'm not sure we would see enough use out of a tt to justify $25K+ in cost.
Thanks all.
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04-25-2016, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 15A
Posts: 398
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One of my brothers has a Four Wheel Pop-Up Camper on his F150 and really likes it. He went for a camper so that he could also pull his boat when they go camping at lakes for fishing. He also wanted a camper that was durable for off-road use to get to the fishing and hunting spots he likes to visit.
The Four Wheel Camper sounds like a good fit for you and your camping style. Enjoy.
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04-25-2016, 05:31 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 10,859
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Threerun
Decided this morning we're going to go back to the future with a 10x14 canvas tent. We used canvas prior to the truck camper and already have cots/stoves and outfitter gear. Maybe in the future I'll buy a four-wheel truck camper for the Tacoma.
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Different strokes for different folks and it's ALL good! Best of luck... go make memories! 
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04-25-2016, 05:35 PM
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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 Threerun
Decided this morning we're going to go back to the future with a 10x14 canvas tent. We used canvas prior to the truck camper and already have cots/stoves and outfitter gear. Maybe in the future I'll buy a four-wheel truck camper for the Tacoma.
Need to be a bit more mobile and I'm not sure we would see enough use out of a tt to justify $25K+ in cost.
Thanks all.
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I loved our canvas tent but we really camped in another much lighter tent. Just can't really do tents anymore. But you enjoy your tenting!
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"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.... "
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04-25-2016, 05:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Helena, Montana
Trailer: 2007 Hallmark Guanella
Posts: 9
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Thanks.
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04-25-2016, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Trailer: 2014 17b/ 2012 Chevy Colorado
Posts: 736
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Threerun
Decided this morning we're going to go back to the future with a 10x14 canvas tent. We used canvas prior to the truck camper and already have cots/stoves and outfitter gear. Maybe in the future I'll buy a four-wheel truck camper for the Tacoma.
Need to be a bit more mobile and I'm not sure we would see enough use out of a tt to justify $25K+ in cost.
Thanks all.
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Got one of those too, and I guarantee you can deal with -10 in this tent!
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04-25-2016, 07:12 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: 10,208
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Used to love tent camping, but my current opinion on the subject is emblazoned on the back of my trailer. 
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04-25-2016, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,098
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Ahhh- to be young again. You might see our son out there if you wander onto a section of the Pacific Coast Trail. He started 4/2 and is approaching the Southern Sierra.
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04-25-2016, 11:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Helena, Montana
Trailer: 2007 Hallmark Guanella
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yardsale
Got one of those too, and I guarantee you can deal with -10 in this tent!
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Oh yeah! Here was the main tent in Boulder MT before that blizzard hit..
When it was below zero and someone opened the door this one guy would scream "More BTU's boys!!!"
I hope we can see an Escape in person at some point. It would be a handy thing during bird season with my wife and the dogs…
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05-21-2016, 09:16 PM
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#31
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Astoria, Oregon
Trailer: fifth wheel
Posts: 3
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This is great. Many Questions I had have just been answered.
I don't plan on camping in the dead winter, but I may get caught in it some day. Nice to know.
I'm looking for a 5th wheel, because I need something light.
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05-22-2016, 06:47 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Ward,
Escapes 5th wheel is not the lightest Escape, it may be relative to other brands but it is the heaviest Escape made.
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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05-22-2016, 07:10 AM
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#33
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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: 7,949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wardb1
This is great. Many Questions I had have just been answered.
I don't plan on camping in the dead winter, but I may get caught in it some day. Nice to know.
I'm looking for a 5th wheel, because I need something light.
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Hi: wardb1... cpaharley2008 is right. As Escapes go the 5.0TA is their heaviest trailer... but as 5th wheel trailers go it is a light weight!!! It is very towable by 1/2 ton pickups, contrary to some opinions, and we tow with one of the lightest 1/2's on the market. Both 5.0's we've owned were designed for the mid size truck market and are easily towed in all situations. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie 
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05-22-2016, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: ..., New Mexico
Trailer: 2013 Esc19/'14 Silvrado
Posts: 4,139
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This was 30 miles of totally barren road over dirt and dips in Utah I wish I didn't take, a few months ago. But, my 19 took it very well. Only had to turn on the 4WD a couple times. I always secure the doors, nothing inside went flying.
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"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
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05-22-2016, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21. '15 Ford Explorer V-6
Posts: 1,535
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Myron, Looks like someone sold you 'Oceanfront' property..........in Utah.....
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2016 - 21'
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05-22-2016, 06:33 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: ..., New Mexico
Trailer: 2013 Esc19/'14 Silvrado
Posts: 4,139
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To be fair, the realtor did say there was some beach erosion.
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Myron
"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
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05-22-2016, 06:49 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Myron,
Is that last picture in Utah or is it the Grand Canyon?
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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05-22-2016, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: ..., New Mexico
Trailer: 2013 Esc19/'14 Silvrado
Posts: 4,139
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It is Muleys Point, Utah.
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Myron
"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
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05-23-2016, 05:16 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Wow, pretty awesome scenery....
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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05-23-2016, 07:03 AM
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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: 7,949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MyronL
This was 30 miles of totally barren road over dirt and dips in Utah I wish I didn't take, a few months ago. But, my 19 took it very well. Only had to turn on the 4WD a couple times. I always secure the doors, nothing inside went flying.
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Hi: MyronL... You probably wouldn't see scenery like that along the Interstate!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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