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04-05-2017, 09:58 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Springtown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 15
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Ready to retire and Escape.
Hi, we just joined the forum and can see how valuable it will be. We are looking into the Escape 21 and also the 5.0. We live in central Texas and are looking forward to seeing the rest of the country. And of course Canada.
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04-05-2017, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redandnan
Hi, we just joined the forum and can see how valuable it will be. We are looking into the Escape 21 and also the 5.0. We live in central Texas and are looking forward to seeing the rest of the country. And of course Canada.
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Welcome! I can't think of a better way to do it.
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04-05-2017, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ponoka, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 classic "outta sight", jeep rubicon unlimited
Posts: 1,645
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Let the journey begin....!
Welcome! Lots to discover and explore, here at the forum and with your future escape.
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"never lose hope, never lose faith"
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04-05-2017, 10:34 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: 8,055
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redandnan
Hi, we just joined the forum and can see how valuable it will be. We are looking into the Escape 21 and also the 5.0. We live in central Texas and are looking forward to seeing the rest of the country. And of course Canada.
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Hi: Redandnan... Hello from Canada  We purchased 5 yrs. prior to retirement and are on our 2nd. Escape 5th. wheel. Are there any other kinds?
Here's a pic taken on our March up the Natchez Trace!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie 
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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04-05-2017, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,680
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Welcome aboard. 
Lots of great threads here on various things Escape for you to peruse. Ask away with any queries you may have too. You can find a bunch of Escapes in Texas now for viewing if you wish.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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04-05-2017, 10:39 AM
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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 Redandnan
Hi, we just joined the forum and can see how valuable it will be. We are looking into the Escape 21 and also the 5.0. We live in central Texas and are looking forward to seeing the rest of the country. And of course Canada.
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Get thee to the Bluebonnet Rally. You'll see a number of Escapes! Bluebonnet Casita Rally - Home
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Donna D.
Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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04-05-2017, 10:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21 (One Life...Live It)
Posts: 146
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Welcome aboard Redandnan, lots of information and especially choices to make. Hope you enjoy the process, the people here are very helpful.
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04-05-2017, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA (Little Elsie) Extensively Personalized
Posts: 3,052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redandnan
Hi, we just joined the forum and can see how valuable it will be. We are looking into the Escape 21 and also the 5.0. We live in central Texas and are looking forward to seeing the rest of the country. And of course Canada.
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In response to the title of your thread......Wise Choice!
Retirement is NOT overrated!
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What a long strange trip it’s been!
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04-05-2017, 12:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Springtown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 15
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Thank you! We are looking forward to getting away from all the traffic here.
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04-05-2017, 12:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Springtown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 15
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Thanks for the welcome Marry. Is it rude to ask what the Senior Member beneath your name means?
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04-05-2017, 12:34 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Springtown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 15
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Great idea, Donna! I see it is coming soon and not a long ways from us. Thanks for the information.
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04-05-2017, 12:37 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Springtown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 15
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Thanks, Jim. We are just beginning this journey but really are excited to see one soon. The photos are nice but I'm betting don't do justice to the real thing.
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04-05-2017, 12:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 15A
Posts: 398
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The Senior Member designation is related to the number of post you make on this site.
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04-05-2017, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ponoka, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 classic "outta sight", jeep rubicon unlimited
Posts: 1,645
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Originally Posted by Redandnan
Thanks for the welcome Marry. Is it rude to ask what the Senior Member beneath your name means?
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JohnB answered this question already for me, but it's basically that I am too much hooked to this forum . You will love it too!!
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"never lose hope, never lose faith"
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04-05-2017, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Retired from Dallas & Full-Timing, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape as of 01/16/17
Posts: 1,312
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redandnan
Hi, we just joined the forum and can see how valuable it will be. We are looking into the Escape 21 and also the 5.0. We live in central Texas and are looking forward to seeing the rest of the country. And of course Canada.
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OMG! Welcome to the group! As DonnaD mentioned, the Bluebonnet Rally will be April 19-23 in Bandera Tx and there will be at least 12 Escapes including two 2017 21' models. Even if you don't sign up for the rally, come by anyway and we will be happy to show you our little house.
Hope to see you there!
Red Dog
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Fred M.
"Whoever said retirement was overrated...
...never had an Escape"
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04-05-2017, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21/ '16 Tundra 4.6L Dbl. Cab
Posts: 1,592
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: Redandnan... Hello from Canada We purchased 5 yrs. prior to retirement and are on our 2nd. Escape 5th. wheel. Are there any other kinds?
Here's a pic taken on our March up the Natchez Trace!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie |
Welcome Redandnan! and Alf, looks like your march up the Natchez Trace is at 'double time'!
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Steve and Debbie
2016 - 21'
“Get out the map and lay your finger anywhere down” -Indigo Girls
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04-05-2017, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21
Posts: 282
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Howdy from another Texan. We are getting a 21 at the end of July.
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04-05-2017, 06:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Mtns of NC & Desert SW UT, North Carolina
Trailer: 2013 Escape 19
Posts: 317
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Was fortunate enough to retire at 50. Its been ten years now, it goes fast! This year we are committed to more experiences, and less everything else. Retirement "phase II" starts in May.
Fifth wheel versus 21 footer. Tough choice there. We had a fifth wheel years ago (not an Escape). We really liked the separate sleeping area, makes a trailer almost into two rooms. And of course, you get use out of every foot, no losing space to a hitch.
On the other hand, we seem to always using the bed of the truck for something. Giving up the bed was pretty close to a deal breaker.
There really is no wrong answer. And no decision is "permanent". Well maintained and lightly used Escapes are easy to sell. So you are not "stuck" whichever way you go.
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04-05-2017, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 1,141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: Redandnan... Hello from Canada We purchased 5 yrs. prior to retirement and are on our 2nd. Escape 5th. wheel. Are there any other kinds?
Here's a pic taken on our March up the Natchez Trace!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie |
Hi Alf,
Drove the Natchez Trace last year with my Sister in law from Kosciusko, MS to Nashville. What a laid back beautiful drive! Love the bumper sticker on your rig: "I go where I'm towed!"
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https://www.arniesea.com
- 2019 5.0 TA, 2017 Tundra Platinum.
- Bremerton, WA
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04-05-2017, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Canton, Texas
Trailer: 2017 Escape21. Pick up date May,2017
Posts: 190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Dog
OMG! Welcome to the group! As DonnaD mentioned, the Bluebonnet Rally will be April 19-23 in Bandera Tx and there will be at least 12 Escapes including two 2017 21' models. Even if you don't sign up for the rally, come by anyway and we will be happy to show you our little house.
Hope to see you there!
Red Dog
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I'm so bummed out that we won't make it to Bluebonnet this year! Our Casita will be there, but with her new owner. Too far for day trip and a hassle with two dogs. Plus there are no rooms in town. Oh well, I know everyone will have a great time.
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