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11-30-2023, 11:38 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: HiCamp Tear Drop
Posts: 90
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Were you all this nice before you bought your Escape?
I’m overwhelmed by how great every reply to every question has been. I’m not sure I’m a good enough person to own an Escape trailer. Here’s hoping the trailer makes the man.
Thanks everyone I really appreciate all the helpful advice.
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11-30-2023, 12:00 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Penticton, British Columbia
Trailer: 2021 17B
Posts: 94
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It's a very good collective of great people as far as I can tell.
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11-30-2023, 12:37 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: East of Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 / 2022 F150 SuperCab
Posts: 2,916
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This crowd frequently brings to mind this 1966 ad:
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11-30-2023, 01:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Trailer: 2020 Escape 17B "Voyager"
Posts: 2,690
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Interesting question even if tongue in cheek...I think several factors are at work. One, people who appreciate quality even at a higher price often tend to be thoughtful and yes, nice people. (Not necessarily if they just think they deserve the best of everything and can afford it, but people who make a choice not to put cost first.) Two, people who participate in the forum tend to be people who like to help others and are not too quickly annoyed by questions. Three (this is somewhat tongue in cheek) there are lots of Canadians!
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11-30-2023, 01:29 PM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mike in Puget Sound, Washington
Trailer: Escape 21 & Jeep GC 5.7 (Previous 2012 Casita FD17 & 2010 Audi Q5)
Posts: 236
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoreQuestionsThanAnswers
I’m overwhelmed by how great every reply to every question has been.
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Yeah, we even tend to offer more answers than you have questions sometimes.
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11-30-2023, 02:14 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,263
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Everybody I know, who has an escape, needs to fix or improve things from time to time. And they ask for help or ask “for a friend”. This puts us all in the same boat and we don’t want any part of our land yacht looking like the Titanic. We have to get by with a little help from our friends. Many people have helped me in the ten years we’ve had the Escape. And I thank them.
Iowa Dave
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Dave
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11-30-2023, 02:21 PM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 8,826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Centex
This crowd frequently brings to mind this 1966 ad:
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Well, not always. I proudly rode my Honda 50, yes, 50 the 55 came out later, down to show my girl friend. In my mind's eye I was Easy Rider on a chopper.
Her dad said, "Oh, was that your motorcycle? I thought it was a sewing machine." I didn't think nice thoughts and Easy Rider died that day.
Ron
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11-30-2023, 05:56 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,263
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Bumper stickers
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
Well, not always. I proudly rode my Honda 50, yes, 50 the 55 came out later, down to show my girl friend. In my mind's eye I was Easy Rider on a chopper.
Her dad said, "Oh, was that your motorcycle? I thought it was a sewing machine." I didn't think nice thoughts and Easy Rider died that day.
Ron
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Hi Ron
Remember that bumper sticker from the Hippie micro bus days?
DON’T LAUGH, YOUR DAUGHTER MAY BE IN THIS VAN!
When my wife’s dad saw my 1950 F-1 with the Flathead V-8 as we loaded the box and headed out on a 1700 mile journey the afternoon of the day we got married he said, “I’d bet on you about as far as Gillette, Wyoming but after that I’m not too sure. Off we went. Four days later we were in Idaho and he became a believer. He’s gone now but 53 years later, I’m still betting on myself and my child bride. Don’t do much double clutching in the mountains any more though.
This was where we ended up, spotting forest fires, making huckleberry pies, eating grouse and trout. And the other stuff young married people do.
Iowa Dave
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Ain’t no trouble jacking a double Burma Shave
Dave
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11-30-2023, 06:03 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,763
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Were you all this nice before you bought your Escape?
Were you all this nice before you bought your Escape?
I wasn't, still ain't, but I'm working on it. It's a 12 step program for me, and I tripped, early on. And I'm still struggling to get up off the floor. Someday. Hopefully.
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11-30-2023, 08:40 PM
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#10
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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: 8,038
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This nice?
Hi: All... NO!!! Owning an Escape has made me see more of the "Humour" in life though. 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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11-30-2023, 10:23 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,213
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Centex
This crowd frequently brings to mind this 1966 ad:
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Ha ha was in a Honda dealer today ad saw the Honda 90 model I owned at 15.
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12-01-2023, 06:25 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA, Toyota Tundra CrewMax
Posts: 637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
Well, not always. I proudly rode my Honda 50, yes, 50 the 55 came out later, down to show my girl friend. In my mind's eye I was Easy Rider on a chopper.
Her dad said, "Oh, was that your motorcycle? I thought it was a sewing machine." I didn't think nice thoughts and Easy Rider died that day.
Ron
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For my wife's father it was my loud MGB and long hair. Plus the fact that I was stealing his daughter, I guess!
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Lyle
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12-05-2023, 04:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Clearwater, Minnesota
Trailer: A future 5.0, 2024 Ram 1500
Posts: 31
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Were you all this nice before you bought your Escape?
I've often asked myself the same question. Having never owned a travel trailer or even a truck, the thought of purchasing both, much less learning how to operate all the systems in an Escape, would have overwhelmed me. With this fantastic group of people willing to help others out, I'll be making my deposit within the year. Just a few weeks ago I purchased my TV. This groups conversations have even helped me decide to retire a couple of years earlier than originally planned. Can't wait to meet you in person!
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Chris
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12-05-2023, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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According to former forum member Santiago I am a perfect gentleman. I agree, of course.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
Photos and travelogues here: mikelewisimages.com
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12-05-2023, 06:35 PM
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#15
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Trailer: 2015 17b "Shelly"
Posts: 460
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
Ha ha was in a Honda dealer today ad saw the Honda 90 model I owned at 15.
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A buddy of mine had that same Honda 90. And one night he and I snuck into a bar when we were both underage. Needless to say we got ourselves quite drunk that night and even though he shouldn't have, considering our condition, he got us both safely home on that motorcycle. But I do remember that it was quite a wild ride.
Never did it again
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Like a lot of fellows, I have a furniture problem. My chest has fallen into my drawers
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12-05-2023, 07:52 PM
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#16
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: HiCamp Tear Drop
Posts: 90
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clearwater Chris
Were you all this nice before you bought your Escape?
I've often asked myself the same question. Having never owned a travel trailer or even a truck, the thought of purchasing both, much less learning how to operate all the systems in an Escape, would have overwhelmed me. With this fantastic group of people willing to help others out, I'll be making my deposit within the year. Just a few weeks ago I purchased my TV. This groups conversations have even helped me decide to retire a couple of years earlier than originally planned. Can't wait to meet you in person!
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If you live anywhere near the Clearwater River we will actually schedule a date! Not a date, date, you understand…. My wife has her crossword puzzles to exercise her mind, I have 5th wheel trailer hitches and angel of departure.
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12-05-2023, 09:23 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,263
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Several Clearwater Rivers in this great country. The Middlefork in Idaho starts at the confluence of the Selway and Lochsa rivers in North Central Idaho. The Clearwater in Minnesota is another Clearwater River. I think there are others. I’m just familiar with those two.
Iowa Dave
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Ain’t no trouble jacking a double Burma Shave
Dave
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12-06-2023, 04:45 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Clearwater, Minnesota
Trailer: A future 5.0, 2024 Ram 1500
Posts: 31
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We do live just down the road from the Clearwater River here in central Minnesota.
It's a small river (43miles long) that passes through Clearwater Lake and enters the Mississippi where the small town of Clearwater is located, not to be confused with the small town of Clear Lake which is on the western side of the Mississippi. Though I'm not from Clearwater, MN, one of my grandfathers lived here as a young boy and the other passed through here often. I couldn't help but grab the screen name!
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Chris
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12-15-2023, 09:49 AM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Kent, Ohio
Trailer: 2017 21c Sold, 2023 Bigfoot 25RQ
Posts: 1,396
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Stick around somebody will yell at you
Lol
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12-15-2023, 10:51 AM
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#20
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: HiCamp Tear Drop
Posts: 90
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldwave
Stick around somebody will yell at you
Lol
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I kinda miss it.
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