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06-10-2015, 06:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Tahoe City, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape, 19'
Posts: 87
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Originally Posted by rbryan4
Exterior: seamless (except for the necessary holes for mounting windows, vents, shroud for the AC, etc.
Interior: real hardwood cabinet doors, attention to detail, finished look. No rat fur on the walls, extra insulation available, thermal windows available, extremely customizable.
Company: none better. Reace and Tammy stand behind their product like no other. Too many stories to mention.
Reputation: at the top among the fiberglass community.
Resale value: extraordinarily high.
Looking back: BEST decision I've made in years. Not one regret.
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No rat fur on the walls, love it Robert.....don't know how people deal with that....Karen
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06-10-2015, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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I decided this morning to do intensive research over the next week (I see from the posts that more responsible people often spend months doing their research), and allow myself a cool-down period, before placing an order for an Escape trailer. But when I read these posts, it makes me want to order one today! I will make sure I visit the factory first (which is just a two hour drive from where I live on Whidbey Island) before taking the plunge.
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06-10-2015, 07:12 PM
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#63
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,543
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Why delay the inevitable? 
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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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06-10-2015, 07:27 PM
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#64
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,038
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KarenB
No rat fur on the walls, love it Robert.....don't know how people deal with that....Karen
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I happen to like the rat fur in my Scamp. It deadens sounds, it's mold/stain and moisture resistent and doesn't hold odors. IF there would have been an option of rat fur or vinyl in Ten Forward, I would have chosen the rat fur. Obviously YMMV
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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06-10-2015, 07:30 PM
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#65
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
Why delay the inevitable? |
Jim, I had to laugh at your response, because that is exactly what I was thinking!
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06-10-2015, 07:39 PM
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#66
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2012 Escape 15 A
Posts: 1,505
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
I happen to like the rat fur in my Scamp. It deadens sounds, it's mold/stain and moisture resistent and doesn't hold odors. IF there would have been an option of rat fur or vinyl in Ten Forward, I would have chosen the rat fur. Obviously YMMV
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Rat fur is really an unfortunate name for that product , having previously had it we know it is nothing like a "rats fur" , and is exactly what you say repels and never smells - really a pretty comfortable wall covering in a trailer .
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06-10-2015, 07:52 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,038
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Well, rat fur is really a marine headliner. But there was a very kind, helpful guy who owned a Scamp on FiberglassRV. Pete Dumbleton was the best kind of guy. He actually owned and traveled with pet rats and he coined the term for the wallcovering. It just stuck. Pete has since passed away, but I like the term rat fur because it always reminds me of Pete and how much he contributed to the forum.
As is said, now you know the rest of the story...
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Donna D.
Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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06-10-2015, 08:05 PM
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#68
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Sunapee, New Hampshire
Trailer: 5.0 TA - Sept. 2015, 2016 Silverado 2500 Duramax
Posts: 334
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We put our deposit down, sight unseen after viewing the forum for a few days and "listening" to all the fabulous owners of Escapes on the forum. That was back in January. By listening to everyone and reading the threads we were able to get our build sheet in order. We are thrilled that we now have 81 days til we pick up our trailer and embark on the adventure of our lives!
If you are not in a hurry to get a trailer, you can research forever before deciding on a trailer to order. Escape trailers are premium and by the current wait list (some of which are almost 12 months out) of units being built, that should prove how good they are. If you know that you want a trailer you can put your deposit down and hold your place in line for build. You have lots of time to decide on all your options. Good luck!
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"I can't complain... but sometimes I still do."
Joe Walsh
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06-10-2015, 08:08 PM
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#69
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,038
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I waited seven loooong years for my custom ETI build. Don't wait as long as I did! Yes, you put down a $500 nonrefundable deposit, but I suppose if you change your mind you could even sell THAT and your place in line!
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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06-10-2015, 08:36 PM
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#70
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie & Lucy
We put our deposit down, sight unseen after viewing the forum for a few days and "listening" to all the fabulous owners of Escapes on the forum. That was back in January. By listening to everyone and reading the threads we were able to get our build sheet in order. We are thrilled that we now have 81 days til we pick up our trailer and embark on the adventure of our lives!
If you are not in a hurry to get a trailer, you can research forever before deciding on a trailer to order. Escape trailers are premium and by the current wait list (some of which are almost 12 months out) of units being built, that should prove how good they are. If you know that you want a trailer you can put your deposit down and hold your place in line for build. You have lots of time to decide on all your options. Good luck!
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Charlie and Lucy, your post makes me smile and tempts me...assuming they will take a credit card, to place my order tomorrow.
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06-10-2015, 08:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Sunapee, New Hampshire
Trailer: 5.0 TA - Sept. 2015, 2016 Silverado 2500 Duramax
Posts: 334
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Hi Steve,
Yes they took a credit card over the phone.
It's all good! If a trailer is what you want all of these forum Escape owners can't be wrong!
And Donna D... We just didn't have 7 years to wait! LOL!
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"I can't complain... but sometimes I still do."
Joe Walsh
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06-10-2015, 09:42 PM
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#72
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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: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
Why delay the inevitable? |
Exactly. Or in the words of the Borg, "Resistance is useless. You will be assimilated." 
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"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
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06-10-2015, 09:47 PM
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#73
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
Posts: 2,347
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Steve,
We called them last fall, and used a credit card, no problem. We got a decent exchange rate as well.
I just checked XE.com and $500 Canadian is less than $410 American at the moment. That's a pretty cheap place holder for an excellent product.
And, as I told them in my last email to them, they're the best company I have ever, ever done business with.
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06-10-2015, 10:38 PM
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#74
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Longview, WA, Washington
Trailer: 2013 Escape 15B - 2014 Nissan Frontier SL
Posts: 854
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
I happen to like the rat fur in my Scamp. It deadens sounds, it's mold/stain and moisture resistent and doesn't hold odors. IF there would have been an option of rat fur or vinyl in Ten Forward, I would have chosen the rat fur. Obviously YMMV
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We second Donna's comment. If given a choice, we would also have chosen "rat fur". There is a lot of science to recommend spun, fibrous materials for a wall covering over vinyl.
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Tim and Julie
2013 Escape 15B
2014 Nissan Frontier, Previous 2012 Santa Fe
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06-10-2015, 10:41 PM
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#75
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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: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by techfan
We second Donna's comment. If given a choice, we would also have chosen "rat fur". There is a lot of science to recommend spun, fibrous materials for a wall covering over vinyl.
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You can have the science, I'll take the smooth washable walls..lol. Its more about the look than the function for me. Can't stand how it looks.
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"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
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06-10-2015, 10:43 PM
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#76
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
You can have the science, I'll take the smooth washable walls..lol. Its more about the look than the function for me. Can't stand how it looks.
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Ditto. 
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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06-10-2015, 10:45 PM
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#77
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie & Lucy
Hi Steve,
Yes they took a credit card over the phone.
It's all good! If a trailer is what you want all of these forum Escape owners can't be wrong!
And Donna D... We just didn't have 7 years to wait! LOL!
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I plan to make that fateful call tomorrow. Life is short!
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06-10-2015, 10:49 PM
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#78
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Seatac, Washington
Trailer: "The Trailer", 2nd Gen 21' & a 2017 Tundra CrewMax in Blazing Blue Pearl
Posts: 2,888
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
You can have the science, I'll take the smooth washable walls..lol. Its more about the look than the function for me. Can't stand how it looks.
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What does it look like? It sounds really strange, to say the least. Anyone have photos?
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06-10-2015, 10:49 PM
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#79
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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: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve R
I plan to make that fateful call tomorrow. Life is short!
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There. That wasn't so hard now was it?
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"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
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06-10-2015, 10:56 PM
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#80
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Trailer: 2015 21ft Escape "Spirit of the Plains", 2014 GMC Sierra with max tow package
Posts: 1,100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve R
I plan to make that fateful call tomorrow. Life is short!
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Good thinking. There are older posts on this forum of people who had to sell their trailers because of health problems. And I will never forget the elderly couple who were walking out the door of the Casita showroom and saying sadly that they had waited to long. Loren
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