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07-26-2014, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2013 15B
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That second picture reminds me of an economic phrase, "conspicuous consumption"
no wonder we are in a fix, so to speak.
For sure! It's a condo project selling RV lots. If you can believe it, the ocean-front lots are listed for $265,000 each.
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07-27-2014, 09:54 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: Escape 17B, April 2014
Posts: 97
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I didn't think to snap a picture for this thread this weekend, the view would have been gorgeous if the window hadn't been filth covered...
On that note, why don't trailers come with a rear window cover? The front is also a rock guard, a rear one would be very helpful in keeping gravel road filth off that window...
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07-27-2014, 10:53 PM
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#43
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tucson, AZ, Arizona
Trailer: gone, 19 and 21 & 17B with 5.0 now. gone
Posts: 790
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back window
30 some years ago we ordered a new scamp 13 to be delivered to us in CA and requested a rear window cover that matched the front, worked well and protected the window.
Jack
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07-27-2014, 11:09 PM
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#44
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: Escape 17B, April 2014
Posts: 97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azjack
30 some years ago we ordered a new scamp 13 to be delivered to us in CA and requested a rear window cover that matched the front, worked well and protected the window.
Jack
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Being new to holiday trailers, we had no inkling of such a thing. It is one of the few (only?) "if I had a do over I'd ask for..." items with our Escape. Our usage is for dirt biking, so we travel dusty roads...
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07-28-2014, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,045
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For every person that wants a window cover over the back window, I hear "I love the fact I can see all the way through the trailer while under tow." Different strokes for different folks.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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07-28-2014, 07:19 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: 8,038
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
For every person that wants a window cover over the back window, I hear "I love the fact I can see all the way through the trailer while under tow." Different strokes for different folks.
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Hi: Donna D... Some people "Don't do windows", and don't do floors either!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie 
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07-28-2014, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
For every person that wants a window cover over the back window, I hear "I love the fact I can see all the way through the trailer while under tow." Different strokes for different folks.
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Can not say that as most Escapes have a front window cover used when towing. Perhaps some Scamps or other FGRV can lay that claim.
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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07-28-2014, 08:06 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: Escape 17B, April 2014
Posts: 97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Can not say that as most Escapes have a front window cover used when towing. Perhaps some Scamps or other FGRV can lay that claim.
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We tow with a cargo van, so can't see through it either 
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07-28-2014, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
... most Escapes have a front window cover used when towing. Perhaps some Scamps or other FGRV...
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Even the other brands usually have a front window cover, but some owners don't use them; the cover could be removed from an Escape. Also, some brands/models (such as the Boler 1300 and the Scamps copied from them) have a plastic (acrylic, but one could use polycarbonate) front window that is probably less vulnerable to rock damage than glass.
Personally, I can't imagine enough benefit of limited tunnel vision through the trailer to skip the front window protection (which we have on our current Boler and would have on the Escape replacement), and so a rear cover wouldn't change visibility for me.
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08-02-2014, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Trailer: 21' Escape (June 2014)
Posts: 325
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Taken out our back window on June 14 at St. Mary Campground in Glacier NP, on our way home after the Osoyoos rally.
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08-02-2014, 11:53 AM
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#51
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Trailer: 21' Escape (June 2014)
Posts: 325
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Taken out our back window five minutes ago, of my favorite place in the whole world - our back yard.
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08-02-2014, 01:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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Personally, I can't imagine enough benefit of limited tunnel vision through the trailer to skip the front window protection (which we have on our current Boler and would have on the Escape replacement), and so a rear cover wouldn't change visibility for me.
So Brian, does this means you have decided to join our ranks as an owner?
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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08-02-2014, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Personally, I can't imagine enough benefit of limited tunnel vision through the trailer to skip the front window protection (which we have on our current Boler and would have on the Escape replacement), and so a rear cover wouldn't change visibility for me.
So Brian, does this means you have decided to join our ranks as an owner?
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We are not ready to go back to a trailer yet, but Escape is currently the only brand on the shopping list for when that time comes.
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08-11-2014, 10:44 PM
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#54
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
Posts: 2,636
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This summer in Starvation State Park, UT. 
We had a great spot.
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09-11-2014, 01:46 PM
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#55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5TA
Posts: 405
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The Texas Hill Counrty!
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09-11-2014, 03:52 PM
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#56
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19
Posts: 374
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Great to see you finally out!
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San Antonio, TX
Escape 19 "Why So Serious?"
2019 Chevy Silverado RST 1500, 5.3L
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09-11-2014, 04:45 PM
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#57
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5TA
Posts: 405
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Thanks S&C! It's been a few busy summer, time to slow down!
Glad you are enjoying the last leg of your trip - I have enjoyed every minute of it!
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09-11-2014, 05:12 PM
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#58
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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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Count me as one jealous (and eager) fellow San Antonian.
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09-11-2014, 05:33 PM
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#59
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Abilene, Texas
Trailer: 1994 Alpenlite 24 Ft (5er)
Posts: 3
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Great pic, would enjoy seeing and hearing bout your 5er ,if y'all are ever in the Abilene Tx area you are welcome to set up under my mesquites on my acreage. Al
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09-11-2014, 09:00 PM
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#60
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,045
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I wanna see a pic of "My Heaven" with scenery!
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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