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11-01-2019, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago 'burbs, Illinois
Trailer: 21’ 2020
Posts: 425
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Yippee! A new 21’ Escape!
Well, it was down to the wire, but we finally made all of the choices and decisions, and submitted our build sheet.
We decided to go all-out on this one. Ordered most of the options to make it safe and fully functional whilst camping with and without hook ups.
It took quite a bit of research, and I thank you all who advised us along the way. This forum has been indispensable in helping with the decision-making process!
We hope to meet up with you again at some of the rallies.
Cheers!
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11-01-2019, 03:48 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Flower Mound, Texas
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21' on order to be pulled by 2019 F150 3.5 Ecoboost
Posts: 133
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We signed our build sheet yesterday! Now what will be obsess about until pickup day! Congrats to you (and us!). When do you pickup? We pickup May 12th. And we are going to the rally in Osoyoos in late May.
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11-01-2019, 05:17 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryandEllen
We signed our build sheet yesterday! Now what will be obsess about until pickup day!
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You can spend the next 6 months ordering from Amazon and getting to know the UPS driver.
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Happy Motoring
Bob
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11-01-2019, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Artlady
We decided to go all-out on this one. Ordered most of the options to make it safe and fully functional whilst camping with and without hook ups.
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Were you informed about all the secret options that aren't on the options sheet?
Such as: - 12v wires to each OH storage closet
- Extra depth of u-shaped dinette
- Split the u-shape dinette back and seat cushions
- Filler cushions for u-shaped dinette
- 4" thick rear cushion, instead of 2" thick, so your back is not leaning on the rear window knobs.
- Not cutting in the GoPro solar controller so you can substitute your own controller, so no ugly hole
- Bring your own batteries (AGM's or Battleborns)
Others could add more.
Perhaps a thread (sticky) should be started to identify these secret options.
Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
You can spend the next 6 months ordering from Amazon and getting to know the UPS driver.
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Arriving next week are more refillable LP bottles, CO detector, Martin catalytic heater, and a Zamp solar port. At some point a Victron solar controller will replace the GoPro.
Enjoy,
Perry
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11-01-2019, 09:58 PM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perryb67
[*]Not cutting in the GoPro solar controller so you can substitute your own controller, so no ugly hole
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Go Power, not GoPro
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11-01-2019, 10:26 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon327
Go Power, not GoPro
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Opps!
Perry
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11-02-2019, 12:23 AM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Spell check ! Ug ! Pat
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11-02-2019, 12:24 AM
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#8
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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 Patandlinda
Spell check ! Ug ! Pat
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Can't blame everything on spell check.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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11-02-2019, 12:26 AM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Can't blame everything on spell check.
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It happens Glen . Pat
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11-02-2019, 12:28 AM
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#10
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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 Patandlinda
It happens Glen . Pat
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Did you mean Glenn?
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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11-02-2019, 07:25 AM
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#11
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: Future 5.0 owner
Posts: 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perryb67
Were you informed about all the secret options that aren't on the options sheet?
Such as: - 12v wires to each OH storage closet
- Extra depth of u-shaped dinette
- Split the u-shape dinette back and seat cushions
- Filler cushions for u-shaped dinette
- 4" thick rear cushion, instead of 2" thick, so your back is not leaning on the rear window knobs.
- Not cutting in the GoPro solar controller so you can substitute your own controller, so no ugly hole
- Bring your own batteries (AGM's or Battleborns)
Others could add more.
Perhaps a thread (sticky) should be started to identify these secret options.
Arriving next week are more refillable LP bottles, CO detector, Martin catalytic heater, and a Zamp solar port. At some point a Victron solar controller will replace the GoPro.
Enjoy,
Perry
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That would be a great idea! I'm starting my build sheet this weekend for a 5.0, I'd love to know if this stuff applies to it as well. I really want to make the u dinette a nice lounge area
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11-02-2019, 09:34 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago 'burbs, Illinois
Trailer: 21’ 2020
Posts: 425
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryandEllen
We signed our build sheet yesterday! Now what will be obsess about until pickup day! Congrats to you (and us!). When do you pickup? We pickup May 12th. And we are going to the rally in Osoyoos in late May.
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Congratulations to you! Did you get the 21’?
Not sure when we’ll pick up...as it depends on DH’s work schedule, and a host of other factors. But to time it with the rally is a great idea!
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11-02-2019, 09:35 AM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago 'burbs, Illinois
Trailer: 21’ 2020
Posts: 425
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11-02-2019, 09:39 AM
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#14
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago 'burbs, Illinois
Trailer: 21’ 2020
Posts: 425
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perryb67
Were you informed about all the secret options that aren't on the options sheet?
Such as: - 12v wires to each OH storage closet
- Extra depth of u-shaped dinette
- Split the u-shape dinette back and seat cushions
- Filler cushions for u-shaped dinette
- 4" thick rear cushion, instead of 2" thick, so your back is not leaning on the rear window knobs.
- Not cutting in the GoPro solar controller so you can substitute your own controller, so no ugly hole
- Bring your own batteries (AGM's or Battleborns)
Others could add more.
Perhaps a thread (sticky) should be started to identify these secret options.
Arriving next week are more refillable LP bottles, CO detector, Martin catalytic heater, and a Zamp solar port. At some point a Victron solar controller will replace the GoPro.
Enjoy,
Perry
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Quite a few, huh? Yes, I knew about most, after researching for about 2 months. But we went nuts with all of the regular options as it is.
We did go with the halving of the cushions, a different table pedestal, smaller cut table, and filler board to change it into a lounge.
All of the changes do add up, so one has to stop somewhere!
But I agree, consolidate the “off the sheet” options somewhere. It will be a great help to future Escapees.
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11-02-2019, 09:46 AM
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#15
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago 'burbs, Illinois
Trailer: 21’ 2020
Posts: 425
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TexanAviator
That would be a great idea! I'm starting my build sheet this weekend for a 5.0, I'd love to know if this stuff applies to it as well. I really want to make the u dinette a nice lounge area
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I don’t know how this applies to the 5.0, but here are some instructions for lounge in the 21’:
New, improved dinette table for our Escape 21 | Follow Toto
Hope this helps...good luck!
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11-02-2019, 11:41 AM
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#16
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Did you mean Glenn?
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See Glenn ! Pat
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11-02-2019, 01:51 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Flower Mound, Texas
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21' on order to be pulled by 2019 F150 3.5 Ecoboost
Posts: 133
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Artlady
Congratulations to you! Did you get the 21’?
Not sure when we’ll pick up...as it depends on DH’s work schedule, and a host of other factors. But to time it with the rally is a great idea!
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We did indeed order the 21! So glad the build sheet is done. We are going to pick up trailer in sumas then go across the Cascades, slowly, and then up to Osoyoos.
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11-02-2019, 04:23 PM
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#18
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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: 8,271
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North Cascades
North Cascades NP is beautiful but not always open in May. I passed on going there several times and then when we had solar put on the 21 in August of 2017 we went. Still snow in the high areas. Did not have reservations but got a good site in the campground. Had a deadline back home so did not stay long. I could easily stay a week there. Wonderful visitor center and great views.
Iowa Dave
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11-02-2019, 05:48 PM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryandEllen
We did indeed order the 21! So glad the build sheet is done. We are going to pick up trailer in sumas then go across the Cascades, slowly, and then up to Osoyoos.
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You will probably want to arrive early in Chillliwack and stay at Best Western located right next door. Then on day of orientation travel to Sumas and then head right back to Chilliwack to check out (ask for a late check out) and then drive over to Osoyoos from Chilliwack, a beautiful drive.
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11-02-2019, 07:05 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Flower Mound, Texas
Trailer: 2020 Escape 21' on order to be pulled by 2019 F150 3.5 Ecoboost
Posts: 133
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
You will probably want to arrive early in Chillliwack and stay at Best Western located right next door. Then on day of orientation travel to Sumas and then head right back to Chilliwack to check out (ask for a late check out) and then drive over to Osoyoos from Chilliwack, a beautiful drive.
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Yep, we already have our reservation at the Best Western. Going to see the Othello Tunnels the day before orientation. Chose to drive Cascades because we want to get our naional park stamp!
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