06-30-2018, 11:21 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Lincoln, California
Trailer: Escape 19
Posts: 87
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Escape 19
We are considering a purchase of an Escape 19 but would like to rent one first. Anybody have one for rent? We live in Northern California/San Francisco Bay Area, but would willing to rent one anywhere in the western United States or B.C. We are a mature couple with no kids or pets and will take great care of your trailer. Please contact us with any offers for rentals. Thanks you.
Steve
925-408-2911
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06-30-2018, 01:24 PM
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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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Steve, it might be difficult to find someone willing to rent it in your area. Have you seen them in person yet? If not, it might be worth a trip up to Chilliwack BC to just see one in person and spend some time in the showroom. Not the same as camping or towing of course, but might give you an idea about whether to continue to look for a rental unit or not. You can also contact ETI and ask for a referral to a 19 owner in your area if you haven't already.
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06-30-2018, 01:52 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Lincoln, California
Trailer: Escape 19
Posts: 87
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Steve, it might be difficult to find someone willing to rent it in your area. Have you seen them in person yet? If not, it might be worth a trip up to Chilliwack BC to just see one in person and spend some time in the showroom. Not the same as camping or towing of course, but might give you an idea about whether to continue to look for a rental unit or not. You can also contact ETI and ask for a referral to a 19 owner in your area if you haven't already.
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We have seen a 17’ and liked everything but thought the 19’ might work better for us. I’m a little concerned because I’m hoping to pull it with my 2016 Honda Ridgeline. We would be at the limit for the Ridgeline, but I think it will work. But trying it first would be nice. Any thoughts for me?
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06-30-2018, 02:22 PM
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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 SHolderfield
We have seen a 17’ and liked everything but thought the 19’ might work better for us.
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Our experience was similar. At first we even ordered a 17, but once we saw the 19's in person, we quickly changed. Best choice for us, and we love the true queen bed.
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Originally Posted by SHolderfield
I’m a little concerned because I’m hoping to pull it with my 2016 Honda Ridgeline. We would be at the limit for the Ridgeline, but I think it will work.
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If your Ridgeline is the AWD V6 and has the 5K lbs towing capacity, you can do it. It won't be the best towing experience possible, but it can be done. If it's the FWD model, I'd say the 19 is out. Also, pay close attention to your payload capacity. Many vehicles run out of payload capacity before towing capacity. Some of the best advice I ever received when we were first looking for a trailer years ago was this: tow vehicles come and go, trailers not so much. Pick a trailer that's right for you, then figure out how to tow it.
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06-30-2018, 02:27 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Lincoln, California
Trailer: Escape 19
Posts: 87
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Yep I'm AWD. 5000lb towing limit. As I said I am right at the limit, but I think it will work.
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06-30-2018, 02:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 755
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Steve,
Renting it, no, but I'd be happy to show you mine. I have the Classic 19 and am in Santa Cruz. Also contact ETI, there are other 19's in the Bay Area that may be closer to you. We're taking it to Trinity Lake for the week of the 4th, so after that would work. I'll send you a PM with my cell number.
Bob
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2014 Escape 19
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06-30-2018, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: kootenays, British Columbia
Trailer: Looking for 15b
Posts: 221
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If you decide you really like the 19 you could look for a used Classic (1st gen) one as they are quite a bit lighter.
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06-30-2018, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: ..., New Mexico
Trailer: 2013 Esc19/'14 Silvrado
Posts: 4,193
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I thought I would move up from a 16' Scamp to the 17' Escape but one step inside one (thanks, Bob--from the outside it looked perfect) and knew immediately it wouldn't do. Aisle just too cramped. Found a guy locally with a 19 (thanks, Dave) and decided on the 19. No need to rent. Like with art, you may not understand it but you know what's good when you see it.
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