Escape sighting?

[garysd]

Linda and I were traveling up to Chilliwack for our orientation tomorrow and we spotted a 5.0 TA being towed by a white truck as it merged onto I-5 from I-205. Linda rolled down her window and waved to them. I think the truck was a GMC, but I'm not sure, and I did not get a good look at the plates.

Our very first Escape sighting on the road!!

Gary

[Jill]

Just a mile from my house I was turning onto Auburn Folsom road in Granite Bay and saw a 19 turning into Beals State Park. If you see this let me know and I'll pop by to say hi! Also, stay dry - it's going to be a rainy weekend!

[wetzk]

Coming in from Idaho on i-84 saw a Escape 19 heading towards Idaho. We were near mile marker 8 in case you noticed the Escape 19 on the other side.

[Steve Clark]

Today, 4/13, We saw a 21 northbound on Highway 5 in CA., just north of the grapevine. Being pulled by a white pick-up, maybe had duelies.

[titanizer]

Spotted a 19' being towed by a dark blue truck this afternoon. It was exiting I24 onto Briley Pkwy. Who was it? I was headed West on Briley going home in white F150 but not towing.

[Lornanaugle]

It's exciting to see an Escape traveling in our home town! Easter break and many folks are on their way to somewhere! Saw a 17' pulled by a red truck on Grantline Road, Tracy CA!

[BCnomad]

Crystal and hubby were pulling out of 7 Feathers RV lot when I pulled in. Dang near identical 2014 21s except mine has AC. They were coming back from Mexico and were well tanned.

[Rossue]

Yesterday in Lone Pine a 21 towed by white Tacoma. Swung around and they had gone into Alabama Hills cafe. We wuz jammin' to Grand Canyon. At Desert View c.g.- just opened today. First come.

[Tin]

Originally Posted by Rossue

Yesterday in Lone Pine a 21 towed by white Tacoma. Swung around and they had gone into Alabama Hills cafe. We wuz jammin' to Grand Canyon. At Desert View c.g.- just opened today. First come.

Hi Rossue, Nice, we are planning a trip to Mammoth area for trout fishing first weeks of May. We are hoping the snow,road and campground conditions up there are clear by May. Alabama Hills cafe UMMM good stuff. Please let us know how you like Desert View c.g.

[Rossue]

Desert View is 50 sites, mostly smallish spaces. Officially 30' max, however camp host was very accomodating, even with a mid-size 5th wheel. Very nice c.g.!

They just stocked Lone Pine c.g. last Wednesday an they're catchin' 'em! Lot of snow for sure(road to Portal open), unclear as to when they'll open all the campgrounds (must be 50 from Lone Pine to June Lake). Lone Pine Visitor center has a great 2 lage handout of all c.g. in that area.

Great Basin bakery in Bishop not to be missed either

[Tin]

Originally Posted by Rossue

Desert View is 50 sites, mostly smallish spaces. Officially 30' max, however camp host was very accomodating, even with a mid-size 5th wheel. Very nice c.g.!

They just stocked Lone Pine c.g. last Wednesday an they're catchin' 'em! Lot of snow for sure(road to Portal open), unclear as to when they'll open all the campgrounds (must be 50 from Lone Pine to June Lake). Lone Pine Visitor center has a great 2 lage handout of all c.g. in that area.

Great Basin bakery in Bishop not to be missed either

Nice! I will note "Desert View" on our list and glad to hear they are biting . I have never been to Great Basin bakery but it looks good always willing to try new places. Thank You

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by Rossue

They just stocked Lone Pine c.g. last Wednesday an they're catchin' 'em! Lot of snow for sure(road to Portal open), .......

Ross,
"Fishmas" (opening of fishing season) is the last Saturday in April (April 29): What are they catching? where?

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by dfandrews

Ross,
"Fishmas" (opening of fishing season) is the last Saturday in April (April 29): What are they catching? where?

HI Don- we were out there for two weeks, they were fishing the Owens and at Lone Pine c.g. Not sure if Lone Pine c.g.was legal; Bitterbrush definitely not as per Ranger ("stay out of the creek!). Gonna be a big crowd come last Saturday in April!

Edit: Love Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop!!

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by Rossue

HI Don- we were out there for two weeks, they were fishing the Owens and at Lone Pine c.g. Not sure if Lone Pine c.g.was legal; Bitterbrush definitely not as per Ranger ("stay out of the creek!). Gonna be a big crowd come last Saturday in April!

Edit: Love Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop!!

Ross,
RE: "Love Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop" . Oh Yes! I get hungry w/in 20 miles of Bishop. Of course, so does the tow vehicle!

That big crowd weekend is one I always avoid. Usually, we'll go a couple of weeks later, when its not elbow bumping elbow. This year, it'll be in June, on the way back from the ETI rally in Ossoyos.

We heard from the ranger who's part of the fish-stocking detail: they've had trouble finding adequate spots for stocking creeks. The heavy rains brought a lot of silt down, and filled the pools and holes.
The good news is you may find a little more gold than usual, if you bring a pan.

[Old Fulica]

Originally Posted by BCnomad

Crystal and hubby were pulling out of 7 Feathers RV lot when I pulled in. Dang near identical 2014 21s except mine has AC. They were coming back from Mexico and were well tanned.

We have some friends who just returned from 2 months in Guayabitos Mexico. They said they met some people from BC with a 21 foot escape. I bet it was the same people.

[Tin]

Originally Posted by Rossue

HI Don- we were out there for two weeks, they were fishing the Owens and at Lone Pine c.g. Not sure if Lone Pine c.g.was legal; Bitterbrush definitely not as per Ranger ("stay out of the creek!). Gonna be a big crowd come last Saturday in April!

Edit: Love Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop!!

Some of the creeks and such are year round but strickly catch and release with no barb hooks. Mahogany Smoked Meats Umm just thinking about all that jerky, last year bought some of there black berry jam OH MY.

[Tin]

Originally Posted by Old Fulica

We have some friends who just returned from 2 months in Guayabitos Mexico. They said they met some people from BC with a 21 foot escape. I bet it was the same people.

Guayabitos Mexico ! On the Mazatlán side ? No way in H*&% would I trailer there. Guayabitos Baja California Sur well thats one heck of a drive to go no where ?
Is there another Guayabitos ? I know there are alot of places in Baja with the same or similar names.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Tin

Guayabitos Mexico ! On the Mazatlán side ? No way in H*&% would I trailer there. Guayabitos Baja California Sur well thats one heck of a drive to go no where ?
Is there another Guayabitos ? I know there are alot of places in Baja with the same or similar names.

We have friends that are planning to head to Manzanillo with their trailer (non-Escape, for now that is), probably just short of two years from now for a few months and we are hoping to go along too. They travel down there all the time (though not with a trailer yet), and say they have no worries at all about doing so. They did say when they drive down, they start at the border in the early AM, stick to main highways, and drive all day.

[Tin]

Hi Jim, This area of mexico is absolutely beautiful but I personal would not even consider going there let alone trailing there. Its not worth it, just know you will be driving some of the most dangerous roads in Mexico and I am not talking about pot holes to arrive in a dangerous place in a truck and trailer that worth more than most residence will make in there life time . If you must go stick with Baja Sur much safer.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Tin

Hi Jim, This area of mexico is absolutely beautiful but I personal would not even consider going there let alone trailing there. Its not worth it, just know you will be driving some of the most dangerous roads in Mexico and I am not talking about pot holes to arrive in a dangerous place in a truck and trailer that worth more than most residence will make in there life time . If you must go stick with Baja Sur much safer.

The Baja is definitely less worry, and I will be doing that too.

I just have read as much as possible about folks who have actually taken an RV south in Mexico. Most mentions I have seen are from folks claim it is a bad idea, yet have nothing to go on other that how they feel. I have yet to read of anyone who actually did it who had troubles. I have read the experiences of those that did do it, and they are mostly positive to a huge degree.

I would really only want to do it with another RV, or even more. It would add to the fun factor too. I have lots of friends who have spent months at a time, over many different years, in Mexico away from the tourist areas. I trust their input, which is all positive. It would be helpful as they are much more fluent in Spanish than me, all I know are the important stuff like cerveza and baño.

Mind you, it is my nature to be trusting and look for the best in people. Yes, this attitude has stung me a couple times, but it has also lead to many, many great experiences.