Quality

[Dwainkitchens]

I know the shell and cabinetry looks like great quality. What about the plumbing wiring etc. Any issues in these areas.


Looks like a really nice TT.


Thanks!
Dwain

[Perry Butler]

Originally Posted by Dwainkitchens

I know the shell and cabinetry looks like great quality. What about the plumbing wiring etc. Any issues in these areas.

We've owned 15 previous campers (Aerolite 21', 4 Jayco's, Scamp 16', Casita 17', Airstream 16', Cougar 25' Bigfoot 25' Lance 23' Escape 5.0 and a few popups) . Wiring is as good or better than all the others except the Oliver we just about purchased. The Oliver did not bundle their wires and were just loosely run underneath the benches, most in the middle of the area. I do find Escapes wiring neater than most though.

However, Escape did not run our solar wiring to the battery. Instead they chose to run it through the WFCO. I changed ours.

It doesn't matter what camper you buy, my advice is to check your WFCO for loose wires every year.

My only complaint on the plumbing is, I wish the outside shower had a shutoff so the water can't freeze in cold weather when we wouldn't use the shower anyway. Otherwise the plumbing is installed neat and workman-like. We've camped as low a 5° F without issues, but that was only one morning, but many times in the 10-20's.

Let's not talk about Dometic and/or Suburban products Escape installs though, which every other manufacturer uses.

Enjoy,

Perry

[Dwainkitchens]

Thanks for input!
I love the Oliver, but not sure if I can justify additional cost.

Dwain

[YakRV]

We picked up our Escape 21C in June of this year. First RV for us. Traveled with our “Dreamscape” from Sumas to our home in the Cincinnati area on her maiden voyage with some epic stops along the way, then up to Michigan, over to Asheville NC, down to the Great Smoky Mountains, and lots of weekend trips within 2 or 3 hours of home. We’re very happy with how the trailer has held up.

No issues with electrical or plumbing at all. Only issue we’ve had is with the furnace sail switch - a notorious problem with the Dometic model. Get a spare. An improvement we wish we had is a better battery monitor. We’ll be changing out the GoPower with a Victron monitor, which we understand is what ETI installs now in newer trailers.

Good luck with your search!

[Dwainkitchens]

Thanks for response.

[kstock11]

I put my 2014 19’ to the shake, rattle & roll test this year. Over 13,000 miles through US, Canada & Alaska with no quality issues showing up. From Whitehorse thru Destruction Bay to Tok, (and back) are some of the worst roads you’ll find. Between that and frost heaves too numerous to mention, the Escape performed perfectly. It takes a quality product to hold up to these conditions. 50,000+ miles and going strong!

[Dwainkitchens]

Wow! Pretty amazing!!!
I am leaning towards a 19.
Would you still get this size?

Just me and my wife.
Thanks for response.
Dwain

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Dwainkitchens

Would you still get this size?

Just me and my wife.
Thanks for response.
Dwain

Some couples travel the world using only a pup tent and some don't find a monster bus large enough and have to tow a large trailer to boot.

You can get all sorts of factual information on this forum but that kind of question is best answered by viewing several units in person. Another person's likes aren't necessarily your likes.

We went out to ETI to put down a deposit on a 17. We knew it'd be perfect for us because our Scamp 13 was great and the 17 would have so much more room.
We looked in the 17, sat down, looked around and it was perfect. But there was 19 beside it and, what the heck, why not look inside.............

The 19 carried us far and wide and if ETI hadn't almost been giving 21s away at the time we'd still have it. But the 21 is great and we're glad to have it.

Ron

[Escape_19]

Just sold a 2011 - 15A that we loved.

We are looking for property in AZ this winter and lucky for us, found a E19 with a dual axle and a bathroom. This will work well for traveling and hanging out.

The quality is good and the shell is glassed into one piece which is unique. Figure out what you need, are you a traveler or a "camper" that boon docks. We are travelers that stay in campgrounds. We wanted a Queen bed and a bathroom for late nights. We looked at importation, taxes, etc and decided that we would purchase a used trailer. Most people here take better care of their trailer than....

As others have said, alot of trailers "work". You need to figure out what works for you. Tow vehicle = ? Size = ? New/Used = ? (used can save money)

There is a 17 for sale in the classifieds.

You will figure it out

[Perry Butler]

Originally Posted by Escape_19

Just sold a 2011 - 15A that we loved.

I believe I was just in your old 15A yesterday to advise the new owner on her solar options. The camper was in great condition.

Enjoy,

Perry
Near Pilot Mound

[Chasing Trials]

Originally Posted by Dwainkitchens

Wow! Pretty amazing!!!
I am leaning towards a 19.
Would you still get this size?

Just me and my wife.
Thanks for response.
Dwain

Depends on many things. Your sizes , how much stuff do you bring with you, any pets, size of TV, or should you up the size if going to a 21?
I love my II Gen Tacoma PrRunner. Don't want to up size my Tow Vehicle(drove F150s= F250s for 30+ yrs, Horse Trailers). I have E19, could get away with towing a 21EN. 3 good sized dogs & all their stuff for up to a week Dog Trials. But, figure, I'll do some switching out of things. Per Season(clothes), per Boondocking(leave the Mirco & the like), or Plugging in, etc. E19 will make me keep the stuff down.