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08-05-2018, 08:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Western, Colorado
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19
Posts: 29
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Thinking of Buying a 19’
I am interested in a 19 but am concerned about their versatility. I like to boondock and get to out of the way places. Not thinking of 4-wheeling but forest service roads to trailheads. I plan on getting the high clearance kit. Any current owners have experience taking their Escape down forest service roads or with boondocking. Can this be done with a 19?
Thanks,
Virgil
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08-05-2018, 10:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,126
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08-06-2018, 12:10 AM
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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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Yes it can be done with a 19. Even with our standard axles (no high lift) we have boondocked off several rougher roads without issue. Definitely check out the thread that Dave linked above.
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08-06-2018, 06:22 AM
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#4
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Western, Colorado
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19
Posts: 29
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Thanks!
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08-06-2018, 08:18 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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Remember, the high lift only raises the body (and plumbing) the axle tube(s) is still at the same height. IF that's a concern when thinking about high centering on rough roads.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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08-06-2018, 09:46 AM
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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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Not to worry -- except on concrete ruts on certain roads. My rule of thumb is, if your tow vehicle won't like it your trailer certainly won't, either.
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Myron
"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
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08-06-2018, 09:49 AM
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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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Now where is the picture of Myron's run in with a cow catcher?.....
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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08-06-2018, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Trailer: 2012 E19
Posts: 1,733
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Now where is the picture of Myron's run in with a cow catcher?.....
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Ummm..... was this it?
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08-06-2018, 03:02 PM
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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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nope, it was one of those grates you ride over and his for got caught....accidentally.
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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08-06-2018, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
Posts: 2,344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
nope, it was one of those grates you ride over and his for got caught....accidentally.
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It was a cattle guard: ouch!
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08-06-2018, 10:19 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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Ouch is right--Ruby Road, just a few lean and dusty miles from border security checkpoints and no GPS a few miles from Mexico--a nervous blast from the past. Never never cross one of these on foot.
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Myron
"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
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08-06-2018, 10:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 8,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MyronL
Ouch is right--Ruby Road, just a few lean and dusty miles from border security checkpoints and no GPS a few miles from Mexico--a nervous blast from the past. Never never cross one of these on foot.
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Yah, I wince just remembering that.
Geez Myron, even cows know not to walk across the cattle guard.
Ron
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09-09-2018, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 259
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Because of the method of construction, the Escape trailer is made for boondocking as you call it.
I come from the Yukon Territory.
Level roads and campgrounds can be a chore to find.
We have also been over a few in Alaska as well, though I have to admit roads are better condition in Alaska, than in the Yukon.
The method of construction of Escape Trailers is inherently strong, the clearance is as high as most vehicles.
All I can say is go for it.
Doug
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09-09-2018, 09:41 PM
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#14
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Western, Colorado
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19
Posts: 29
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Thanks and I did!
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