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07-16-2018, 07:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19
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Keep in mind that if you have a single wide garage door you most likely will have to manipulate some manufacturers large mirrors every time you enter and exit. Might be worth taking a tape measure with you.
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07-16-2018, 08:24 PM
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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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We bought a new Ford on the night of Oct 31 st once . Got a excellent deal .
They start clearing out their inventory . Also a new Toyota in December . Also got a great deal . The Ford dealer had the new trucks already before the end of year . Pat
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07-16-2018, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
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And unfortunately very hard to get just what you want and need today . Pat
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07-16-2018, 10:24 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Canmore, Alberta
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19
Posts: 67
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Our 2015 F150 has the standard mirrors. Had no problems when towing our classic 19. Only issue was backing into tight spaces as the right side mirror is all convex which makes depth perception difficult. So I got some after market clip on mirrors to solve that problem.
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2015 Escape 19, 2015 F150 Supercab White
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07-16-2018, 11:30 PM
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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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Originally Posted by Ron in BC
I'm leaning towards believing that with my Classic 19 I don't really need the extending mirrors. Anyone with Classic and non-extending mirrors have a comment?
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I towed the 19 with a 2015 F150 with standard mirrors, and now with a 2018 with extendable towing mirrors. I like the aesthetics of the stock mirrors, but there is no question that the extended trailer tow mirrors are great for towing. Way more visibility. I can even see vehicles directly behind the trailer - something I could never see with the stock mirrors. As for their extra width Ron, since we're spending your money, just get the power folding and power extending ones.
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07-17-2018, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,370
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Well, it's here!
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07-17-2018, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2018 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 465
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
Well, it's here!
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Congrats!
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07-17-2018, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
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Sweet....
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07-17-2018, 05:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,045
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Nice Jon! Love the color 
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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07-17-2018, 05:59 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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Very nice Jon! Looks like the platinum white tricoat, 20s and the FX4 package. Easy towing from now on. You'll love the mirrors too.
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07-17-2018, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: North of Danbury, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2018 Escape 21C
Posts: 3,033
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The picture makes me want to run out and buy a new Ford truck !
Good luck and good traveling !
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07-17-2018, 06:19 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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That is a rare picture, Jon at home.....congrats
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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07-17-2018, 07:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tehachapi, California
Trailer: none
Posts: 515
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Regarding engines, do the Ford Ecoboost engines take regular unleaded or is premium gas required?
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Formerly owned a 2007 24' HiLo/ 2003 Tahoe combo. Interested in the 5.0TA
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07-17-2018, 07:43 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,045
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilola
Regarding engines, do the Ford Ecoboost engines take regular unleaded or is premium gas required?
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Fortunately regular unleaded. I've only got one car that takes premium... and it also gets 7mpg. Ouch!
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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07-17-2018, 07:52 PM
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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: 8,257
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New Tow Rig
You are stylin now John. Gonna give her a name lettered down low on the front fender just behind the tire? I was thinking “ White Lightnin with a lightning bolt underneath for an accent.
Iowa Dave
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07-17-2018, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tehachapi, California
Trailer: none
Posts: 515
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Fortunately regular unleaded. I've only got one car that takes premium... and it also gets 7mpg. Ouch!
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Thanks, Donna! I'm researching F150's right now and wasn't sure. Premium requirement would have eliminated that choice for me.
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Formerly owned a 2007 24' HiLo/ 2003 Tahoe combo. Interested in the 5.0TA
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07-17-2018, 10:14 PM
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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 Hilola
Regarding engines, do the Ford Ecoboost engines take regular unleaded or is premium gas required?
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My 2012 says to use premium for heavy or mountain towing, or something to that effect. I've never had premium in it and it's done just fine and I;ve done a good amount of mountains.
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Happy Motoring
Bob
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07-17-2018, 10:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 146
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I'm using these mirrors with my 2017 F-150 with the standard mirrors and my 5.0 TA: http://a.co/ffXBahL
They definitely improve visibility at a reasonable price.
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Thomas G.
2017 5.0 TA
2017 F-150, 5.0L, SuperCrew, 6.5' bed, 4x2, 6-speed, 1:3.55 rear axle; B&W Turnover Ball; Andersen Ultimate Aluminum Gooseneck; Fold-a-cover w/caddy
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07-17-2018, 11:32 PM
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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 padlin
My 2012 says to use premium for heavy or mountain towing, or something to that effect. I've never had premium in it and it's done just fine and I;ve done a good amount of mountains.
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My understanding, from reading and listening, is that these computerized engines of today are designed to run optimally on a fuel, be it regular or premium, and to try to gain performance by changing fuel, only wastes money.
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07-18-2018, 07:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,545
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThomasG
I'm using these mirrors with my 2017 F-150 with the standard mirrors and my 5.0 TA: http://a.co/ffXBahL
They definitely improve visibility at a reasonable price. |
Those look like a decent and firmly attached add on towing mirror. A great solution for those with standard mirrors.
There are lots that don't use towing mirrors claiming there is no need, but if they actually did try them they would be surprised at how beneficial they really are.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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