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09-30-2017, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ashland, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA "Wild Thing"
Posts: 308
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Ouch! Someone backed into me!
Day 8 with my beautiful Wild Thing and I stop to get coffee at an Exxon station. Parked well away from everyone but some woman in a pickup truck managed to find me and back into the rear of the camper. Took out the light over the license plate damaged the exterior fiberglass gelcoat on the driver side and scraped the paint off the bumper. Heartbreaking!!! Thankfully she sought me out and gave me insurance information. I spoke to my Amica agent and she assures me it's covered. I'm looking for recommendations on the best type of place to look for to get the body work done. Should I look for a Marine/ Boat type Fiberglass shop? Those with experience please advise. Thank you.
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Sarah Kochanowski
5.0TA Travel Blog: WildThingEscapes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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09-30-2017, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19
Posts: 119
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Oh, my gosh... Heartbreaking! Don't know where you could ttake it. Back to Chilliwack? I'm so sorry!
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"It is better to travel well than to arrive" - Buddha
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09-30-2017, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ashland, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA "Wild Thing"
Posts: 308
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I'm headed home to Massachusetts so we'll need to find someone in that area. I won't be back to the Chilliwack area until May of next year for the rally!
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Sarah Kochanowski
5.0TA Travel Blog: WildThingEscapes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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09-30-2017, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Travis County, Texas
Trailer: 2015 Esc 21. Formerly, Casita LD (16 & 17)
Posts: 803
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Folks usually recommend boat shops. I'd probably want to at least discuss with Reace, although it's not warranty work. He might have some construction-related tips to share...and then find a local boat shop.
So sorry about this!
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09-30-2017, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Bellingham and Glacier, Washington
Trailer: 2013 Escape 15A
Posts: 2,052
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Truly heartbreaking. I think it best to wait until you get home to get local recommendations on a marine/boat restorer who will make it look as good as new.
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2013 Escape 15A, "Egbert"
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09-30-2017, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ponoka, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 classic "outta sight", jeep rubicon unlimited
Posts: 1,645
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Poor WildThing!! Hope you are okay, seeing her hurt?
My suggestion: give ETI a call next week, send them pics, and ask what is best to do. Maybe they know where to go, or tell you it can wait till next May.
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09-30-2017, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ashland, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA "Wild Thing"
Posts: 308
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Thanks all. I have sent an email with photos to Escape. I appreciate the help.
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Sarah Kochanowski
5.0TA Travel Blog: WildThingEscapes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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09-30-2017, 09:58 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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Careless people - ugh. Well, the good news is that any boat repair shop should be able to get her looking as good as new, and I'm assuming the other driver's insurance will cover it.
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09-30-2017, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ashland, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA "Wild Thing"
Posts: 308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Careless people - ugh. Well, the good news is that any boat repair shop should be able to get her looking as good as new, and I'm assuming the other driver's insurance will cover it.
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That's reassuring. Yes, her insurance should cover it. There should be some good boat repair shops around Boston.
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Sarah Kochanowski
5.0TA Travel Blog: WildThingEscapes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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09-30-2017, 10:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Trailer: Previous 19 owners; Now an LTV, Unity MB class B+
Posts: 17
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There are many reasons why we selected an Escape 19 for our first ever camper (completion 1/18), but a major reason we selected a fiberglass "Egg" type was not only for its apparent weather tight construction, but also for the ability to maintain it in a near new condition. I have been involved in the sale of plumbing and heating equipment all of my working career, and one thing I know - fiberglass bath bays and showers are regularly damaged. A good fiberglass repairman, or fiberglass boat repair shop as suggested above, can make it as good as new, even matching various manufacturer's colors. I am confident you will have no dificulty in finding someone to repair it to your satisfaction. Looking forward to seeing the "Wildthing" next week on your way through.
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09-30-2017, 10:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: East Dover, Vermont
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA!
Posts: 678
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Find a good boat shop that is good at fiberglass repair...ask around at some marinas. looks like a pretty easy repair. Good Luck. Glad to see another 5.0TA in New England.
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09-30-2017, 10:50 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,049
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This damage makes my heart ache. Thank goodness the person that caused the damage stopped and reported. In today's life hit and run is more usual.
While the damage seems awful, and it is, it's only cosmetic and NOT structural. You can continue your trip and make great memories along the way.
I wish you well.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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09-30-2017, 11:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ashland, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA "Wild Thing"
Posts: 308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwic1
There are many reasons why we selected an Escape 19 for our first ever camper (completion 1/18), but a major reason we selected a fiberglass "Egg" type was not only for its apparent weather tight construction, but also for the ability to maintain it in a near new condition. I have been involved in the sale of plumbing and heating equipment all of my working career, and one thing I know - fiberglass bath bays and showers are regularly damaged. A good fiberglass repairman, or fiberglass boat repair shop as suggested above, can make it as good as new, even matching various manufacturer's colors. I am confident you will have no dificulty in finding someone to repair it to your satisfaction. Looking forward to seeing the "Wildthing" next week on your way through.
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Thanks for the insight. Looking forward to meeting you next week as well.
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Sarah Kochanowski
5.0TA Travel Blog: WildThingEscapes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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09-30-2017, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ashland, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA "Wild Thing"
Posts: 308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian and Sue
Find a good boat shop that is good at fiberglass repair...ask around at some marinas. looks like a pretty easy repair. Good Luck. Glad to see another 5.0TA in New England.
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Thanks Ean and Sue. I'm a Vermonter too..grew up in Alburg Springs. Still have a lot of family there and look forward to many happy trips to VT in Wild Thing. This is just a minor bump in the road.
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Sarah Kochanowski
5.0TA Travel Blog: WildThingEscapes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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09-30-2017, 11:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ashland, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA "Wild Thing"
Posts: 308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
This damage makes my heart ache. Thank goodness the person that caused the damage stopped and reported. In today's life hit and run is more usual.
While the damage seems awful, and it is, it's only cosmetic and NOT structural. You can continue your trip and make great memories along the way.
I wish you well.
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Thank you so much Donna for your kind words. Your comments are reassuring. I'm not going to let this unfortunate scrape slow me down. I'm hiking up those big girl bloomers and getting in with it. Adventures await in Sundance WY tomorrow.
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Sarah Kochanowski
5.0TA Travel Blog: WildThingEscapes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
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10-01-2017, 06:05 AM
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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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Sorry to hear about this Sarah, adds a bit of a grey cloud over getting a brand new trailer.
Took a quick look on the internet, if you Google Gloucester Ma boat repairs you get a number of places. Might want to call ahead as this may be a busy time of year with everyone taking their boats out of the water for the winter. You only have a month or so before you want to head west again.
If the cracks go the whole way through the fiberglass you might put some duct tape over it till you get home, they make white if you can find it.
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10-01-2017, 06:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Northern, Maryland
Trailer: 2014 E21
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There are enough fiberglass cars out there that you can probably find an auto repair shop that can do a credible job on your trailer. For example, see Hollis Auto Body in your town. Not sure if they do fiberglass but they do aluminum, so there's a fair chance they might also do fiberglass or can point you in the right direction.
Having had major damage to my fiberglass boat, I can tell you that marine repair shops are no panacea.
And your insurance agent may be able to tell you of a credible shop (especially as the cost of the repair won't be coming out of your insurer's pocket).
FWIW.
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Escape 21
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10-01-2017, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Trailer: 2014 5TA/ *012 17B (previous)
Posts: 442
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Just to add- we had repair done on our previous 17b at a reputable boat shop - not to worry, they should be able to fix it you shouldn't be able to tell that it ever happened.
One thing I would suggest, Ask Escape about providing you with the gel coat paint to match the trailer. I think matching the exact " white" tint may be difficult for the repair shop, that's what we did.
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Chapi II
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10-01-2017, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,547
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Ouch, that is awful. But as many others have said, easily repairable in the right hands.
I agree with getting some insight from Escape, which may be just some little thing to watch for in the area, then let the pros do their thing.
And kudos to the driver that hit you for actually reporting this to you. All too many these days quickly duck out if they think they could avoid the cost and hassle.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
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10-01-2017, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Retired from Dallas & Full-Timing, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape as of 01/16/17
Posts: 1,312
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Good morning Sarah. I hope you feel somewhat better this morning. I think Chaptire had an excellent idea about asking ETI to provide the proper tint. So sorry this happened... BASTARDS!!!
Fred M.
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