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Old 06-02-2011, 05:05 PM   #1
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Starter Kit

I have seen the "starter kit" on the Escape website and was just wondering what it consisted of. I didn`t see a list or picture of it`s contents.

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Old 06-02-2011, 06:10 PM   #2
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Although the Escape website contains much more information on trailer options, pictures, and general information than the competitor brands Outback, Trillium, Casita, etc it still has significant gaps in information.

The contents of the starter kit is an example: I believe (we ordered it) it contains odds and ends such as wheel chocks, gloves, bottle of septic treatment (Liquid Gold or such). It seemed like a good idea as we, like many, want to load our Escape at the factory and head out on a maiden voyage. I don't think that you can buy the individual contents any cheaper at Walmart.

Best bet is to e-mail Reace and Tammy to ascertain the exact contents. If you use the contact e-mail on their website, they (usually Tammy) will usually respond within a day.

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Old 06-22-2011, 11:13 AM   #3
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As of June 22, the contents of the Starter Kit are listed in the accessories page of the Escape website.

Contents:

"4 rolls RV toilet tissue, 1 litre toilet chemical, 10 pairs of large latex gloves, 25’ water hose, water pressure regulator, 4 wheel chalks, hitch lock, propane tanks purged & filled"

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Old 06-22-2011, 12:14 PM   #4
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Re: Starter Kit

We got it when we purchased ours.. since we we're extreme 'newbies', it was well worth it..
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Old 06-22-2011, 03:49 PM   #5
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...and a partridge in a pear tree...if you wait til Christmas
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Old 06-22-2011, 04:44 PM   #6
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"4 rolls RV toilet tissue, 1 litre toilet chemical, 10 pairs of large latex gloves, 25’ water hose, water pressure regulator, 4 wheel chalks, hitch lock, propane tanks purged & filled"
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...and a partridge in a pear tree...if you wait til Christmas
But who wants to wait that long. Perhaps "12v heated toilet seat" would be an appropriate option for both the song and for winter camping
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Old 06-22-2011, 08:35 PM   #7
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...and a partridge in a pear tree...if you wait til Christmas
Hi: peter... That'd be " And a cartridge of bearing grease"... for Escape owners Christmas!!! Alf
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:20 PM   #8
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Gee Alf...Summer is just 2 days old so don't forget...Tis the season to be hauling falalalalaaa.
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Old 08-04-2011, 07:18 PM   #9
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Re: Starter Kit

Just an update:

The starter kit and it's contents are now listed on the Accessories tab on the Escape Trailer website.

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4 rolls RV toilet tissue, 1 litre toilet chemical, 10 pairs of large latex gloves, 25’ water hose, water pressure regulator, 4 wheel chalks, hitch lock, propane tanks purged & filled





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Old 08-05-2011, 11:21 AM   #10
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What would you use the "chalks" for? The type I used in school seemed too small to be used as chocks.

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Old 08-05-2011, 06:38 PM   #11
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I think the chalks would be used to steady the trailer the write way!! Peter
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:41 AM   #12
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Maybe you could right noats on the hot water heater
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Old 08-06-2011, 10:48 AM   #13
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The noats would float in the hot water..
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Old 08-13-2011, 05:17 PM   #14
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Re: Starter Kit

Hi: All...Ever since I burnt out the electric element and had it replaced...I've been in HOT WATER!!!
I've also been told I'm "chock full-o-nuts" too. Alf
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Re: Starter Kit

I didn't know the starter kit came with a hitch lock... I guess I got two now. Because I just bought the deluxe model yesterday. I suppose the one in the kit is the one with the U-bolt over the top style. I passed on that one, looked like it was hack-saw accessible.
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Define a hitch lock? My Escape came with what I call a coupler lock, I had to purchase the remainder.
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Old 02-20-2012, 12:01 PM   #18
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Re: Starter Kit

Just keep in mind that all of these devices only prevent the casual passerby from becoming an opportunist thief. Pretty much anything will work for that. Real trailer thieves do not use hacksaws, lock picks, bolt cutters, or any other type of tools. In fact, they don't even bother with hitching up. That takes too long. They just wrap YOUR safety chains around their hitch ball and drive off with your trailer. The only thing that might deter them is one of those club like devices that locks onto a wheel. Even then, they can just drag the whole thing away, but, it is less likely because of the attention it would attract going down the road.


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The 5.0 has an unintended theft-deterent. A thief would need to use a pick-up small enough to get under the trailer to steal it, and I doubt many thieves subscribe to the philosophy of "less-is-more."

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