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Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-22-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,063
Posted By Arthur John
Will ETI accept an older Escape Trailer as a "trade-in"?

Hi Sandy - If it is taking longer than you thought to sell your Escape 5.0 TA have you thought of asking Escape Trailer Industries if they will take it as a trade-in when purchasing a newer Escape? ...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-20-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,176
Posted By Arthur John
Welcome to the forum TacomaAnn

I see you've been a member since last year. I too joined and for months just read all the great information available here before introducing myself.

I'm about 550 miles south of you off of...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 04-04-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By Arthur John
I just drove a good portion of that route in...

I just drove a good portion of that route in February on my way to Quartzsite. I ended up driving to Red Rock Canyon State Park for an overnight stay. It is located approximately 25 miles north of...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-17-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,001
Posted By Arthur John
Hello Y is Me. Just curious, have you narrowed...

Hello Y is Me. Just curious, have you narrowed down the Escape models you are considering to full time in? I myself will be traveling full time in my 2017 5.0 TA from this coming May until at least...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-16-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,716
Posted By Arthur John
I have the high lift axle option and enjoy it. I...

I have the high lift axle option and enjoy it. I posted pictures of my truck and 5th wheel:

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f13/visuals-of-high-lift-axle-on-2017-5-0-ta-11544.html

This is...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-17-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,229
Posted By Arthur John
Hello Lynn, About 150 miles south of Corning...

Hello Lynn,

About 150 miles south of Corning is Flag City RV Resort. It's very nice (with a corresponding nightly stay fee of $65). Farther down (approximately 225 miles south of Corning) is...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 11-08-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,376
Posted By Arthur John
Hello Scotty. If you plan to go to Death Valley...

Hello Scotty. If you plan to go to Death Valley first you have a couple of options. Taking Interstate 5 all the way down past Bakersfield then east on State Route 58 over Tehachapi Pass (Elev....
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-01-2017, 02:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By Arthur John
Congratulations Mike and Mary! It's a big...

Congratulations Mike and Mary!

It's a big and exciting step putting down that initial deposit. I picked up my 5.0 TA on Oct. 4th and have really been enjoying it these past 4 weeks. Still...
Forum: Visual Escape 10-29-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,467
Posted By Arthur John
The towing capacity of my truck is 11,700 lbs...

The towing capacity of my truck is 11,700 lbs which is overkill for the Escape. It has the 3.73 axle ratio. So far, in the 2,500 miles I've towed it, I'm getting a low of 13.5 miles per gallon in...
Forum: Visual Escape 10-29-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,467
Posted By Arthur John
Thank you Wunfiddy - Yes, I got the Heavy Duty...

Thank you Wunfiddy - Yes, I got the Heavy Duty Payload Package as well as the Max Trailer Tow Package. I'd been looking for a 2016 F150 XL SuperCab with an 8 foot bed and finally found one at a...
Forum: Visual Escape 10-28-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,467
Posted By Arthur John
Thanks War Eagle and akmacs. I was told by...

Thanks War Eagle and akmacs.

I was told by ETI that the high lift axle option would increase the height of my trailer by 2 1/2 inches, but don't know for sure if there's a range of height for the...
Forum: Visual Escape 10-28-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,467
Posted By Arthur John
Visuals of High Lift Axle on 2017 5.0 TA

Here are some photos of my 2017 5.0 TA which I ordered with the high lift axle option. With my truck's bed rails and tailgate at 56 inches, I was right at a height where I could have gone either...
Forum: General Escape 10-11-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,854
Posted By Arthur John
I just went out to the trailer and a took a...

I just went out to the trailer and a took a couple of photos while lying on my back in the loft area. Here are a couple of shots of what you'll be able to see out of the emergency exit window when...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-11-2017, 12:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,537
Posted By Arthur John
Welcome to the forum stormforce. I joined back...

Welcome to the forum stormforce. I joined back in December but have only recently posted a few times now. What I have done is read a lot of posts. I've learned quite a bit by reading the various...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-10-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
Posted By Arthur John
You are more than welcome Wanderers. I'm just...

You are more than welcome Wanderers. I'm just grateful to have this forum available for us to learn all sorts of things! Enjoy working on your Build Sheet.

Art
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-10-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
Posted By Arthur John
Just measured it. It's approximately 19 1/2...

Just measured it. It's approximately 19 1/2 inches from the floor to seat level and about 20 inches with the seat cover down.
Forum: Visual Escape 10-10-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2,945
Views: 723,131
Posted By Arthur John
Picked up my 5.0 TA last Wednesday

Just wanted to shares photos of my trailer. The graphics color is Semi-Gloss Black and the Formica is Dover White. These colors match my white truck with black trim. Already know to have a small...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-25-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By Arthur John
Thanks for the information Donna! I went to...

Thanks for the information Donna! I went to reserve a spot but everything's booked up. So I created an availability notification request. Will see how it goes. I might just drive over there for...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-25-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By Arthur John
Great! Glad I'm able to post to this forum now. ...

Great! Glad I'm able to post to this forum now.

I thought about going to the NOG but will first be going to get the trailer registered in the town of Mt. Shasta. What I want to do initially is...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-25-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By Arthur John
Hello, my name is Arthur John

I've tried to post a couple of times before but to no avail. Hopefully third time's a charm.

I ordered my 5.0 TA back in late November and will be headed to Chilliwack for my orientation on...
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