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Forum: Shopping Escape 07-17-2014, 03:53 PM
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Posted By Brian B-P
A comment about physical reality: An Escape 17'...

A comment about physical reality:
An Escape 17' has a tongue weight in the range of about 250 pounds (dry, empty, base... as per ETI spec) to 500 pounds (the highest for a loaded trailer I've seen...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-17-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,178
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree that traction is an issue. On the other...

I agree that traction is an issue. On the other hand, since most vehicles - and especially those with front wheel drive - are front-heavy to start with, a moderate hitch load may still leave them...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-17-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,178
Posted By Brian B-P
That has similar weight ratings and engine to my...

That has similar weight ratings and engine to my Toyota Sienna van, but a shorter wheelbase than the Sienna or other Ford SUVs, such as the Flex / MKT. That shorter wheelbase (but still decent - this...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-17-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,178
Posted By Brian B-P
With all due respect for Reace and company, I...

With all due respect for Reace and company, I look to them for expertise in travel trailers, not for understanding of vehicle dynamics. The manufacturers of some front-wheel-drive vehicles...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-17-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,178
Posted By Brian B-P
The ones at each corner, on the front and rear,...

The ones at each corner, on the front and rear, are called clearance lamps because they show how wide and/or tall the vehicle is. An Escape 17' is neither wide enough nor tall enough to require them,...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-17-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,178
Posted By Brian B-P
Do you mean clearance lights? The 17' doesn't...

Do you mean clearance lights? The 17' doesn't have them because it isn't wide enough to need them. On the other hand, an extra set of high-mounted lights is offered, listed in the options as:

...
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