Dave Walter
Senior Member
I like "Escape 5T".
If I repeat my original suggestion, is it going to influence others to vote the same way? :
I like "Escape 5T".
Hey, how about the Escape 5.0NG for Next Generation.
This is the same issue as with cars, which is addressed by identifying the model year. Since trailers don't follow such as well-known model year progression, just specifying the year might not be as effective a descriptive tool as it is with cars... so some indication in the name might be beneficial for this reason.Those 'classic' 5.0's will be around for quite some time (I hope!). If one were selling their 5.0 (either version) or buying a used 5.0 it would be helpful to be clear as to which 5.0 it is.
Although a meaningful change in dimensions, structurally there seems to be no greater change than the detail tweaks that occurred from 17' to 10', or 19' to 21'. I see this as next model revision, but nothing fundamentally different... but it will still matter to most buyers which version they're getting.Plus, it is a real change in dimensions and structure from the 'classic' 5.0.
Actually Brian, there is a big difference between the 19 and 21 frames. According to Reace the 21' is totally new 2x4 frame vs the other 2x3 frame and has more cross members. Supposedly a lot stiffer and has the larger axles/wheels.
Yes, every piece of steel may be a different length (due to differences in body length and width), and some are bigger in some sizes than in others, but those are just dimensions. The axles are the same (Torflex #10) but the rubber trim is adjusted between models, and I assume the start angle is as well.Actually Brian, there is a big difference between the 19 and 21 frames. According to Reace the 21' is totally new 2x4 frame vs the other 2x3 frame and has more cross members. Supposedly a lot stiffer and has the larger axles/wheels.
Thanks. I noticed that both 19' and 21' used the 2x4 tongue and main rails, but didn't know about the change in the 19'.The 19' now also has the 2X4 frame. When Reace built the 21' frame he liked it so much he wanted to use it on the 19' too. I spoke to Reace about this a while back and he decided to go ahead and put the change into production sometime just before ours was built in August. He said the new 19' frame only weights 40 lbs more but is a lot stronger.