We just got the ball rolling on our Escape 5.0TA. Got to wait a year but it will be worth it. I will be looking for advise on hitches and tow vehicle set-up.
Lots of good reading to be done in the archives, the search tool is your friend. Plus, there are a lot of great people on here more than willing to help you out with any questions you may have.
Another Escape coming to Alberta! Congratulations! The year will fly by with all the planning! (except the last few weeks). We will be picking up ours soon, and honestly, with all the options and custom choices, you will be glad you have time to figure it all out.