Hey all, I was very active a few years back when we had a 2019 E21 which we bought new. Wife was working at the time and we moved up to a bigger 2021 25RT Bigfoot, which is a wonderful camper but larger. We are in the process of buying a new truck and we started thinking about a smaller footprint. Is anyone thinking about selling a 5.0TA, even better if you are thinking about a true 4 season Bigfoot with a dry bath.
Thinking about switching from our Bigfoot to a 5.0TA
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Keep checking the forum daily, and eventually one will pop-up. I think Escape sometimes offers trailers that are traded in (looks like they just sold a 2024), and they also have some currently in-stock. It can be hit or miss, as in it's usually "miss" when you are looking for one and really want one, and then once you get it, there will be lots of "hits" indicating you are not nearly patient enough! Can't win.
We are picking up our BF 25RQ in November as we wanted something more 4-season capable.
We are picking up our BF 25RQ in November as we wanted something more 4-season capable.
DT,
Enjoy your new Bigfoot, it is such a nice, well built camper. There are quite a few of us on the Bigfoot site that are former Escape owners. There are many positives: dry bath, a lot of natural lighting, true 4 seasons capable, comfortable dinette, with pillows on the front wall not a bad lounge and really only two downsides.
The width, which is noticeable on both the inside (Great) and while on narrow roads (Not Great)
2nd, the tongue weight can get heavy very quick. Bigfoot quotes 640lbs however mine is 1050lbs.
I liked our old Escape, it will be a difficult decision, There is never a perfect option for each situation.
Enjoy your new Bigfoot, it is such a nice, well built camper. There are quite a few of us on the Bigfoot site that are former Escape owners. There are many positives: dry bath, a lot of natural lighting, true 4 seasons capable, comfortable dinette, with pillows on the front wall not a bad lounge and really only two downsides.
The width, which is noticeable on both the inside (Great) and while on narrow roads (Not Great)
2nd, the tongue weight can get heavy very quick. Bigfoot quotes 640lbs however mine is 1050lbs.
I liked our old Escape, it will be a difficult decision, There is never a perfect option for each situation.
EscapingDan
Senior Member
Yeah I was set on a Bigfoot but came to realize I’d be happier in a Oliver with it’s 7’ wide body (same as the truck). The tongue weight was killer too as I only have some 1600lbs available and as you say with that trailer it quickly adds up.
I think the 5.0 is the most compelling TT Escape offers. My truck doesn’t support it, or the Oliver would have a run for its money. Not that the two are comparable in any way, the Oliver is built to the nines, but the 5.0 just somehow gets everything right in a small space.
Hi: I have a 2023 Escape 5.T for sale. please check the link and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
Brian
Fifth Wheel Escape 5.0TA fiberglass trailer for sale - year 2023 - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
2023 Escape 5th Wheel 5.0TA fiberglass exterior. Located in Vancouver Washington, $53,500 1. Like new with only 10K miles. Easy to toll. 2. AC, manual awning, insulated tanks, 3. Full solar 340 KW...
Hi: I have a 2023 Escape 5.T for sale. please check the link and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
Brian
Fifth Wheel Escape 5.0TA fiberglass trailer for sale - year 2023 - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
2023 Escape 5th Wheel 5.0TA fiberglass exterior. Located in Vancouver Washington, $53,500 1. Like new with only 10K miles. Easy to toll. 2. AC, manual awning, insulated tanks, 3. Full solar 340 KW...portland.craigslist.org
Brian,Hi: I have a 2023 Escape 5.T for sale. please check the link and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
Brian
Fifth Wheel Escape 5.0TA fiberglass trailer for sale - year 2023 - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
2023 Escape 5th Wheel 5.0TA fiberglass exterior. Located in Vancouver Washington, $53,500 1. Like new with only 10K miles. Easy to toll. 2. AC, manual awning, insulated tanks, 3. Full solar 340 KW...
Thanks for reaching out but I drove to BC in 2019 for our Escape 21, don't want to make that trip again without a few months to enjoy the area. Good luck with your sale!
Scambo1
Advanced Member
I have a 5.0 TA that isn’t for sale but your Bigfoot is a sweet rig. Possibly a nicer camper than the escape. If I were you, I would camp my Bigfoot and not look back.
markallaben
New Member
I have a 2018 5.0TA. I have been thinking about selling. It has the extra insulation and have camped in colder weather with no issues. It is stored inside in central Florida. I could sell the fifth wheel hitch as well. If you are in the southeast (Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina) you can save a lot on not needing to ship from Canada. Call Mark at 860 338-1863 if you would be interested in a used RV. Leave a message if I don't answer.
Chris&Maureen
Senior Member
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Hello all. We have owned Bigfoot trailers for over 20 years and felt they were very well made trailers. Our last was 25RQ with the front storage box. It was a beautifully made trailer and the previous owner invested in a professional install high end lithium battery / solar system that was amazing. Unfortunately, as other mentioned the tongue weight was too much for our RAM 1500 at nearly 1000 pounds with nothing in the front storage box. Did not want to upgrade the truck so ended up reselling the beautiful trailer to someone else.
We then ended up buying a 2021 Escape 5.0 and are extremely happy with this size and layout. Here are just a couple of pros and cons to each. The Bigfoot is a true four-season trailer with better insulation all around. The dinette is much easier to get in and out and the dry bath and shower is great even for tall people. The large windows do allow a lot of light. One thing we found that we did not like as much was having the dinette in the front. Many times when backing in at a lake site it is nice to enjoy the view from the rear dinette. Also being a conventional bumper pull makes the truck and trailer combo quite long.
The Escape is not quite as well insulated. It does have some, but the R value is much higher in the Bigfoot line. Escape does offer options to spray foam and provide heat pads for their tanks which helps, but the Bigfoot goes one step further by having the heating ducts run through the tank area as well. The wet bath on the 5.0 is usable even for a tall person. It is more utilitarian without much style. But this does equate to weight savings. The bed space in the 5.0 can offer a true queen mattress while the Bigfoot uses a shorter RV Queen mattress. I did add a grab bar to aide in going up and down the steps for safety. Being a 5th wheel makes the overall length of the truck and trailer much shorter making is much easier to find parking spots when picking up supplies. I can usually only take up two parking spaces versus taking up multiples.
On a 7,700-mile adventure to Alaska, I ended up averaging 18.6 MPG with my 2020 RAM 1500 3L EcoDiesel. I would not have that type of mileage with towing the Bigfoot. I also appreciated the lower maintenance of the torsion axles of the Escape over the conventional leaf springs of the Bigfoot. Although, Bigfoot does up the game by adding shocks to their suspension.
In the end, it all comes down to what is the best fit for your needs. They are both well-made trailers from quality companies. With proper care and maintenance should last the owner for many years.
We then ended up buying a 2021 Escape 5.0 and are extremely happy with this size and layout. Here are just a couple of pros and cons to each. The Bigfoot is a true four-season trailer with better insulation all around. The dinette is much easier to get in and out and the dry bath and shower is great even for tall people. The large windows do allow a lot of light. One thing we found that we did not like as much was having the dinette in the front. Many times when backing in at a lake site it is nice to enjoy the view from the rear dinette. Also being a conventional bumper pull makes the truck and trailer combo quite long.
The Escape is not quite as well insulated. It does have some, but the R value is much higher in the Bigfoot line. Escape does offer options to spray foam and provide heat pads for their tanks which helps, but the Bigfoot goes one step further by having the heating ducts run through the tank area as well. The wet bath on the 5.0 is usable even for a tall person. It is more utilitarian without much style. But this does equate to weight savings. The bed space in the 5.0 can offer a true queen mattress while the Bigfoot uses a shorter RV Queen mattress. I did add a grab bar to aide in going up and down the steps for safety. Being a 5th wheel makes the overall length of the truck and trailer much shorter making is much easier to find parking spots when picking up supplies. I can usually only take up two parking spaces versus taking up multiples.
On a 7,700-mile adventure to Alaska, I ended up averaging 18.6 MPG with my 2020 RAM 1500 3L EcoDiesel. I would not have that type of mileage with towing the Bigfoot. I also appreciated the lower maintenance of the torsion axles of the Escape over the conventional leaf springs of the Bigfoot. Although, Bigfoot does up the game by adding shocks to their suspension.
In the end, it all comes down to what is the best fit for your needs. They are both well-made trailers from quality companies. With proper care and maintenance should last the owner for many years.
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I agree with everything said here! Still not sure which direction we will go but it great to have the option of a few well built Rv's! We keep our Bigfoot in the garage at our home, the Escape would fit a bit better being shorter and narrower. Both should last a lifetime.
I agree with everything said here! Still not sure which direction we will go but it great to have the option of a few well built Rv's! We keep our Bigfoot in the garage at our home, the Escape would fit a bit better being shorter and narrower. Both should last a lifetime.
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