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02-02-2015, 08:26 AM
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#21
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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I was only joking about the molds. Of course they will keep them! I'll wager they still have the 13' molds in storage somewhere, too. They seem like pretty smart folks who understand markets.
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02-02-2015, 09:45 AM
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#22
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Senior Member
Name: Gabi&Wolf
Trailer: Escape 15 A
Alberta
Posts: 156
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We are so glad we have an Escape 15 . Kind of think it could have been a choice made because of the economics involved in regards to the level of diversification of products produced in the space available . Can not even remotely imagine that the three 15s presently available ( if they haven't already gone ) were ordered and then rejected after veiwing . Guessing they were built because ETI knows there will be some folks who would want them - spec construction . We really hope they don't sell the molds , destroying would never be a consideration - they are way too valuable . Just our opinion ....
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02-02-2015, 09:53 AM
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#23
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Of the three 15's for sale on the ETI website, I'm thinking only the one with the silver graphics may have been ordered. Spectra Red graphics are the standard and since it's a free option to change to owners choice, most do. I can only think of 2-3 that stayed with the standard colored graphics (when ordering).
If you care, this is what I posted at the EscapeForum:
We haven't seen where ETI has screwed up anything yet. Building molds is an expensive undertaking. I'd bet there's a shelter at the back of the ETI yard that's holding the molds for the 13', 15' and the 5.0 classic. They may not use them anytime in the next couple of years or 5 years or 10 years.... but those molds are part of the ETI assets and as such are probably being treated as such. But, what do I know...
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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02-02-2015, 10:10 AM
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#24
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Just a guess, but a used Trillium 4500, (15') would make a new 15' escape look kinda expensive. Since neither Trillium or hardly any other manufactures made a 21' foot trailer, there is no competition from the used market.
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02-02-2015, 10:26 AM
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#25
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Senior Member
Name: Gabi&Wolf
Trailer: Escape 15 A
Alberta
Posts: 156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Tilston
Just a guess, but a used Trillium 4500, (15') would make a new 15' escape look kinda expensive. Since neither Trillium or hardly any other manufactures made a 21' foot trailer, there is no competition from the used market.
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Sure could not argue with that , we have had two old Trilliums without a bunch trouble , just rehab'd and a new 04 Outback - nothing but trouble ..... If one is after a new fibreglass trailer Escape just builds really good quality , and has exceptional service . One gets what one pays for .
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02-02-2015, 10:34 AM
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#26
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Outback? Fibreglass trailer made in Calgary, or a Subaru car?
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02-02-2015, 10:57 AM
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#27
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Senior Member
Name: Gabi&Wolf
Trailer: Escape 15 A
Alberta
Posts: 156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Tilston
Outback? Fibreglass trailer made in Calgary, or a Subaru car?
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lol ....Trillium Outback .......we kind of think the oldies were put together better ( just not better than Escapes )
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02-02-2015, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Personally I prefer a fibreglass interior. Less maintenance.
Too bad about your Trillium outback. Do you care to elaborate?
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02-02-2015, 11:13 AM
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#29
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Senior Member
Name: Gabi&Wolf
Trailer: Escape 15 A
Alberta
Posts: 156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Tilston
Personally I prefer a fibreglass interior. Less maintenance.
Too bad about your Trillium outback. Do you care to elaborate?
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Door , Windows , wiring ...glue smears everywhere ...we definitely spent time and money on it after purchase ...poor service ....it was in way better condition when we sold it .
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02-02-2015, 11:14 AM
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#30
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Senior Member
Name: Philip
Trailer: Escape 13 /Hyundai Santa Fe
British Columbia
Posts: 471
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Have never experienced buyer's remorse after special ordering the '13 in 2011. Love it, love it, love it....
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02-02-2015, 11:43 AM
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#31
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Senior Member
Name: Gabi&Wolf
Trailer: Escape 15 A
Alberta
Posts: 156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reeves99
Have never experienced buyer's remorse after special ordering the '13 in 2011. Love it, love it, love it....
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We too love our Escape ....worth every penny !
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02-09-2015, 07:30 AM
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#32
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Member
Name: Matthew
Trailer: Casita
California
Posts: 76
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How does one special order a 13' Escape? Even the 15' seemed kind of big for me! I'm just one guy.
On another note, it's kind of funny that one of the first pics you see on Escape's website is a bright yellow Jeep Wrangler.... which can now officially tow none of the vehicles in Escape's lineup since the 15 has been discontinued. Maybe it had an engine swap, ha!
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02-09-2015, 08:34 AM
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#33
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 1,704
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Except room!
Quote:
Originally Posted by floyd
Nothing minimalist about my Scamp13D!
We have everything the oversized trailers have! ��
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02-09-2015, 09:30 AM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjlevin
How does one special order a 13' Escape? Even the 15' seemed kind of big for me! I'm just one guy.
On another note, it's kind of funny that one of the first pics you see on Escape's website is a bright yellow Jeep Wrangler.... which can now officially tow none of the vehicles in Escape's lineup since the 15 has been discontinued. Maybe it had an engine swap, ha!
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The reason for the elimination of the 13 from the line, was that the 15 was only a bit heavier, and not much more cost, so unless you have a cramped parking space, the 15 was the go to model folks bought. Plus, a bathroom could be squeezed in better as an option, should it be desired.
But, if you were seriously considering, talk to Escape. If they get enough interested people, or you were willing to pay for the extra production costs of a one off unit, they just might do it.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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02-09-2015, 09:35 AM
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#35
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Member
Name: Matthew
Trailer: Casita
California
Posts: 76
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
The reason for the elimination of the 13 from the line, was that the 15 was only a bit heavier, and not much more cost, so unless you have a cramped parking space, the 15 was the go to model folks bought. Plus, a bathroom could be squeezed in better as an option, should it be desired.
But, if you were seriously considering, talk to Escape. If they get enough interested people, or you were willing to pay for the extra production costs of a one off unit, they just might do it.
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Thanks! I am definitely going to talk to them. I want a 13'. I've been peeking at the 15A they have new.... but it's just too big! My parking spot is exactly 13' long. And, I really like my living quarters cozy.... I'm weird like that. And, well..... the 13' is just a whole lot cuter looking than the 15 to me.... and, of course, with my underpowered Jeep Wrangler every pound counts.... but mainly I just love the way the 13' looks and need it to fit in my parking spot!
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02-09-2015, 10:11 AM
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#36
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjlevin
I'm weird like that.
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I can SO relate to this statement.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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02-09-2015, 10:27 AM
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#37
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Maybe look into a used Trillium 1300. Probably more cost effective.
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02-09-2015, 10:52 AM
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#38
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I can SO relate to this statement.
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I think maybe we all are...
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02-09-2015, 11:10 AM
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#39
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Tilston
...Probably more cost effective.
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Now that's a statement I can relate to!
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02-09-2015, 11:27 AM
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#40
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Member
Name: Matthew
Trailer: Casita
California
Posts: 76
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Tilston
Maybe look into a used Trillium 1300. Probably more cost effective.
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Definitely. I actually tried to buy the one that popped up last week but lost out to the first interested party!
It's looking more and more like I will end up with a Casita Patriot.... as the price to feature ratio for a 13' seems fairly unbeatable.
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