2009 Escape 19' Needs Repair $5995 Portland Oregon

[Roger C H]

That'll buff right out!

Just kidding.



Actually, I wouldn't buy from someone who is obviously trying to hide the damage. Why does he not show a curbside front view?

[Reace]

Unfortunately we never did hear exactly what caused the trailer to go off the road...we do know that the family was ok! This unit was factory equipped with the fresh tank inside for winter use rather than under the body.

It is definitely worth rebuilding....if you have those all-round skills, patience and a large garage. Fiberglass is relatively easily repaired or a new front corner section could be spliced in. It looks like the hitch is bent, but if the rest of the frame is ok, the hitch can be cut off and a new one welded on. The front upper cabinet would need to be replaced...but minor. Again...I am only going off the photos, so it could be worse. Hopefully the axles are ok. The cabinet doors seem all there...the missing one's are drawers and are probably on the floor.

If someone takes this project on...I would love some before and after photos!


Reace

[Roy in TO]

Originally Posted by Reace

Fiberglass is relatively easily repaired or a new front corner section could be spliced in.
Reace

That is what I was thinking, could you provide a new front corner section to splice in? Or would it be easier to repair what is there?

I was thinking the splice would be easier since the damage seems to involve a lot of areas where the FG is not "flat".

And you could provide the right colour gelcoat for repair.

[Reace]

Again...we are only looking at a so so photo....it might be easier to repair the fiberglass as it is. If it is too far gone, then a replacement corner would be the best.

I can supply any parts required for the rebuild and of course a bit of info if necessary.

Reace

[Matt in SV]

I have revised my own post here to remove the details of a dispute concerning the sale of the trailer in question.

Matt

[Donna D.]

According to Tort law a verbal agreement is as good as a signed contract.... if you have documentation. It appears you do based on the e-mail from "Eugene." Contact the Oregon Attorney General and file a consumer complaint: Oregon Department of Justice - How to File a Consumer Complaint do this if you cannot reach a satisfactory conclusion with the seller.

BTW: I am NOT an attorney, just took a very good business law class in college here in Oregon.

[BobB]

Lots of peaple are interesting in this thing ;-)

[Vickie B.]

Matt,

I am so freakin sorry this is happening to you! I would not "go quietly into the night"--even if I had to show up with NEWS CREW in hand!


Yes, Bob, that's what I noticed------

[Matt in SV]

After some verbal discussion Eugene agreed to sell the trailer to me at the original negotiated price. We're headed out there. Stay tuned!

Fingers crossed

[Vickie B.]

Will keep you in my thoughts today!! Good Luck---hope all turns out well!

[Michele B]

I noticed that my thread title has been changed to "Scam Alert". Although the seller's tactics were unethical (heck, I had the same thing happen to me, more or less, with my trailer) I want to make it clear that I did not accuse the seller of pulling a scam.

[Donna D.]

I think Matt changed the title when he was posting he was having problems with the seller.

[reinhold m]

Originally Posted by Michele B

I noticed that my thread title has been changed to "Scam Alert". Although the seller's tactics were unethical (heck, I had the same thing happen to me, more or less, with my trailer) I want to make it clear that I did not accuse the seller of pulling a scam.

presuming that Matt changed it when he added his note about his post (#25) into your original. it caught my eye right away as different. also - wasn't the original original posting price of this thing $5,995??? that's what I recall when first reading it the day you posted the link. unfortunately the original ad is now 'flagged for removal'

also not sure if anyone from here posted the "reply" ad but it shows $5,995 there from the "copy and paste" warning ad in the Portland C-listing...

Matt, hope all goes well with the deal.

----QUOTE----
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvs/2027889605.html
Re: 2009 Escape RV Travel Trailer w/ minor damage - $5995 (Portland)

Date: 2010-10-26, 11:21PM PDT
Reply to: sale-8a8xs-2027889605@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

This trailer did NOT just sustain minor damage; this trailer, as well as its tow vehicle, ROLLED. Plus, if this trailer's been out in the rain this week, the water damage has gotten into the insulation.

Massive torsion damage to this trailer, frame is shot, check out the axles, and why haven't they posted pics of the inside front interior? Because it's demolished.

This salvage dealer bit off more than he can chew and is trying to pass off his problem. Escape trailers are FANTASTIC, but unless you know what you're getting into...beware.
----UNQUOTE----
(quote/unquote added to make clear I am quoting the C-list reply ad)

[Donna D.]

I don't think it "rolled" as in a 360.... maybe laid on it's side. The awning and arms are still on the trailer and intact. Sure will be glad when we find out more from Matt and I hope it's everything he hoped it would be.

[reinhold m]

Donna, all the text under the C-List title is the text of the reply ad, not mine. I was merely using the reply ad to show there seemed to be more to the pricing hi-jinx, and hoping all went well w/ Matt's deal as it was long distance.
(But I personally agree as to your interpretation of 'rolled' here from the review of the pictures only)

[Raya]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I think Matt changed the title when he was posting he was having problems with the seller.

So if person A starts a thread with a given title, person B, C, or D can come along to post in the thread and change the title of the whole thread (which person A wrote)?

I didn't know that That seems a bit unconventional to me.

Raya

[Paul Braun]

Raya,

I like the question you are asking. Hopefully we can find a sucessful answer.

[Matt in SV]

I've restored Michelle's original thread title. Sorry if anyone was confused about the origin of the comment. My concern was that leaving it untouched might have driven another potential buyer into the same situation if s/he never made it to my post #25. Hopefully that won't happen. I'll also delete the details of my post on interactions with the seller.

I don't know anything about the craigslist reply ad. Personally, I think the whole situation is a little unconventional!

Regards,

Matt

[Raya]

Hi Matt,

So how did you change the title? I don't see where I could (if I wanted to) do that. I can title my own individual response (although that function does not seem to be commonly used or useful on this or other forums), but I don't see where I could change Michelle's main thread title.

Also, how did it go with your purchase?

Raya

[Donna D.]

Matt is a moderator.... see that under his Profile