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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-26-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,633
Posted By Ellen Smith
We towed our 17 footer with an 05 Sienna with the...

We towed our 17 footer with an 05 Sienna with the tow package and a WD hitch. We had no problems, even on the very rough and washboard roads in Alaska and the Yukon.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-15-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,331
Posted By Ellen Smith
Google "Bolerama" and you'll come up with a site...

Google "Bolerama" and you'll come up with a site containing lots of photos of mods folks have done to their Bolers.
Forum: General Chat 01-01-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,996
Posted By Ellen Smith
Check out the floor plan for the 19 foot Escape. ...

Check out the floor plan for the 19 foot Escape. It's great.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-19-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,700
Posted By Ellen Smith
We have the fiberglass shower and have never used...

We have the fiberglass shower and have never used it. But it is a great place to store wet items until the next nights camp and ability to dry things out - coats, umbrellas, bathing suits, etc. ...
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,113
Posted By Ellen Smith
Check out the Escape website with their floor...

Check out the Escape website with their floor plans. They are also able to do amazing things with custom builds. If you want something done and Reace thinks it's possible he'll do it. Great...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-24-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,247
Posted By Ellen Smith
We upgraded to an 07 Chevy Trailblazer last...

We upgraded to an 07 Chevy Trailblazer last summer as we needed a higher towing capacity for our new 19 foot Escape. It came with the towing package, which I would recommend for towing all over...
Forum: General Chat 01-10-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,946
Posted By Ellen Smith
We have been to Alaska twice, the last time with...

We have been to Alaska twice, the last time with our 17 foot Escape. We saw another egg that had duct-taped bubble wrap to the front of the travel to protect it from rock chips, an easy and...
Forum: General Chat 08-28-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,303
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Ron Congratulations on your ordering your...

Hi Ron

Congratulations on your ordering your new Escape. Know you'll love it. We leave on September 1st, final destination southern Utah, possibly northern Arizona. We'll be travelling with...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,829
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Ron Glad you made it into Bella Coola. ...

Hi Ron

Glad you made it into Bella Coola. We are also setting records here in Terrace - yesterday a bit cooler at 97 degrees. Thunderstorms due tonight but this is not good news because of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,789
Posted By Ellen Smith
The Escape comes with a counter extension. Check...

The Escape comes with a counter extension. Check out their web site and you'll see a couple of pictures in the 17 foot floor plan. The brackets should be available at any large hardware store such...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-15-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,701
Posted By Ellen Smith
We have the retractable screen door on our 19...

We have the retractable screen door on our 19 foot Escape and really like it. Our previous trailer had the bifold and we found there was a lot of movement in it when travelling. It left black marks...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,417
Posted By Ellen Smith
Our outside access hatch is also also hinged at...

Our outside access hatch is also also hinged at the bottom. It is right in line with the stabilizer jacks and so has to be locked when I'm putting down the jacks. Hinging at the top with a clip...
Forum: General Chat 04-26-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,283
Posted By Ellen Smith
I was in Prince Rupert for a game of golf on...

I was in Prince Rupert for a game of golf on Thursday and the new Northern Expedition which will do the run from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert was tied up at the cruise ship dock. You wouldn't be able...
Forum: General Chat 04-16-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,564
Posted By Ellen Smith
Failed to mention that we arrived a bit early to...

Failed to mention that we arrived a bit early to pick up our trailer and Reace was still designing a piece to go over the dual wheels. He'll send these to us later. Also, the tail lights are LEDs...
Forum: General Chat 04-16-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,564
Posted By Ellen Smith
Another photo, of bathroom and great mirror with...

Another photo, of bathroom and great mirror with cork board surround that I found at Walmart. It fits perfectly on the wall between bathroom and dinette.
Forum: General Chat 04-16-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,564
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hope these pictures post OK.

Hope these pictures post OK.
Forum: General Chat 04-14-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,564
Posted By Ellen Smith
We arrived home this evening (Terrace BC) after...

We arrived home this evening (Terrace BC) after picking up our new 19 foot Escape in Chilliwack BC on Wednesday, April 8th. Ours is the first 19 footer to hit the roads. It pulls like a charm and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-28-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,529
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Carl Check out the Escape website. Their...

Hi Carl

Check out the Escape website. Their gaucho bunks have a 200 pound capacity and are very sturdy.
Forum: General Chat 03-22-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,321
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Doug Feel your joy. I'm already putting...

Hi Doug

Feel your joy. I'm already putting things together to take on our pick-up trip. Of course, everything has to be matching and the right colour - sage green with dark green accents. Oh,...
Forum: General Chat 03-22-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,321
Posted By Ellen Smith
Check out the Escape forum for interior pictures...

Check out the Escape forum for interior pictures of all their models, taken at the Humdinger RV show in Chilliwack, BC.
Forum: General Chat 03-22-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Danny We pick up our new Escape 19 footer...

Hi Danny

We pick up our new Escape 19 footer on April 8th. Can't wait. Check out the Escape forum for new pictures of all their trailers, taken at the Humdinger RV show. We have had the sink...
Forum: General Chat 03-18-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,154
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Ron and anyone else passing through Terrace...

Hi Ron and anyone else passing through Terrace this year

Would love to have you stop in for coffee on you way to Prince Rupert. Send me a private message and I'll send you our phone number and...
Forum: General Chat 03-17-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,154
Posted By Ellen Smith
June, July, and August are great months to go...

June, July, and August are great months to go because of the long summer nights. You can read in bed until 11:00 without a light on. If you don't have a screen door, I would suggest you make some...
Forum: General Chat 03-14-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,515
Posted By Ellen Smith
We, too, tend to think of ourselves more as...

We, too, tend to think of ourselves more as travellers than campers. The wonderful thing about our trailer is it has taken us places that we would never have visited otherwise. We've taken trips to...
Forum: General Chat 03-14-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,154
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hello Adrian In July, 2006 we took our 2005...

Hello Adrian

In July, 2006 we took our 2005 17 foot Escape and our friends took their 1973 Boler to Alaska. We live in Terrace, BC and so took the Cassiar Highway up to the Yukon and then the...
Forum: General Chat 02-25-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,015
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Everyone 42 sleeps for us until we pick...

Hi Everyone

42 sleeps for us until we pick up our 19 footer on April 8th. We can hardly wait.
Forum: General Chat 01-03-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Mark Check out the Escape trailer. Their 17...

Hi Mark
Check out the Escape trailer. Their 17 footer would accomodate a family of 4. They also have a couple of fairly new used ones for sale on their website.
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,486
Posted By Ellen Smith
I would add a wedge of Brie, some Jalapeno jelly,...

I would add a wedge of Brie, some Jalapeno jelly, grapes, strawberries, and crackers. Camping at its finest.
Forum: General Chat 11-27-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,978
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Monica Check out the Escape trailer that...

Hi Monica

Check out the Escape trailer that is made in southern BC. They produce a great trailer.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 35,686
Posted By Ellen Smith
We had a shower in our 17 footer and never used...

We had a shower in our 17 footer and never used it in 2 1/2 years of travel but I'm sure glad we had it. The shower was a great place to store wet items after a dump of rain and we had to make camp....
Forum: General Chat 10-01-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ellen Smith
The Costco in Prince George has a refilling...

The Costco in Prince George has a refilling station. I know it's a bit far away from you but you could check around to see which ones do this.
Forum: General Chat 10-01-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ellen Smith
[For our trailer and barbecue propane tanks we...

[For our trailer and barbecue propane tanks we find that Costco has the cheapest prices around.
Forum: Classified Archives 09-28-2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,241
Posted By Ellen Smith
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: Classified Archives 09-01-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,241
Posted By Ellen Smith
Extras include: Counter extension Exterior...

Extras include:

Counter extension
Exterior 120 V outlet
Outside storage access
Fantastic fan
Gaucho bunk (120 lbs capacity)
Interior and exterior showers
Stove cover for 2 burner stove...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-28-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,356
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Doug Didn't know there was another Escape...

Hi Doug

Didn't know there was another Escape here in Terrace. Did you buy your bulbs here in town or order them? Do you have a part or bulb number. We would like to do the same as you and change...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,518
Posted By Ellen Smith
Check out the picture of Escape's screen door on...

Check out the picture of Escape's screen door on the 17 foot. www.escapetrailer.com. Go to the layouts tab, 17 foot, it's the third pictures if you click on the centre camera icon.
Forum: General Chat 11-15-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,898
Posted By Ellen Smith
I have 2 square plastic wash tubs that I find...

I have 2 square plastic wash tubs that I find invaluable - for taking things outside when we're cooking and eating. All dish washing done outside (by hubby) and then tubs are there to take everything...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,641
Posted By Ellen Smith
The only time we bottomed out the hitch was...

The only time we bottomed out the hitch was crossing the Yukon River at Dawson City when we had to get on the ferry. No set landing, just a gravel ramp that they regrade every couple of days. Great...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-12-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,641
Posted By Ellen Smith
For any other people interested in seeing an...

For any other people interested in seeing an Escape, Reace has a list of owners who are willing to show their units. Just email him for the names and locations. I know I'm on the list and willing to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,641
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Ian We have an 05 Escape floor plan B...

Hi Ian

We have an 05 Escape floor plan B which we pull with a Toyoto Sienna, 3500 pound towing capacity. We have no problems pulling it but we did put on a weight distribution hitch which allows...
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,702
Posted By Ellen Smith
So glad you chose and Escape. We have a 2005 and...

So glad you chose and Escape. We have a 2005 and love it. This spring we went to the factory and had an outside access door put in so we can get to the storage space under the rear dinette seat....
Forum: General Chat 01-17-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,603
Posted By Ellen Smith
Congratulations to both of you on your new...

Congratulations to both of you on your new addition. May you have many miles of happy touring. It was great meeting another Escape owner and exchanging tips and information.
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,990
Posted By Ellen Smith
Saw the two-tone one - very nice. They were also...

Saw the two-tone one - very nice. They were also working on another trailer that had a built in stereo, a flat screen tv with pull-out arm mounted near the bathroom. halogen reading lights, large...
Forum: General Chat 08-19-2006, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,990
Posted By Ellen Smith
During our last trip we stopped in Chilliwack, BC...

During our last trip we stopped in Chilliwack, BC at Escape's facility to ask a few questions and buy a few parts. The owner, Reace, was wonderful with his help and suggestions. Can't say enough...
Forum: General Chat 07-26-2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By Ellen Smith
Hi Bonnie You will love Whitehorse. We and...

Hi Bonnie

You will love Whitehorse. We and another couple just got home from a 6,224 km journey from our home in Terrace to Whitehorse, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Tok, Dawson City, Whitehorse again and...
Forum: General Chat 06-02-2006, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Posted By Ellen Smith
We live in Terrace, BC and are heading up Highway...

We live in Terrace, BC and are heading up Highway 37 from Kitwanga, BC on the 2nd or 3rd of July. We're a convoy of an Escape and Red/White Boler, both vehicles pulled by mini-vans. We're heading to...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-02-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ellen Smith
2005 Trillium Outback 13 foot. Sleeps 3. Fridge,...

2005 Trillium Outback 13 foot. Sleeps 3. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, extra window in entry door. This unit is like new, used only 1 summer. Asking $13,500 CDN but open to offers. Willing to tow...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-30-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,266
Posted By Ellen Smith
13 Foot 2005 Trillium Outback for sale. Sleeps 3....

13 Foot 2005 Trillium Outback for sale. Sleeps 3. Battery fridge, 2 burner stove, furnace, awning. Like new. Asking $13,500 Cdn.
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