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Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-04-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,512
Posted By bjsmitty
The escape trailers are generally 6'4" at ceiling...

The escape trailers are generally 6'4" at ceiling height, except under the air conditioner. The Standard 21' comes with an extended full bed, and the 19' comes with a queen sized bed. I am not sure...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-25-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,559
Posted By bjsmitty
Our trailer was ordered with the "back-up" camera...

Our trailer was ordered with the "back-up" camera installed. It serves as my rear-view mirror while traveling and makes a huge difference when having to change lanes or enter traffic at an angle. It...
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,305
Posted By bjsmitty
I have a 2500 Sprinter bought new in 2016. I...

I have a 2500 Sprinter bought new in 2016. I started planning to sell it about 8 weeks ago. Since that time, the Bluebook value on this vehicle has gone up about $1000 per week. Since this is...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,977
Posted By bjsmitty
I also use Damp Rid or some other brand of...

I also use Damp Rid or some other brand of chemical dehumidifier. Either the large bucket one, which then goes in our basement in the summer, or two of the 64 oz ones, one in the bathroom and one in...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-04-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By bjsmitty
Highly recommend an Escape 19' or 21'. ...

Highly recommend an Escape 19' or 21'. Accommodates 6'4", has nice sleeping area for both adult and child, can add a removable bunk over the dinette (but you may have to ask if you have a new one...
Forum: General Chat 09-22-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,983
Posted By bjsmitty
Been using it for years. It may be the one...

Been using it for years. It may be the one really good excuse to have a smart phone. Love it.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-12-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,466
Posted By bjsmitty
Getting up, getting down, getting old

I have 3 artificial joints, one hip and 2 knees. The standing joke in our house is that with one more, I will have to be sent to recycling when I die, not a funeral home. I do know how to get up,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-09-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By bjsmitty
We travel with 2 cats, who are very comfortable...

We travel with 2 cats, who are very comfortable with the whole process. We have both on harnesses, and put them out when we stop for awhile "anchored" by a milk jug weighted with sand. They can...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-07-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By bjsmitty
The Escape 19 and 21 both accommodate up to 6'4"....

The Escape 19 and 21 both accommodate up to 6'4". The 19 has a true queen sized bed, the dinette turns into a double and a removable/portable bunk can be placed above the dinette. Easily sleeps 5. ...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,861
Posted By bjsmitty
You may have to ask Escape for the bunk option. ...

You may have to ask Escape for the bunk option. It involves supports/hooks above the dinette, where a removable bunk may be hooked in. We purchased our 19' back in 2015 with the supports in place,...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,861
Posted By bjsmitty
We loved our Escape 19, with optional bunk. ...

We loved our Escape 19, with optional bunk. Queen sized bed, and dinette converts to double with an option to put removable a bunk above. Is sound like you are young enough to climb over each other...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-28-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,226
Posted By bjsmitty
The Automatic awning is noteworthy for the...

The Automatic awning is noteworthy for the problems. If it fails, and there are numerous ways it can fail, you are seriously stuck, such as if it tangles, the power remote fails etc. But on a more...
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,724
Posted By bjsmitty
sold our 2015 Escape 19 in 2 hours, for only 2000...

sold our 2015 Escape 19 in 2 hours, for only 2000 less than we paid for it.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 08-14-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,543
Posted By bjsmitty
Should my husband or I contract the...

Should my husband or I contract the #$%^^&**&^%$#@@ virus, we plan on quarantining / isolating in our RV. The sick one will have the pleasure of living in the trailer, and the well one will have to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-01-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,226
Posted By bjsmitty
What size and what are you going to tow it with?...

What size and what are you going to tow it with? I had an Escape 19 and currently have a 21. While they are both wonderful, the older 2015 19' was actually a better trailer. Fewer glitches. What...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 07-11-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,812
Posted By bjsmitty
I scored a job as a contact tracer. That will...

I scored a job as a contact tracer. That will really wake you up to the risks we face, and the peril we will be in if stupid people continue to make the most critical decisions about our welfare. I...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-03-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By bjsmitty
I you want to camp and really enjoy the area, I...

I you want to camp and really enjoy the area, I highly recommend Horse Thief Lake National forest campground, easy biking to Rushmore, and a lovely campground. There are NO hookups, but they can...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-03-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By bjsmitty
With any luck and wise forethought, there will be...

With any luck and wise forethought, there will be no fireworks next year (assuming you mean 2021) They went 10 years without fireworks, and the fourth came and went with pride and celebration. Find...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-03-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By bjsmitty
My husband and I were rangers at Mt. Rushmore for...

My husband and I were rangers at Mt. Rushmore for 8 years, including the last year when fireworks were blown off on top. It was a horrible fiasco. Neither of us are in favor of this resumption of...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-30-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By bjsmitty
We had an Escape 19' and loved it. The only...

We had an Escape 19' and loved it. The only issue was the placement of the bed. If you are young enough, hopping over your sleeping partner to get up in the night is no issue, and possibly fun, but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,815
Posted By bjsmitty
I agree with the previous respondent. Poor...

I agree with the previous respondent. Poor circulation, even with the fan going max. I had a 19 with sliders and a 21 with frameless. In spite of once leaving the slider open during a hard...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-18-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,571
Posted By bjsmitty
Get Solar?

Get Solar?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,571
Posted By bjsmitty
We had a similar problem with our TV, a Sprinter....

We had a similar problem with our TV, a Sprinter. My husband did not believe me that the TV was not charging the battery while running, until the batteries were drained to the point of no return. ...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,587
Posted By bjsmitty
Some of us are also working. We use our trailer...

Some of us are also working. We use our trailer to go from one site to another for our summer volunteer work with the Forest Service.
Forum: General Chat 05-15-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,587
Posted By bjsmitty
There are few rest areas where I would NOT stop,...

There are few rest areas where I would NOT stop, but finding a space is not always possible, particularly at peak travel times or on main routes, like I80. Most of the main rest areas in South...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-20-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,605
Posted By bjsmitty
YES!!!!! We don't trust automatic and like the...

YES!!!!! We don't trust automatic and like the maneuverability of the manual.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-17-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,497
Posted By bjsmitty
We had the same problem with our 2019 21' Escape....

We had the same problem with our 2019 21' Escape. We went through hell trying to get Dexter to address the problem, and they never would have had the Escape Repair staff not gotten into the mix. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-09-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,983
Posted By bjsmitty
Travel with cats

We travel with two cats in our Escape 21, and formerly in our Escape 19. They are both harness trained. When we let them out of the trailer, they are on an 8 ft leash attached to a gallon jug full...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-03-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,306
Posted By bjsmitty
We Boondock with an Escape 21 with a solar panel....

We Boondock with an Escape 21 with a solar panel. For us this includes the occasional night spent at a Walmart parking lot, a remote site in a National Forest, a National Park campground, a field...
Forum: General Chat 01-02-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,853
Posted By bjsmitty
We have a 21' Escape and both the ceiling height...

We have a 21' Escape and both the ceiling height and the bed would accommodate your 6'3". The ceiling, except for the space under the AC is 6'4". the bed is a long full, 80 " or 6'8". The only...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-19-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,172
Posted By bjsmitty
We pull with a 2015 Sprinter diesel. It was a...

We pull with a 2015 Sprinter diesel. It was a very affordable vehicle, has lots of space to carry all the stuff my husband HAS to bring on our 3-4 month travels each year, gets between 16-18 MPG,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,518
Posted By bjsmitty
One other suggestion, Gila Cliffs NM in SE New...

One other suggestion, Gila Cliffs NM in SE New Mexico. A beautiful 700 year old cliff dwelling, dates earlier than Mesa Verde. One road to the monument is OK but the one from Silver City is a real...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,518
Posted By bjsmitty
It got to the mid 50s in March at Chaco, and...

It got to the mid 50s in March at Chaco, and don't even think about Hovenweep in late July and August. So hot they cancel all ranger led walks. May and Sept are beautiful.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,518
Posted By bjsmitty
Chaco Canyon insights

My husband and I have traveled to Chaco several times and truly love this place. BUT!!!! the last 12 miles into the canyon are washboard gravel. Unless you hit the right harmonic or rhythm while...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2019, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,916
Posted By bjsmitty
The tread is wearing down rapidly, but all over...

The tread is wearing down rapidly, but all over in an even pattern, particularly when compared to the rear tire which almost looks like it has no wear at all.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,916
Posted By bjsmitty
the wear is even all the way around and side to...

the wear is even all the way around and side to side.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,916
Posted By bjsmitty
uneven tire wear on dual axle

We have a new Escape 21, and have gone about 5000 miles with it. We have noticed that on the passenger side, the forward tire is showing SIGNIFICANT wear, particularly when compared to its partner. ...
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,040
Posted By bjsmitty
My husband and I have an escape 21, and would...

My husband and I have an escape 21, and would love to take it into Mexico (I spent some time as a student in southern Mexico) I am interested in a caravan. We were working at Craters of the Moon...
Forum: General Chat 09-15-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,873
Posted By bjsmitty
Smile moving up to 21

As Reese said, we have 2 footitis - meaning moving up from an Escape 19 (2015) (which we love) to a 21. The principle issue is that my husband and I are too old to jump over each other to get up in...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 07-22-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,300
Posted By bjsmitty
cooking for boondocking

One of the best things we have found is a 12V small slow cooker. I have made pasta bake, beef stew, oatmeal, biscuits etc in this. It will work in the trailer or attached to a 12V plug in the tug...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 839
Posted By bjsmitty
Inverter Problem

We are running a 19ft Escape, 2015, 150 volt solar. Last year and the year before, when we turned on the inverter, we could use the microwave for up to 5 minutes, even when the batteries were low. ...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-13-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,594
Posted By bjsmitty
Things forgotten

Not first timers, but two weeks ago, forgot raingear (it rained for 2 days) warm clothes (yeah, cold too), coffee pot (used French press) extra blankets (reference warm clothes issue) etc. Forgot...
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 36,738
Posted By bjsmitty
We have a 2015 Escape 19 and have been in 19...

We have a 2015 Escape 19 and have been in 19 degree (Fahrenheit) weather in the Rocky MTS with no serious issues. The heater was very effective and we were very comfortable. We did open the doors...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-05-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By bjsmitty
Already posted on the Escape Forum as well, but...

Already posted on the Escape Forum as well, but have often found this community is quite knowledgeable as well.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-05-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By bjsmitty
Major leak

Setting up our 2015 19' Escape for the summer, and starting the pump for the first time discovered water leaking on the floor from below the closet. Could hear major water between the closet wall...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-14-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,691
Posted By bjsmitty
HELP changing anode in water heater

Escape 19: we are trying to change out the anode in the hot water heater and my husband is having trouble seating it so the screw threads do not cross. Any tricks? The weight of the anode portion...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-01-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,243
Posted By bjsmitty
sink tray solution

Thank you so much. I am living in my Escape 19 for the first time over the summer as I work at a National Park. Kitchen space and the sink in the middle which most of the time is in the way, was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-31-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,933
Posted By bjsmitty
Escape 19 wall and ceiling covering

We have a 2015 Escape 19. Our wall covering looks the same as the previous post. Slight textured surface, generally smooth. Cleans up nicely particularly after squashing a mosquito on the ceiling.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-15-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,511
Posted By bjsmitty
Towing mpg

Towed a 19' Escape, 2015 from BC to Wisconsin using a Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, V6. On the highway without tow - between 19 to 24 mpg. Towing over mountains, 11, on the straight 12 - 14mpg. The...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-21-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,444
Posted By bjsmitty
Tow Vehicle For Sale - Wisconsin (west central)

2012 Tacoma Access Cab PreRunner V6

This truck is set up for towing - it has a V-6, excellent new E rated Michelin tires, active electronic brake controller & extended mirrors. Metallic Red!!
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