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10-10-2014, 02:17 PM
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Member
Name: Ken
Trailer: Bigfoot 24B175CB
Michigan
Posts: 50
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Trying to decide on used Escape 17 or Casita 17
I am looking to buy my first molded fiberglass RV and based on my needs and research I am leaning toward either the Escape 17B or Casita SD 17. I have a Hyundai Sante Fe 3.0L/6 cyl. as my tow vehicle.
Any suggestions regarding the Pros & Cons for each are greatly apreciated.
Thanks
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10-10-2014, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,953
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My preference would be the Escape. I like the layout, the build quality, and it's lighter, too. Either is probably tending toward the upper limit of what your TV can handle, especially tongue weight. Check your owner's manual and take a look at the downloadable spreadsheet in post #297 here: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...-43010-22.html
Unfortunately, a used Escape 17B is going to be much harder to find, and likely pricier as well. Casita SD17's are very common.
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10-10-2014, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft Plan B
Posts: 2,388
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Have to agree with Jon. I have an Escape 17B & have to fight to keep the tongue weight under 350 (the limit on my RAV4). Most of the Casita 17's go well over 350 lbs.
As to the trailer, I love mine.
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10-10-2014, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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My vote is for the 17B as well.... assuming you can find one used! For me the inside layout is more functional & it is a bit lighter.
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10-16-2014, 06:59 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Herb-in-FL
Trailer: looking to buy
Florida
Posts: 25
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Escape: Casitas are very nice, but the Escapes are even higher quality.
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10-16-2014, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,707
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Hummmm, I own an Escape... don't own a Casita, but do own a Scamp. It really is FIRST about what your tug can tow, then budget, then layout. Frankly, I think you'd be happy with either brand... as long as all the three things I mentioned suit YOU.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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10-16-2014, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: kootenai girl
Trailer: 1976 Trillium 1300
British Columbia
Posts: 1,411
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I agree Donna, I have a Casita and really like it.
Someone with an Escape 17 toured it in the summer and said she much preferred our floor plan.
They are both good trailers.
Also depends if you are buying new or used, best to be a little open for used as they don't last long if they are good, so it is harder if you restrict to one brand.
Let us know what you decide.
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10-22-2014, 11:01 AM
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Member
Name: Jack
Trailer: Casita
Texas
Posts: 51
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Tongue weight
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Vermilye
Have to agree with Jon. I have an Escape 17B & have to fight to keep the tongue weight under 350 (the limit on my RAV4). Most of the Casita 17's go well over 350 lbs.
As to the trailer, I love mine.
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Our Casita 17LD, fully loaded and properly balanced, has a tongue weight of just under 275 lbs.
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10-22-2014, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft Plan B
Posts: 2,388
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I'd be interested in how you got it that low. If you check the " Trailer Weights in the Real World" spreadsheet, you have the lightest tongue weight of all the listed Casita 17's. They run from a minimum of 300 lbs to a maximum of 680 lbs, with an average of 425 lbs.
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10-22-2014, 01:39 PM
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Member
Name: Jack
Trailer: Casita
Texas
Posts: 51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Vermilye
I'd be interested in how you got it that low. If you check the " Trailer Weights in the Real World" spreadsheet, you have the lightest tongue weight of all the listed Casita 17's. They run from a minimum of 300 lbs to a maximum of 680 lbs, with an average of 425 lbs.
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That was a typo on my part. It should have said under 295 pounds which is the advertised tongue weight of our trailer. This weight was obtained with a full fresh water tank (in back) and empty black water tank (front) and other items carefully placed inside the trailer. We don't carry a lot of extra items inside. I met another Casita owner on our recent trip and he had full water tanks and said his tongue weight was never over 325-330 lbs.
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10-22-2014, 04:38 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Brian
Trailer: 2015 Scamp 13 Front Washroom, Van Camper
New Brunswick
Posts: 372
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He bought our Casita last Thursday.. We're almost trailerless but still have the Little Guy Rascal.
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