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07-15-2013, 01:55 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mary Ann
Trailer: 1992 Scamp 13' Deluxe
Minnesota
Posts: 198
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Escape campers
Are these made by two different companies? I sure like the looks of both of them.
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Mary Ann & Butch
1992 Scamp 13' Deluxe, 08 Trailblazer
2011 Schnauzer "Butch"
God's Country, Minnesota
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07-15-2013, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Yes, the one on right made in Canada and is molded fiberglass, and the one several members, myself included own, the one on left is not molded fiberglass but a conventional manufacturer using the name and it will last about 5 years before leaks destroy it.
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Jim
Never in doubt, often wrong
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07-15-2013, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Two different companies. Different methods of construction. You don't want the one on the left.
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07-15-2013, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
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The one on the left, which we - in this forum - don't like because it is not made of moulded fiberglass, is a model within the Spree series from KZ RV.
The one on the right - a great example of a lightweight moulded fiberglass travel trailer - comes from our friends at Escape Trailer Industries.
One might notice a bit of understandable bias in these replies...
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07-15-2013, 03:36 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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You say potato I say potato, you say moulded, I say molded, let's call the whole thing off!!
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Jim
Never in doubt, often wrong
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07-15-2013, 06:38 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,230
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Mould is to shape, mold is a green fungus.....just sayin'.
But our message is still the same Mary Ann, the one on the (other) left (in other words right) is of much better build quality, as are all of the moulded fiberglass trailers, witnessed by the fact that many 30-40 year old ones are still in use and cost more now than when they were first produced.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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07-15-2013, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Jim,
Your left or my left?
baglo
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07-15-2013, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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No wonder Jim is confused, he has 2 lefts.
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Jim
Never in doubt, often wrong
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07-15-2013, 07:14 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,230
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Ya, ya..... I was thinking a bit bass ackwards. Kinda fixed it.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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07-17-2013, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 905
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If you decided to go with a stick-built, I would not chose K-Z as they are among the less durable of the stick-built. I know they have a great price and they do have their place in the market but you need to understand what you are getting for the price. Figure out how much you will be using the trailer and how long you are planning to keep it before selling or trading. Five years is right on the nose for the years of service you can expect from the trailer.
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07-17-2013, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mary Ann
Trailer: 1992 Scamp 13' Deluxe
Minnesota
Posts: 198
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Thanks for the info everyone. I know I want a 16+ foot camper, I'm just doing research at this time to see what's out there. I've been searching for a used Scamp 16 but I haven't found any yet. I'm not into putting 20,000 plus the costs of upgrades into a one. I just got all the info from Scamp. I won't sell my 13' until I buy a larger one.
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Mary Ann & Butch
1992 Scamp 13' Deluxe, 08 Trailblazer
2011 Schnauzer "Butch"
God's Country, Minnesota
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