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Check out our tour of Tammy and Jim's Escape 5.0 TA Fifth wheel here: • 2019 Escape 5.0 TA Fif...
What impresses me most is your willingness to respond to everyone who comments on your videos. You both are great! and I dont even have an RV!
Ahhh...this melts our hearts. Thank you so much! ❤️
Unless you KNOW your neighbors, DO NOT TRUST THEM! Every theft I’ve had, e-bike, BBQ, folding table, umbrella and chairs, outdoor entry rugs and two security cameras happened at RV parks by the neighbors you trust.
Thanks for watching!
@@Heavenly-g9s - I use cameras, both discrete and in plain sight, but the electric fence might be a bit overkill. With my luck, I’d return to find a nice sweet elderly fellow camper on the ground from the shock.
We have a 2014 21' Escape and we LOVE Grover, will be going on a trip in about 2 weeks so really looking forward to that. Escape is hands down one of the best values in any product, fair price for an excellent product and most important a company that truly offers AMAZZING customer service.
Agreed! We loved ours when we had it. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
If your dog ever gets squirted by a skunk or decides to roll in some odiferous substance you’ll really appreciate that outside shower. When you’re in hotter temps that solid plexiglas shelf may be detrimental to the airflow in the fridge. If it’s an issue you could drill a bunch of holes in it. I hope you’re using distilled water in your batteries. Glad to see your still loving your trailer, after 3 years with ours we couldn’t be happier.
Yes, distilled water! I’m so happy we have the outdoor shower. Although we have yet to use it, it’s so nice to have. Thanks for watching!
Canadian people are so pleasant !! Very classy people great video!
We love this ❤️. Thanks so much for your kind words 🙏🏼
As a refrigeration engineer, I can tell you that air circulation is the key to all. Moisture is your enemy. Don't overload the refrigerator. Exchange the air to outside if dry and use the A/C or dehumidifier to dry the unit. It will rot otherwise.
Very good advice! Thanks.
Absolutely your rear of ANY refrigerator should draw in at a low position outside air and then be at a high position, discharging that air outside. Refrigerators of old style have that separated and exchange air like I said. If you go to a compressor or domestic refrigerator usually your RV uses inside air to cool the compressor coils. NO Good. That adds moisture inside your RV. We built a homemade isolation arrangement to change that. Also, one electric dehumidifier of even small size will work. However you have to leave every door and draw open some and all you then do is have several small fans running to mix up the interior air. Makes such a difference.
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
For a natural cleaner, water, dish soap and vinegar. That's all you need. Your trailer looks so cozy!
Great advice! Thanks for watching!
What a fantastic couple, and what a super Escape. So informational !! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
I have to say you are the first I’ve ever seen that use a tripod support on a 5.0TA. You both look very fit so it’s not like you have a lot of weight jostling the trailer around. What many do is put some blocks under the front landing gear so they are not extended so far. I usually use 3 or 4. 2x6’s as spacers. Same goes for the rear stabilizers.
We feel like it helps. We don’t have the x chocks and noticed a lot of movement. Easy $20 fix. Thanks for the suggestions and thanks for watching!
They look thin. Fit is somethingI can’t see.
The trailers own landing Jack's allow side to side sway. We love our 5.Fifth Wheel too but had that problem. I made drop down metal bars that attach to the landing Jack's. This created a Triangle to the jack bottom which is attached to the middle of the trailers belly. Then I installed another different set that go from the side of Trailers belly to jack bottoms. I made mine hinged and mounted permanently with a clip that supports and stores them during traveling. Now our Trailer is parked off our pickup very rigidly when camping. I use the pin lock and no one can steel it now.!
The sensors in black/gray tanks get smudged up with soap/“stuff” (lol)! Made that discovery 1st time full timing in late 90’s. So makers haven’t figured out a fix, thanks for that update.
Thanks for the info!
We enjoyed checking out your fifth wheel. It's lovely. Great Video. Mary 💕Fred
Thanks! We loved it but it was time to change. 🚐
Great video! I love your accents!! I'm from Canada but have lived in the USA for 13 years now... missing home now
lol
Thank you! 😃 Montreal is where we're parked for now...lol.
Great tips, especially regarding condensation. You should get less humidity using the electric heater instead of the furnace. Also, the WeBoost sounds like it has a short or break in the power line. When it's cold there must be some contraction breaking the circuit, then when it warms up the circuit closes. Should be easy enough to test with multi-meter.
Good to know. Thanks!
The outdoor shower is my favourite option. When we have a big meal, we setup a table and do the dishes outside. Keeps the humidity and moisture down in the trailer.
To clean the sensor for the grey water tank, get a tank cleaning wand from your RV dealer, goes on a garden hose.
Great suggestions. Thanks!
Wow just now seeing this great info regarding controlling humidity. Been RVing for about five years and I didn't know these points.
We learned it pretty quickly because we’re full of hot air 😂. Thanks for watching
Very interesting full of great info. I live the Escape , great trailer for sure! Thanks for sharing much appreciated!
Thanks for watching
Also, when your traveling down the road you need to turn off your solar panel controller. Actually we put a switch in our system to isolate the controller from the collectors when traveling. My good friend who sells solar systems explained to me ( its technical jargon ), why for example you go under a hiway overpass for example the cut off of solar rays temporarily, the emerging back into full solar ray's, causes havoc with the electronics. So this is even worse in fast changes of temperature.!
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
I consider water coming up in the shower as a feature, not a bug. It warns you to dump the gray water before it comes up in the sink. It has to go somewhere! All tank monitors are generally a joke after a few months of use. Especially black tank monitors, which quickly get covered in junk and fail. Fortunately it usually takes weeks to a month to fill up a black tank, and you will dump it before then. Sometimes fresh water level can be checked visually in a compartment somewhere. I have been using black tanks on trailers for 40 years, and the key to carefree camping is to never leave the empty valve open even when you can. That creates a low flow situation, the water will quickly leak out, leaving behind solids that dry out and plug the plumbing up. Just let the black tank fill until you are ready to leave the campground, then when you empty it the flow and weight of 20-30 gallons off water will suck all those solids out and leave it fairly clean. The fuller it is, the cleaner it will dump. Then open the gray water valve, and that relatively clean water will clean out the joined valves and the slinky. Just never leave the valves open, ever. If you do, you are asking for trouble. As for the "formaldehyde" additives, I never use them because I never smell anything. They are a "solution" to a problem I never have.
Thanks for your detailed suggestions! We never leave the valves open. We will try the RV digest for the grey tank the next chance we have.
This is a perfect size. I always saw huge 5th wheels. Didn't know these existed.
We love it. It's a great trailer. Thanks for watching!
These smaller fifth wheel trailers are perfect for dad son trips to a hunting lease or couples who travel a lot. Huge fifth wheel trailer Force you to buy a $70,000 truck. Just right sized for a week or so at a campsite.
Smart on the plexi glass in your refrigerator.
Thanks! We like to splurge on the essentials like coffee and chocolate 😂
Hey just fyi, for condensation you'd wanna use a dehumidifier. Having a vent on during heating is a big energy loss that you'd generally wanna avoid.
Didn’t end up needing that. We were fine with the fans and the windows after all.
Just watched a full-timer's video and they don't use any chemicals in their black tank and recommend dumping every chance you get and back flushing often.
We just didn’t use it for #2 🤷🏻♀️
Your factory battery monitor you have will always read full when you are plugged into shore power. When unplugged from shore power is when it gives you the correct reading but they are very general. You need to know exactly how many volts are in your batteries. 12.5 volts will runs your stuff but 11.5 volts will probably not.
Thanks so much for the info!
I am really intrigued by the Escape. I love the fiberglass shell construction so joint leaks are a non-issue. Can you talk about towing & gas mileage?
Thanks, I really enjoyed the honest information.
Towing was pretty easy. It was the hitching that took some getting used to. Also, we had to adapt the way we took corners. It's different from turning with a trailer. If I remember correctly gas mileage was about 12 MPG. We really loved it. We sold because the pandemic forced a lifestyle/travel style change on us. We are now traveling in Mexico and we would never have done that with the 5th wheel. In some villages, the streets are just too narrow.
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
I didn't scroll through all of your replies, forgive me if you are already aware. Lead Acid batteries give off hydrogen gasses when discharging at very low levels. However, when charging, the gas discharge is increased. Please make sure the enclosed areas where your batteries are stored are ventilated to the outside. Very nice 5th wheeler, on my bucket list.
Yes, we're aware that lead acid batteries do this. That is why we have lithium batteries in our camper van. The Escape 5th wheel batteries are fully sealed in a box and vented to the outside. Thanks for watching!
Another great video! I would love to see even more videos of other ultra light weight travel trailers. Not just the fiberglass ones. Also you might want to try bbq veggies and even fruits! They are amazing and cooking outside keeps the heat and smells outside. Oh, I would also like to see some videos on boon docking and other camp site choices for us wanna bees!
All great suggestions. Thanks for watching!
great thinking outta da box with that plexi glass....awesome mod!!
Thanks! Whatever works, right?!
About your love of Tea-Tree-Oil, or Melaluca Oil. The stuff is fantastic. There is one company in Idaho that makes the best products all from Melaluca Oil. You can find them on the Web. Skin care products are the best we've found. Cleaners too. They have a fabric spot lifter or stain lifter that will get about anything out of fabrics.! Our Teeth are so white as the Toothpaste they make uses Melaluca Oil in it.!
Thanks for sharing
We use our outdoor shower all the t8me. We like to go to the coast and it’s great for rinsing of the kids or sandy feet
We’re so happy we have it. I’m sure we’ll find a good use for it! Maybe washing the dog outside 🐶
Thanks for watching!
Do you have a Hypervent Condensation Prevention Matting underneath your mattress? That would be good to look into unless you have the Froli system under there. Both allow your mattress to have airflow underneath.
Yes and it seem to be working well up to now! Thanks for watching.
Love the Escape. Cheers!!!
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Another very informative video. Thank you.
Thanks for saying so and thanks for watching!
Nice setup
I like the idea of a fibreglass unit - no one making them with a slide out, gets cramped in there for those long rainy times. Escape from what I have seen on their site, they dont have single beds.
The only other thing I would have complained about is they got cheap on the batteries -- same with all the manufacturers - still using Lead Acid - and they couldn't even upgrade you to a maintenance free gel lead acid!
Cheers
Good point. Hadn’t thought about that. I believe they can make bunk beds in the 17 foot. That would be very cramped in my opinion. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your trailer. We’ve had our popup for 11 years now. The kids are much older. Camping with mom and dad isn’t as much fun anymore. So it is time to sell. We want to travel. This is my favorite trailer make and model.
Super great informative video.
Ours too! Thanks for watching.
I leave my WeBoost in my camper over the winter here in Ontario. It starts up fine in the spring.
Good to know! Thanks so much for the comment.
Have been looking at fiberglass RV’s Oliver Elite 18.5 and the Cortes 17. This Escape 5th wheel looks like a 3rd option… think you for sharing. I will be traveling solo full time and want a RV I can handle and back up alone:-)
The fifth wheel is the obvious choice. Way more living space and great craftsmanship. We really miss it.
Great size for single or couple, not for family. Rather have the kitchen in the rear, so you could cook and see out the rear. Hate galley kitchen, traffic jamb with 2 or more persons. Bath is little to small for larger adults or handicap or seniors which have limited mobility. Overhead bed is hard for seniors or handicap impaired.
All good points. RV's are not one size fits all. It really does depend on your lifestyle and preferences. After traveling in the Casita for two years, our wants and needs became very clear. We decided that we could sacrifice a little bit of freedom in favour of a little more comfort. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this informative video
It’s our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Great video 👍🏻💖 Does the outdoor shower have more than just cold water?
Yes! Hot and cold.
The weboost might have a cutoff voltage limit. Check your batteries next time it happens to see what voltage is showing.
Great tip! Thanks
Sorry I dont catch about heater topic. Do you get the small fan heater because you are trying to save LP? I thought the RV heater is on AC. Correct me if I am not right because I am new to RV.
Hi and welcome to the RV community. It is a great community...the best in the world. There is no heat strip on the Escape A/C unit. I personally prefer the furnace because it can be used when you are dry camping. The reason we opt to use the heater at campgrounds with full hook ups is to save money. Although we only used two bottles of propane in 4-5 months of travel (cost was about $9 CAD per bottle at Costco). Perhaps we didn't consume much because we were mostly at campgrounds with shore power. Thanks for watching!
Sounds like your batteries are going to low at times to power the weboost. A battery monitor would help you to manage your batteries with things like that. Also it will tell you when your batteries are under 50 percent. When lead acid batteries get under 50 percent you start to damage the lead plates in the batteries and it shortens the life of the batteries. When your batteries are under 50 percent the volts that a you get out of them are well under 11-12 volts and that’s not enough to power the weboost.
I don't believe that ever happened since we were mostly at Thousand Trails campgrounds. It was finicky the whole time we had it. Thanks for your comments and suggestions though!
Excellent tour, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.
Never close the grey tank. Get you an adapter and garden hose and route the water away from the side you hang out on. Easy fix.
Thanks for the suggestions and thanks for watching!
Not all camps allow you to drain your grey water on the ground away from your camp
You can also buy wire shelving and cut it to fit your fridge very durable
Wow, I didn’t realize that. Where would we find that?
@@DoriMena lowes or home depot hardware stores it's wire closet shelving that's covered in white plastic or rubber
Hi guys. I love your trailer. I’m seriously considering buying a new one in the future. I love the idea of getting to customize what I want and don’t want in the trailer. What kind of fuel mileage do you get towing. I don’t have the same truck but I do know how it compares to the ram 1500 hemi in other applications. Thanks for making informative videos.
Hi Kyle, we get about 12 MPG. It's our pleasure! Thanks for watching.
Condensation...its the same as if one is sitting in your car, its cold outside and people BREATHING inside causes condensation. Thats why you put the defrost on. Or OPEN a window.
Escapes are made in Canada. We dont have Florida temperatures.
Our climate is cold, hot in summer most places. But lots of dry climate.
The coast areas have high moisture.
We should all have learned the moisture/heat/cold condensation issues in grade school science class. .
Plus air humidity percentage ...where mold starts growing.
Maybe not all took Chemistry, biology etc, but we learned a lot of this at home too.
Or ones own fridge or a wet cloth left too long grows mold.
Anyway, good luck.
My husband still leaves wet cloths around.😮
If moisture is anywhere in a home, car, or living space, wipe down the moisture, condensation with a towel. Dont let it SIT!
And even if its cold outsude, open a windiw or vent.
It ended up being easy to manage but we didn’t know at that point. And we are Canadian. Well aware of cold weather.
Buy a toilet wand. They hook up to you water hose. Chances are a prior owner used the toilet. So you gauge is showing full because of stuck paper on the sensors. Have soap scum could also be part of the problem. Most RVs have a grey and a block water tanks yours doesn't. So soap and paper mixed creating a paste covering your seniors. The wand will help get rid of that.
Also fill you tank with 1/2 water and some chemicals when you drive to your next couple of destinations. The water will slosh around helping loosen any debris in the tanks.
Thanks for the advice! We indeed have a separate black and grey water tank. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
It looks lovely inside. Cleaning your grey tank with Unique RV Digest-it will help to clean those sensors so they may work again. No formaldehyde. Just natural ingredients. Was that Karen parked next to you with the 3 Goldens? We were in that area for 2 weeks. Heading up to Clerbrook tmw.
We’re in Orlando for a few days then back to Peace River. I’ll look into the RV Digest. Thanks for the tips 🙏
You need to actually clean it the sensor is dirty. Put some vinegar in the gray tank with 3/4 full of water to a half gallon vinegar then drive to next campground and dump and rinse it out. That should clean the sensor.
Thanks for the tips!!
Wow did you go to the strawberry festival in Florida? I just got back and I have tons too.
We stopped by a roadside stand near Lakeland. I guess it was harvest time. Lucky for us!
Most all over the air tv broadcasts are in 720P/1080i so there's really no need for the higher resolution. I think 720P and 1080i both provide excellent picture quality. If your gonna be watching alot of blu-ray dvd's, then yes, 1080P/4K would be a good choice.
Good point! Thanks.
Unless your tv is larger than 42-50" it is impossible at any distance greater than arms length to see a difference in resolution between 720p and 1080P. 1080pmis good for 65" and 4K for anything over 85" if watching closer than 5 feet ( which IMHO is silly because our vision doesn't work well for viewing at our periphery at close distances .
So at your small screen size even DVD ( which are not HD) are tolerable.
Link for vacuum cleaner that you guys use please. Thank you
It’s just a regular Dyson stick vacuum V6. www.walmart.com/ip/Dyson-V6-Motorhead-Cordless-Vacuum-Fuschia/121637979?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101007908&adid=22222222228047223372&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=146928815247&wl4=pla-255807463860&wl5=1015078&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=139683464&wl11=online&wl12=121637979&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Jfwn96V6AIVzICfCh0dkw7xEAQYAiABEgJdb_D_BwE
What’s the difference between your fifth wheel or a regular 24 foot or 28 foot trailer
The fiberglass construction. It lasts up to 30 + years and retains its value. Thanks for watching!
Hi guys for tire
For your best way to watch your tires psi you want a TPMS you keep monitoring tire pressure while traveling down the road
Much appreciated. Thanks!
Walmart sells those temp/humidity gauges too.
I’ll keep my eyes open for that. Thanks!
Do you have a link or more info on those tire valve stem caps that read the pressure? Do they actually read/display the PSI or just change color - green, yellow, red? It looks like in the video they actually show a psi... 65...
We either got them at Canadian Tire or Amazon.
I would LOVE to get one of these. It is definitely superior to all other similar sized fifth wheels. I just can't justify the $55,000 MSRP.
They are great campers!! Thanks for watching.
Lol, I was looking at poor man's tire pressure monitors, but couldn't find anything for the high pressures. Do you have a link or store that carries them?
This is not the same brand that we purchased but it’s the same idea. We bought our from an RV store in Québec. I hope this helps! Quick Pressure QP-000065 Chrome Plated Brass 65 psi Tire Pressure Monitoring Valve Cap, (Pack of 4) www.amazon.com/dp/B00XCOQ3ZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H3TyEbNKV79V2
what is the truck size requirements for this camper
It’s better to check with the manufacturer. Thanks for watching
Your Weboost may be powering off due to programming by Weboost. They shutdown sometimes if they detect that they are interfering with the cell tower. May explain off and on problem.
We did not know that! Thanks for the info 🙏🏼
Be careful with your essential oil. Some are toxic to pets… Great video. Thanks.
We learned after posting this video. Thanks for caring! ❤️🐶
Hello folks. Was wondering, how much height is there in the wet bath for showering? I understand that the living space has plenty of headroom, but most showers seem to lose several inches, and make it tough on tall people like myself. Safe travels, and thank you for all the info you have provided in your videos!
Very true. Dori is 6’2” and he has about 3.5” head space. Thanks for watching!
you reminded me to unroll my awning it gets very wet in Oregon
😂 thanks for watching!
We never got the awning clean on our Escape 17B, so we ordered a new E19, lol
I thought you was going to talk about the camper😢
Thanks for watching
Do owners have repair issues in the states?
Not really. We never personally had to deal with any warranty issues because we never owned a new Escape. Our best advice would be to ask this question on the Escape Forum.
Hey Folks. I love that you use Melaluca Oil. However the reason your grey tank sensor isn't working correctly is that ( Tea-Tea-Oil ) is ruining your grey tank sensor. Melaluca Oil is NOT compatible with tank sensors.! We know because on our old motor home we ruined 3 grey tank sensors. Then we learned that the mixture of Melaluca oil, ( just like you make ) isn't strong enough to disinfect the toilet.
We didn’t use it in the toilet ever. Also, the sensor was faulty before we bought the RV. Thanks for your comment anyway!
How difficult is to drive the fifth wheel ?
Very easy when it’s this size. The only learning curve was taking the turns and hitching to the truck.
Happy camper is a great treatment for your black tank.
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Instead of buying a separate outdoor table make the table in the trailer convertible a simple leg would work taking much less room to store
We have a hydraulic table leg. It doesn’t come out. We do have picnic tables in many campgrounds though. I think we’ll be using the outdoor shower soon. Our pup enjoys tormenting me with daily rolls in the dirt 😳
Hello Dori, we have a 2016 Ram Quad Cab 4x4 and are going to sell our Casita S.D. and get the Escape 5th wheel and was wondering what hitch you used in the truck bed? Any other issues?
We got the hitch from the previous owners. The brand is curt
@@DoriMena
Thanks
Very informative video
We're so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
I would put an old folded cotton towel over the battery to absorb the acid gas, or it will eat away the wood.
It’s sealed and vented. Thanks for watching!
I got the same black clover hat!
Well you're obviously an individual with excellent taste!
Lead acid batteries inside, just a disaster waiting to happen. You need sealed batteries like Optimas or Lithium batteries that don't off-gas during use or charging. If you have ever had a battery explode on you, you would understand.
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching
Dori, I know you no longer own the Escape 5.0, my wife and I have placed an order for the 21NE and now we are having second thoughts and are wondering if we should go with the 5.0 instead. Can you give us your thoughts?? Love watching your videos.. thx
Hi Arnaldo, the main reason we chose the 5.0 TA was how spacious it was. It could also fit in two tandem parking spots easily. That was important to us because we like to stay in forest type settings (National Parks). Those campgrounds usually have smaller sites.
It really depends on your lifestyle too. Are you comfortable navigating the 5.0 stairs to and from the bathroom in the dark? Would you prefer to have lots of space for guests to sit and sleep? Are you comfortable towing a long trailer? Also, I believe the bathroom is larger in the 21. Is that a priority?
The best way to approach the question is to evaluate your camping style. Also to make a list of the 5-10 most important things you need to be comfortable. Will those things work in both campers or better in one, than the other?
I hope that helps in some way!
Tea Tree Oil is also a great deterrent for mosquitos/bugs and is a great antiseptic for cuts & wounds !
We did not know that! Thanks 🙏🏼
@@DoriMena: Tea Tree Oil is great for deterring mosquitos & bugs. I put about 20 drops of Tea Tree Oil in 3 ounces of lotion or sun screen in a plastic bottle and shake well. Shake well before each use. It works within seconds to alleviate the itching and reduces the effects of bug bites.
Thanks so much for this!
What are all the wires on the tv?
Power adapter and antenna. Thanks for watching!
Look at some reviews about Tank Tecks Rx.
This product will clean the sensor on your black water tank and get it working again.
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.
Those tire pressure monitors are genius because they don’t add a weight to the valve stem like most TPMS. TPMS doesn’t catch every blowout in time according to comments on other channels. Some of those say it is good enough to start each trip with proper inflation. These are a step up from that because it is easy to check on each stop. TPMS is better of course since it is continuous.
Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.
Where did you get the tire pressure gauges?
At a local RV shop. They should also be available on Amazon. Thanks for watching!
Great informative vids, and such a handsome couple!.....:)
So sweet of you! Thanks and thanks for watching.
I learned a lot. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
How do you plug the sink if your grey water is full from backing up in the sink?
There are plugs for both sinks, but it was never an issue when we owned the 5th wheel. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Great info. Is your 5th wheel moulded in 1 piece of fibreglass. Please excuse the Aussie speak. Hope you know what I mean. Robyn, Australia
We do indeed! Yes, it is one piece moulded fiberglass. We love it. Thanks for watching.
@@DoriMena thanks for feedback, much appreciated. Happy, safe travels. Robyn, Australia
Thank you for condensation control tips.
Thanks for watching
where can I get one that is a escape in the states I love to get one im about a year from now im saving for one
Escape Trailer Industries is locates in BC, Canada. You can customize and pick up from the manufacturer or they can ship to you for a fee. Thanks for watching!
Factory Direct only. If your lucky enough to find a used one, buy it immediately, they go fast.
There are no Escape dealers, call the factory in Canada to price/order.
Do you happen to know if the Escape has any models small enough for a Toyota 4Runner V6 to tow? Loved the video :)
There is a big debate there. It would be best to ask this question on the forum or on their Facebook page. I personally wouldn't go smaller than what we had for safety's sake. We had smaller and we didn't feel safe. Several mechanics advised us against it too. On the other hand we knew someone that towed a 17 foot with a Jeep Cherokee. It's a personal decision. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
@@DoriMena Will do, thanks so much for the response!
About the only thing I don't like about 5th wheels is that you lose your P/U bed storage. Which IS the primary reason to have a P/U
That was my thought at first. We use to pull a Casita before. I'm still able to fit all my stuff and more in the trailer. Same foot print with the truck and same fuel consumption.
Hy guys! My first option was a casita. However, I'm now considering a Escape 5.0 due to family size of 4. How would you compare casita vs escape 5.0 driving down the road, maneuvering/backing up? TIA:)
Not that bad, you get use to it. The amazing thing is that the 5.0 is heavier, the fuel consumption remain the same. Thanks for watching.
I know you have order the escape from the company in Canada. Can you purchase one of these in the US? Can you import it without a lot hassle?
It’s best to contact the manufacturer for the details. We bought this one from someone in NH. Thanks for watching!
Electronics behaving erratically usually is due to condensation internally.
Oh really? Do you think these condensation issues are very common in the escape? I'm looking into buying a fiberglass trailer for full time living and I've heard escape has drain holes for any water issues and are more problem free but apparently not. I'm also looking at older bigfoots. Casita has rivets I hear are leaky. Oliver is too expensive for me unfortunately. Any opinions on best fiberglass trailer to buy that won't have condensation or water damage issues to worry much about?
We ended up sorting out the issue with fans and we he windows. Easy peasy.
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Would you please tell me where you bought the TPMS? I didn't find them on Amazon. very interesting, mostly the humidity control part
Bonjour
Auriez-vous la gentillesse de me dire où vous avez pris vos TPMS? Je ne les ai pas trouvé sur Amazon.
Très intéressant, surtout le bout sur le contrôle de l'humidité.
Allen
Merci pour votre commentaire! Nous avons vendu l'Escape il y a plusieurs années et je ne m'en souviens pas. Ce devait être un magasin de camping ou un magasin de pièces automobiles.
@@DoriMena Merci je vais continuer à chercher.
L'escape est intéressante dommage pour le manque d'espace, ma blonde amène toujours "L'ESSENTIEL" pis ça ne rentre pas là-dedans.
Qu'avez-vous maintenant?
De rien. Si je m'en souviens, je vous le ferai savoir.
If you have learned that the plexiglass that you replaced the broken refrigerator part with is stronger than the original. Then why would you curse someone else with the same failure. You have a winning upgrade go with it.
Thanks for watching.
Great fact filled video Mena, thanks very much! Could you comment on your experiences with cross wind while towing both your Escape 5th wheel trailer compared to your previous Casita conventional trailer. Have you found the Escape more stable in cross wind, head wind, tail wind and semi-trailer bow wind conditions when compared to similar conditions when you towed the Casita? Has you trailer towing fuel mileage suffered with the Escape compared to the Casita?
Hi Garth! The Escape feels slightly heavier and we need to take right turns a bit wider. Otherwise it is comparable. We barely felt the Casita and the same for the Escape. We don’t notice any issues with headwinds or crosswinds. Maybe we haven’t experienced strong enough winds to notice though. I think the trick is to have more than enough truck for what you’re towing. Thanks for watching!
Dori & Mena Hi Mena, thanks for the quick reply. Your comment about the correct sized tow vehicle for the trailer being towed is “right on”. So many inexperienced RVers run into difficulty because the tow vehicle is not suitable for the towing task imposed on the tow vehicle by the inexperienced RVer.
You were very informative ; why a small 5th wheel? I mean our 19 towable seems larger and more modern. Yes love the fiberglass cap design, is it the towing qualities of the 5th and the Fiberglass cap ? Some advise consider on your budget for a diesel heater. No condensation. Your getting the condensation from the propane. Don’t get me wrong you need some moisture. We do most of all our cooking outside the coach. Anyway you both seem happy and I find your rig interesting. Many blessings
Hi Jesse,
Thanks for your comment and blessings. Many blessings back to you and your family.
There were several factors that made us choose the 5th wheel. It’s a bit too lengthy to discuss in writing so here are some links to videos where we detail our choices: TOP 6 BEST FIBERGLASS CAMPERS
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10 RV Questions:
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We have no more issues with condensation thankfully. We’re still fairly new to this life so we’re learning more every day. Thanks again 🙏
Yeah, I was kinda wondering the point of an itty-bitty 5th wheel. If I was going that small I'm thinking a truck camper would be the way to go...wouldn't be dragging anything behind you or if you wanted to, you could pull a small cargo trailer for your toys. A 20 ft camp trailer would be much more spacious than this fifth wheel. The fifth wheel also takes up most of the space in the bed of the truck, pulling a camper would open that up for more storage. I guess that is why they make so many different styles....not everyone likes the same thing.
Great video! What size truck are you using to pull the 5th wheel? I really like your camper. ~ Diane
Thanks! We’ve since sold it and we’re converting a Ford transit Van to a camper van. We pulled the micro fifth wheel with a Dodge Ram 1500
Dori & Mina- Thanks for responding. I will be very interested in hearing your opinion between your two choices. I like the ease of using a converted van, but, at 5'4", I want to be able to stand up! Jim and I current;y have a 2022 Bushwacker Plus 15FK tear drop that is 6' in the center. We also chose it for the dry weight of 1900 lbs for our "toy" Tacoma to pull. But I would like to explore whether we want to pull a larger camper with a 1/2 ton truck or drive an affordable van or Class B. We live in central New Hampshire Lakes Region. If you would like to see our 350 acre working farm, please send me an email. I don't use Facebook. Sounds like you are going to have a lot of fun camping! ~ Diane
Wow, what a generous offer. Now for the borders to reopen…lol. Not too sure how it will be. We’re thinking it will be more convenient to park. It was nice having the ability to set up the fifth wheel and have the truck to use for picking up groceries. It was nice to have all that spaced or storage. The cargo van has a high roof which is awesome for Dori. There is lots of head room.
So I would like to know how is it on the road driving? How does it compare to pulling a trailer? How does it compare to a class C? What is the easiest to drive, pull?
Hi Joel! Unfortunately we can't compare it to driving a Class C. The Casita Trailer was our first RV and this is our second one. The Casita was so small we could u-turn on 2 lanes highways....lol. We can't do that anymore but it feels more like the 5th wheel is one with the truck. We have to take our right turns a bit wider than with the Casita. It is very stable on the road and neither the Casita nor the Escape ever swayed in the wind. That can be attributed to the short length. I hope this answers your questions. Thanks for watching.
Dori & Mena : Thanks !
What mpg(english) do you achieve in towing?
Not sure but for us in Canada it was about 18L/ per 100 km
Your shower head has a button to clamp down on the water while you soap up. You can limit the water you use and put into your grey tank by using that button. I’ve never had a problem sitting while I take a shower. Dealing with the black and grey waste was uncomfortable at first but the convenience of having a toilet when camping in BLM land convinced me to try. It really takes so little time I just do it.
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching