beeser
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Escapes are nice trailers but the roof structure on them are not strong enough to support an AC. A wall cabinet or spot for the microwave is used for the wall mounted AC. Not a problem for those in the Northwest where many prefer not to have AC. I've looked at many of the currently produced fiberglass trailers. The Oliver and Bigfoot seem to be the best made but the price reflects it. The Casita and Scamp are great value for the money in my opinion. The Escape I believe is overpriced and coupled with the old mold design lacking proper support for an AC makes it less of a desirable choice. The Eggcamper is one I haven't seen but is also double shelled like the Oliver. The shells are joined like the old Burro. Because of the limited amenities the price is considerable less than the Oliver. The size of the bed, permanent or otherwise, or sleeping arrangement seems to be the most important consideration for some in selecting a small fiberglass trailer. I would have to agree with them.
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tpi
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SteveRankin wrote:Maintenance on fiberglass is easy for the first few years. After that, the gelcoat will start to get porous and it will gradually look like an old fiberglass boat. Periodic waxing only slows the process gradually. Keeping it out of the sun is the best solution.
I'll chime in that when the fiberglass looks like an old boat, any other RV parked in comparable conditions won't look showroom fresh either. 
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Essie2Go
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We have and AC unit in the wall and prefer it that way. You won't convince me that the Escape is over priced because I've seen enough of these little trailers at rallies see some of the differences. They are made with good quality material, well balanced and well designed. All trailers have drawbacks, it's finding what's important to you and what you can afford.
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BroncosFan
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Oliver has a composite floor that won't rot, no rivets. Scamp and casita have wood and rivet construction. Escape has wood floor i think.
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beeser
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Essie2Go wrote:We have and AC unit in the wall and prefer it that way....
Re: Escape 17
You have to prefer it that way, it's the only way it comes because of the weak roof structure. BTW, how do you deal with the heat blowing out and noise of the AC when sitting outside under the awning? The AC exhaust is next to the door.
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jhinojosa
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I had an 08 Casita Spirit DeLuxe kept it for a month and sold it to get a Jayco Jay Feather LGT 25F. Good Casita quality but space and storage is the factor. I 5' 10" and always would hit my head when entering/exiting bathroom and main door.
If you can live with this, you'll be a happy camper.
There is a Canadian company manufacturing full size TT in fiberglass, don't remember the name but was featured in Trailer Life a couple of months ago.
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cpaharley2008
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I decided on the aluminum model. That company in canada is called Trillium.
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wintek
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I almost bought the Casita. I went by their factory and looked around. They look like a very nice & well made trailer. I'm 6'2 and don't remember having a problems with their displays. I do remember the bath was very nice for such a small trailer. We wound up buying a used hybrid. As another poster pointed out, stroage could be problem. The 17' Spirit has extra storage under the seperate dinett seats. Fully loaded the 17' Spirit was $17,200.
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Essie2Go
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beeser wrote:Essie2Go wrote:We have and AC unit in the wall and prefer it that way....
Re: Escape 17
You have to prefer it that way, it's the only way it comes because of the weak roof structure. BTW, how do you deal with the heat blowing out and noise of the AC when sitting outside under the awning? The AC exhaust is next to the door.
Never really thought about that until you mentioned it... obviously it isn't a problem for us.
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beeser
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Essie2Go wrote:beeser wrote:Essie2Go wrote:We have and AC unit in the wall and prefer it that way....
Re: Escape 17
You have to prefer it that way, it's the only way it comes because of the weak roof structure. BTW, how do you deal with the heat blowing out and noise of the AC when sitting outside under the awning? The AC exhaust is next to the door.
Never really thought about that until you mentioned it... obviously it isn't a problem for us.
Good to hear it's not an issue for you. As I stated earlier, folks in the cooler climates don't seem to be affected as much by the Escape AC placement. A roof mounted AC is a must for warmer climates like here in SoCal. BTW, the Escape 17 floorplan is terrific.
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