Escape 19 Travel Trailer Tour & Tips

[@Caramel_Latte_is_Delicious]

Oh hey! KZbin just recommended you to me :) I'm so happy to see other people in the LGBTQIA+ community out here (I'm a lesbian). I was worried if I started I'd facing a lot of prejudice. I'm thinking of living in an RV permanently. I'm specifically looking at the escape 19' and towing it with my Subaru Ascent. Your videos have been super helpful! Looking forward to more and to see more of your adventures! Wishing you all the best.

[@md.adventures]

That’s so awesome! I’m happy you took the time to comment. We’ve traveled quite a bit and have been fortunate enough to not face any kind of prejudice so far. Feel free to ask any questions along the way if there is anything we can help with.

[@dwderp]

Using a pad or covering of some sort on the step is very important for another reason, as it keeps a dog’s toenails from getting caught in those little holes in the steel step. There have been horrible accidents in which a dog has had a nail completely ripped off as it was going outside. So please, if you have a dog and holes on your step, cover your step.

[@md.adventures]

That is a very good point! I’ve seen it happen with my own eyes. If you have a dog, cover your step.

[@JuliaGallant-r2m]

Oh jeez never would have thought of this. Thank you from my pups and me!

[@md.adventures]

@@JuliaGallant-r2mit’s definitely important advice

[@havayorkie]

I’m a newbie to rving! I just bought a Intech Sol Dawn. Love it so much, it’s very small and cozy, ideal for a newbie like me. I would love to gradually upsize to an Escape trailer. I just love them and love that they are fibreglass and Canadian. Thanks for the tour. Love your home! And your pup!

[@md.adventures]

Thanks for the comment. I’ve toured a few Intech’s. They seem like a nice trailer. Happy travels! If you have any questions along the way don’t hesitate to reach out.

[@havayorkie]

@@md.adventures they are beautiful, but very pricey, with not the greatest storage. The biggest plus for me is the nicest most waterprooof wet bath I’ve ever seen. We got an amazing deal on a 2021 very gently used. I love the more traditional look and storage space of the escape. Who knows maybe someday.

[@md.adventures]

@@havayorkie sounds great, safe travels!

[@marksmith8918]

Hi. We're looking at a used 19 Escape. Do you feel your V6 4Runner is adequate as a tow vehicle? Our Nissan Frontier has a V6. Safe travels guys.

[@md.adventures]

Yes the Frontier is similar to the Toyota Highlander and many Highlander pull the Escape 19

[@jazzkenney6726]

Great tour video of you guy's setup and use of your entire space! I definitely like the clever idea with the sponge keeping the paper towels intact, the outside water faucet/bucket and the two way hose splitter ( I need to invest in this one myself)! Although I'm a solo traveler, I still be cautious of what I bring along- especially considering weight/load capacity etc. I do most of my cooking outside (weather permitting/summer months) using my Zempire deluxe camp stove! I was looking to buy a Berkey water filter as well, but man they most be popular and work really well because they tend to sell out fast!

[@md.adventures]

Ya that certainly makes sense, it’s always good to be cautious of how much you load up. The Berkey has been a great addition, definitely worth the investment to always have drinking water without having to cart around plastic bottles.

[@davepeter4552]

It’s hard to believe since that was filmed we have modded so much more! You will have to do an update video on the upholstery, lithium batteries, faucet, range hood delete etc.

[@md.adventures]

Yes definitely another video is needed

[@natureatitsbest751]

Thanks a bunch for the tour! I love your travel trailer and its layout. Food for thought!! 🇨🇦

[@md.adventures]

You are so welcome!

[@craigroosa9321]

Great tour and think they are a sweet trailer ! Have been watching your channel for some time and love your content ! Take care and safe travels !

[@md.adventures]

Always loving hearing from people who have been watching for a while, thanks for continuing to watch our adventures!

[@basstackler]

Great video. Honest and well done!

[@md.adventures]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate the comment!

[@carlveilleux5744]

Nice tour! We own a 1981 Trillium 5500, which is basically the 'ancestor' of your E19: almost the exact same floor plan, only the 5500 is about a foot shorter (our bed is slightly narrower). It's funny to see how you use the same storage compartments for the same purpose as we do, it almost felt like you toured our own trailer! We boondock quite often so we tend to use our propane appliances a lot, we don't carry anything that runs on AC like microwave or toaster oven, we cook almost always on the gas stove. Our 5500 also has a wet bath similar to yours and we use our own shower most of the time, it works great. The E17 et E19 trailers are what brought us to the fiberglass trailer world but they were out of our budget. Then someone mentioned that they are essentially the same as an old Trillium 5500 from the 80s... We eventually found one for sale, spent two years restoring and renovating it, and we're in love with it. Only an E19 would make us get rid of it!

[@md.adventures]

That’s so awesome! Love hearing about your trillium. We actually started with a 13’ 1978 trillium. I’ve got a tour of that video on here as well: 1976 Trillium 1300 | Trailer Tour (Episode 32) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYCYoWuIaJ53g9E

[@philo5096]

Please get a deadcat for your mic. Lots of wind noise. Btw great vid, thanx.

[@md.adventures]

You read my mind, since recording this video I have done just that.

[@SteveThamas]

Really enjoy your videos. Getting lots of good ideas. I’ve been meaning to ask you about your 4Runner as a tow vehicle. Any issues and have you towed through the mountains yet?

[@md.adventures]

Thanks, hope you keep on watching. No issues whatsoever towing with the 4Runner, even through the mountains, however I should say that we are very careful about how much we load up the trailer. We are always considering weight and packing accordingly.

[@stevegordon5243]

Looks like a great option for a smaller camper! I like the Escape much better than the Casita

[@md.adventures]

We definitely like the Escape much better than the Casita as well. It’s much more conducive to our lifestyle when on the road.

[@rickdougherty1371]

Excellent vid! Thank you this is just what I was looking for to see how compatible it would be with our 4runner! Can you elaborate on the 4R's prowess towing it? Have you been in any mountains? Do you use a WD hitch! Thx!

[@md.adventures]

Towing with the 4Runner has been no issue. We've driving through the Appalachian Mountains with no issue, but we do use a WD hitch.

[@Bazzasphotolife]

Excellent work - thanks!

[@md.adventures]

You’re welcome, happy you found it helpful

[@andreagoodling2133]

Great tour. Love your simple life, not a lot of stuff. I'm working on traveling with less.

[@md.adventures]

Thanks, we like to keep things minimal, it just makes things that much easier

[@terrymathis4213]

What is the weight limit on those camping chairs? The wedged sponge is a great hack for the roll of paper towels.

[@md.adventures]

The weight limit is somewhere around 250lbs I believe but I don’t have the exact specs. At first we were skeptical about the wedge sponge but it really does work great.

[@terrymathis4213]

@@md.adventures Thanks.

[@md.adventures]

@@terrymathis4213 you’re welcome

[@binglassiter1732]

I have a 4runner like you. Did you have any special mirrors to see past the escape 19? Thanks.

[@md.adventures]

For the first few trips we did attach an extension mirror onto the drivers side but quickly realized that the trailer is narrow enough that it wasn’t totally necessary

[@paulenwia]

@@md.adventures Do you have the back up camera? I am new to RV and towing, wondering if it was something I should get.

[@md.adventures]

@ ​​⁠yes I do, here is a video to show you more: Easy RV Reverse Camera Upgrade: Haloview BT7 Install & Test kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprJopWKrt1op80

[@paulenwia]

@@md.adventures Thank you again!! Love watching all your videos. So much good information.

[@binglassiter1732]

@md.adventures Thank you.

[@freddenny4402]

What vehicle do you use to tow? Was that a4Rumner

[@md.adventures]

Yep, it’s a 4Runner that we use

[@freddenny4402]

Thank you so much for the quick reply!! I was wondering if the 19 would b too much as I have a 4Runner, was going to go 17b but now will go 19 Thank you

[@md.adventures]

@@freddenny4402 You're weclome!

[@paulenwia]

@@freddenny4402 Yes!! I am looking at the 17b too, but now after seeing this I think I want the 19. Did you get the 19?

[@md.adventures]

@paulenwia yes we have the 19

[@marksmith8918]

Your sexual preference doesn't matter to most people.

[@md.adventures]

@@marksmith8918 nor should it