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GaiaGoddess
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Sep 02, 2013

Is my Ford Escape worthless for fullfilling my dream? :-(

I've had this dream to live in an RV (travel trailer, specifically) for about 5 or 6 years now. I was drawn to the Ford Escape and was happy to learn they can tow up to 3500 pounds. I bought one last ...
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Heisenberg
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Sep 05, 2013
Not wanting to bicker, just read the comment under the video. If you are going to RV like this young lady describes, the lack of power will overwhelm you. A Tahoe gets 20 mpg empty. I do not understand an Escape or a VW unless you are an occasional short trip weekender with a pop-up. Just saying.

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