hertfordnc wrote:
GG,
Are you the same person who posted on the TCT facebook page?
I think so, not sure though! If I did, it was only once!
I know in the past 15 pages you were deluged in information.
Which is ok, I'm getting lots of varied opinions which is good. It is just overwhelming and confusing but at least I am glad I didn't rush out and impulse buy the first trailer I fell in love with.
First, don't be so intimidated about towing. And don't try to fit your trailer and tow vehicle choices into your experience and comfort level. Get more experience and get used to being uncomfortable. You could get in my Expidtion pulling my 6000 lb 30 foot vintage trailer and you'd be comfortable with in a day. (might be a long scary day)
Well I don't want to get into an accident or wreck my Escape or my future trailer, I would rather work my way up and get comfortable with small then maybe move up to medium in a few years.
Join Sisters on the Fly and get some other women to help you figure it out.
I have never heard of that group, I will check it out! Thanks!
Consider changing the car. Like all of these popular crossover things the Escape is just a tiny little car with some macho lines and the soul of a mazda 626. No matter what trailer you put behind it, the car will always be begging for mercy and the MPG will rival a city bus.
If you move up to a six cylinder truck like a Isuzu Rodeo, Foreunner, Explorer, etc then you can put any number of 4000 lb trailers behind and travel in relative comfort and security.
Not sure if you knew, but my Escape is a V6. I understand something bigger (same size engine though) would be better, but I just got this car a year ago and I love it more than words can say and it's been more reliable than any other vehicle I've ever had and I've owned probably 20 vehicles in my life. I am not saying I'll NEVER upgrade, but for now, since I just bought it and love it so much, I want to get a few good years out of it. I know i'll eventually have to get something else years down the road, and that will be a good time to upgrade my trailer too since I will have already gotten comfortable and more experienced with towing.
