We figured it would be a good test of whether or not we really needed a toad.
We were, of course, without our car since it was at home. It started right up when we'd return home and connect the battery again.īy the way, we traded our truck and fifth wheel for the motorhome in my signature in December 2013. Then DH disconnected the negative lead from the battery. We would put Sta-Bil in the gas tank, fill it up and drive it home. When we had our truck and fifth wheel, we left our car at home during the winter (~November thru March). I guess I could store it with a slow-drip battery charger hooked up. The biggest challenge I have right now is what to do with the Escape since I won't tow it from mid-May through Labor Day. That will bring me closer to Nature anyway, eh? I sincerely appreciate the feedback.
I'll 'man up', add panniers to my bicycle, pack my bike and walking shoes, and go toadless this summer. I agree with you: not only is towing the Escape not worth the risk, but God knows I need to lose weight, so. But there sure is no security in being back in the Yukon Territories this summer where theyre's no cellular phone service and have the tranny burn out on me!Īnd trading the Escape in on a certified-used towable model would cost me in the 5-figures, an added expense I don't want right now. I enjoy travel to very remote wilderness areas, and having a toad is a nice security blanket in the event of trouble with the RV. But I strongly agree with you: too many horror stories from folks whose Escape models allegedly could be flat-towed and they learned otherwise. At age 70 I was thinking a toad would be a welcome respite for my weary old bones, and thought I'd make one last attempt to hear good news from 2011 Escape owners. Being diabetic this for sure keeps blood sugars better in check = Dr loves my blood work after every trip. Been putting it off for as long as possible though as we personally just don't want to lose the exercise we get being toad less now. It's worked exceptionally well for us but I know being toadless we are generally in the minority considering the amount of Rving we do.Īs we are prepping to FT, we definitely intend to tow something in the not too distant future.
We've extended time RV'd for many years using nothing other than our two legs and push bikes covering many miles, with a very very rare rental car at a couple of destinations for 3 days here and there. Some even with the after market option add on, so alas for us we are going to change out to a Jeep when the time comes that we hit the road on a more permanent basis and at a much slower pace of travelling.ĬRV's before this year's model used to be really popular toads as well but they've changed apparently, so Honda obviously doesn't see the RV market a big enough share one would think? Do a search top right as there's been some very interesting threads on toads the past couple of years and reference to other types, ages and models folks tow as well that helped us make our decision.
#2011 FORD ESCAPE MANUALS#
"Don't know" should be an option for the chart below.We've got a Ford Escape we love as well Joe, but alas we've read of way too many folks having tranny problems even with years that stated in owners manuals they could be flat towed. Roof rack is helpful, but roofI window got clogged when I carried hay on the rood, and even after cleaning by the dealer, I get wet in the car wash. The MPG is as expected, but more would be better. As with any SUV, the rear seat belts are confusing. the velchro-like material on the backs of the rear seats are practically impossible to clean after unloading brush from the woods. Once I exited the car hurriedly, turning on the parking lights, and not hearing the dings, had a dead battery the next morning. the switch for the headlights is complicated, and can inadvertently be turned on by the knee of the exiting driver. The RPM and MPH indicators take up too much valuable space digital readouts would be much better. The viewing panel to the right of the dashboard is hard to read, especially when the sun is shining. The clear plastic dashboard cover reflects the sunlight into the driver's eyes! I have inserted a thin piece of cardboard to correct this.
#2011 FORD ESCAPE MANUAL#
Setting the clock is not simple, and the description in the owner's manual is not correct. Like all SUVs, the back gets dirty with any kind of moisture. This car has done a good job in the winter, and is nice-looking.
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