Had a look this morning on a nice looking Escape 2. Good condition, with island bed, decent fridge freezer and bonus eDis movers

Can anyone offer an opinion on this van, would really appreciate it. How it tows, reliability and so on

Thanks

Go For It.

Those caravans are very popular and scares.

If this is still available and in good condition, buy it.

After gave up permanent camping with our Penta, I was in my way to purchase an Escape 1, unfortunately my wife blocked me to purchase.

They are very light and easy to tow.

I had a Swift, simular to the Escape and was very impressed.

If you "Snooze, you are Going to Loose".

Go for it and believe me the Escape will not standing long for the the following owner.

Goodluck with the buy, but jump in quickly.

I noticed now: The Van is equipted with "movers".

They are so light, you do not need movers and sell them afterwards to make "cashback".

Gerden wrote:

Go For It.

Those caravans are very popular and scares.

If this is still available and in good condition, buy it.

After gave up permanent camping with our Penta, I was in my way to purchase an Escape 1, unfortunately my wife blocked me to purchase.

They are very light and easy to tow.

I had a Swift, simular to the Escape and was very impressed.

If you "Snooze, you are Going to Loose".

Go for it and believe me the Escape will not standing long for the the following owner.

Goodluck with the buy, but jump in quickly.

I noticed now: The Van is equipted with "movers".

They are so light, you do not need movers and sell them afterwards to make "cashback".

Interrior is +/- exactly the same.

Thanks Gerden, appreciate the affirmation and have committed to the purchase.

My driveway has a small slope so the movers will come in handy. I think they "made the sale"

Congrats with your decision.

I know this might be personal, but what was the selling price and was it, a private sale?

I see you are from Alberton.

We used to stay 5+ years ago in Albemarle.

We have a friend in the caravan repair industry, this particular van was sold on behalf of an older couple who went into a retirement home and was a customer. So we know the history. The axle was refurbed 2 years ago, it has been sealed, all the gas lifts are going to be replaced, new battery. New coupler shock.

R68 000 plus roadworthy

I see there is one in Alberton for sale without movers and they want R 60 000

The prize is good, fair and reasonable.

Years ago I bought the 1994 Swift from Charisma Caravans in Krugersdorp, which was only serviced and re-sealed by them for R38k.

I had to do the RWC and Registration myself.

Afterwards I spent +/- R3k on it by Laminate the floor.

Bought proper Mags from a from a friend @ R150 each, fitted new tyres etc..

I had it for 7 - Years and sold it for R65k.

It seems smaller Vans keep their value and is difficult to find.

Very nice, I see you had the easy awn, how was that compared to putting up the raleigh awn ?

Stranger wrote:

Very nice, I see you had the easy awn, how was that compared to putting up the raleigh awn ?

 

I had the 3,5mt with side and front panels and we had to hold on tight with medium to strong winds.

I had to convert the middle of the roof to a "Dome" in order to avoid water buildup when it was raining.

For a weekend away, very comfortable, but not recommended for more than 2-weeks due to space.

Otherwise, very quick to setup and setdown.

You just remove poles i.e:-

3x Standing poles.

3x Roof poles.

Clean "Ripstop material" roof, roll-up with all poles inside the the inner of roof.

Roll-Up evenly, place in holder which is already and stay in the extrusion of the Van when setting up, close and zip it close, hitch and go.

It is max an 1/2 hours work and very comfortable.

The front and side panels get cleaned and placed in their bag and get stored in the nosecone or inside the Van.

To get the "Dome:-

- 1x Pole - 1mt in length.

- 3x Tennis balls or Rubber balls.

- 3x C- Clips.

Cut the 1 mt length pole in 3x part lenghts +/- 300mm long.

Fit the C- Clips in each length.

Make a "Hole" in the "Balls" and fit them opposite the C- Clips of each cut pole.

Place them evenly on top of Awning middle pole with C- Clips, clipped to middle pole with "Balls" facing the roof.

And there you go, you have your "Dome or Spit" roof in order to avoid water build up when it rain.

Hi Paul.

If you are interested in an Awning - 3,5mt with Side and Front Panels (Leisure) the same as what I had, I might get you one.

My brother inlaw is in the process to sell his Van.

The last time we spoke, they mentioned that they are going to sell the awning seperatly.

If you are interested, let me know in the meantime.

My no: 0Seven6 Five0Three 2Six9Three.

I am just waiting for their answer and if I can send you their number.

You can then neg with them.

They are also from Alberton.

My inlaws got in contact.

Leisure Awn with Side and Front Panels - 3,5 mt:- R3,5k neg.

The Setup was used only 4- times and still new and caravan is stored under covered carport with no sun contact.

You can contact me to above number and I will revert your request to owner.

I prefer "Text W/App" due to deafness.

Gerden wrote:

My inlaws got in contact.

Leisure Awn with Side and Front Panels - 3,5 mt:- R3,5k neg.

The Setup was used only 4- times and still new and caravan is stored under covered carport with no sun contact.

You can contact me to above number and I will revert your request to owner.

I prefer "Text W/App" due to deafness.

This Awing will fit any small Caravan from 3mt in lenght, such as:-

- Sprite Sprint.

- Gypsey Raven.

- Sprite Swift.

- Caravette 5 - 6.

- Sprite Escape 1 - 2.

- Jurgens Fleetline is also recommended, but tight fit.

Measuring depending on caravan length from 3mt up to 3,5mt.

Good evening all

If the Escape is anything like the Raven, my two cents as someone who has owned the Raven for merely four months and camped once for eight days in the Kruger, I can say, "Wow! It's easy to tow and the perfect size for me and my wife. We love it!" 

Gerden, thank you for your dome idea. I bought a 3.5m awning and had sides made to fit in the caravan aluminium sliders, so it kind of has the same effect as the rally. The pitching is 10 times easier. We did, however, had quite some rain in the park, and every 30 minutes or so, I had to push the water off with the broomstick. I made some makeshift things for the rest of the time, but it was not too successful. I am going to do this tennis ball thing for our awning. Thank you for the great advice.

Driesvan wrote:

Good evening all

If the Escape is anything like the Raven, my two cents as someone who has owned the Raven for merely four months and camped once for eight days in the Kruger, I can say, "Wow! It's easy to tow and the perfect size for me and my wife. We love it!" 

Gerden, thank you for your dome idea. I bought a 3.5m awning and had sides made to fit in the caravan aluminium sliders, so it kind of has the same effect as the rally. The pitching is 10 times easier. We did, however, had quite some rain in the park, and every 30 minutes or so, I had to push the water off with the broomstick. I made some makeshift things for the rest of the time, but it was not too successful. I am going to do this tennis ball thing for our awning. Thank you for the great advice.

Another "Hint" to keep water buildup away with the Awning is to place poles accross the the roof, but is not so affective and too much poles can make you "Deurmekaar (LOL)" and cost money.

You can even place more Tennis Ball poles if you want to, but I found that 3x is enough.

You can also lower the Footpoles infront to let water running downwards.

Enjoy your Outdoor Living in Peace Without Worries and "Standby Shifts (LOL).

Ons geniet ons leisure awn. Ek het n 3.5 een....hy gaan bietjie om draai, maar pla nie. Tydens reen laat sak ons die een hoek paal

Relaxed Camper wrote:

Ons geniet ons leisure awn. Ek het n 3.5 een....hy gaan bietjie om draai, maar pla nie. Tydens reen laat sak ons die een hoek paal

Die Awning is baie handig veral in kort kamp van maks - 2 weke.

As ek reg kan onthou het jy destyds ook n onderwerp gehad van water opbou met die Awning.

Ek het daarna dieselfde gehad by Weesgerus met aanhoudende reen en ook bene laat sak, maar met voor en kant seile lyk dit dan feitlik "Squatterrig" omrede voor en kante pap gehang het en was gedwing deur my "Wetgewing" (LOL) om plan te maak.

Ek het by Outhere 24 pale en C-Clips gaan koop en die volgende toegepas:-

- 6x Pale.

- 12x C- Clips.

Ek het die pale gesny tot gewenste lengtes en dwars geplaas:-

- 3x Paal lengtes aan beide kante vanaf buite paal na middel paal met C-Clips aan beide ente van elke paal en toe "Setup" weer styf getrek.

Dit was nogals n groot uitgawe.

Toe werk my brein oortyd en dink aan die Tennis Bal projek.

Ek het 3x Tennis balle gaan koop en 1x Paal van vorige duur kopie gesny na 300mm lengtes by tuiskoms.

Ek het die Awning opgeslaan en projek geplaas op die middel paal met 1x Voor, 1x Middel en 1x Aan karavaan kant.

Nadat alles inplek was het ek die "Setup" styf getrek en projek van 3x Paaltjies = 300m lank met C- Clips aan een end elk en Bal elk.

Daarna in posisie geplaas volgens wense en vanaf "Duur" projek na goedkoop projek.

Ek het die Swift toe verkoop met beide projekte.

Ek weet nie of jy voor en kante het nie?

ASB: Ek het geen beswaar oor jou plan nie en elke kampeerder dink aan n plan in "Nood" en ondersteun jou uitkoms omrede ek in dieselfde posisie was en dieselfde gedoen het.

Tydens ons 5x jaar permanent kamp met "Gure" weer die laaste tyd moes ons rondspring en plan maak.

Ek het bykans die Penta se Rally verloor agv hael nadat ek vasgevang was in die badkamer.

Na n Gebed het die weer bedaar en Rally agter (Ons privaatheid area) die Penta laat sak en die volgende dag alles weer uitsorteer.

As kampeerder moet mens maar altyd reg wees vir die "Onverwagtinge".

Beste Groete

Dennis

Hi all, thanks for all the replies.

Well after getting the van (what a pleasure the movers are) we discovered a full tent with extended awning and a rally tent with two sides.

After working out and re marking all the poles it took us less time to get the rally up than it does to put up my Tentco senior gazebo.

Well pleased me, and the missus is impressed. Happy wife happy life.

Hi Paul, I am glad you are sorted and with a happy ending.

Those Tentco Gazebos are worth well spent money.

I had the Jumbo and bought it @ R4k and sold it after 5-years for R2k.

They can stand any heat, windstorms, heavy rain and aswell as hail.

We once had a hail storm and the hail just bounced on the Gazebo with no damaged caused.

I fitted Shade netting all around and used it as protection for my vehicle, especcialy for the heat and sun in Limpopo (Bushveld).

Gerden wrote:

Geert, ek stem saam met jou.

Die Awning is baie handig veral in kort kamp van maks - 2 weke.

As ek reg kan onthou het jy destyds ook n onderwerp gehad van water opbou met die Awning.

Ek het daarna dieselfde gehad by Weesgerus met aanhoudende reen en ook bene laat sak, maar met voor en kant seile lyk dit dan feitlik "Squatterrig" omrede voor en kante pap gehang het en was gedwing deur my "Wetgewing" (LOL) om plan te maak.

Ek het by Outhere 24 pale en C-Clips gaan koop en die volgende toegepas:-

- 6x Pale.

- 12x C- Clips.

Ek het die pale gesny tot gewenste lengtes en dwars geplaas:-

- 3x Paal lengtes aan beide kante vanaf buite paal na middel paal met C-Clips aan beide ente van elke paal en toe "Setup" weer styf getrek.

Dit was nogals n groot uitgawe.

Toe werk my brein oortyd en dink aan die Tennis Bal projek.

Ek het 3x Tennis balle gaan koop en 1x Paal van vorige duur kopie gesny na 300mm lengtes by tuiskoms.

Ek het die Awning opgeslaan en projek geplaas op die middel paal met 1x Voor, 1x Middel en 1x Aan karavaan kant.

Nadat alles inplek was het ek die "Setup" styf getrek en projek van 3x Paaltjies = 300m lank met C- Clips aan een end elk en Bal elk.

Daarna in posisie geplaas volgens wense en vanaf "Duur" projek na goedkoop projek.

Ek het die Swift toe verkoop met beide projekte.

Ek weet nie of jy voor en kante het nie?

ASB: Ek het geen beswaar oor jou plan nie en elke kampeerder dink aan n plan in "Nood" en ondersteun jou uitkoms omrede ek in dieselfde posisie was en dieselfde gedoen het.

Tydens ons 5x jaar permanent kamp met "Gure" weer die laaste tyd moes ons rondspring en plan maak.

Ek het bykans die Penta se Rally verloor agv hael nadat ek vasgevang was in die badkamer.

Na n Gebed het die weer bedaar en Rally agter (Ons privaatheid area) die Penta laat sak en die volgende dag alles weer uitsorteer.

As kampeerder moet mens maar altyd reg wees vir die "Onverwagtinge".

Beste Groete

Dennis

 

Dennis....jy vra of ek sykante het? Ek het Vrydag gekry....danksy jou plasing. Ja, ek het verskillende maniere al toegepas om water nie te laat opdam nie. Ek het ook al van daai paaltjies met die tennisballe gemaak. Ek weet nie of ek my verrbeel nie, maar met die paaltjies het dit die materiaal gerek.....so as ek nie tennisballe insit nie, hang die seil nou baie losser. Ek hoor nou wat jy sê....met die kantseile op, gaan dit nie lekker werk om hoeke te sak nie

Geert, ek het opgemerk by Klipspringer het n naweek kampeerder n "Cross-Over PVC Dome" binne sy Awning geplaas.

Dit het nogals Spoggerig gelyk en neem spasie in beslag nie.

Ek wou hom nog vra waar hy dit gekoop het, maar my heeltemal ontgaan.

Ek glo jy behoort dit by Tentco, Campworld, Outdoor Warehouse of die plekke wat Skadunette opsit te kry.

Ek wou noem dat die "Cross-Over PVC pyp bestaan uit volgende:-

- 1x 4- Way Disc waarin Dome pyp indruk. Die Disc het n "Moulded C- Clip" aan die onderkant wat by die dak paal haak.

Die Disc word geplaas in die middel van die middel dak paal.

- 4x Dome PVC Pyp +/- 20mm "OD".

- 4x C- Clips vir PVC Pyp ente.

Die C- Clips haak dan in by elke kant paal in die hoek (i.e. 2x Elk voor aan beide kante en 2x Agter by die karavaan aan beide kante.

Elke PVC pyp word dan in die Disc gedruk.