If you're thinking about an Escape RV, consider this: When the Unit arrives, you'll be presented…read morewith what may be considered a "no warranty warranty" which largely disclaims responsibility for the product (btw this is illegal). Non-covered items include the wood they use which, because it's not cured, is bound to expand, contract & buckle as it did w/in 2 weeks of arrival. Non-covered items also include the windows as they're manufactured by another biz (although, of course, chosen & installed by Escape) as well as practically everything else in the house.
Escape OneXL diary:
1) W/in 2 weeks of delivery, siding buckled, latches fell out of 2 windows, a shade to an upper window can't be closed/opened...the cord is 2 ft too short.
2) 5 mos after delivery, roof leaks in 2 spots, w/in sev'l days more leaks. Roofer finds screws inserted at angles.
3) 12 mos after delivery BR mirror falls, breaks thro shelf, cracks into pieces.
4) 15 mos later 2 more window latches fall out. 1 window won't open, 2 won't lock.
5) Roof continues to leak. Roofer reports design & materials used are shoddy...to wit:
a. The Styrofoam at lowest end of the roof crushed...no airflow
b. Ice & Water shield used is cheap & abrasive...it rubbed against the metal leadng to rust
c. The compressed foam trapped condensation, led to water puddles which make their way to & thro screw holes
d. With only 1" of insulation, he's shocked I wasn't frozen out during winter
e. Plywood soaked w water, pooled under & over the spray foam. Mold present
f. Rusted metal had to be replaced.
g. 2 years in, kitchen water pressure trickling. Apparently, a leak. Could be massive repair. TBD.
A FOI request w the WI A reveals numerous filings against Escape listing the same problems (roof, windows & a cpl of cases w heaters putting owners at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning). 2 owners were, like me, offered reimbursement for repairs (the roof & buckling siding) but only after signing a non-disclosure agreement (ie gag order) preventing us from warning you of issues you'll likely encounter shd you buy an Escape RV.
They are expert at obscuring truth. 1 comment from the Dan (Escape owner) on Google directs people to "all of the independent reviews on Airbnb escapevacations.net." These are NOT reviews by OWNERS but guests. Note also: Google reviews depend on "Local Guides," not owners, boosting ratings not w ownership experience but...visits to the factory?? "What an amazing operation they have here." "WOW! Thank you for the tour."
1 review (5 STARS!!) is written by Escape's own Service Mgr, Cory Cipra, who writes "Excellent craftsmanship ..the team at Escape does a wonderful job!" Do these people have no shame? (They do not.) And...what the heck is this one from "Robert Mitcham" about? "Cory was a big helper when it came to moving these. Never had any problems with directions when delivering these units." And from Gene: "Great people...fun place to work." HUH???
Clever way to boost star ratings! (Confound a factory tour, employment & contractor experience with ownership.)
"Phillip" reviewing on Google nails it "Scary stories from actual buyers should make you run from this place. Don't be fooled by the 5-Star reviews from non-buyers." Dan replies "Ironically, this person has never bought anything from us." LOL. "Adrian" gives Escape 1 star & writes: "This company is a nightmare to deal with. I really wish I would have been able to read more actual reviews before taking the plunge on this overpriced box. Beware."
As to their boast of an A+ BBB rating? Read this from the Wisconsin BBB: "Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating." Again...Huh?