What tow vehicle and equipment are needed to pull an Escape?

Your vehicle must be capable of safely pulling the GVWR for your trailer.  It must also have a 7 pin connector, a brake controller, and a 2″ ball for most bumper pulls. the 7 pin enables the trailer lights, and communicates from the vehicle brake controller to the trailer brakes). Of note, the Escape 23 is a 2-5/16" ball.

The GVWR for each trailer is listed below: 

Escape 13- 2500lbs

Escape 17A and B- 3500lbs

Escape 19- 4400lbs

Escape 21C & 21NE- 5000lbs

Escape 23- 6000lbs

The Escape 5.0- 5500lbs and has other considerations e.g., bed height and length. Download the Escape 5.0 Towing Compatibility Guide

Tow Vehicle Disclaimer

You the customer are solely responsible for the selection and proper use of the tow vehicle.

Escape Trailer Industries disclaims all liability with respect to damages incurred by a customer or owner of an Escape Trailer Industries LP recreational vehicle as a result of the operation, use or misuse of a tow vehicle.

NOTE: ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES’S WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OR THE TOW VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE OPERATION, USE OR MISUSE OF THE TOW VEHICLE.