It is a bittersweet time, for we are saying farewell to Toto and TinMan, soon to be replaced by other RVing gear (stay tuned). Here’s our for-sale ad, and a pile of pix for the benefit of potential new Toto guardians.
For SALE in Western Washington, USA
2014 Escape 21 Classic “Toto”
Price $29,500 USD
In excellent shape, well-maintained with lots of options and some nice owner upgrades.
Hatched in October, 2014… this is the “classic” style with the aircraft-style entry door and extra-good juju.
About 18,000 miles of memories for two human beings and two Cairn terriers.
Waxed twice a year, stored outside in the Pacific Northwest, lovingly maintained and obsessed-upon in a little-known blog.
On the outside:
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Battleship Gray graphics
Battleship Gray molding on belly band (to match the graphics)
Front storage box
4 stainless wheels (I added stainless steel lug nuts)
Outdoor shower
Wireng omni-directional antenna for use with any cellphone booster
Extra insulation + dual-pane windows
Spray foam insulation under trailer
Detachable power cord
Extra LED exterior light on driver side (handy for playing with hookups in the dark)
Additional opening dual-pane window in bath
Exterior 12-volt outlet
Power tongue jack
160-watt solar panel
Carefree of Arizona manual awning that will never retract or extend without your express permission
Sand pads on stabilizers
Bike rack-ready
Andersen weight-distributing hitch (if you want it—we have really liked it)
Power and appliances:
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Go-power solar controller
Progressive surge protector and EMS
Air conditioner
Digital thermostat
Microwave oven
2-way water heater
Stainless sink and range hood
Stainless, 3-burner stove & cover
Two 6-volt batteries in series (extra amp-hours over the standard battery)
All LED lighting
LED Captain’s reading Lamps (2) in dinette
Two switches just inside entry door for controlling outside light fixtures
Extra 12-volt outlets, inside and outside trailer
Extra 120-volt outlet near bed
Wilson Electronics (now branded WeBoost) cradle-style cellphone booster (removable if you don’t want it)
TV-ready option from factory
Other indoor options and upgrades:
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U-shaped dinette
Gas-filled table pedestal in dinette, custom (matching) smaller table and filler board and cushion for “lounge” setup
(Original table top remains, and can be placed atop the smaller top when a larger table is wanted; we store it under the bed mattress)
Custom-made extra throw pillows and pillow shams in Sunbrella Blox Slate
Custom countertops: Mineral Jet
Custom Sunbrella fabric in two coordinating patterns: Rib Taupe/Ivory (cushions) and Blox Slate (window cornices)
Extra door to under-bed storage
Shutoff valve for toilet plumbing
Fold-up tables (two) in dinette and fold-up counter extension next to kitchen sink
Storage cubbies between bath door and entry door
Owner upgrades:
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Single-lever brushed stainless kitchen faucet
36-inch-long drawer under bed
24” Samsung LED TV (runs on 12 volts) in dinette, with articulating mount and safety straps for travel
Sony Blu-Ray player (runs on 12 volts, hard-wired into trailer, includes all popular streaming apps)
Quick-dry fabric shower curtain in bath
Command Hooks, towel rack in bath (all removable if you don’t want ‘em)
Custom-cut traction grid for bath floor, in an appealing taupe
Upgraded shower head and hose
Luxurious paper towel dispenser
LED light fixture above dresser
Tasteful Umbra hooks for coats, hats
HyperVent moisture barrier under bed
Pure botanical latex 2” topper for bed
LED light installed in range hood
LED puck lights in under-bed storage area and in wardrobe
Brand new storage cover for trailer
Here’s our new cushion, atop the table we built. It’s just a tich boxier than all the other cushions, and so therefore it’s not perfect — DAMN — but it’s pretty close.
The possibilities are limitless. Here’s the Company Mode, which accommodates up to 5 well-acquainted adults for beverages and small plates. Or just beverages. Or maybe beverages go on the fold-up “bully” tables and we use the table for Mexican train.
Now, with pillows, shams and a throw, our lives are complete.
It’s a microwave oven. A small one. I think you can get ’em anywhere. This one has the advantage of being Already Installed.
Toto’s kitchen. We have since replaced the faucet with something more appealing and functional, and we added an overhead paper towel rack.
Just look at this articulating TV mount, and be amazed.
We can scoot the TV around to accommodate a complete watching-while-lounging arrangement. Yes, those wires have all been cleaned up by now.
The new table can be set to any height (within limits). It can also swivel, and will slide left and right. This table can do anything you could imagine. Glorious.
Walk around the rig long enough, find the one angle that includes a bit of nature, then crop as needed. Presto! The RV park looks altogether tolerable.
You want more pix? We got ’em. Just let us know what you’d like to see.
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