November 2021 Q&A

Subject to materials-supply issues being resolved (eventually), do you have plans to offer a mini-split AC system as a factory option? Thank you.

A while ago you spoke of possibly establishing ”maintenance hubs” across the US (at around the same time you mentioned standing up a new production facility in the US as well). This initiative was obviously, and understandably, impacted by the pandemic. Can you please provide an update? Thank you - John & Tricia Smith

Is there any possibility of offering the Truma line of high efficiency RV appliances? (AC, water heater, furnace, etc.)

I understand you are moving, along with much of the industry, in a direction of greater battery storage and perhaps even having solar power as a standard feature in the future. I am glad to see this but I was wondering if, in light of that direction, you have considered ways to get another 190 watt panel on the E17, as is optioned in the other models. In terms of dimensions, it looks like the only obstacle may be the roof vent for the bathroom? Could this vent be eliminated (or relocated) as an option to accommodate another panel, or perhaps a design like Johnny Hung's mod where a second slide out panel could be employed on the rear mount?

Not a lot of videos that cover the actual space in the bathroom when somebody is actually standing inside. More specifically for Escape 19. Maybe somebody can stand there so that we can gauge exactly how small it is? Would one need to be sitting down on the toilet lid to be able to shower? Thank you in advance.

23 update

Just wondering if you will be covering the big lithium battery announcement that Karl had previously mention.

Do you have any plans to significantly refresh the layouts and/or features of any of the models?

Liz Ghysels (2017 Escape 5.0)