Escapod was born out of necessity and became the American dream for co-founders Jen and Chris Hudak. Like many great company stories, it started with a passion for the outdoors, professional talents, and going all-in on their vision. They started Escapod by building the trailer they needed and discovered that others needed one just like it. This demand resulted in rapid design iteration, with the first units constructed in “mom’s garage.” They evolved from that home garage to a 20,000-square-foot facility in Coalville, Utah, where they manufacture the Escapod Topo 2 and manage their rental trailer fleet.
A few features make the Topo 2 unique, starting with the single-piece composite body with an infused structural polyethylene terephthalate (PET) core. It retains the classic teardrop shape but utilizes all the best engineering technologies to maximize strength and insulation. The unit body is strong enough to allow for 300 pounds to be removed from the galvanized chassis (as compared to competitors), allowing the Escapod to come in at an impressive 2,000 pounds fully equipped. The trailer weight makes it ideal for Jeep Wranglers and smaller crossover vehicles. The low tongue load and overall unit poundage benefit any tow vehicle, complemented by the aerodynamic shape.
Overall, the Escapod Topo 2 is the most premium and high-quality teardrop we have tested, incorporating all of the critical features we feel make a trailer worthwhile, like sleep-inside comfort, four-season rating, and long-travel independent suspension. The Escapod is made in the USA by passionate travelers, and it shows, with gems like induction phone charging, a big nose box, and a clever dining table. We share all the details in this in-depth video walk-around.
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