The Tradition is one of ESCAPE’s earlier models, and this 2017 example makes the case for buying pre-owned. At 20 feet long and 8.5 feet wide it’s genuinely compact, yet it fits a king-size loft, a second storage loft, a full kitchen, a bathroom with a full-size shower, and a living area with a fold-flat couch.
It was well specified when new and had held up: RVIA certified, with a mini-split for heating and cooling, a tankless water heater, a propane oven and stove, a large 30-inch modern kitchen sink, washer/dryer hookups, LED lighting throughout, USB outlets, and two television mounts. At around 9,500 lbs and 13.5 ft tall it sits comfortably within road-legal limits, which makes it far easier to move than the wide-body models that need permits.
Editor’s note: this pre-owned Tradition was listed at $50,000 OBO out of Meadow Vista, California in early 2023 and has sold. Current listings are linked below.
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Inside a Pre-Owned Escape Tradition
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Design Details
- 2017 Escape Tradition Tiny House
- Original asking price: $50,000 OBO (2023, sold)
- Located in Meadow Vista, California
- RVIA certified
- 20-ft long
- 8.5ft wide
- 13.5ft tall
- 9500 lbs weight
- King size loft
- Living area with fold-flat couch
- Kitchen and bathroom with full-size shower
- Two television mounts
- LED lighting
- Tankless water heater
- Large 30″ modern sink in the kitchen
- Washer/dryer hookups
- Propane oven and stove
- Mini split AC and heat
Why Pre-Owned Is Often the Smart Buy
- Depreciation does the work for you. A well-kept six-year-old build sells for a fraction of new while offering the same certified construction.
- Staying road-legal keeps your options open. At 8.5 ft wide and 13.5 ft tall this moves without permits or escorts — unlike wide-body models.
- Twenty feet still fits a king loft. Length limits living space far more than sleeping space; short builds can be surprisingly comfortable upstairs.
- Check for hookups, not just appliances. Washer/dryer hookups mean you can add laundry later without opening walls.
- RVIA certification matters on resale. It is what many parks, lenders, and insurers require, and it cannot be added retroactively.
Learn more
- https://www.tinyhomebuilders.com/tiny-house-marketplace/2017-escape-tradition
- THE BUILDER: Escape MODELS: ONE – ONE XL – Boho – Boho XL
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If I had the money, I would buy this. It’s perfect.