Anyone have construction problems?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Thanks Pat for the information. I look forward to your assessment of the hinges and some pics!

I definetly will . I found my receipt from Escape for hinges I paid them in 2015 , 20.00 a hinge and 15 .00 for shipping total 55.00 . Pat

[Brian B-P]

I don't think anyone directly answered these two questions:

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I've searched and can't find it... lots of hits for cabinet hinges and a refrigerator hinge. But nothing about the outside door hinge.

Anybody?

From many sources, they style of hinge used for the outside door of an Escape (and other Trillium-style trailers) is called a "refrigerator" hinge.

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Now, are the hinges flat strap or is there an offset?

The surface of the trailer adjacent to the door is flush with the door.... so flat, or zero offset.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

The surface of the trailer adjacent to the door is flush with the door.... so flat, or zero offset.

Thanks Brian, Pat has ordered the SS hinges and will post back later how well they work, etc.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Thanks Pat for the information. I look forward to your assessment of the hinges and some pics!

Fast shipping for me , came from Walnut California . I am so happy I can't even contain myself . The hinges are beautiful heavy polished stainless steel . All holes line up to Escapes . I used Ups shipping my total bill was 44.00 that was everything . if you ship Post Office your bill will be less then mine . First picture is new on left and Escape cast on right.. Same for second picture . third and forth are the new hinge on top of old . Anyone one wants any more pictures let me know . I want to add this is a Women owned company , very few out there . If your hinges look ugly you will be thrilled as I am Pat

[Greg A]

Pat, those look great. Are these the correct ones?
https://www.westernhardware.com/truc...el-strap-hinge

[Ron in BC]

Very nice. Mine are pitting also so thanks for the trail blazing.

While their footprint etc. looks identical it appears, as best as I can tell, that the s/s ones are slightly more robust or have a slightly heavier nylon washer. Can't tell for sure. Do they look a little better in that area?

Ron

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Greg A

Pat, those look great. Are these the correct ones?
https://www.westernhardware.com/truc...el-strap-hinge

Hi Greg there are . They line up with Escapes . When I install them those will be the nicest looking hardware on our trailer ! Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Very nice. Mine are pitting also so thanks for the trail blazing.

While their footprint etc. looks identical it appears, as best as I can tell, that the s/s ones are slightly more robust or have a slightly heavier nylon washer. Can't tell for sure. Do they look a little better in that area?

Ron

Hi Ron give me a minute I 'love try to weigh them . I don't have a small scale but will give it my best . Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Greg A

Pat, those look great. Are these the correct ones?
https://www.westernhardware.com/truc...el-strap-hinge

Yes those are it . Sorry I reread your post . Don't have a lot to get me excited but these are beauties ! Pat

[Ron in BC]

I suspect that the s/s ones will weight more than the die cast zamak ones. What I mean is that right at the hinge pin area it looks like the s/s ones have a thicker plastic washer than the original.

Ron

[Greg A]

I'm definitely ordering a set. They look like they might have some potentially better hardware for all kinds of uses.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Very nice. Mine are pitting also so thanks for the trail blazing.

While their footprint etc. looks identical it appears, as best as I can tell, that the s/s ones are slightly more robust or have a slightly heavier nylon washer. Can't tell for sure. Do they look a little better in that area?

Ron

I tried without the small scale , didn't work . Yes When I pick them up they feel a little heavier . I asked Linda to pick them up and she said they feel heavier also compared to the Escape cast hinges . Also the nylon washer looks about 3 times more then Escape 's . On the our Escapes especially the top one the nylon washer is really worn down and there is a lot of slop to the hinge . Hope that helps . Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

I suspect that the s/s ones will weight more than the die cast zamak ones. What I mean is that right at the hinge pin area it looks like the s/s ones have a thicker plastic washer than the original.

Ron

Yes they do if you want I can take a picture of the old vs. new washers ?Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Yes they do if you want I can take a picture of the old vs. new washers ?Pat

One of the reason's I loved the Oliver the 2 that we saw ,was the marine stainless hardware every where . For a important component on our Classic trailers like our doors so glad there is a source for our hinges . Yay ! Pat

[dfandrews]

Pat,
You're not excited, are you?

Maybe I ought to get a set for the future. Walnut's only 80 miles from here, so driving there would sure beat shipping!!

Glad you solved this.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by dfandrews

Pat,
You're not excited, are you?

Maybe I ought to get a set for the future. Walnut's only 80 miles from here, so driving there would sure beat shipping!!

Glad you solved this.

Hey Don your be mighty happy . My shipping took one day around 12.00 . But if your near Walnut why not . Pat

[Rossue]

Thanks Pat; sorry you had to find these the hard way. Ours started pitting within 6 months- also ordering a set.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Rossue

Thanks Pat; sorry you had to find these the hard way. Ours started pitting within 6 months- also ordering a set.

I hear you Ross , same hear , I just keep polishing and waxing . Pat

[Donna D.]

I'm definitely going to be ordering a set as soon as I get back from Spring NOG. Wooohoo!

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I'm definitely going to be ordering a set as soon as I get back from Spring NOG. Wooohoo!

Won't be disappointed Donna . Pat