High lift axle and Refrig question

[kevin]

I had the high lift axle, I think thats what they called it, on my casita, do they offer this escape? I know I could call but i am about 8 months from ordering and I am going through my list that wrote for my next trailer. Also, the refrig would not stay on when driving as I could never get the gas to light. I think it was in large part my stupidty but is hassle to keep the fridge running? Can t imagine it is as I people do it all the time.

[thoer]

We have the 5' fridge and have only had it blow out once while traveling running on propane.

[kevin]

Thanks Eric. Must of been doing something wrong Not sure what as I followed the steps to light it to the tee hopefully the new escape won t be an issue

[tractors1]

I think there is a "high lift" axle that adds 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Might just give Escape a call and ask. I know I've seen it on the forum threads; try a search.

[thoer]

Kevin - it might also depend on how the trailer's inlet and outlet for the refridge is designed.

[rbryan4]

The high lift axle is available on the 15 and the 17 for $105 CAD.

[Vermilye]

My 5 cu ft refrigerator in my 17B would not work on propane while driving until I added baffles, a furnace filter to the lower door, and insulated the sides & sealed the back side of the refrigerator. After all that, it has been fine. I followed the venting instructions in this Dometic PDF.

[gbaglo]

And, my 5 cu. ft. fridge works just fine on propane while traveling with my 17B. Of course, I would never travel with propane on, or maybe just once in a while.
Anyway, I've not had a problem keeping it lit.

[kevin]

I really appreciate the responses I am not a bright guy, if the refrigs works it works it works, just seems if you invest 21k on a trailer you expect the refrig to work but it is want it is. if not I willl carry a cooler It Just me camping and i dont eat much or except much so big deal Just want my own bed to sleep in and someone that speaks english at check in.

[float5]

Does anyone know if all of the 19's have a high lift axle as standard? Thought that was the case.

[GerriJ]

We originally had a high lift kit installed in our 2010 5.0 when we had the F350. It raised the trailer 1.5". When we got a new truck (lowered F150) we had the kit removed. Makes it a lot easier to get in and out of the trailer. No secondary step needed, although a double entry step is available. I can't see why a lift couldn't be put in any trailer.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by GerriJ

We originally had a high lift kit installed in our 2010 5.0 when we had the F350. It raised the trailer 1.5". When we got a new truck (lowered F150) we had the kit removed.
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I can't see why a lift couldn't be put in any trailer.

I assume that means it is a spacer, bolted to the mounting plates which are welded to the frame, and with the axle assembly bolted to the spacer. I agree, this is applicable to any model with a Torflex (that is, any Escape other than the 5.0TA).

I haven't seen this on an Escape - none of the units I've seen had any spacer between the Torflex axle and the frame... but they have all been at a dealer (long ago) or the factory (demonstrators), and all were probably stock (no high-lift option).