broken frame and sorta peeved!

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

Surely both sides were done (with photos of just one side because both look the same), because both sides were broken... right?

Oops...forgot both sides had cracks

[flatpick]

yes, totally symmetric repair. BOTH sides. I only posted pics of curb side.

happy camper Steve

[steve dunham]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Glad you are back on the road. With work that good I would have considered having both sides done.

That's a very astute observation . With one side of the frame being that heavily reinforced will more load or frame flexing be transferred to the unreinforced side. ?
My "CASITA" frame bent slightly on one side and I had it straightened and reinforced . The frame shop reinforced both sides

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by steve dunham

That's a very astute observation . With one side of the frame being that heavily reinforced will more load or frame flexing be transferred to the unreinforced side. ?

No, as discussed above both sides were broken and have been similarly repaired.

[FlaGman]

I crawled under our 2009 19 (battery under U dinette, with front box fwiw) today. I knew it had been subject to the recall and the previous owner had it repaired. I have the same through bolt, but frame looks fine there. The area where the plate was welded across the mitered joint looks okay as well, just needs a bit of POR 15 to stop the rust. However, the two angle brackets that were added as part of the recall seem to have cracked right at the bend, same on both sides. It looks like they could be ground at the crack and welded, but I can’t understand how the bracket could have been stressed that much. Granted, it’s rusty, but it seems like the trailer would have to be lifted straight up to crack those angle brackets....

[Tin]

Originally Posted by FlaGman

I crawled under our 2009 19 (battery under U dinette, with front box fwiw) today. I knew it had been subject to the recall and the previous owner had it repaired. I have the same through bolt, but frame looks fine there. The area where the plate was welded across the mitered joint looks okay as well, just needs a bit of POR 15 to stop the rust. However, the two angle brackets that were added as part of the recall seem to have cracked right at the bend, same on both sides. It looks like they could be ground at the crack and welded, but I can’t understand how the bracket could have been stressed that much. Granted, it’s rusty, but it seems like the trailer would have to be lifted straight up to crack those angle brackets....

It is more likely the frame bending downward due to lever action @ the tongue.
hopefully when Reace has the 3" frames analyze a better solution will be found.

[Jubal]

[QUOTE=FlaGman;243156]I crawled under our 2009 19 (battery under U dinette, with front box fwiw) today. I knew it had been subject to the recall and the previous owner had it repaired. I have the same through bolt, but frame looks fine there. The area where the plate was welded across the mitered joint looks okay as well, just needs a bit of POR 15 to stop the rust. However, the two angle brackets that were added as part of the recall seem to have cracked right at the bend, same on both sides. It looks like they could be ground at the crack and welded, but I can’t understand how the bracket could have been stressed that much. Granted, it’s rusty, but it seems like the trailer would have to be lifted straight up to crack those angle brackets....[/QUOTE

Do you use an equalizer hitch when towing ?

[FlaGman]

No, I tow with a Honda Ridgeline. The manual indicates an equalizing hitch is not necessary.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by FlaGman

... the two angle brackets that were added as part of the recall seem to have cracked right at the bend, same on both sides.
... I can’t understand how the bracket could have been stressed that much. Granted, it’s rusty, but it seems like the trailer would have to be lifted straight up to crack those angle brackets....

When the trailer twists due to uneven ground (which is much more of an issue with tandem axles than with a single axle), two opposite corners of the body will be trying to lift, while the other two pushing down onto the frame. This happens frequently while driving, so even though there isn't enough force to break the brackets on a single bump, the steel may fatigue over time and eventually fail.

As others have mentioned, use of a WD system (especially excessive use) with a flexible frame could also pull the frame down from the body; as far as this bracket is concerned, it would be the same as the body being lifted. I realize that this is not the issue with FlaGman's trailer.

[galand53]

I have had my 13 Escape for 8 years and inspect the frame to insure that there is no rust on the exterior and spray an annual rustproofing in the frame's interior. There is nothing worse than a rusted out frame because it was not protected.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by galand53

I have had my 13 Escape for 8 years and inspect the frame to insure that there is no rust on the exterior and spray an annual rustproofing in the frame's interior. There is nothing worse than a rusted out frame because it was not protected.

Good and important practice ! Pat

[thoer]

Originally Posted by galand53

I have had my 13 Escape for 8 years and inspect the frame to insure that there is no rust on the exterior and spray an annual rustproofing in the frame's interior. There is nothing worse than a rusted out frame because it was not protected.

What do you spray into the interior of the frame tube?