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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-18-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,162
Posted By comsult
Used a Hole Saw

After the 1st year of owning my trailer, I found some humidity ie. wet outer shell in the 2 rear corners of my trailer. There were already access holes in the rear corners. I drilled a 4.5" hole in...
Forum: General Escape 07-02-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By comsult
Our Hobbit Home

2014 13A. “Our Hobbit Home”. Located in NorthWest BC
Our’s was the last one built.
Absolutely love it.
Circumstances will be changing in our health and am now actively searching for a 17B.
The...
Forum: General Escape 08-17-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,695
Posted By comsult
Our Hobbit House

Ours was the last 13A to be built, it was a special order in 2012. Picked up May 2013. A previous poster called it cute. It fills all our needs, as we camp and not RV. Easily pulled by our 2010...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-27-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,273
Posted By comsult
Propane stoves & BBQs

Bought a Napoleon grill and adaptor hose 2 years ago, they work well. Also have an old Coleman camp stove that used the little blue propane bottles. Way back I purchased an adaptor hose to run the...
Forum: General Escape 12-15-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,450
Posted By comsult
Glad you love your new addition to the family. ...

Glad you love your new addition to the family. We upgraded from a Tent Trailer to our Escape 13. With no dependents living at home it was and still is the perfect size for us. I found that the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-20-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Thanks Brian; Not planning on replacing the...

Thanks Brian; Not planning on replacing the Axle, but will keep that in mind. Probably looking at purchasing a replacement trailer, a 17B comes to mind. Maybe in my near future. I keep my eye on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-17-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
1" Raise Task Complet

Fitted and Torqued down. Cables Run and Fastened. Task Complete. I'm very happy with the results.
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-15-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Thanks for that info Brian B-P So it looks like...

Thanks for that info Brian B-P
So it looks like Escape did not drill any additional holes in the Axle mounting bracket after all. Makes me feel a little better.
I don't think using 3 bolts per...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-15-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
The Dexter Mounting Bracket welded to the Axle...

The Dexter Mounting Bracket welded to the Axle has one fore, one aft, and one just to the rear of the axle. To mount the Axle, both sides only need the 2 holes, one in the front and one in the back...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-15-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Fitted & Checked.

Axle & Spacers installed and checked for fit and Alignment.
Now to disassemble, clean and paint the frame.
Will paint the Axle mounting bracket as well.
Will allow paint to dry & cure for 24hrs....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-15-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Disappointing find.

So This is what I saw when I finally removed the axle from the frame.
A little disappointed in the build. Way over sized & Enlarged holes in the frame to mount the axle.
Looks like the holes...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-14-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Test fitting the Spacer

Test Fitting the spacer, prior to drilling holes.
The spacer needs to have two threaded pieces welded to it so It can be fastened securely to the axle.
There are 2 pre-existing holes in the top of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-14-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Some additional pics prior to disassembly.

some additional pics that did not make into my prior post.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-14-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Prior to disassembly

Here are some photos of the trailer with 13 inch and 14 inch wheels. Wheels removed and some pics of where the spacer will go. Getting things set up just prior to disassembly.56937

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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-09-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Thanks for that info Brian. So my solution is...

Thanks for that info Brian.
So my solution is to raise the trailer by 1 inch.
I've checked measurements, and I can put a 1 inch spacer between the Axle and the Frame.
Drill 2 new holes on each...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-08-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
14" wheel & tire fitted

So I got a hold of a 14" wheel and tire and fitted it to my trailer. Trailer Tire ST205 R75 14 There's 2" of clearance between the top of the tire and the wheel well. Trailer is loaded as it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-17-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
So I'm going to go step by step. 1st borrow a...

So I'm going to go step by step.
1st borrow a 14" wheel & tire and measure the clearance to see If I have to modify the axle to get it to fit. Hopefully not.
If I have adjust the axle or add a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-17-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
That's a great idea Dave. I think there is...

That's a great idea Dave.
I think there is someone in my Town that has a 17, just got to check with them if they have 14's.
Greg.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-17-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,559
Posted By comsult
Cool Escape 13 Tires & Wheels

Purchased my Trailer in 2012. The last Escape 13 to be built.
My original tires need to be changed. Slight cracking in the sidewalls.
OEM Goodyear Marathons are no long being made, but Goodyear...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 12-16-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,021
Posted By comsult
Terrace BC to Whitehorse to Skagway

My wife and I did this trip a couple of years ago. We drive a 2014 Taco. Had no problem with fuel stops. However we did carry a 20 lite jug of fuel with us. We never did use it on the trip, but...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-21-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,835
Posted By comsult
one of the first mods I made on my trailer was to...

one of the first mods I made on my trailer was to add a chrome drawer handle beside the toggle switch. The handle on the toggle is fairly long, and I wanted to have it easily reached and switched. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-29-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,899
Posted By comsult
Torqued castle nut to 50lbs, backed off a flat...

Torqued castle nut to 50lbs, backed off a flat and nothing on the position of the hub to backing plate changed.
Took it for a nice long drive, both local and highway, hubs are not hot, brakes worked...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-29-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,899
Posted By comsult
Backing plate, yes, I did incorrectly refer to it...

Backing plate, yes, I did incorrectly refer to it as a dust shield.
Going to revisit this today, will update after. Also going to attempt to get my axle serial number while the trailer is up. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-28-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,899
Posted By comsult
I could see the adjuster, not only from the...

I could see the adjuster, not only from the adjusting hole, but also between the drum and the dust shield.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-28-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,899
Posted By comsult
So My question is somewhat related. Changed my...

So My question is somewhat related.
Changed my bearings on my Escape 13 today. Never been serviced since I took delivery in April 2013. The bearings and the races were in good shape, no...
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