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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-06-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,537
Posted By reace
Hi Ron You figured out the black cover...

Hi Ron

You figured out the black cover already.... just a quick way to clean up an ugly corner.

On the classic 21’, the shower stall was slightly wider and would not fit through the door, thus...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-25-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,817
Posted By reace
This unit is sold. Thank you Reace

This unit is sold.

Thank you

Reace
Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-24-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,817
Posted By reace
2019 Escape 5.0 For Sale

2019 Escape 5.0 For Sale - $39,000.00 (Canadian)
We unfortunately need to sell our trailer due to a change in our truck situation. We have had to upgrade our truck to an F-350 in order to tow a...
Forum: Escape News 08-13-2019, 11:22 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 35,176
Posted By reace
Well...we weren’t sure what reaction we would get...

Well...we weren’t sure what reaction we would get from the community, and thank you all for the warm thoughts! As many of you already know...there is a new world out there when you don’t have work...
Forum: Escape News 08-12-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 35,176
Posted By reace
Reace and Tammy Retire

Hello everyone...

here is our official announcement
Strategic Partner – What did that mean for us? Escape has grown so much larger than we ever imagined it could when we started in 2002. “How...
Forum: General Escape 07-31-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 50,596
Posted By reace
Tammy and I will post an update in the next few...

Tammy and I will post an update in the next few days.

Reace
Forum: General Escape 03-31-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,049
Posted By reace
Hi Brian I agree, normal thread sealant...

Hi Brian

I agree, normal thread sealant should work...but it doesn’t. For years we have had success using proflex, however if it is not applied correctly, it can fail.

Having Northern Lite...
Forum: Escape News 03-30-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,524
Posted By reace
Thanks everyone for all the positive comments! ...

Thanks everyone for all the positive comments!

Yesterday was a gong show as we tried to get things sorted out. It took awhile to get the power turned back on and then we realized the phone lines...
Forum: Escape News 03-29-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,524
Posted By reace
Well here is the mess in the daylight. ...

Well here is the mess in the daylight.

Unfortunately the fire knocked out our communication line for phone and email for most of the day, but back in business now!

Spending the day with RCMP,...
Forum: Escape News 03-29-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,524
Posted By reace
Yes...sad but true...one of our production...

Yes...sad but true...one of our production buildings and two storage buildings went up in flames last night!
The fire started around 10 pm when no one was around so no one was hurt.
We lost 2...
Forum: General Escape 03-21-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 29,405
Posted By reace
Very sorry to read about this accident and glad...

Very sorry to read about this accident and glad to hear everyone is ok. I have never been in a situation like this and can only imagine how scary it was!

I just wanted to chime in about using the...
Forum: General Escape 12-12-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 50,596
Posted By reace
Funny Story… In 2005, we had moved to our...

Funny Story…

In 2005, we had moved to our new location on Ashwell Dr from the chicken barn on Mc Sween Rd and business was booming! We were now pumping out about 50 units per year. (now we build...
Forum: General Escape 12-11-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 50,596
Posted By reace
Well, here goes…. I can’t tell you how many...

Well, here goes….

I can’t tell you how many times we have said “We don’t want to expand” however, in some ways, we look at the business like a mudslide. If you stand still, it will swallow you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-15-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 16,636
Posted By reace
Sorry for the delay on this. I wanted to get...

Sorry for the delay on this. I wanted to get some photos of the next 5.0 that was mounted onto the chassis.

When we mount the trailer bodies onto the chassis, we use a jig which centers the...
Forum: General Escape 04-07-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,970
Posted By reace
To fill in the blanks... Early on, we did...

To fill in the blanks...

Early on, we did hand-lay the trailers with woven matt. Yes, a strong lay-up, however the shells are built thicker now to compensate. There have been no secrets that we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-04-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,327
Posted By reace
I stand corrected...the information on the...

I stand corrected...the information on the website states that the frames were manufactured with T1 steel. I have corrected this information and apologize for the misunderstanding.

Reace
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,327
Posted By reace
I am not sure where that information came from...

I am not sure where that information came from but we have never used T1 steel for the chassis. I am not sure that tubing is even available in T1.

The chassis are all manufactured using...
Forum: Escape News 04-03-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 27,306
Posted By reace
UPDATE - 19' with 3" frame (April 3 2018)

Concerning those customers with a 19' trailer with 3" frame (2009-2014).

Regarding the recent finding of a 19' with a crack in the frame rails, we are again looking into this issue. The...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-05-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,640
Posted By reace
Hi Everyone... I was just asked to chime in...

Hi Everyone...

I was just asked to chime in on this discussion. I was unaware that is was still an issue as I assumed this was resolved when Jim posted Jeff's answer. (above)

We have tested...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-02-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,707
Posted By reace
I received an email from another owner with this...

I received an email from another owner with this issue. Unfortunately this was the first I have heard of this.

We use Proflex to seal the toilet flange to the tank, so I will presume this is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-08-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 69,045
Posted By reace
Hello all... Well, this one is turning into...

Hello all...

Well, this one is turning into a doozy! Just when you think things are starting to go smooth...:banghead:

Ok, yes...I recognize now this was the wrong line to use. It is only...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-04-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 18,514
Posted By reace
Hello everyone! Just wanted to chime...

Hello everyone!



Just wanted to chime in on the leaky window situation...



Yes, we have some faulty windows out there and we will be looking after them with Hehr's help. The California...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-02-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,167
Posted By reace
I was playing with the awning in the rain the...

I was playing with the awning in the rain the other day...because it just hasn't stopped raining...

With the awning fully extended, water will collect in the centre and build up until it gets too...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-28-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,591
Posted By reace
Adjusting Dometic Electric Awning

Follow these instructions if the ends of the awning lead rail are not fully retracting into the awning box.

First make sure the center of the lead rail is closing properly and is tight to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-26-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,301
Posted By reace
I have seen many times where the screened washer...

I have seen many times where the screened washer has been installed backward or the screen has been pushed in a bit. The screen will make enough contact with the check valve that it does not seat...
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