Another frame failure, 2013 15 B

[ghosthunter]

Wondering if there is anything as good or better to cover my sewer line besides spray foam.

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[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Wondering if there is anything as good or better to cover my sewer line besides spray foam.

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It’s holding up on mine.
I only have the panels installed where I won’t need access to wiring, hoses or pipes. Those areas are covered with the spray foam.

[Viajante]

Ghosthunter,

How did the welder handle the sewer pipe location issue?

Did the welder examine or comment on the recall fix? The recall work looks so minor compared to the recent work.

Were the stabilizers reattached with bolts or welds?

Thanks

[ghosthunter]

Originally Posted by Viajante

Ghosthunter,

How did the welder handle the sewer pipe location issue?

Did the welder examine or comment on the recall fix? The recall work looks so minor compared to the recent work.

Were the stabilizers reattached with bolts or welds?

Thanks

They were able to slip a piece of iron in and weld it across the break. The only option because of the elbow. If the elbow were removed the tank would have to be replaced.
The elbow is glued into the tank. The tank is inside the trailer. Part of the tank is in the galley cabinet. So the entire galley would have had to be removed and maybe the wet bath. I discussed the option with two different companies.

Thus we reinforced and beef up both across the trailer and 12 inches either side. Front to back.

We talked about the recall fix area. As that is the most likely area to break on any trailer. On the bend. We looked over the entire frame from wheel forward and found no areas of concern.

The stabilizers were welded on and removed. Another cross member was welded to the frame and under the existing cross member tying both sides of trailer togetherThan the stabilizers were re welded in place. Plus trusses and steel panel plates tying frame and support all together.

Everyone involved believes the frame is much stronger than original. All total five experienced people and two companies were involved. 12 hours of welding.

I towed the trailer home at 60 miles per hour and everything appears good.

[ghosthunter]

In hind site, I would suggest anyone with a 10 year old trailer do regular inspections, regardless of frame size. According to the techs at both companies, fixing broken trailer frames is common.

Had I interpreted the messages the trailer was sending me correctly, I would have got it repaired sooner. Sagging of shell towards storage box and the electrical issues. Now I know and will be watching as time goes on.
I have taken several readings and will be checking them as part of hook up check list.

[Jchris]

Would like to know the name of welder so we can have our rig checked and repaired if needed!
Thanks!

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

In hind site, I would suggest anyone with a 10 year old trailer do regular inspections,

Jog my memory, have there been any reported cases of failures in Escapes with 4" frames?

Ron

[ghosthunter]

Originally Posted by Jchris

Would like to know the name of welder so we can have our rig checked and repaired if needed!
Thanks!

JR RV Repair in Sedro Woolly did the final work and design on my trailer.

Fab Tech in Burlington at exit 232 does excellent work on trailers also.

[Eggscape]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Jog my memory, have there been any reported cases of failures in Escapes with 4" frames?

Ron

All I can remember is someone had the rear hitch fail and a few spare tire holders and stabilizers come loose.

[Jchris]

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

JR RV Repair in Sedro Woolly did the final work and design on my trailer.

Fab Tech in Burlington at exit 232 does excellent work on trailers also.

Thanks for the referrals!