Escape 19 feet Door side wheet plastic duct connection issue

[oliverxia]

My Escape 19 feet is 2018 model. It is pretty new and I don't use it often. I just found the plastic duct connected to front side wheel on the trailer door side is broken at the connection point. I am concerned and not sure I can tow this trailer now.

See the photo attached. Tried my best to take it as it was on the inner side.

Any insight into this issue is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Oliver

[MVA]

Oliver,

This photo appears to be from the back of your trailer wheel. That black tube is loom tubing that covers two wires that control the electromagnet on your brake. I cannot see the break in the line you are referring to. Have you connected your tow vehicle to the 7-pin connector, actuated your brake controller, and checked to see if you can hear the brake actuated?

[oliverxia]

Hi MVA,

Thank you so much. I attached the photo with an arrow pointing to the broken piece. I am going to do the towing setup and see how it works.

Thanks!

Oliver

[tractors1]

Not a broken piece. That's slotted wire loom, sliced like pipe insulation, used to cover and enclose the wiring (which is why the tie-wrap is there to secure it.) Looks OEM to me.

[HABBERDABBER]

You performed a thorough inspection, but what you are concerned about is likely nothing at all to be concerned about. Do the hook-up test.



Keep your observations coming. And continue to do your thorough inspections. That reminds me....I need to follow and do what I preach.

[MVA]

Originally Posted by oliverxia

Hi MVA,

Thank you so much. I attached the photo with an arrow pointing to the broken piece. I am going to do the towing setup and see how it works.

Thanks!

Oliver

Let us know. The loom tubing is simply a protection sleeve for the brake wires. You will see small cable ties along the tubing to keep the slit in the tubing closed up.

[Iowa Dave]

If you were to cut those cable ties and pinch the tubing in your fingers it would “zip” right off of the two wires. And in fact that’s what you do when you change the brakes if you do the backing plate and all. But for now if you want A little tighter fit you can use some black electricians or some small zip ties. You do not have a safety problem. My compliments to you for the self inspection and the due diligence in asking questions and getting answers. The connection to the main trailer brake electrical feed is about a foot back from the backing plate. If you would happen to find a brake not working check those connections, there have been instances of a “bad crimp”.
Iowa Dave