Escape Frame Manufacturer?

[Suregrip391]

Does anyone know who makes the frames on these trailers? Specifically the 5.0TA if they have multiple vendors? Thanks all….

[Ron in BC]

I'd ask ETI.

If you're contemplating replacing the frame then think about having the existing frame repaired. From your previous description any competent welder could repair it, likely at less cost.

Ron

[Centex]

Originally Posted by Suregrip391

Does anyone know who makes the frames on these trailers? Specifically the 5.0TA if they have multiple vendors? Thanks all….

I have no idea but my business experience tells me that they would likely not sell a frame that they build for ETI to ETI's specification without full and specific approval from ETI (it would be very normal for them to have a formal contract with ETI which precludes that).

IMO the same would likely apply to that sub-vendor undertaking frame repairs.

IF ETI is unwilling to link you directly with their frame fabricator .....

[Brian B-P]

I'm sure they don't have multiple frame suppliers, because these frames are specific to Escape - they're not buying generic frames that are used by multiple trailer manufacturers. Regardless of the supplier, they are unlikely to sell a frame to a customer, since it is produced exclusively for Escape (as Alan posted while I was writing this); they might repair one, but as Ron said there's no need to go back to the original manufacturer for that.

With all of the manufacturing changes at ETI over the years, they could even be building their own frames.

By the way, in a video about the new 23-foot model, ETI mentioned that the aluminum frame for that model is being built by a local fabrication company.

[Suregrip391]

Thanks guys, I reached out again to Escape to see if they would consider allowing me to contact the frame mfg.

[Iowa Guy]

Think about what your State's requirements are from a VIN perspective. If it's on the frame, as other's have said, you may be better off having he existing frame repaired and keeping the original VIN.

Food for thought.

[Centex]

Originally Posted by Iowa Guy

Think about what your State's requirements are from a VIN perspective. If it's on the frame, as other's have said, you may be better off having he existing frame repaired and keeping the original VIN.

FWIW on my 2021 Escape 5.0 the VIN placard is affixed to the trailer shell, there's no VIN tag or stamping on the frame itself.

[Tosh]

If it was me dealing with this issue, I think I'd look for a repair shop


something like this https://loetrailers.com/repairs/

[Rossue]

I try never to assume anything.

One of Escapes long time vendors ia Ducan Industries in Lethbridge, AB. Very open & accommodating- perhaps the Dutch side of them. They will sell direct to you items they make for Escape. Cabinets are one of them.