1980ttop
Newbie RV’er
2018 Spree Escape 181RB
Posts: 16
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Post by 1980ttop on Jun 29, 2020 15:52:08 GMT -5
I guess this really shouldn't be considered a modification as it should have been addressed at the factory. While inspecting the underside of our 2018 Spree Escape 181RB, I noticed how the positive power wire is routed. It has started rubbing the insulation as it goes through the frame cross members. I cut lengths of 1/4" fuel hose, slit them, then placed them onto the wire and secured them with electrical tape (although they were tight enough on their own). I'm thinking that grommets could/should have been installed when the trailer was built. The first two pictures are BEFORE; the last one is showing the mod with the hose acting as protection. |
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Post by lynnmor on Jun 29, 2020 16:40:06 GMT -5
See that clearance light on the side near the front? When I took a factory tour, I called them out on the horrible holes they drilled for a single wire. They absolutely destroyed the structural integrity of the corner framing by drilling thru with a dull 5/8" bit both ways for that one little wire. There was little of the 1" x 1" frame left and that single wire was run thru the burrs. The apex of that curve needs the most strength, but that is where they destroyed it. They made excuses and no change in this nonsense. You can't see it, but you may experience loss of clearance lights, possible fire hazard or a sagging corner. Try to see where your wire goes and see if there may be a problem, it was an Escape a few years earlier than yours.
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Post by wyomingguy1 on Jul 25, 2020 20:27:53 GMT -5
I had the same problem with mine, the electric brake line is what that is and I noticed mine was pulled to tight also. I removed it from the brakes then pulled it back and using the P straps like on the propane line mounted it under the frame with the propane line. It gave me more slack and now the wires going to the brake drums are no longer pulled tight. Kind of a safety issue in my mind.
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Post by Chuck on Jul 28, 2020 18:18:10 GMT -5
You would have thought they would at least put a 25 cent plastic grommet in the holes to protect the wires, shame on them for overlooking a safety item  Chuck |
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Post by zanderman on Aug 20, 2020 15:33:19 GMT -5
Those could have been my pics... I added rubber grommets on the passthru holes to ensure there was no rubbing. Also used zip-ties on the tank sensor lines because they were poorly retained.    Honestly, I spent an afternoon on a mechanics creeper under my trailer and made sure everything was routed / protected to my satisfaction. |
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Post by Chuck on Aug 30, 2020 13:53:01 GMT -5
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