Escapod Essentials Manual
Original TOPO Series
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TONGUE
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Trailer comes standard with a 2” ball coupler unit with a ⅝” hitch pin which connects
the coupler to the open receiver. Additionally, you can opt to add an
to your setup to ensure a secure and quiet tow. There’s also a ¼” pin for the
coupler latch. You may want to thread the trailer wiring harness through this ¼” pin to
keep it from dragging on the ground when connecting to your tow vehicle. For optimal
maintenance, wipe any debris o your hitch ball and
the hitch ball before every
trip.
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Chains are attached to the tongue of the trailer now instead of just to the coupler so it
is easier to remove the coupler for security purposes and ensure that if any trailer
disconnect happens you have a safety backup that is securely attached to the trailer
body. For increased security, you may opt for a locking hitch pin:
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Master Lock 377KA Trailer Hitch Lock
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Trailer comes standard with a 10” jack stand, and a 15” version for those with our
Freeride Suspension Upgrade. You can add blocks underneath the foot of the jack if
necessary, based on the terrain of your campsite.
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VIN & info plates are on the A-frame arms of the tongue for reference. One plate lists
the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), rim size, tire size, and suggested cold PSI for
your tires. The other plate lists the VIN and date of manufacture. For models after July
2021, the VIN plates are consolidated into one plate located on the passenger side of
the A-Frame.
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The tongue box and storage deck are firmly bolted to the frame with galvanized
hardware and lock washers, which should be torqued occasionally (hand tighten bolts
and ensure that the lock washer is fully compressed) to ensure a properly secured
load. Both storage options sit atop an A-frame tongue construction made out of 3/16”
square steel tube. The base weight of one battery is ~75 lbs. Additional batteries or
storage can be added until you reach the maximum recommended load capacity of 250
lbs.
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Older frames are powder-coated and reinforced with Raptor bed liner in high-impact
areas, which you can touch up with a
as needed. Newer
frames are galvanized, which coats the inside and outside of the frame with molten
zinc to protect from rust.
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