Escapod, creator of off-road teardrop trailers, unveiled a partnership with General Tire. Aligned with Escapod’s commitment to creating high-performing and user-friendly campers, this collaboration provides an enhanced driving experience and exceptional reliability for tackling rugged terrain.
Escapod has been equipping its trailers with the Grabber Tire A/T X tires due to their performance, durability and versatility, the company said in a release.
Escapod and General Tire are now teaming up to launch a tire customization program that offers customers the option of different models within the Grabber Series. Customers can choose from three Grabber models — the APT, A/T X and X 3 — depending on their intended driving terrain and the specific trailer they purchase.
“We are excited to partner with General Tire on our latest customization program, furthering our commitment to performance and reliability,” said Escapod co-founder Chris Hudak. “Like all of the components we choose for our trailers, this is a purpose-based decision. While some may believe tread and grip don’t matter for a trailer, they are crucial to ensuring an ideal driving experience and dependable performance in off-road conditions. This program allows our customers to focus on their outdoor pursuits, even in the most challenging terrain, without concerns about tires.”
The use of full-size tires on Escapod products enhances the towing experience on and off the road. By using rugged General Grabber tires with 12-ply sidewalls, Escapod ensures better traction, puncture resistance and durability across challenging terrain like mud, gravel and rocky trails. These full-size tires not only deliver a smoother, quieter ride but also improve tracking behind the tow vehicle, providing a more seamless and controlled towing experience. In addition, the choice of a standard bolt pattern allows — in many cases — the tow vehicle’s spare to double as one for the trailer, eliminating the need for extra equipment and maximizing convenience.
Escapod uses the Grabber APT, A/TX and X3 tires depending on model and intended use. Escapod’s TOPO2 Nomad trailer, intended for more of a blend of on-road and off-road use, uses the Grabber APT, an all-terrain tire that rolls more cleanly on roads. The TOPO2 Voyager, designed for more rugged terrain, uses the A/TX tires, balancing on- and off-road use. Customers can also upgrade to the X3 tire, which is ideal for customers whose trailers will spend the majority of its time in off-road situations.
“We look to partner with industry leaders in their categories, and Escapod clearly fits that bill in the category of off-road-capable camping trailers,” said Marco Robelo, automotive engineer at General Tire for passenger and light truck tires. “Their innovative design combined with our tire engineering is an exceptional combination in providing off-road users with high performance and reliability.”
Since Escapod was founded in 2016, its product has undergone constant iteration, including constructing the patented single-piece molded fiberglass shell it uses on its current TOPO2 model. The resulting benefits are a teardrop trailer that is ultralight, ultra-durable and has a larger usable space, without substantially increasing the camper’s footprint. The proprietary Freeride Suspension System on the TOPO2 is a custom-designed, high-clearance independent, off-road suspension that affords superior off-road handling to allow for access anywhere a four-wheel drive can go.
Thanks to its size, the Escapod TOPO2 also fits easily in garages, which has attracted more customers who live in urban areas — often with HOA restrictions around campers — but desire to access the backcountry on the weekends.
To learn more about Escapod and its partnership with General Tire, visit escapod.us.