|
|
12-05-2019, 05:35 PM
|
#1
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Trailer: 2019 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 42
|
Micro-Air Easy Start
I ordered a Micro-Air Easy Start, and am curious if anyone else has installed one on a 5.0 TA?
My concern is weight on the roof, and how you actually accomplished it. From what I read here, you really can't put weight on the roof, and by first appearance anyhow, even leaning a ladder against the unit, I think it will be a difficult install at best trying to reach form a ladder.
If that is how people do them, how do you protect the camper from the ladder?
John
|
|
|
12-05-2019, 05:58 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JLModer2
If that is how people do them, how do you protect the camper from the ladder?
John
|
Pool noodle or pipe insulation.
__________________
What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 06:43 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,532
|
Not sure at all what this product is, I assume something to do with the A/C? When I replaced my A/C under warranty, we just used a sturdy step ladder to climb onto the roof to remove the old and install the new unit.
__________________
2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 07:08 AM
|
#4
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Trailer: 2019 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 42
|
Jim, you were able to put weight direct on the roof?
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 07:13 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,126
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
Not sure at all what this product is, I assume something to do with the A/C?
|
Jim: These are used by some to run an A/C on a small inverter generator that otherwise couldn't handle the starting amps required.
www.fateunbound.com/micro-air-easystart-364-install/
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 07:14 AM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
|
It's installing a couple parts inside the A/C on the roof. I used an 8' step ladder to pull the cover on mine when I had to clear out some bees, that would work for me but can't say if it'd work for John.
In general folks that have one of the Giant ladders are happy with them for doing any kind of high up trailer work, might be worth the investment.
__________________
Happy Motoring
Bob
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 07:18 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: alpharetta, Georgia
Trailer: 2014 21' Escape
Posts: 494
|
I know you have to know someone that has one of these but I would think a forklift would be the best thing. Gives you a flat platform to stand on while you are working on it. I though about this because we store our Escape in my companies warehouse and one day when I saw the forklift go by I thought best way to get on roof if I need to.
I'm like other more curious in your project and what your installing.
Enjoy the journey.
Steve
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 07:23 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: DFW, Texas
Trailer: 2018 21 Sept 7 2018
Posts: 1,073
|
That or a small compact scissor lift
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 07:49 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,532
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon327
|
Thanks for that. Am on my phone so wasn't keen on searching.
__________________
2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 08:05 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: North of Danbury, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2018 Escape 21C
Posts: 3,033
|
I brought some scaffolding home from work . Erected 2 sections on both sides of the trailer and ran planking from side to side . ( Fiberglass & A/C repair + fan replacement )
I’ve owned 3 different FG trailers ( Scamp Casita , Escape ) and I have never had any difficulty starting or running my A/C units .
I’m from the “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it “ school so my A/C is stock !
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 08:40 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: ..., New Mexico
Trailer: 2013 Esc19/'14 Silvrado
Posts: 4,193
|
Rent a forklift? too expensive. Rent a scissor lift? Too exotic. Build scaffolding? Too much work. Double up a throw rug under your ladder? Might work.
__________________
Myron
"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 10:05 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19'er + 2018 Highlander
Posts: 300
|
I just kept my weight on the edge of the roof when I installed the Easy Start on our 19'er and didn't have an issue. I have no idea how that might relate to a 5.0TA though.
__________________
... Greg
2018 Escape 19'er & 2018 Highlander
Not all who wander are lost
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 11:10 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
|
I believe Escape recommends a piece of plywood to spread your weight on the roof...
__________________
Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 11:54 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 15B sold, 2019 Escape 19
Posts: 367
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I believe Escape recommends a piece of plywood to spread your weight on the roof...
|
That's what i did, throw a mover's blanket under a piece of plywood to protect the finish and help with weight distribution.
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 11:55 AM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,532
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I believe Escape recommends a piece of plywood to spread your weight on the roof...
|
We had two of us taking care on the roof of my 5.0TA to change the A/C out. Absolutely no issue.
__________________
2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 04:42 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,153
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Effie
That's what i did, throw a mover's blanket under a piece of plywood to protect the finish and help with weight distribution.
|
Using this method to distribute the weight you should be able to sit up there or walk if you have two separate boards/blankets. The roof is not that fragile.
Enjoy,
Perry
__________________
Those who know everything use pens. Intelligent people use pencils.
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 04:45 PM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
|
Wouldn't a blanket under the wood make it slippery? especially with the slope of the 5.0.
__________________
Happy Motoring
Bob
|
|
|
12-06-2019, 04:48 PM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
|
I would think you would lower the front of the 5.0 to make the roof top more level with the ground before ascending to the roof.
__________________
Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
|
|
|
12-07-2019, 06:04 AM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Sarita, Texas
Trailer: 2019 Escape 21
Posts: 518
|
I was told at my orientation in Aug this year that the new model AC I had on my 21 was designed to be much easier on the start up surge than previous models.
True?
__________________
Why have I never heard of a 'Physic' winning the lottery?
|
|
|
12-07-2019, 06:12 AM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
|
Yes, I remember hearing that earlier also, Reace mentioned that the easy start was no longer needed with the newer a/c and 2000 watt generators. I'll try and find that in the written responses, or maybe it was said in a video?
__________________
Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|