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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-10-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,554
Posted By btroxell
Just a heads up about my experence...

Just a heads up about my experence (https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8/lensun-solar-panel-problems-17734.html) with Lensun. Others have had better luck then me though.

Ben
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-01-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,295
Posted By btroxell
Here is my antidotal story of something similar...

Here is my antidotal story of something similar (my trailer is similar but different). When I plugged my trailer into shore power which was a 20A GFI, the trailer's EMS would hold for a couple of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-03-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 28,793
Posted By btroxell
As a word of warning, if you make the adapter as...

As a word of warning, if you make the adapter as a neutral bonding plug (with a wire connecting the neutral and ground), you can't use it with a GFI receptacle; it will trip it. It is meant for a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-01-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 28,793
Posted By btroxell
I made my neutral bonding plug to also adapt the...

I made my neutral bonding plug to also adapt the 15A to 30A connectors using these parts:
https://https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HF93QC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details...
Forum: General Escape 05-05-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By btroxell
I had the same problem and didn't want to switch...

I had the same problem and didn't want to switch banks for such a trivial thing so I arranged with Tammy (yes a while back) that she send Amazon gift cards. It worked out well and, no, I'm not a...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-04-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,782
Posted By btroxell
I'm not sure you read Lensun post a while back...

I'm not sure you read Lensun post a while back (https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8/lensun-solar-panel-problems-17734.html) but since then the portable panel has also failed. I like the idea of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-05-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,834
Posted By btroxell
I have not seen an Oliver in person but was...

I have not seen an Oliver in person but was watching a video and saw how they could pump from a spare water container and came up with this method. Yes, the output in the 3rd configuration is to the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-04-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,834
Posted By btroxell
I, too, was tired of messing with heavy...

I, too, was tired of messing with heavy containers when transferring water when boondocking. My solution to this problem is a bit different. My trailer was equipped with a 3-way valve with a hose...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-23-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,379
Posted By btroxell
I looked at this...

I looked at this https://shop.stoett.com/nautilus-retractable-shower-doors-for-rv when I had my Escape. My Bigfoot came with it (or a competitors, no logo that I could find) and it works great. I...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-14-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,655
Posted By btroxell
I'm not sure that the trailer's roof is going to...

I'm not sure that the trailer's roof is going to act as a very good heat sink. Fiberglass is an insulator and won't conduct much of the heat away from the panels. That is one reason that I went...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-13-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,655
Posted By btroxell
I, too, assume the failures are due to heat...

I, too, assume the failures are due to heat destroying the panels. Everything you read says that heat is the enemy of solar panels. I was hoping that it wouldn't be this bad with panels made to sit...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-12-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,655
Posted By btroxell
Lensun solar panel problems

I know many people like the Lensun solar panels but I just want to report my negative experience with these panels. About 2 1/2 years ago, I bought 2 100W panels (primarily after reading about Jim...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-19-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,541
Posted By btroxell
I currently have a 2018 21RB. I never camped with...

I currently have a 2018 21RB. I never camped with hookups when we had the Escape. With the Bigfoot, it's been about 25%. We mainly go down fire roads in the national forest. We recently moved, but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-18-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,541
Posted By btroxell
I had a 17' Escape and currently have a 21'...

I had a 17' Escape and currently have a 21' Bigfoot and have never had a problem. The Escape did have a detachable electrical cable. Unlike the Escape design, the Bigfoot electrical cable is pushed...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-08-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,792
Posted By btroxell
I'm going to winterize for the first time (moving...

I'm going to winterize for the first time (moving to colder climate) and am a little confused with one of the steps in the Escape video; why do you by-pass the hot water tank if you drain all the...
Forum: General Escape 09-17-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,745
Posted By btroxell
I have had an inReach for about 4 years and have...

I have had an inReach for about 4 years and have been happy with it. I have the basic subscription which is around $12/month. The unit has increased in price since Garmin bought them out so you may...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-02-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,930
Posted By btroxell
There is a nice campground in Sisters Creekside...

There is a nice campground in Sisters Creekside Campground (https://sistersoregon.gelfuzion.net/living/sisters-creekside-campground-1) that is a short bike ride to the classes at the school and...
Forum: General Escape 10-27-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,310
Posted By btroxell
I boondocked in my 17B in cold weather (15F at...

I boondocked in my 17B in cold weather (15F at nights, 40F during days) without problems. I tried to drain the tanks on one trip in the morning but nothing came out and had to wait until it warmed...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-01-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,561
Posted By btroxell
Sorry I din't put it in the tile. Yes, it's a...

Sorry I din't put it in the tile. Yes, it's a 17B.

Ben
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 09-12-2017, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,298
Posted By btroxell
Kirk Creek Campground is a great place which...

Kirk Creek Campground is a great place which fills REAL fast. Some sites are right on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Just a few miles south and on the other side of HWY1 is Plasket Cr Campground...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-05-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,095
Posted By btroxell
For my 17' , I had 2, 55W panels that folded...

For my 17' , I had 2, 55W panels that folded together (ie portable) and placed on the bed when towing. I never had an issue with someone messing with them in the 6 years that I used them. For my new...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 08-21-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,561
Posted By btroxell
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Classifieds Archive 08-20-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,561
Posted By btroxell
For sale: 2011 Escape 17B

in San Jose, CA, $23,000US

Storage box
2- 6v batteries
Dual pane windows with insulation
Removable power cord
Exterior shower
Shelves in wardrobe cabinet
3 burner stove
110W portable solar...
Forum: General Escape 08-03-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,901
Posted By btroxell
Yes, I was involved in an 'accident' within hours...

Yes, I was involved in an 'accident' within hours of picking up my trailer (17') a few years back. As I was leaving a gas station, a young girl apparently saw my car pass her and started to back up...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-21-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,705
Posted By btroxell
The people over in the Casita site have discussed...

The people over in the Casita site have discussed the TST Tire Monitoring System extensively (https://www.casitaforum.com/invboard/topic/5522-tst-tire-monitoring-system/). You will have to register...
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