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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-04-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,582
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Lifeline makes great AGM batteries. On the...

Lifeline makes great AGM batteries. On the Lifeline web site it says this about sulfation prevention at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-27-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Search Amazon or similar sites for "VESA mount...

Search Amazon or similar sites for "VESA mount adapter plate" to find what will allow you to fasten a TV with different mounting holes to the Escape-supplied TV mounting bracket. You may be...
Forum: General Escape 11-22-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,325
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Do portable panels need their own separate...

Do portable panels need their own separate controller? Here's some information.

Short answer:
If portable panels (in full sun) and rooftop panels (fully or partially shaded) have the same or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-19-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Is there some reason that the propane tanks on...

Is there some reason that the propane tanks on 5.0 trailers come installed with the gas output ACME fitting pointed to the rear of the trailer instead of to the front where it seems it would be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-05-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Here's the problem. Devices that produce heat...

Here's the problem. Devices that produce heat draw a lot of power (Watts). A typical 15-amp household electrical circuit can run a 1500 watt hair dryer or space heater as it is fused for a load of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-04-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 883
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Here's a link to a couple of propane regulators...

Here's a link to a couple of propane regulators that will help explain in the description why many but not all Coleman and similar stoves will NOT work with the low pressure (1/2 psi, 12" Water...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-04-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
How to connect Napoleon Grill to Escape propane quick disconnect

Several posts on this forum praise Napoleon’s portable TQ285 grill as a high quality product that will fit with legs folded in the front outside compartment of an Escape 5.0. Another feature of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-03-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 883
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
It is correct that the pressure regulator...

It is correct that the pressure regulator attached to our trailers' propane tanks lowers the 120-200 psi (pounds per square inch) pressure in the tanks to about the 1/2 psi (equivalent to the weight...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-02-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,946
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
We carry and frequently use a Nuwave Flex...

We carry and frequently use a Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop whenever we're connected to shore power. Because it has selectable heat settings (600, 900 & 1300 Watts) we can use it even with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-01-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,274
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
We need more info to be able to help you. ...

We need more info to be able to help you.

When you say "Each time I plug it in to a GFCI outlet" do you mean each time you plug the trailer into a GFCI outlet on the building where you're hoping...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-29-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Yes, nothing like a 2-D cell MagLight in your...

Yes, nothing like a 2-D cell MagLight in your hand at night for that secure feeling.

I installed a Malkoff MDMLA LED conversion adapter with their M31 drop-in reflector and bulb....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-29-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Flashlight by door?

I found my old MagLight, bought some clips, and want to mount it near the door. Any recommendations? High, low, door side, other side?
Forum: General Escape 10-29-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,634
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
For a single person, a pop-top truck camper like...

For a single person, a pop-top truck camper like a Four Wheel Camper https://fourwheelcampers.com has lots of advantages if you're regularly on the move from campsite to campsite. You can stop and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-29-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
I totally agree with richm. The actual draw from...

I totally agree with richm. The actual draw from my ResMet CPAP is way less than the maximum specified in the documents even when the humidifier is on. Before you go to lots of trouble and effort,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-08-2023, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,367
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Mike, next time this happens wait to flip the...

Mike, next time this happens wait to flip the tank select lever until you've opened the fresh second tank's valve and started to use gas from that second tank (just like would have happened if you'd...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-30-2023, 05:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Perry, could you give some more information about...

Perry, could you give some more information about the voltage regulator you installed for folks who’d like to do the same?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-29-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Here’s the obvious lithium beginner’s question...

Here’s the obvious lithium beginner’s question then:

Can any Escape owner with a standard non-lithium setup safely swap in lithium batteries without causing trouble other than their non-lithium...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 09-06-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 807
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
We have the pedestal mount for our 5's table and...

We have the pedestal mount for our 5's table and I was always complaining about how wobbly it was, how unlevel, and slide problems. So I took it apart and fixed it. Tightening screws and some dry...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-26-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Here's a YouTube video from a fellow who...

Here's a YouTube video from a fellow who installed a Genconnex propane conversion kit in their little Honda generator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcE1mptZjuo

I have a Honda EU2200i that I...
Forum: General Escape 08-16-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Take a look at this thread for lots of...

Take a look at this thread for lots of information about how the water system works:
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f38/rv-water-system-explained-with-drawing-23312.html#post425042
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-06-2023, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,349
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Smart idea. I see you fastened the sides of your...

Smart idea. I see you fastened the sides of your box to the floor with L brackets. I've always been reluctant to put holes or screws into the floor of my 5. How thick do you think the floor is and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-06-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,349
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Anyone replaced a power cord hatch with a SmartPlug inlet?

I flinch every time I pull our 5's power cord out of its round cord hatch, wondering if it's about to snag part of our underseat power center, plumbing, pump or hot water heater. We didn't order the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-02-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,282
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
Here's what I've found so far:

Thanks for all the help finding a small DC to DC charger for LiFePO4 batteries.

So far the search has found:

Powerwerx DCDC-8A https://powerwerx.com/dcdc-charger-lifepo4-8a-adjustable

69704...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-02-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,282
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
NOCO chargers are great; I have a couple....

NOCO chargers are great; I have a couple. Unfortunately for this intended purpose they are powered by 120v AC, not 12v DC.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-27-2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,282
Posted By Hawkeye Ed
That 9amp dc/dc converter is a nice little unit...

That 9amp dc/dc converter is a nice little unit for outputting a single voltage. I'm still hoping for not just a converter but a battery charger with changes to its output voltage depending on the...
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