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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-09-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,114
Posted By John David
CPAP on battery question

I use a rRes-Med air mini and power it with a Medistrom Pilot-24 Lite which is a lithium battery. The battery lasts two nights but I usually charge it up each morning on house batteries thru our...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-07-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,910
Views: 301,813
Posted By John David
Escapade in Mid British Columbia

Went out Hwy 20 from Williams Lake BC to Bella Coola, Halfway there is tatla Lake, 50 km south of tatla lake is Tatlayoko Lake and Valley. Someone's made a full size horse out of driftwood.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-04-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 23,639
Posted By John David
HI DT7 Glad that you both came thru this...

HI DT7

Glad that you both came thru this without harm. Also glad that your new trailer didn't get damaged.

I hope this is the end of your initiation phase into trailering with an escape and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-04-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 823
Posted By John David
Lights on dimly --SOLVED!

OK Gang that was it. We have had rainy weather here and the dust cup over the 7-pin connector let water in . The face of the connector was wet. Dried and cleaned and lights are out. Thanks a lot. Not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-03-2019, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 823
Posted By John David
2016 Escape 19 - Rear lights stay on dimly

Hi to all.
Our escape 19 "Escapade" has dual solar panels and both high and low light sets at t he rear.
At the end of a repair of the cold water feed to the HW tank we noticed that the rear light...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 05-23-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,861
Posted By John David
With May just around the corner and many of us...

With May just around the corner and many of us beginning to finalize plans for the Rally. We thought now would be a great time to post the Pot Luck Information we have collected so far for Saturday...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-09-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 26,103
Posted By John David
I thought this thread felt familiar. Dinnyberry...

I thought this thread felt familiar. Dinnyberry please read post #4 on this thread. We have had dual solar on our 19 for 1-1/2 years now with no regrets spending the first cost dollars. We run the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-07-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 45,110
Posted By John David
Yup, in 2016. You can see a bit of the faded...

Yup, in 2016. You can see a bit of the faded red/pink cable in my pic. Just to the rear of the fridge stack cowl.

John D
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-07-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 45,110
Posted By John David
Typical cable cover spiral split, ribbed...

Typical cable cover spiral split, ribbed exterior, available at any auto parts store and many hardware stores. I know home Depot and crappy tire stock it. I got mine at Napa parts in the states. Four...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-07-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 45,110
Posted By John David
Actually it was pretty easy. Took about 30...

Actually it was pretty easy. Took about 30 minutes for 15 feet of run. :)
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-07-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 45,110
Posted By John David
Great install Jim! One thing you may want to...

Great install Jim!

One thing you may want to consider. Cable covers on the cables on the roof for uv protection. On our 19 we have 2x160 watt panels and a long cable run. After one year the...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-27-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,910
Views: 301,813
Posted By John David
Indeed, Here we are on the Granby river in BC...

Indeed, Here we are on the Granby river in BC Canada. Actually we are at the confluence of the Granby and Gable Creek. Pic 527 is the mountains around us and we are on the right edce of the pic. Pic...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-26-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,816
Posted By John David
For the inverter. We did not order it with the...

For the inverter. We did not order it with the trailer. I used a 200 w plug in. Over the first month we used it to power a coffee grinder. Just a bosch blade type at 130 watts. BUT over that month...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-26-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,816
Posted By John David
See my post at ...

See my post at
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f38/dual-solar-panels-on-a-21-a-8362.html#post154733
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-06-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,184
Posted By John David
Assuming the main power switch has not been...

Assuming the main power switch has not been flipped and that the car alternator and solar charge system is actually connected to the batteries.

The batteries are drained alright. When that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-06-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,635
Posted By John David
Talking My answers are embedded in your questions ...

My answers are embedded in your questions


So the system is really "fire and forget" in terms of operation.
One note, you should avoid having battery capacity drawn down to 50% or lower as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-25-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,807
Posted By John David
We chose not to order it . Its A/C ready. Just...

We chose not to order it . Its A/C ready. Just remove the second vent and add the std A/C unit.

John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-25-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,807
Posted By John David
Smile Escape 19 with two solar panels

I've got pics but have never uploaded photos to this forum before. I'll try now. Here goes.:) Well that worked , at least I can preview it.

The picture shows the two solar panels, both on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-25-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,807
Posted By John David
We have two x 160W panels on our 19 and the std...

We have two x 160W panels on our 19 and the std controller. It works well in sunny or partial sunny days near latitude 49. In full sun we can run the large fridge on 12 v and the panelskeep up. We...
Forum: General Escape 02-01-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,198
Posted By John David
camp chef grills

We are considering a camp chef , they bundle an explorer two burner with a grill box and griddle and call it a tailgator model. I would like to know:
- if you can use the unit without legs on a...
Forum: General Escape 11-08-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,260
Posted By John David
Hi Karen. Good question and I really was a little...

Hi Karen. Good question and I really was a little worried the first time it happened as the protector will not let power into the trailer if its on. You can get power to the trailer if you turn the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-08-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By John David
Same for me. Good place for the weight and there...

Same for me. Good place for the weight and there is enough space remaining in there for all the outside stuff that rbryan has mentioned. For those who are still wrestling with the low pressure/can't...
Forum: General Escape 11-08-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,260
Posted By John David
Looks like a good list. SOME items you may want...

Looks like a good list. SOME items you may want to consider.
- convert wardrobe to a pantry with two shelves. We have found this mod to be great.
- add umbra hooks to the bathroom wall beside the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-21-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,044
Posted By John David
I should clarify and add that you should be...

I should clarify and add that you should be checking the electrolyte level in the battery cells about every three months and filling with distilled water.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-21-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,044
Posted By John David
No harm to the batteries. . The charge will taper...

No harm to the batteries. . The charge will taper off to essentially nothing.
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