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Forum: New Member Introductions 03-15-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,588
Posted By Civilguy
:laugh: By the way, the OP's trailer was...

:laugh:

By the way, the OP's trailer was delivered two years ago, so all those big decisions have already been made.

I sure hope they took my advice, whatever it was! ;D
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-03-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,571
Posted By Civilguy
The Hogar dehumidifier has been running for just...

The Hogar dehumidifier has been running for just over three months now. Broadly speaking, it's maintained humidity levels at around 50% here in the rainy Pacific Northwest.

72923

The bill for...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-22-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,730
Posted By Civilguy
Kind of makes me wish I'd been there to see it! ...

Kind of makes me wish I'd been there to see it!

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Forum: General Escape 12-17-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,952
Posted By Civilguy
Having long been an unsuccessful nay-sayer, I'll...

Having long been an unsuccessful nay-sayer, I'll confidently predict that the future will be different from whatever it is that we think.

When they brought computers into our workplace, I was...
Forum: General Escape 12-16-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,941
Posted By Civilguy
It wouldn’t be the first time I was wrong; see...

It wouldn’t be the first time I was wrong; see above concerning the battery capacity! :laugh:

Yes, I’d expect the intake and exhaust power draw to be quite similar.

I see 48 watts cited on an...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-16-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,763
Posted By Civilguy
Funny thing, I came home from the last trip and...

Funny thing, I came home from the last trip and managed to align the trailer and tow vehicle such that I got a straighter shot through the narrow gate and tucked the trailer away brilliantly.

So,...
Forum: General Escape 12-16-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,941
Posted By Civilguy
My bad; I just checked our build list and the...

My bad; I just checked our build list and the dual 6V batteries are listed as 225 Ah.

So, 50% capacity for conservative drawdown for the pair of batteries when new would be something north of 100...
Forum: General Escape 12-16-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,941
Posted By Civilguy
Perhaps not incidentally, the power draw on these...

Perhaps not incidentally, the power draw on these roof vent fans can range up to around 5 amps at full speed. The lowest speeds tend to pull less than one amp.

A pair of 6 volt batteries can...
Forum: General Escape 12-15-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,941
Posted By Civilguy
Our factory AC is quite noisy. It's been...

Our factory AC is quite noisy. It's been superseded by a different brand, but that's still the case.

I have read in previous threads over the years that Escape "always" provides 120 VAC wiring...
Forum: General Escape 12-09-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 947
Posted By Civilguy
We just said thank you to everyone, bought a...

We just said thank you to everyone, bought a couple of coffees at Bob's, and headed home. No muss, no fuss. ;)

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Forum: General Escape 12-07-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 947
Posted By Civilguy
Oh Nooo! Here we are wrapping up a...

Oh Nooo!

Here we are wrapping up a pineapple express rainstorm and Bob is on his way back for another trailer pickup!

71956

Put out an APB; Notify Sumas, Bob's, US and CAD customs,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-06-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,501
Posted By Civilguy
I hear Jon Vermilye makes a mean berry pie. ...

I hear Jon Vermilye makes a mean berry pie.

That's just what I've heard, mind you, though I'd be willing to learn more if we ever crossed tracks someday. ;)
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 12-06-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,571
Posted By Civilguy
71921 7192271919 I finally sprung for a...

71921 7192271919

I finally sprung for a small mechanical dehumidifier last week, (Hogarlabs PD14AS 2000 sq ft, 25 pint). Someone had a new unit on eBay for $88, well below what I have seen...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-04-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,617
Posted By Civilguy
Thanks for replying about the tank heaters and...

Thanks for replying about the tank heaters and the refrigerator. As you can see there's a lot of people engaged and it's always nice to hear more about what's happening.

It certainly does look...
Forum: General Escape 12-03-2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,228
Posted By Civilguy
Children? You mean the little shavers?!? ...

Children? You mean the little shavers?!?

Gosh, I just crack me up sometimes. :) :nonono:
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-02-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,617
Posted By Civilguy
Hmm, Trojan and their dealer sure aren't worth...

Hmm, Trojan and their dealer sure aren't worth anything here. You could have the batteries tested at any Autozone or similar auto parts store or battery shop.

I still like Jon's mention of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-02-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,495
Posted By Civilguy
Steve, Thanks for the follow-up. It was in...

Steve,

Thanks for the follow-up. It was in fact a nice high-resolution photo, but I misread the trail signs there. Congratulations on your find; it sure looks like you've found the root problem,...
Forum: General Escape 12-02-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,228
Posted By Civilguy
There's an interesting description on this site...

There's an interesting description on this site concerning "shavers only" receptacles such as the one Ron posted a picture of.

https://blog.fosketts.net/2013/02/03/shavers-electrical-outlet/
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-02-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,495
Posted By Civilguy
Nice catch; looking at the picture again, it does...

Nice catch; looking at the picture again, it does appear the connectors are a push-in style, not a lever lock.
Forum: General Escape 12-02-2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,228
Posted By Civilguy
Hi Carl, Ron noted that he had seen this on...

Hi Carl,

Ron noted that he had seen this on a cruise ship, not in an Escape trailer.

I hear you on the 120 volt American versus the 230 volt European voltage standard. I'm waiting to hear...
Forum: General Escape 12-02-2023, 05:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,919
Posted By Civilguy
It is in fact entirely true that both of the...

It is in fact entirely true that both of the referenced comments, with signifying emojis, were intended as light-heated jests. I know this as I wrote both of them with exactly that intent.

I say...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-01-2023, 11:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,495
Posted By Civilguy
Nice find! My take on it that someone put a...

Nice find!

My take on it that someone put a stranded conductor into a WAGO-style connector. I'm not sure that's a good idea.

The WAGO site states:


However, I reserve the right to have my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-01-2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,617
Posted By Civilguy
Lisa & Pete Have you been able to make any...

Lisa & Pete

Have you been able to make any progress?

Jon's post is a good one. I have a world of respect for his opinion, especially regarding electrical. Tank heaters would be a very high...
Forum: General Escape 12-01-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,228
Posted By Civilguy
It appears your receptacle can serve a European...

It appears your receptacle can serve a European plug additional to our bladed 120V style.

I did not stay in a Holiday Inn last night but I do know that ships manage their electrical distribution...
Forum: General Escape 12-01-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,919
Posted By Civilguy
Regarding #4, there’s a lot of threads on exactly...

Regarding #4, there’s a lot of threads on exactly that subject.

Nowadays the improved battery options would certainly be tempting. We get by on our dual 6 volt batteries and single solar panel...
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