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06-15-2015, 01:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
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Fuse Type
I'm preparing for Sept. when we pick up our 17A, and spare fuses is on my list.
I cannot find any indication of the type of fuses that ETI uses. Or, more accurately stated: On the 2015 Escape models, what Make/Model Power Center/Converter is installed, and what type of fuses are used on the 12V DC side?
maxi, regular full size, mini, micro, ?
Thanks.
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06-15-2015, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Trailer: 2008 Escape 17b
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Contact Escape for the exact ones being used on your trailer.
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06-15-2015, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J Mac
Contact Escape for the exact ones being used on your trailer.
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Yup, that really is the best course of action. Thanks.
So, late this afternoon I got the answer directly from Escape Trailer Industries:
The converter panel that we install in the 2015 Escape trailers is, WFCO 5500. The fuses are ATC 15 amp and 20 amp.
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06-15-2015, 11:13 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Yep. Standard automotive type blade fuse with a closed (the C in ATC) link. Not smart in an RV or boat to use ATO or open link fuses although they do work.
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06-15-2015, 11:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Missoula, Montana
Trailer: Escape 19, 2018: Last Best Escape
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Yep. Standard automotive type blade fuse with a closed (the C in ATC) link. Not smart in an RV or boat to use ATO or open link fuses although they do work.
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Okay, Robert: for us "dylectric" types, what's the difference and what's the problem? Curious minds want to know.
Klaus
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06-16-2015, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ksitte
Okay, Robert: for us "dylectric" types, what's the difference and what's the problem? Curious minds want to know.
Klaus
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"The ATC fuse has a fuse element that is closed or sealed inside the plastic housing and the ATO fuse has a fuse element that is open or exposed on the bottom of the fuse between the blades." Wikopedia
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06-16-2015, 08:05 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
"The ATC fuse has a fuse element that is closed or sealed inside the plastic housing and the ATO fuse has a fuse element that is open or exposed on the bottom of the fuse between the blades." Wikopedia
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Correct. In an RV or marine application, the fuse link should be sealed inside the housing. Moisture can affect the open link fuses, creating a safety issue. In a trailer its not as big of an issue as in a boat, but closed link fuses are best for an RV.
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