Off Grid Package....

[cpaharley2008]

The current Escape build sheet states a max of (1) solar panel per trailer?

[oldwave]

Originally Posted by 7Gentex

Might want to look into that belief a bit further...............


A bit about the manufacture of solar panels................after mining the quartz ( silicosis anyone?) and turning it into silicon in giant electric furnaces.


"...turning metallurgical-grade silicon into a purer form called polysilicon—creates the very toxic compound silicon tetrachloride. The refinement process involves combining hydrochloric acid with metallurgical-grade silicon to turn it into what are called trichlorosilanes. The trichlorosilanes then react with added hydrogen, producing polysilicon along with liquid silicon tetrachloride—three or four tons of silicon tetrachloride for every ton of polysilicon."

after the fact it emits nothing versus a very dirty emissions from use of a generator over say 10 years ? In the long term carbon load, tell me it's more efficient to run a generator ? I think not.

[Centex]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

The current Escape build sheet states a max of (1) solar panel per trailer?

As of 07/30/2021 website Build and Price that's apparently true for the 17A&B, but for E19 and up a second panel is included with the full Off Grid Package or available on the 'ala carte menu'.

Note no TV Antenna option if you get the second PV panel.

[OSUMatthew]

Dows anyone know if Escape offers additional solar capacity not listed on the build sheet? Would be nice if they could at least install extra brackets for future panel expansion, or thicker gage cables or a battery monitor/charge controller. Additional batteries would also be nice, but that's easy enough to add aftermarket. I know there's the extra solar port for suitcase panels, but would be nice to have more permanent install capacity.

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by OSUMatthew

Dows anyone know if Escape offers additional solar capacity not listed on the build sheet? Would be nice if they could at least install extra brackets for future panel expansion, or thicker gage cables or a battery monitor/charge controller. Additional batteries would also be nice, but that's easy enough to add aftermarket. I know there's the extra solar port for suitcase panels, but would be nice to have more permanent install capacity.

This should be addressed with the factory for "build type" questions...

[Starbrightsteve]

Originally Posted by VTMurphy

All we want is to run the items typically run by the battery -the ceiling fan, lights, and furnace blower. We also want to charge our phones and iPads using the USB outlets. So no need for an inverter.

You really need to get more with the program! I can’t believe you don’t want to run your air conditioner, drip coffee maker, full size crock pot, toaster or toaster oven, microwave and maybe a 110v vacuum cleaner while parked in the woods. It almost seems like you just want to go camping.

[Perry Butler]

Originally Posted by Starbrightsteve

You really need to get more with the program! I can’t believe you don’t want to run your air conditioner, drip coffee maker, full size crock pot, toaster or toaster oven, microwave and maybe a 110v vacuum cleaner while parked in the woods. It almost seems like you just want to go camping.

Enjoy,

Perry

[OSUMatthew]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

This should be addressed with the factory for "build type" questions...

I actually sent them a note inquiring about this as well. Whenever I hear something back I'll post it up

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by OSUMatthew

I actually sent them a note inquiring about this as well. Whenever I hear something back I'll post it up

I recently did my build and I did get the power package, pretty much they’re sticking with what they offer.
I’m happy with what they offer but I did ask about the possibility of setting me up with the capability of adding another battery once I picked it up. That’s a negative on that.

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by Starbrightsteve

You really need to get more with the program! I can’t believe you don’t want to run your air conditioner, drip coffee maker, full size crock pot, toaster or toaster oven, microwave and maybe a 110v vacuum cleaner while parked in the woods. It almost seems like you just want to go camping.

Many different reasons one purchases an RV, many different needs, many different pocketbooks.

Class A-B-C and all the different modifications, its not just about camping to many.

[kathytony1985]

Originally Posted by Ooshkaboo

I recently did my build and I did get the power package, pretty much they’re sticking with what they offer.
I’m happy with what they offer but I did ask about the possibility of setting me up with the capability of adding another battery once I picked it up. That’s a negative on that.

We got the full package as well. Asked about additional battery and different inverter. Both were negative. Also, the recent July Q&A confirmed what I thought would happen. They will not be doing as many special requests as before. It will be interesting to see what they settle on and the prices for these items. We won't benefit from any of them as our trailer is already in production.

[kathytony1985]

Originally Posted by Ooshkaboo

Many different reasons one purchases an RV, many different needs, many different pocketbooks.

Class A-B-C and all the different modifications, its not just about camping to many.

So true! We will be traveling full-time for 2 years in search of a place to retire. We will be doing a variety of camping, ie. dry camping, rv parks, COEs, mooch docking, so want to be able to flex our systems as needed.

[Craiger]

In the video between Carl and Johnny. There was some discussion on additional capabilities that escape was looking at. I am not aware of whether it was the two of them just bantering back and forth, or escape is seriously looking at adding capabilities for off grid packages. if Johnny reviews this may be can add to the discussion and enlighten us all.