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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-13-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,020
Posted By hugh
Out of curiosity, did you switch out the...

Out of curiosity, did you switch out the carburetor jets to the high altitude variant, or were you just running on the normal "sea level" jets?
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-10-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By hugh
I'm probably being pedantic, but these little...

I'm probably being pedantic, but these little routers wouldn't really be considered "signal boosters" because they don't directly amplify and/or re-transmit a radio signal.


instead, they are...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-10-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,020
Posted By hugh
Yeah, agreed. I've owned champion generators for...

Yeah, agreed. I've owned champion generators for years, and never have had a problem getting parts.


Also, given they are 1/3 the cost of the Honda, it wouldn't be the end of the world if I had...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-07-2024, 01:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,120
Posted By hugh
Yes, but what sort of service life are you...

Yes, but what sort of service life are you looking for?

The cells in my batteries are rated for 80% capacity remaining after 3500 full charge/discharge cycles at voltage / current ranges that...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-05-2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,120
Posted By hugh
The quality of the battery monitor is irrelevant...

The quality of the battery monitor is irrelevant if you're using LifePO4 batteries. All LifePO4 batteries include a BMS (Battery Management System) that "monitors" the battery preventing over...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-03-2024, 12:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,047
Posted By hugh
Hmmm, interesting. Did they say why?

Hmmm, interesting. Did they say why?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-03-2024, 12:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,120
Posted By hugh
I went with the "build them yourself" lithium...

I went with the "build them yourself" lithium batteries for my 21C. I built a couple of 460Ah batteries (920Ah total) for around $2150. I haven't looked at recent prices for the cells, but i don't...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-28-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By hugh
BTW, the best use I've found for the pump is...

BTW, the best use I've found for the pump is transferring gray water from the trailer into a 36 gallon Rhino tank. I hook the empty tank to the back of the car, and then fill it with the pump. It...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-28-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By hugh
I just bought one of the "low end" white label...

I just bought one of the "low end" white label ones on Amazon:


https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Macerator-Sewage-Suction-Complete/dp/B09W5NMGMS/
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-28-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By hugh
It's not messy. There is hose connection with a...

It's not messy. There is hose connection with a one way valve on the side that's used to flush the pump before disconnecting. I run the pump with while flushing and it comes out perfectly clean

...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-27-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By hugh
We have one, and it works well. I've pumped...

We have one, and it works well. I've pumped through a 100 foot garden hose without problems.


One thing I've found useful to avoid "accidents" is wireless remote on/off switch to control the pump...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-26-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,055
Posted By hugh
Take a look at the RIB series of relays from...

Take a look at the RIB series of relays from functional devices. You'll probably find one much better suited, including proper enclosure and isolation.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-23-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,055
Posted By hugh
FWIW, the factory installed breaker on my 21c was...

FWIW, the factory installed breaker on my 21c was already SWD rated, so I just use that to turn on and off the water heater. If I get motivated, I may add the 12v relay at some point.
Forum: General Escape 03-22-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,425
Posted By hugh
That sounds like some good comedy. Got a link?

That sounds like some good comedy. Got a link?
Forum: Visual Escape 03-08-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By hugh
Google captured my trailer on Street View

Anyone else had their trailer "caught" in Google Street View?

I was just about to leave for a trip (otherwise it's never parked in front), and it looks like the Google Street View car must have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-13-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,340
Posted By hugh
I mounted some moderately heavy decorations to...

I mounted some moderately heavy decorations to the wall in our camper using double sided "mounting tape":

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-6036002-Tough-Mounting-inches/dp/B07LFRN1K8

I cleaned...
Forum: General Escape 02-10-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,215
Posted By hugh
We take our doggie on short trips with us, but...

We take our doggie on short trips with us, but only when we don't / won't have to leave him in the trailer for long periods of time. Otherwise, he goes to boarding
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-17-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,985
Posted By hugh
Yeah, that looks like a rivet to me. Crazy! And...

Yeah, that looks like a rivet to me. Crazy! And that is on the bottom of the battery box, attaching it to the floor?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 01-16-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,985
Posted By hugh
Can't imagine how they would rivet the battery...

Can't imagine how they would rivet the battery box to the floor. Are you sure they're not just the Robertson screws Escape uses everywhere?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-30-2023, 11:45 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,455
Posted By hugh
Out of curiosity, how many miles per year do you...

Out of curiosity, how many miles per year do you tow? Operating an 11mpg vehicle is expensive, but unless you're driving 10s of thousands of miles per year, 15mpg probably isn't going to make that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-17-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,383
Posted By hugh
Yep, otherwise you might get sprayed head to toe...

Yep, otherwise you might get sprayed head to toe with tank sediment. Ask me how I know? :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-19-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By hugh
Wired or wireless? Here's a wired backup cam with...

Wired or wireless? Here's a wired backup cam with a 30 degree FOV:

https://www.tadibrothers.com/products/30-zoomed-12mm-lens-rv-backup-camera-hi-res-ccd-birds-eye-view


Looks like there's a...
Forum: RV Parts and Camping Gear 11-18-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,183
Posted By hugh
Actually, there are six sellers selling it at...

Actually, there are six sellers selling it at this price. Inverters-R-Us is one of them. Amazon auto selects the default seller based your location, but you can change it. For me, the default seller...
Forum: RV Parts and Camping Gear 11-17-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,183
Posted By hugh
Victron 100/30 MPPT Solar Charge Controller, Amazon $129

I noticed that Amazon has a great deal on the Victron 30A MPPT solar charge controller. It's currently selling for $129. A few of the other Victron MPPT products are on sale as well:


...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-15-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,199
Posted By hugh
That actually looks like it's a convection oven,...

That actually looks like it's a convection oven, not just a microwave. If that is the case then ventilation around the oven is even more important.
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