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Forum: Towing and Hitching Today, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 777
Posted By Perry Butler
No. The charger runs directly to the batteries. ...

No. The charger runs directly to the batteries. You only need a 25' extension cord. The IP22 is hooked directly to the batteries when charging, eliminating any wiring losses.

Our setup is...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations Yesterday, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,262
Posted By Perry Butler
Unfortunately, when I purchased the two 100 amp...

Unfortunately, when I purchased the two 100 amp batteries Terry did not have a CPAP. Four months after purchasing the 200 ah's of batteries Terry's CPAP added an additional 15-20 amps/night. We've...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations Yesterday, 10:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,262
Posted By Perry Butler
Despite having 600 watts of 24v panles on the...

Despite having 600 watts of 24v panles on the roof, that start charging when the sun hits the panels, and only using 60-70 amp/hrs a day (Terry's CPAP uses 15-20 ah's) when in shade or multiple...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-26-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 683
Posted By Perry Butler
Search for the number of electric awning failures...

Search for the number of electric awning failures and then search for the number of manual awning failures. Probably 10 or more electric failures to each manual failure, although I can't remember a...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Gatherings or Events 03-26-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,880
Posted By Perry Butler
Sites sure are going fast! We're in site 70...

Sites sure are going fast!

We're in site 70 Thursday to Monday.

Look forward to seeing an Escape 23 at the rally,

Perry
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-25-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By Perry Butler
Thanks for your response. Do you feel your...

Thanks for your response.

Do you feel your 3100 (called a Wave 3 after Camco purchased the company) can heat your camper at 30 F?

If not, at how low a temperature can it be your main source of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-25-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By Perry Butler
Camco Wave Catalytic Heater

Is anyone here using a Camco Wave Catalytic Heater in their Escape?

I know catalytic heaters can be a touchy subject, so PM me if you don't want to post here.

We've been using a small portable...
Forum: General Escape 03-25-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By Perry Butler
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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-24-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,590
Posted By Perry Butler
Just heard one ratcheting this morning many sites...

Just heard one ratcheting this morning many sites away from us. I use a early 90's Craftsman 19.2 volt drill that just stops when it gets resistance and is very quiet. Then I use a wrench to give...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-22-2024, 11:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,348
Posted By Perry Butler
You need to remember you live in Calgary where...

You need to remember you live in Calgary where the temps are much colder than in Phoenix or Tucson. The little bit you're down south in Mexico during the winter pales in comparison compared to my...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-22-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 777
Posted By Perry Butler
FYI. With the 400 watt inverter in our 2019 F150...

FYI. With the 400 watt inverter in our 2019 F150 we can run a Victron IP22 charger set to 27 amps like you would a generator. It may not run an AC unit, but it charges the batteries if you get...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-22-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,348
Posted By Perry Butler
The corrugated plastic helps dissipate heat. ...

The corrugated plastic helps dissipate heat. Heat is the #1 killer of flexible panels glued directly to the roof.

Last summer was not good on flexible panels with the >110 degree heat in Airzona....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-20-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By Perry Butler
I just went to a Ford dealer to find and printout...

I just went to a Ford dealer to find and printout the window sticker of our 2019 F150. A week after getting the sticker from the dealer I found the original sticker.

Enjoy,

Perry
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-20-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,262
Posted By Perry Butler
I installed three 24v 200 watt Rich Solar panels...

I installed three 24v 200 watt Rich Solar panels last fall with a Victron 100/50 solar controller, using simple wire combiners. Last week in southern Arizona we got 560 watts at some point during...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-14-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,027
Posted By Perry Butler
If inadequate stripping is done it will still...

If inadequate stripping is done it will still yellow. If you just follow the directions the yellow will be gone and should stay gone for a few years. When we purchased our 2003 Bigfoot in 2016, it...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 03-12-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,568
Posted By Perry Butler
David and Mary took us on a hike just outside of...

David and Mary took us on a hike just outside of the park and the further we went on the hike the more David realized we were on the wrong trail, thus "Murphy's Mistake". We ran into a couple and...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 03-12-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,568
Posted By Perry Butler
Hi David! So happy we we able to get our...

Hi David!

So happy we we able to get our 5.0's at about the same time, discuss our setups and changes, and been able to camp and hike with you and Mary. We had a great time with both of you last...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-09-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By Perry Butler
Ours would do the same thing. I’d clean the...

Ours would do the same thing. I’d clean the switch and a few days later it got funky again. I replaced the switch and for the next four years it worked perfectly.

Our 5.0 was sold and I...
Forum: General Escape 03-07-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 434
Posted By Perry Butler
So you feel this is a better name than “Gort” ? ...

So you feel this is a better name than “Gort” ?

Enjoy,

Perry
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-06-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,764
Posted By Perry Butler
I certainly was not offended. You’re not the...

I certainly was not offended.

You’re not the first to use Renology instead of Renogy and won’t be the last.

Enjoy,

Perry
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-06-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,764
Posted By Perry Butler
The company is Renogy, not Renology. Yes, I...

The company is Renogy, not Renology. Yes, I taught grammar.

Food for thought,

Perry
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-27-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Perry Butler
Just got aced out of a spot at Gilbert Ray...

Just got aced out of a spot at Gilbert Ray because I could not back our 25’ Bigfoot into the site, not even close. Our 5.0 would have backed in easily, with plenty of room to spare.

Luckily...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-27-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 572
Posted By Perry Butler
We have a large skylight in our Bigfoot. It’s...

We have a large skylight in our Bigfoot. It’s fine in the shoulder season. However in winter I put in silver foil bubble wrap between the skylight and the shade to keep the heat in. In the summer...
Forum: General Escape 02-27-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,321
Posted By Perry Butler
I wrapped the black wire with red electricians...

I wrapped the black wire with red electricians tape and the red wire with black electricians tape, and, like you, don’t need the adapter.

Enjoy,

Perry
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-25-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,109
Posted By Perry Butler
According to our Victron BMV 712 shunt’s history...

According to our Victron BMV 712 shunt’s history our max voltage spikes at 15.1 to 15.3. How long it spikes is probably less than a second. I saw this with the Victron 100/30 in our 5.5 and the...
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