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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
yes it is, mine was marked at 55 A, the feed from...

yes it is, mine was marked at 55 A, the feed from the solar panel was marked at 30 Amps


once tripped, they cool off and reset themselves



Bob
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
Generally a wire is fused by it gauge. The bigger...

Generally a wire is fused by it gauge. The bigger the wire is the more current it can carry (less resistance, so less heat). If the current is too high it can light up and cause a fire.


On the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
yes, must buy the fuse and holder separately. I'm...

yes, must buy the fuse and holder separately. I'm just using one on the positive lead feeding into the trailer. I also have the two 6 V batteries.

I also have a battery monitor shunt on the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
I'm adding one of these, ...

I'm adding one of these,


https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0019ZBTV4/?coliid=I21UGTRIL24L4G&colid=3KDEJNG3GYBSK&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it


and one of these,
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
Thanks, good point. I intend to look at all the...

Thanks, good point. I intend to look at all the connections that are visible. Particularly those outside the fiberglass tub. I'll confirm the basic wiring layout. Include a copy in the owners manual...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
Thanks very much. I intended go over the DC...

Thanks very much. I intended go over the DC connections from the two batteries right through to the TV connector at the ball. I'll add fuses to the battery terminals rather than splice into the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
The crimped connectors and splices in the trailer...

The crimped connectors and splices in the trailer are hidden inside the walls, this is not allowed in a house, must be in an electrical box.. It's against code to cover an electrical box in a house. ...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
Thanks again, nope no fuse on my trailer, must...

Thanks again, nope no fuse on my trailer, must have run out of them that day.
You are right it needs a fuse. I may buy one that goes directly onto the battery post. There is lots of energy in these...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
Actually I do have the schematics for my...

Actually I do have the schematics for my Silverado, Accord and both Harley's. The house has all the breakers labeled and connections are only allowed in an accessible electrical box, so actually...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
That works great for me ! Thanks, Bob

That works great for me !

Thanks, Bob
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
Yes, I can not find a fuse on the battery cables...

Yes, I can not find a fuse on the battery cables going to the 50 A breaker.

I did get a reply from Escape on my ask for a basic diagram showing how the batteries, solar controller, converter, tow...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-27-2019, 07:06 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
In 1968 I wrote a grade 11 electronics exam. One...

In 1968 I wrote a grade 11 electronics exam. One of the questions was to draw from memory the schematic diagram of a 5 tube superheterodyne radio receiver and label all the components. Hard to...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-26-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. ...

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

If there isn't a schematic then the tech can wire each trailer anyway they like that day.

I haven't bothered with the AC side yet. I'll save...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-26-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,084
Posted By Lanark Camper
I recently asked the factory for a schematic of...

I recently asked the factory for a schematic of the electrics in my new 17B as I want to make some changes. I also want to know where any fuses or breakers are located. The factory replied they...
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