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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-14-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
https://www.oliverforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=17...

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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-14-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
"As a prospective buyer researching the solar...

"As a prospective buyer researching the solar option, just got through reading this whole thread. It was disheartening to read about the issues the owners of these trailer's who purchased the solar...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-01-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Rivet Nuts/ Threaded Inserts | Jack Nuts | Buy...

Rivet Nuts/ Threaded Inserts | Jack Nuts | Buy Rivets | Rivet tools - Rivet Nuts & Other Specialty Fasteners (https://rivetsonline.com/rivet-nuts-and-threaded-inserts/jack-nuts.html)
The rivet nut...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 10-31-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Did you install the cable tethers rather than the...

Did you install the cable tethers rather than the brackets ?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-07-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
There is an adequate backing plate used for...

There is an adequate backing plate used for mounting the 150/160 W panels bolting thru and into the cabinets, not so for the bracket mounting fix for the 95 W panels. While we would need a wind...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-06-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Yes, well, dealing with the electrical problems...

Yes, well, dealing with the electrical problems that were a result of assembly, the 4.3 frig, and the solar panels has been a bit too much as of late. To many do-it yourself projects taxing my...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-06-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Your words hold weight. If you are satisfied...

Your words hold weight. If you are satisfied thats what counts in the end. I agree that ETI does try their best.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-06-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Were you able to recieve any monetary...

Were you able to recieve any monetary compensation or reimbursement for the installation of the solar panel and "the fix" mounting brackets ? I am hesitant to drill 16 holes in the roof of our...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-05-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Is the 5.0 Classic based on the 17' body ?

Is the 5.0 Classic based on the 17' body ?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-05-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
[QUOTE=shrncnddck;102463]We installed the fix kit...

[QUOTE=shrncnddck;102463]We installed the fix kit on our rear panel yesterday. It was relatively easy, although we now have a button-tufted ceiling over our dining area.

In our case, the epoxy...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-05-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Would have been good to know the screw...

Would have been good to know the screw orientation and described in the vague instructions . Hopefully this information will help others with the installation.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-05-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
The instructions we received with the mounting...

The instructions we received with the mounting kit were very poor. The promised instructions and or video from ETI was never posted . Maybe the screws that were provided were intended to be...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-04-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Is this the hardware bracket kit for the 150/160...

Is this the hardware bracket kit for the 150/160 W solar panel ?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-27-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
OOOPS, thank you Bob and Dave. Time for another...

OOOPS, thank you Bob and Dave. Time for another tall boy. I intended to say thru early 2014.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-27-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Excluding VHB tape installations. From the...

Excluding VHB tape installations.
From the pictures that I have seen, the failure of the solar panel mounting has been a result of a poor epoxy bond to the aluminum box channel. One side fails and...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-27-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Yes, this is the concern. For our 19 with two 95W...

Yes, this is the concern. For our 19 with two 95W solar panels it would be sixteen holes and buttons dimpling the ceiling. I might just solely rely on my earlier panel mount fix (post 247) while I...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-26-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
The screw anchors are also called jack nuts and...

The screw anchors are also called jack nuts and would provide backing on the inside of the 1/8" fiberglass roof. They are avaliable for different material thickness.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-26-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Depends upon the panel size. The 150/160 W panels...

Depends upon the panel size. The 150/160 W panels use bolts through roof into the upper storage compartment. The 95 W panels use screws through the dome of the roof and are exposed in the ceiling...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
8 plastic caps in the roof vinyl per panel.

8 plastic caps in the roof vinyl per panel.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Would require an even larger hole in the...

Would require an even larger hole in the headliner for an adequate size washer for backing.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
The machine screws pierce the ceiling in the...

The machine screws pierce the ceiling in the domed raised portion of the roof. I am not impressed and the beloved wife does not like the idea of a "button tufted" vinyl interior roof on a overpriced,...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
There is layout diagram included with the...

There is layout diagram included with the instructions for the 19. The bracket location supposedly offsets the bathroom. There would be less shading if the solar panel is mounted on the back part of...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Yes a backing plate with two holes to align with...

Yes a backing plate with two holes to align with angle bracket would be good. How do we cleanly alter the head lining ?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
Not sure how to tighten the nut snug against...

Not sure how to tighten the nut snug against fiberglass and still use the finish cap. Too much of the screw would be projecting from the nut. If not tightened up against the 1/8" fiberglass shell...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-24-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,866
Posted By Jubal
The cable tie down kit is one of two choices that...

The cable tie down kit is one of two choices that owners have for 95W solar panels. Bracket kit or cable tie down kit. If the epoxy bond fails, the cables retain the panel on the roof and brackets...
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