Escape Trailer Owners Community - Search Results
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Escape Trailer Owners Community > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
escapeforum.org
Click Here to Login
Register Files FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Escape Forum Today
Showing results 1 to 9 of 9
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Brian B-P
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-03-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
There are similar trailers with electric-only...

There are similar trailers with electric-only water heaters, which are substantially simpler than propane-only, albeit not nearly as useful for many people. The right level of simplicity is the level...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-03-2016, 12:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
I haven't seen any indication of anything less...

I haven't seen any indication of anything less than correct grounding practices in Escapes. To check, I would plug the trailer into a known good shore power outlet, and plug a basic receptacle tester...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 10:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, a GFCI detects and reacts to a much lower...

Yes, a GFCI detects and reacts to a much lower current, but it's current in an entirely different place - there's no direct relationship.

The circuit breaker reacts to excessive current flowing...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
Perhaps. Since the add-on element (such as a...

Perhaps.

Since the add-on element (such as a Hott Rod) is not part of the appliance, it presumably does not use the original equipment high temperature limit switch. If it is controlled only by...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
If that is true, it would presumably mean that...

If that is true, it would presumably mean that when the water temperature in the tank drops, it hits the setting which turns on the electric element before (at a higher temperature) it hits the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
Good to know :) It's interesting that the water...

Good to know :)
It's interesting that the water heater manufacturer designed the appliance to shut down the propane burner before doing damage, but not the electric element.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-01-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree that every option choice is a...

I agree that every option choice is a cost-benefit judgement. :thumb:

Different people, in different locations, have different needs and concerns. I remember an interesting comment in a discussion...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-01-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
The open ground comments make sense, but the...

The open ground comments make sense, but the first remark was about ground faults (power flowing in the ground conductor), which is the opposite of an open ground (lack of continuity in the ground...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-01-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By Brian B-P
It's not needed, but then nothing in the trailer...

It's not needed, but then nothing in the trailer is needed - you can just heat water on the stove. For that matter, the entire trailer itself is an unnecessary luxury, since a tent works for camping....
Showing results 1 to 9 of 9

 
Forum Jump


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escape Trailer Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:12 PM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2023 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.