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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-16-2014, 09:36 AM
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Posted By Vermilye
One solution for those that don't have enough 12V...

One solution for those that don't have enough 12V receptacles for all their chargers, etc is a splitter. They are inexpensive, and many include one or more USB charging ports. One example from...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-14-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
Not to be too picky, but If you get a real...

Not to be too picky, but If you get a real battery monitor such as a Bogart Engineering's Trimetric TM2030 that measures actual amp hours out & in, I think you will discover that after a typical...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-14-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
One thought if you go the generator direction -...

One thought if you go the generator direction - there are campgrounds that do not allow generators, but don't have hookups. For example, one that I liked was Texas Springs at Death Valley National...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-14-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
The LED lighting uses far less power than...

The LED lighting uses far less power than standard incandescent lamps, enough less that it would be my first consideration when planning to dry camp. As to the inverter & watching TV, while there is...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-14-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
You will be able to run everything in the trailer...

You will be able to run everything in the trailer except the AC (and the water heater on electric). You will have to watch what you plug into the inverter - most heating devices under 1500 watts...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-14-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
If it is Choppes, it is in La Mesa and I did the...

If it is Choppes, it is in La Mesa and I did the same for the 3rd time. The replacement "T" shirt is not to be!
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-14-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
Hey, Hey, I'm on the road. There are a bunch of...

Hey, Hey, I'm on the road. There are a bunch of advantages to a pair of 6V batteries, however if you never dry camp the only one I can figure is to reduce tongue weight. That 130 lbs on the back...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-13-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
The solar panel and controller is an option, and...

The solar panel and controller is an option, and works with your converter. Since the converter is used for your AC circuit breakers and your 12V fuses, even if you never plug into campground power,...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-13-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
The WFCO converter supplied by Escape is a 3...

The WFCO converter supplied by Escape is a 3 stage converter, however it does not have the best reputation for staying in the Bulk (fastest charging) mode as long as some other converters. If you...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-07-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
While there are a few technical reasons for using...

While there are a few technical reasons for using large wires between the batteries & your converter, for the most part the #10 wire Escape uses is OK. Going up one wire size won't provide all that...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-07-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
Some users wire a transfer switch so one or more...

Some users wire a transfer switch so one or more circuits "switch" when the inverter is used. Others simply add a separate receptacle that is only powered when the inverter is on. It does make sense...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-07-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
An inverter is used to make 120V AC from your...

An inverter is used to make 120V AC from your battery. The outlets in the trailer are only live when plugged into a campground pedestal or a generator. If you want to run 120V devices when you...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-07-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
It depends on the size of your inverter. Typical...

It depends on the size of your inverter. Typical draw on the 12V side of the inverter is at least 10X the draw on the 120V output. For example, If you have a 1000 watt inverter, the maximum output...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-06-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
In my case I could get away with a 300 watt...

In my case I could get away with a 300 watt inverter for my computer, various chargers, even an electric blanket. The reason for the 1000 watt inverter is for my mug of drip coffee each morning....
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 03-05-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,419
Posted By Vermilye
As Brian said, the voltage of the batteries does...

As Brian said, the voltage of the batteries does not matter as much as the design & construction. There are deep cycle 12V batteries that are just as capable as 6V, but they are a bit harder to...
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