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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-03-2016, 07:53 AM
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Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
Good point. This would have alerted us to the bad...

Good point. This would have alerted us to the bad ground on the extension cord. Since the unit does not allow power to the RV it would have forced us to find the problem. The portable surge unit that...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-03-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
This is not a factory issue. The Escape trailer...

This is not a factory issue. The Escape trailer electrical systems are built to high standards. I am sure the trailers and appliances are properly grounded. The failure of the water heater element...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 11:50 PM
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Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
Steve thank you for reiterating this. I have...

Steve thank you for reiterating this. I have tried to convey that the shock was due to both the water heater element failure hot to ground AND an extension cord with a bad ground plug.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
With all due respect to Escape this does not...

With all due respect to Escape this does not appear to be true. From the Suburban manual there are separate combination thermostat/high limit assemblies for propane and electric operation naturally,...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
Just to clarify you are referring to the exterior...

Just to clarify you are referring to the exterior GFI convenience outlet on the trailer and GFI outlets on an inverter. I don't know the cause of your issues, but I do know that if you tripped these...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
Cathy I'm glad that this forum seems to engage...

Cathy I'm glad that this forum seems to engage people on what many would see as mundane topics. We are all learning and from what I can tell from my short time here is that there are many very well...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
The Hott Rod is 400W while Suburban SW6DE OEM...

The Hott Rod is 400W while Suburban SW6DE OEM element is 1440W. So you have less than a third of the recovery. Since the Suburban is 6 GPH and since wattage and heating are directly proportional this...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
It appears that Attwood has offered a dual switch...

It appears that Attwood has offered a dual switch option for years now, but Suburban does not appear to. Interestingly I did find an old image of what appears to be a Suburban dual mode switch...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-02-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
I'm always fascinated by the discussions that...

I'm always fascinated by the discussions that spawn from a given topic. I like the flexibility of the dual mode water heater, but I agree it may not be for everyone. The key take away I was aiming...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-01-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
Just to clarify I am speaking about the Suburban...

Just to clarify I am speaking about the Suburban SW6DE dual mode (gas/120V electric) water heater. It appears to be an option to add the electric mode, with standard being just gas that would be...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-31-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,475
Posted By rubicon327
Caution with burned out hot water heater element!

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I think this is important for people to see. My father was shocked on the trailer scissor jack and the trailer was also discovered to trip house GFI outlet when...
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