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Forum: General Escape 01-21-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
Good point. When I meant direct to the battery I...

Good point. When I meant direct to the battery I meant not passing through the WFCO power center and therefore no fuse, but the main cutoff switch could render the breakaway useless as well. This is...
Forum: General Escape 01-21-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the only...

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the only exceptions from the factory are the combination CO/propane detector and breakaway switch for the brakes are wired directly to the battery. This is to...
Forum: General Escape 01-20-2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
All references in this post to 12V power implies...

All references in this post to 12V power implies through the WFCO power center which has the fuse block and converter section and separate 120V breaker panel. The inverter is a separate animal wired...
Forum: General Escape 01-20-2017, 01:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
This is my understanding exactly. My number of 21...

This is my understanding exactly. My number of 21 hours was taking the battery completely down to 10.5V so I get why you cut my number in half now for a more realistic number. Fridge may alarm before...
Forum: General Escape 01-19-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
John, great info. Thanks. Do you really need to...

John, great info. Thanks. Do you really need to cut my initial 21 hours in half? The "20hr" test that mfr's use to determine amp-hrs is supposed to ensure that amps are provided at a usable voltage...
Forum: General Escape 01-19-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
Just out of curiosity I looked up the 12V specs...

Just out of curiosity I looked up the 12V specs on the RMD8555 which seems to be a popular fridge. It draws 130W, so that is ~11 amps at 12V. So on paper with perfectly charged dual 6V batteries with...
Forum: General Escape 01-19-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
If the fridge on 12V is 350W as Alan said in post...

If the fridge on 12V is 350W as Alan said in post #20 then it is not really useful at all in my mind. I think many falsely believe that is the mode they will use when towing (because no 120V...
Forum: General Escape 01-19-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
Just to avoid confusion for those that are...

Just to avoid confusion for those that are learning about their electrical systems, the inverter would never come into play with the refrigerator. The inverter is only wired to outlets. The fridge...
Forum: General Escape 01-18-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,195
Posted By rubicon327
I think some may not realize that opting for a...

I think some may not realize that opting for a 1500W inverter from ETI that covers all outlets sounds cool but it doesn't mean you have the battery capacity to handle running all kinds of crazy...
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