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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-26-2022, 11:45 PM
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Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I've noted that a number of the side attachments...

I've noted that a number of the side attachments on the Escape came from the factory with sealant on the sides and top but none on the bottom.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-26-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I'd put a bead of some urethane sealant like...

I'd put a bead of some urethane sealant like Lexel or Proflex RV around it, screw it back on, boom, sealed.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-27-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I wonder what refrigerant it uses... my Norcold...

I wonder what refrigerant it uses... my Norcold compressor fridge uses some butane mix.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-25-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
that tube is probably aluminum. not at all easy...

that tube is probably aluminum. not at all easy to solder.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-25-2022, 12:09 PM
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Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I wouldn't want to be storing stuff in there, the...

I wouldn't want to be storing stuff in there, the back of the compressor fridge has open access, it just doesn't expect airflow.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-17-2022, 02:15 PM
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Posted By John in Santa Cruz
ok, I took a couple jumper clips, and a AA 1.5V...

ok, I took a couple jumper clips, and a AA 1.5V battery, negative to the ground terminal, and alternately connected plus briefly to each of the two V+ terminals and I hear it clicking.

ah, this...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-17-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
nope, totally different. the RMD8555 was...

nope, totally different. the RMD8555 was designed/built by Electrolux in Germany when Domestic bought Electrolux's RV component division.

I just pulled the valve out of my broken fridge, let me...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-17-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I indeed have a RMD8555 in my driveway, but it at...

I indeed have a RMD8555 in my driveway, but it at first would not run on propane, then stopped running entirely (dead control panel), and no idea whats wrong.

I replaced it with a Norcold N2175 dc...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-07-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
the original vent cap had two pieces, the outer...

the original vent cap had two pieces, the outer top piece, and an inner bottom piece that had a bug screen. the plate uses the same mounting holes as the inner bottom piece.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-07-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
1965 F100, three on the tree, 6 cyl (I think its...

1965 F100, three on the tree, 6 cyl (I think its the 300CID). has been parked a few too many years, probably been 10 years since it moved.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-06-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
roof vent cover ...

roof vent cover

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-46fQdQm/0/X2/i-46fQdQm-X2.jpg

360W LG NeonR monocrystalline solar panel

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LfrS2Gk/0/X3/i-LfrS2Gk-X3.jpg...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-05-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I think the guy who fabbed it said it was marine...

I think the guy who fabbed it said it was marine HDPE, but I could be wrong.

I'm home and had forgotten about this thread. its dark now, but I'll go out there tomorrow and get said photo
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-26-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
When I'm home and have my ladder handy, I'll take...

When I'm home and have my ladder handy, I'll take a picture of the covered roof vent. Might be a week.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-25-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
i capped the roof vent as my new larger solar...

i capped the roof vent as my new larger solar panel overlaps it.

temporarilly, I've plugged off the lower/side event with tape on the inside, but I'll probably do something more permanent.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-22-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
80% discharge on flooded deep cycle lead acid is...

80% discharge on flooded deep cycle lead acid is around 11.5V, I believe the Norcold is rated to run down to 10.5V or so. But per my calculations, that level of discharge is what you'd see after 4...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-22-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
by my numbers above, with 2 good flooded lead...

by my numbers above, with 2 good flooded lead acids, you should be able to go at least 4 days with a compressor fridge without any charging solar or otherwise, and if you're getting at least 50% sun...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-22-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
a dual golf cart battery + stock 160-190 watt...

a dual golf cart battery + stock 160-190 watt solar system would probably suffice to run a compressor fridge for at least a couple days of dry camping, and given sufficient sunshine, possibly...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-09-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
no, mine was a fried controller. it wasn't even...

no, mine was a fried controller. it wasn't even trying to turn the gas on.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-08-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
mine has a dead controller, but afaik the gas was...

mine has a dead controller, but afaik the gas was working fine until it died. its in a cardboard box in my driveway, has been for a couple months. anyone wants it for parts, come get it ;D
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 05-07-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
my resolution was a Norcold N2175, fit in the...

my resolution was a Norcold N2175, fit in the hole left by the RMD8555 quite exactly. its a DC compressor fridge, with a variable speed/power compressor that typically draws only a couple 100...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-23-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
by 'eyebrow board', do you mean the board on the...

by 'eyebrow board', do you mean the board on the back of the control panel, or something else ?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-21-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
the autochanger on this fridge will only switch...

the autochanger on this fridge will only switch between 120VAC and propane, it will not switch to 12VDC, you have to do that manually.

all controls are on the front panel. the propane ignites...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-21-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
At that link (which was one of the first I found)...

At that link (which was one of the first I found) there's a variety of operating manuals, one service manual, and a couple inustallation manuals. the one service manual shows an different style...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-21-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
ouch. any idea how that was diagnosed? thats...

ouch. any idea how that was diagnosed? thats way too expensive to buy as a shotgun attempt at repair.

oh and thats the MES version, I have the newer AES version, with a completely different...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-15-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,502
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
fyi, i fired up the stove here at home, and 2...

fyi, i fired up the stove here at home, and 2 burners look good, not yellow tipped, but the THIRD burner, OMG, way too much gas, huh.
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