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techntrek 
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
 Topic: GeneratorPosted: 21 Jun 2012 at 10:29am |
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With only a 1000 watt load it should be fine on one genset, running. The capacitor just might allow it to start on one as well - but the eco setting may have to be turned off so it has enough momentum to get through the surge.
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 20 Jun 2012 at 10:30pm |
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I got my big ladder out and changed the fan cover to the clear one. Easy. Then I extended myself from the ladder and took out the four screws that hold to cover for the A/C. Found the box with the cap but did not want to stand on the unreinforced roof. Found a dealer who will install in for a reasonable price next week. Will then try and run it with only one Honda 2 KW. We'll see. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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elko.mike
Groupie 
Joined: 21 May 2012 Location: Elko, NV Online Status: Offline Posts: 70 |
Posted: 20 Jun 2012 at 8:46pm |
Here's a place to start http://www.tempulog.com/. Let us know what you find. It was mentioned on this forum that a 2KW system will run the A/C but it won't start it due to the surge. It would be worth a test to see if the A/C will stay on even if one of the generators stops. It might, which would give you a little more margin. That's not a replacement for the monitor, but rather a little extra insurance against using it should it work. |
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Mike, Linda & Doxies
2013 Hood River Edition r-pod 171 Tow Vehicles: 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 (Linda's) and a 2003 Dodge Dakota (Mike's fishing truck) |
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PugPod
Newbie 
Joined: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
Posted: 20 Jun 2012 at 7:00pm |
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Thanks for all the great info & suggestions.... The 3 pugs read all the notes and talked me into the Honda EU2000i with the companion plus parallel wiring kit. Picking them up in Milwaukee this weekend. Now I am going to find a temperature alarm that will dial my phone when temp is out of range. There could be times on normal power that we could be in the show ring with 1 dog and the others in the cool Pod when power magically disappears. Doesn't take long for the heat to really knock down a Pug. Will post photos of the PugPod & pugs next time we are out.
Cheers
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Bagpiper Bill
RP-177 09 Silverado 4X4 |
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elko.mike
Groupie
Joined: 21 May 2012 Location: Elko, NV Online Status: Offline Posts: 70 |
Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 2:09pm |
On a day of harmony. |
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Mike, Linda & Doxies
2013 Hood River Edition r-pod 171 Tow Vehicles: 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 (Linda's) and a 2003 Dodge Dakota (Mike's fishing truck) |
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HuronSailor
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704 |
Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 1:55pm |
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Ask three rPodders about gensets and you'll get four opinions.
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.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.
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Kickstart
Senior Member
Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Location: Ocean Shores, W Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
Posted: 15 Jun 2012 at 11:16am |
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Well, David, I gotta admit that you've got me there. As the PTA showers (think body parts) in our Pods are kinda weak, so you probably smell much better than I after camping.
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'10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL
'12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
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Guests
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Posted: 15 Jun 2012 at 8:42am |
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Well, I like the Pods enough to have shelled out 5 figures for an RP173, back in July of 2009. Also, I can get quite a number of folks who would line up to testify that "yes, he truely is weird".
But alas, the lure of a dry bath and awning seduced me into a "regular" TT. Interestingly, my camper is within 2-3 inches lenght-wise of the Pods. Width - the actual body is a few inches wider, at 7' (84") but, the "track" - width between the wheels is more narrow.
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Kickstart
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Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Location: Ocean Shores, W Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 8:41pm |
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Ford? Chevy? Honda? Champion? Hey, I don't agree with any of ya. I tow with a Toyota Tundra, have a Yamaha generator, and I'm super satisfied with both. But let's face it. We're all just a little different or we wouldn't be towing our Pods. Except for maybe folks like David who've kinda come to their senses and jumped ship. No offense, David, as you have a great looking towing combo, but kinda mainsteam for some of us weird Podophiles, heh, heh!
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'10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL
'12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 6:33pm |
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For the record, I'm a Chevy guy. Safe Travels
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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