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    Posted: 28 Jun 2011 at 10:38pm
No, we don't either.
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My 2010 RP 171 has a duplex outlet that the little TV/DVD/radio is plugged into. The other outlet is covered with a sticker that says TV Only. Checking the voltage indicates it is 12V. There are other 12v appliances also. The box under the dinette in the 171 with the electrical distribution system can be tapped to provide extra 12v 'cigar lighter' style outlets. My previous owner had one placed by the bed /shower corner to support a 12v 15" TV and/or his car phone/MP3 charger.
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Posts: 539 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2011 at 10:17pm
Originally posted by Outbound

BTW, don't most (all) R-PODs with a TV & antenna have a 12v outlet with the antenna booster?
My 2011 R-Pod 177 doesn't.  I don't have a 12v outlet anywhere.
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2011 at 10:07pm
The Endless Breeze is the very best 12v RV fan.  Its frugal with battery usage and I have no doubt that you'd be very happy with it.

It is a bit pricey - actually, its probably $20-$30 more than what you'd think when I say 'a bit pricey.'  But, its well worth the money in the long run.

BTW, don't most (all) R-PODs with a TV & antenna have a 12v outlet with the antenna booster?
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2011 at 8:49pm
I just smacked myself - no need for an inverter since you can buy 12 volt fans to run directly from your 'pod's battery... I should have had a V8.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Have 2 of the cigarette lighter in the Edge, but nothing like that in the Pod, where I need it to hook up a fan.
The husband just ordered a battery operated indoor/outdoor fan with adapter. Uses D cell batteries. For the short time I wish to use the fan in the evening, this will do.
 
Now to find a campground ANYWHERE. WOW , there are a lot of us, campers that is.
I looked in Elkmont here in the Park and there is nothing I would have until September!Star
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2011 at 3:37pm
Originally posted by mountain mist

What is an inverter, where do I get one and how do I hook it upCry
I know nothing about it, so use very simple instructions please
I will Goggle inverter and see what I come up with
 
 
Very easy to hook up - especially if you have a "cigarette lighter" type 12 volt receptical.  This particular one that I bought also has a 5 volt USB plug.
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What is an inverter, where do I get one and how do I hook it upCry
I know nothing about it, so use very simple instructions please
I will Goggle inverter and see what I come up with
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You could buy an inverter and run a fan from it if you don't have hookups.  One battery might get you through two nights, two batteries definitely would.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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To make the bed, Chris and I folded the mattress in half and man-and woman handled it out onto the driveway. Chris then put a fitted sheet on the mattress over two mattress pads (fluffy ones) and flipped it over. She then pinned two lengths of 3/4 inch elastic across the width and one down the length of the sheet. It actually stayed together as we folded it back in half and managed to get it back into the bed space. We had removed the mattress so I could put hinges on the plywood cover of the large bed support cover.   As we don't sleep under a Lot of covers in the summer, the top sheet can be tucked in or not. As an under support we use two re-imagined Thermarest mattresses from our camping on the ground days.
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