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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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Wow, that is insane. They keep going backwards. From fridges needing no power for LP mode, to needing some no matter what, and now making them so they are sucking down 12 additional amps (on top of what the fridge control board uses) and giving you no way to stop it.
I just checked the manual for my Dometic and this is what it says: "Note that when turned on, the climate control will draw 12 VDC power continuously. Turn it off when a charging source is not available." And now that is a permanent feature. Right.
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CharlieM ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
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Insane? Yes. I foresee the next "improvement" will be a small internal circulating fan, which will of course, require 120 VAC!
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Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Budward ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
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Yep high tech is not a good thing when camping when old school low tech does the job just fine.
I'm going to mount a second t'stat in my pod at some point for the heater and not have it run off the digital Dometic one that controls the heater and the A/C in one unit. Had a humidity issue on a trip when it rained for 24+ hours in the pacific northwest- really wanted to run the A/C to dehumidify while running the heater at the same time to keep the temperature warm enough. Have done that in the past with old school campers, can't do it now with new stuff. BTW how stupid is it that the Dometic t'stat can show you the current temp but NOT when heat or A/C is running, you have to turn them off to check the current temp. ![]() |
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Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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I have issues breathing in high humidity so I could see myself doing the same thing. Ironically it isn't a possibility at home, either, due to the all-in one thermostats.
After seeing all the issues with the digital thermostats on this forum, I'm glad my pod had the old manual type (the new camper does, too). My TV has a similar problem. The clock on the radio. It is there when the radio is on or off. If the key is out of the ignition you can bring up the clock by pushing a button. But make or receive a cell phone call (via bluetooth which routes through the radio) and the clock goes away. Pushing a button will bring it up, right? No. So right when I'm likely to be telling someone when I'm going to arrive, or be late, I have to look at my watch to see what time it is. A lot of people don't wear watches anymore so they would have to fumble for their cell phone - and the whole reason for that bluetooth connection is so they don't have to fumble with their cell phone while driving.
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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MD requires an inspection for used trailers, and yesterday mine passed with no problems. Yay! I knew the prior owners hadn't travelled much with it and the inspection tech mentioned the brake pads all measure nearly new (within something like 0.005 inches). I now have all the paperwork to finally transfer the title and transfer the registration/plates from the pod, although I need to find a notary for the bill of sale first.
I've knocked a lot off the to-do list so far. New door catches (cargo and man door), an extra work light on the side, repair the front work light, convert all the existing fixtures to LEDs, re-caulk a spot where it was necessary, check the lug nuts and tires, fix a propane leak by the tanks, fix a trim piece inside, fill the LP tanks, once-over on all appliances, tighten up the cargo door locks, extra keys for the man door.
Still to come: new bathroom fan (which means replacing the whole vent assembly), another work light at the rear, clean the A/C coils, new curtains, additional turn/brake lights mounted high up (like I did with the pod), add a receiver hitch, add a few shelves, fix the fresh water tank vent line, and possibly adjust the WDH. Camping is a lot of work. ![]() |
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fwunder ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
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When's the party?
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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The weekend before Halloween! Annual bash at our local state park. We hand out several hundred dollars worth of candy to a thousand kids that come from all over.
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fwunder ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
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What's your definition of a kid? Got Heath Bars and Snickers?
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Tech, If you have not seen these, suggest looking at them. I put one in my Coleman and am very pleased with it. I bought the single speed model. It was not as noisy as the OEM (cheapo fan), but a little more so than I liked. Plus, I didn't need to move as much air as it was moving. I added a 10watt/10 ohm resistor (Radio Shack) in line and it is just perfect. (Cheaper than buying the 3 speed model). The whole job took about 30 minutes (not rushing) and you don't have to disturb the existing opening - just remove the screen and existing fan (all done from inside the trailer). Outside, I have one of the "regular" MaxxAir vent covers and it is really too small for the fan. I plan to change it to one that is for the high volume fans. I get a certain amount of "air noise" and testing removing the vent cover eliminated it. (I still want a vent cover, however). http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/vortex-replacement-vent-fan-upgrade/49448 |
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CharlieM ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
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Doug,
If you look into this fan I'd be interested in your evaluation. I have the OEM "Lil' Screamer" , also made by Hengs, in my bath and I was considering replacing it with a Fanrastic. I had also planned to do the resistor thing as David did because even the FF on low is more than I need. I also dont need a multi-speed, reversing, thermostat controlled fan in the bath. I just need a quiet, slow and inexpensive upgrade. David may have found it. David: Thanks for the tip. |
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Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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