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rpodmods ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Denver Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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Awesome, I'll look into that when I move to a dual-tank setup. Thanks!
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Cameron & Sarah - Denver, CO
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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Nice tanks, but yes very pricey. You can buy metal tanks, cheaper, which include a float gauge. Float gauge are accurate.
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rpodmods ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Denver Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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Thanks for the tip, I hadn't thought of that! Another option I've looked into is something like this: http://www.vikingcylinders.com/shop/lifestyle/22-lb-vapor/ Unfortunately, those are pricey. I think I've also read something about safety concerns, though I don't know if that's truly something to be worried about. Luckily it's not a huge issue for us at this point. We're usually only out for a couple days at a time right now. But we're hoping to do some long term travel next year, so we'll have to figure out a better solution before then. Thanks again!
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Cameron & Sarah - Denver, CO
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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Welcome. No problem with the link. We just don't like commercial posters, or spammers.
![]() Two comments on your mods (podmods around here). With option 1 of the battery upgrade (parallel), it is important to connect the pod's negative to one battery and the positive to the other, to balance the charge and discharging. As for the propane gauge, as mentioned already they don't work due to how the propane tank works. You end up measuring the pressure created by the evaporation from the surface area, which will be uniform until you get to the bottom shoulder of the tank when the surface area will slightly reduce. But that happens at the very end and often when you aren't looking and by then you are just about too late. I do have an easy solution for you that does work and doesn't involve removing the tank - the hot water method. Pour a cup of hot water slowly down the side of the tank from the top shoulder, wait 10 seconds and then run the back of your finger down the side. Where it is hot you are above the liquid level since the heat is retained by the steel, below that it will feel cold since the liquid absorbs the heat. Because of that it won't work if the tank is sitting in direct sun.
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rpodmods ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Denver Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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Thanks! I agree about the scale, we used to use a similar system at a job where I designed oxygen tanks. But for this I was looking for a quick way to get an idea of the gas level without having to take the tank off.
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Cameron & Sarah - Denver, CO
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Mountainrev ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Jul 2014 Location: Eagle, Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 193 |
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As fwunder said, can't have too much info. Thanks for sharing your website. I'll be sure to bookmark it.
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danthoman ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Location: GA lake country Online Status: Offline Posts: 183 |
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Welcome to the forum.
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Linda and Dan
Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
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fwunder ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
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I'm guessing it's http://rpodmods.com
![]() The Enfold theme is a nice theme. Good luck. We can't have too much information when it comes to Pod Mods. Re: The propane gauge. IMHO, the best gauge is a scale. This is the one I use: fred
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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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rpodmods ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Denver Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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Thanks!
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Cameron & Sarah - Denver, CO
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rpodmods ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Denver Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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I wasn't sure if I was allowed to share it (mods, let me know if it's a problem), but it's: rpodmods.com I see you're in Colorado too, cool!
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Cameron & Sarah - Denver, CO
2015 R-Pod 171 Tow vehicle: 2010 Xterra Off Road |
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