R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > Non-pod Discussion Forums > Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: On board battery monitor
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedOn board battery monitor
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
mcarter View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 07 Apr 2016
Location: Greenbrier, TN
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: On board battery monitor
    Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 6:02pm
Photo of my install on 178:
https://s5.postimg.org/epzj6qps7/20170110_112519_001.jpg
Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
Back to Top
furpod View Drop Down
Moderator Group - pHp
Moderator Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 25 Jul 2011
Location: Central KY
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 9:38am
Originally posted by ToolmanJohn

Originally posted by Steve 911

Thanks,
I think I'm going to add a couple of 12v outlets and USB ports as well.  I want to change out the 110v television, that came with my new 179, to a 12v television.  I'm just not sure exactly where to tap into 12v wires.

I recommend you instead install a small inverter and get it wired to provide power to the TV instead. I installed a 400 watt inverter under the dinette bench where the converter is. It has an on/off switch, cost $40, and has a USB charge port also for my phone (which is 99.9% of why I have it). My LED TV is a Wal-Mart whatsit brand I bought for $60 about 4 years ago. It has a max power consumption of 22 watts. 

 If you really want to run a DVD player too, that would use a few more watts.

 What I'm saying is, a regular small 120 VAC TV is better than any 12 volt TV by a long shot.


Our Lance has a 12v television that is great. 32" HD LED. Nicer then the Sony in our living room.. LOL
Back to Top
TheBum View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 26 Feb 2016
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 5:57pm
Originally posted by ToolmanJohn

What I'm saying is, a regular small 120 VAC TV is better than any 12 volt TV by a long shot.


Yep. There aren't nearly as many options in 12VDC TVs as there are in 110VAC TVs.
Back to Top
ToolmanJohn View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 23 Apr 2014
Location: Connecticut
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 451 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 4:48pm
Originally posted by Steve 911

Thanks,
I think I'm going to add a couple of 12v outlets and USB ports as well.  I want to change out the 110v television, that came with my new 179, to a 12v television.  I'm just not sure exactly where to tap into 12v wires.

I recommend you instead install a small inverter and get it wired to provide power to the TV instead. I installed a 400 watt inverter under the dinette bench where the converter is. It has an on/off switch, cost $40, and has a USB charge port also for my phone (which is 99.9% of why I have it). My LED TV is a Wal-Mart whatsit brand I bought for $60 about 4 years ago. It has a max power consumption of 22 watts. 

 If you really want to run a DVD player too, that would use a few more watts.

 What I'm saying is, a regular small 120 VAC TV is better than any 12 volt TV by a long shot.
2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD)
2013 VW Touareg TDI
Back to Top
Steve 911 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 09 Sep 2016
Location: Northern Ca.
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 92 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 2:56pm
I watched that youtube video.  could not be any easier..
Thanks
Firefighter Steve (retired)
2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod)
2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg.
E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller.
Back to Top
Lear111 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 20 Oct 2016
Location: Montgomery, tx
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 66 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 2:37pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4cfKqzVuRp
If link did not go through. Google rv voltmeter install. You tube video will show absolutely the easiest way to do it. $10 dollars from Amazon and anyone with a Phillips head screwdriver can do it.
Steve
Lexus GX460
R-pod 180 2017
1 black lab
Back to Top
TheBum View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 26 Feb 2016
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 1:20pm
Originally posted by Steve 911

Thanks,
I think I'm going to add a couple of 12v outlets and USB ports as well.  I want to change out the 110v television, that came with my new 179, to a 12v television.  I'm just not sure exactly where to tap into 12v wires.


There's at least one extra fuse slot in the power panel. I used one of those to power a 12V outlet, some USB ports, and a 400W inverter, which allows us to watch the 110VAC television while running on battery.
Back to Top
TheBum View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 26 Feb 2016
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 1:18pm
Originally posted by podrunner

Does anyone know if these units that display battery voltage and are always on consume enough battery power to be a concern?


The one I have stays on and I think it's definitely a concern. You can easily fix it by going to Radio Shack and getting a momentary normally-open pushbutton to wire in series.
Back to Top
Steve 911 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 09 Sep 2016
Location: Northern Ca.
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 92 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 11:03pm
Thanks,
I think I'm going to add a couple of 12v outlets and USB ports as well.  I want to change out the 110v television, that came with my new 179, to a 12v television.  I'm just not sure exactly where to tap into 12v wires.
Firefighter Steve (retired)
2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod)
2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg.
E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller.
Back to Top
StephenH View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Nov 2015
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6417 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 10:01pm
You are correct that the R-Pods do not come with any 12V outlets (unless there has been a change in the latest models). I added a triple outlet (2 12V power socket type and 1 USB charger) next to the 110V outlet at the base of the bed. I added a second 12V power socket and a USB charger outlet mounted individually near the television. I mounted a 12V digital meter next to the indicator panel. I added the 12V sockets so I can run my CPAP machine and the USB outlets so we can charge our phones.
StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz