The tongue of the Rpod

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   greetings
I fabricated a frame out of angle iron for mounting 2 tanks.  I bought a tank cover and made the frame so the tanks would fit under the cover. I copied the mounting used by most RV's and put a dual tank regulator  between the tanks.   I installed a power jack, and a group 27 battery.  It did add about 60 pounds to the hitch weight.  I agree LI Ion batteries just cost way to much.  I do a fair amount of dry camping and use a Honda inverter generator that I have been using for about 12 years or so.

Crankster78 R-179  2015 

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crankster78 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 May 2018 Location: Minn Online Status: Offline Posts: 163	Topic: The tongue of the Rpod Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 8:40pm
	greetings I fabricated a frame out of angle iron for mounting 2 tanks. I bought a tank cover and made the frame so the tanks would fit under the cover. I copied the mounting used by most RV's and put a dual tank regulator between the tanks. I installed a power jack, and a group 27 battery. It did add about 60 pounds to the hitch weight. I agree LI Ion batteries just cost way to much. I do a fair amount of dry camping and use a Honda inverter generator that I have been using for about 12 years or so. Crankster78 R-179 2015
	Crankster 78 R-179 2015

Awchief Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 May 2018 Location: Biloxi, MS Online Status: Offline Posts: 83	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 8:05pm
	“Is this doable?” All it takes is cash. Suggest you do some research on best practices for Lithium batteries. It not just a mater of swaping them out. They are temperature and voltage input sensitive. Biggest negative these days is their cost. An effective and practical Lithium powered system is still in the several thousands of dollars range. You are are looking at at least $5K plus. Not really cost effective in an under $20K trailer in my opinion.
	Michael

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 7:14pm
	Bradywan what will you be towing your pod with?
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

OldNeumanntapr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 May 2018 Location: CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 204	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 6:47pm
	I have a 2018 rPod 180 with the factory power jack and single propane tank. I added a group 27 marine battery and the tongue weighs in at 540 lbs. Two batteries, two LPG tanks and a generator would add Substantial Weight!

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 6:39pm
	Well Bradywan, Almost anything is doable, but not without modification and fabrication. To me the power jack and genset stand are not an issue, one takes the place of your existing jack, the other mounts on but above the tongue. The battery box with batteries will have to fit with the two tanks. If you buy stuff that fits maybe simple, if not be prepared to modify. Number of battery boxes on the market and with the tanks is your plan to cover them or let them go commando? I could be wrong but I don't recall this many mods to tongue except maybe SH who has done some impressive work. Just as a side thought, remember you are adding tongue weight and good luck.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Bradywan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Sep 2018 Location: Lebanon Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 5:20pm
	There are so many mods and pictures, it's hard to keep everything straight. I'm looking to buy a new Rpod 190 this winter, and this is what I want up near the hitch. The power tongue jack 2 propane tanks A two battery locking battery box 2 lithium ion batteries a generator stand http://flic.kr/p/MxDDAP Is this doable?