Brand New to RPod, cross country move next week! - Event Date: 12 Jun 2019

Hi!
We are moving back home from MD to CA. (We are using Pods for our stuff, but still have to get the 2 dogs, 4 cats and two vehicles there, instead of trying to find hotels to fit us all in. This was another excuse to purchase the RPod 190. :)

Unfortunately, it's going to be a hot journey and not sure where we will be stopping and what hookups will be available. This is probably a stupid couple of questions, but here it goes... *I know nothing about electricity except that I use it and pay a company each month for it.

How long will the A/C last if we don't have anywhere to plug in? (The temps look like they'll vary from 99- 115 degrees along the way.)

Will a solar panel(s) hold enough charge to power the a/c through the night?

Are there any idiot-proof ways to hook up a non-zamp 170+ amp that don't involve soldering or drilling holes into anything?
Any input on brands, wattage/amps, connectors, cords, extra battery, converter (is this even necessary with the Rpod?), etc. would be amazing!!

*Again, I greatly apologize for being so ignorant! I looked online, but only became more confused!

THANK YOU!!!!

Originally posted by MonkeyMoe123 How long will the A/C last if we don't have anywhere to plug in? (The temps look like they'll vary from 99- 115 degrees along the way.)

Zero. The AC runs on 110 volts, and you would need the batteries and inverter from h**l to run AC for any appreciable time.

Originally posted by MonkeyMoe123 Will a solar panel(s) hold enough charge to power the a/c through the night?

Nope. Solar panels do not hold charge, they are used to charge batteries.

Originally posted by MonkeyMoe123 Any input on brands, wattage/amps, connectors, cords, extra battery, converter (is this even necessary with the Rpod?), etc. would be amazing!!

If the goal is to run your AC, you should stop at places that have full hook ups.

I did a MD to CA move like that back in 2009. Two vehicles (one a class B RV), two dogs, a wife, a daughter, a grandson, and...wait for it...a parrot. Let’s just say it’s not something I ever want to repeat...

Re running the ac, my recommendation is that If you can’t find hookups just stay in a motel. Many motels accept pets nowadays. Try La Quinta for a midrange chain that is pet friendly.Your family and your sanity will thank you. Your only other alternative is a portable generator but that’s a hassle if you’re moving every day and most campgrounds won’t let you run them at night anyway.

Good luck, you’ll need it I think😜

Welcome to our forum. You are just the type pf person it was designed for.