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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Topic: Considering an R-Pod 190 Posted: 16 May 2020 at 11:41am |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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EchoGale
Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 461 |
Posted: 16 May 2020 at 11:33am |
I'd call Classic Accessories. The have helpful customer service staff. 800.854.2315.
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vbdomenico
Groupie Joined: 19 Apr 2020 Location: Kansas City, MO Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Posted: 16 May 2020 at 10:59am |
Thanks Reluctant,
I assume your 190 has the Thule awning? That is my main concern about fitting the cover. Thanks for letting me know about the antenna, I wasn't aware it was easy to remove.
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 16 May 2020 at 5:51am |
Even if you were going to move up soon to a 220V/50A RV the 50A Hughes autoformer wouldn't work in the interim. It would be a mess at best and a hazard at worst. If you got an adapter to go from 110/30 at the pedestal to the Hughes device it would throw an error code since only one phase of the expected 220 would be live. And if that problem could be overcome then you'd still need a second adapter to go from 220/50 back to 110/30 to connect to the trailer. If you skipped the first adapter and connected the autoformer directly to a 220/50 outlet at the pedestal then you will have created a safety hazard in the downstream cord and trailer circuit which is capable of handling only 30A not 50A, not to mention being limited to only using 50A pedestals from then on. Bottom line, don't do it, wrong tool for the job at hand.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 15 May 2020 at 9:37am |
I have the 30A Hughes Autoformer. It is the right choice for the RPod. I haven't encountered a situation yet that required the boost function. I do like that the surge module is replaceable at a reasonable cost. It would be a waste of money to get the 50A unless you intended to move up to an RV soon that would require a 50A supply. For the RPod and other small trailers, 30A is the right answer.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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ReluctantTraveler
Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2019 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 15 May 2020 at 8:39am |
Roger that. Thanks a bunch!
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2019 R-Pod 190
2011 Toyota 4Runner Be kind to everyone today! Dennis |
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 15 May 2020 at 4:59am |
No benefit at all. The 50A Hughes device is made for use on a 220Vac supply feeding a 220V 50A rv. , it won't work for you on a 120Vac 30A supply feeding a 120V rPod. |
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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ReluctantTraveler
Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2019 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 14 May 2020 at 11:06pm |
Does anyone see an advantage with going with the 50A Hughes Autoformer instead of the 30A (outside of the lower cost)?
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2019 R-Pod 190
2011 Toyota 4Runner Be kind to everyone today! Dennis |
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ReluctantTraveler
Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2019 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 14 May 2020 at 10:25pm |
I have a 2019 R-Pod 190 10th Anniversary edition. I highly recommend the cover if parking under a tree, as some have mentioned. I would use it anyway regardless to protect the roof from the elements. I keep it on the RV all the time when I'm not using it, except a few days before and after a trip with it.
The "Classic Accessories" PolyPro 3 "OverDrive" is an excellent product. It fits the trailer like a glove, and won't blow off in high winds or move around much, minimizing tearing. Be sure to cut foam "noodles" and slip them over the rain gutters and any other sharp corners. I put duct tape on the inside of every corner where it rubs, mostly at the bottom - all four corners. The zippered door makes it very easy to get in if you need to while covered. And it is vented. I've never seen moisture trapped under it. The top has reinforcement material (a heavier canvas-like material as opposed to the rest of the poly fabric) that repels tree sap and debris, and gives added strength and protection from sun as well. A very well designed product. And I always remove the TV antenni when I put it on or they will point out too much and become stressed under the weight. They easily unscrew. |
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2019 R-Pod 190
2011 Toyota 4Runner Be kind to everyone today! Dennis |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 13 May 2020 at 8:12pm |
Congratulations! I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories with your new RP190!
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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