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Gualalapod
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Topic: Install an inverter? Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 11:08am |
Thanks for the tips. We are checking on the propane smell. It is only right by the tank on the outside but needs addressing for sure before our next adventure.
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 10:22am |
I would seriously get that smell addressed. Is it just an exhaust smell? Or a propane smell. If it's gas, there is a fire danger. If it's just exhaust it should not smell much at all, unless you sit right in front of the exhaust port. Running the fridge on straight battery is a losing battle. I personally think installing usb ports is good enough for charging stuff, others might disagree. None of the plugs are 12v, they are a/c only, and require shore power, or a genny.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
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Gualalapod
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Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 10:03am |
I have a 2015 179. No 12v plugs it seems. Wondering if anyone knows if some of the plugs are 12v? Also, would you install a 12v plug or usb? We just used our Rpod for the 2nd time with no shore power. Solar charged battery well. Our propane had a slight smell (outside) so we used the battery for the refrigerator which lasted fine during the day but by about midnight there was no more battery power for the fridge. I really would like to be able to charge devices during the day when the solar is strong or at least overnight with 12v. Any examples of someone adding this inside their pod?
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Colt
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Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 8:48am |
Agree. If you want to power more then your TV, you need a generator. A decent 2000 watt inverter, that could power a hair dryer, costs $400 - $800 and could drain the standard battery in 15 minutes.
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John
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 6:06pm |
You could add a small inverter for the purposes you mention but as suggested, a 12v outlet and 12v usb chargers may be easier and less expensive. You can also use them in your tow vehicle. Based on your other thread, you really shouldn't think about getting an inverter to power the ac outlets. An inverter that large would be very expensive and pull the battery/batteries down very quickly if you tried to use a hair dryer, coffee maker, microwave, etc. You might also consider a generator.
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 3:22pm |
You do not need an inverter to charge phones. On a 2017.5 I know for sure r-pods started coming with usb plugs to charge phones. Not sure if you have a 2017, or a 2017.5 model. Either way, you can add a 12v plug, not an inverter. An inverter is to make a/c from dc
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
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2hotchilis
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Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 2:16pm |
So, I thought we had an inverter in our pod but we don’t. 😟 so I want to be able to charge phones and tablets in the pod. Should i install an inverter or do some other work around? Constructive advice is most useful. Thank you,
By the way, I appreciate all the answers I have received and seeing people’s mods here in the forum.
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Darla
2017 R-Pod 179
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