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    Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 10:05am
Originally posted by techntrek

Originally posted by Sleepless

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If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.

I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side.
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Most manufacturers prep all of their campers for A/C whether it is installed at the factory or not.  This includes framing out the location, marking the corners so you know where to cut, and running wiring for the thermostat and electric.  This would be a good question for FR!


I agree.  I did not think about the thermostat wiring since all my Coleman units in the past and present (excluding motor homes) have had the thermostat contained within the ceiling unit, and controlled by a rotary control next to the main function control.  This being said, my experience only goes through 2010.  Perhaps the newer trailer models are different.  Regardless, pre-installed thermostat wiring is a great idea.

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The only advantage of the loud AC is that we could not hear our pugs snoring!
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Originally posted by Paige

The only advantage of the loud AC is that we could not hear our pugs snoring!


Same thing with our Bostons! Also drowns out the drunks down the way.
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I thought the loud AC was to drown out the generator and the idling diesel big rigs when overnighting in the WalMart parking lot!
Seriously though every RV I've ever owned has had a loud AC-  I think it is just the nature of trying to move lots of air through relatively small outlets.

I have pondered several oddities on the r-pod-   the black tank flush being on the side opposite to where water is available in any standard RV dump station (that happens to have it, many don't)  -  well that has to win first prize for stupid designConfused
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The new 178's have the backwater flush on the correct side.  
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my late '14 (built January 31st 2014) has the blackwater flush on the curb side of the camper. They moved that to the street side? I too wish I had that.
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I forgot to open the outlet on the other side, when I turned on the water hose. The pressure ruptured the seal (or something), and now it sprays all over the place unless I hold the hose just  right.  I'm hoping I can fix it, somehow, or replace it.  Should I have used the pressure-reducer?
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Originally posted by waterflaws

I forgot to open the outlet on the other side, when I turned on the water hose. The pressure ruptured the seal (or something), and now it sprays all over the place unless I hold the hose just  right.  I'm hoping I can fix it, somehow, or replace it.  Should I have used the pressure-reducer?
Do you know your water pressure level, it should be in the 50-60 psi range.  A pressure reduction valve is always a good idea.  I know an RV park that is in a valley, the water tank is on a hill, their pressure is 125 psi.  You never know what a campground/park will have.
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I really would love a 12V outlet. How do you add one?
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Originally posted by waterflaws

I forgot to open the outlet on the other side, when I turned on the water hose. The pressure ruptured the seal (or something), and now it sprays all over the place unless I hold the hose just  right.  I'm hoping I can fix it, somehow, or replace it.  Should I have used the pressure-reducer?


Forgetting to open the outlet would not cause this-  if the outlet was closed you'd just fill up the tank and eventually have water coming out the roof vent..
Have you checked to make sure the rubber washer is in the fitting?   Same as in a garden hose female fitting.
The hose to the tank also might have a kink if water is spraying out with a good rubber washer.
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