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    Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 11:11am
We just came home from Omaha with our new, 2013, 177.  Overall, it's great!  A few things we noticed right away were;
  • It doesn't have any 12 volt outlets!  I think they should add 4 in the 177;
  •   by the bed
  •   in the kitchen
  •   by the dinette
  •   one, exterior type, outside near the other outlets

 

  • A quieter air conditioner!  The fan is loud, and so is the compressor!  We couldn't hear each other unless we were right next to each other.  Most of the noise seems to be inside the trailer - not much heard outside.
  • The black water flush inlet might be better on the same side as the outlet.  (I DID, however, want to rinse it again, when we got home, and, with the bw valve CLOSED, hooked up the hose and turned it on.  Water started spewing everywher, even after i ran around and opened the valve!  I am hoping I didn't damage anything!)
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 11:46am
Yes, 12v outlets are handy.. and very easy to add. We have added two.
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Welcome.  The A/C noise is one of the biggest problems, I agree.
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Posts: 556 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 3:40pm
Originally posted by techntrek

Welcome.  The A/C noise is one of the biggest problems, I agree.


I think we all agree that the Coleman A/C units are much quieter than the Dometics.  I wonder if when you order one, you could specify a Coleman.  I have mentioned before that our 11K BTU Coleman is much quieter than the 13.5 BTU Dometic we had in our last TT.  Or, can you order one that is A/C ready and have the dealer install a Coleman?  Just asking....

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I spent a night in a hotel last week (business trip) and the AC in that room was far louder than the one in our Pod.  And I couldn't set it for constant fan.
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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I spent a night in a hotel last week (business trip) and the AC in that room was far louder than the one in our Pod.  And I couldn't set it for constant fan.


Maybe that's part of why it doesn't bother us much.. between the wife and I, we have 1000's of nights in hotels..
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If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Originally posted by techntrek

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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We installed a 12v outlet in the entertainment center cabinet. Had to do some outlet plate trimming to fit it between the two existing plates, but it works fine. Seems to be on the same 30amp fuse as the taillights and a few other items. You can find the wire easily since the antenna amplifier is powered off it.
Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 7:54am
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Originally posted by techntrek

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.
Bob
 
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!
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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