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ahefner 
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Joined: 03 Aug 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 63 |
 Topic: What do you wish...Posted: 27 May 2014 at 3:57pm |
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Easy access hatch for the hot water bypass and a hatch for the pump bypass also. Easy enough to add but would have been nice if it was already there.
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2014 rPod 178
2014 Toyota Tundra 5.7 |
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GlobeTrotter
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Joined: 27 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Posted: 27 May 2014 at 9:43am |
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Dual battery. Power Jack. Dual Propane stand and regulator. E2 weight distribution hitch. Several DC plugs.
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Podding from Montana and loving it!
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TriumphRider
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Joined: 06 May 2014 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 21 May 2014 at 6:00pm |
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Wow, great articles! Now I have another step to add to my routine when setting up camp!
Thanks,
TriumphRider
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 17 May 2014 at 10:59pm |
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I meant to post this info back then but it slipped my mind when things got busy over the summer. Check out these links, especially the article at the first link, which explains the right way to test for ground issues. The 2nd link explains how voltmeters, plug- in testers, and intelligent surge protectors can report on some faults - but not all. I haven't purchased the Non Contact Voltage Tester he describes, which detects the final problem, yet.
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Boomertype
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Joined: 12 Jan 2014 Location: Seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 108 |
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 4:59pm |
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On the water pressure thing, I know one park we will be staying at this summer has a water pressure of 150psi. Valterra does make a high-flow pressure regulator that keeps the pressure up around 60psi, while their standard may drop it to 40psi. About the same price too.
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TriumphRider
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Joined: 06 May 2014 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 3:26pm |
Yikes! Thanks for the heads-up! It never occured to me to check that! So do you just do a continuity check from the far end of the cable to a clean point on the frame, or...?
The surge protector I'm looking at does provide some diagnostics of the incoming power such as reverse polarity and an open ground at the box, and it was only $100, so fairly inexpensive insurance.
The dealer is providing 'free of charge'
 a small water pressure regulator. If it does inhibit flow too much I'll just rig up a gauge that will connect to the hose bib and test the pressure when we are setting up and determine if regulation is necessary.TriumphRider
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 11:32am |
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Personally I don't bother with surge suppressors or water pressure regulators for our camper. I have the later and tried it once or twice but it always dropped the pressure too much for our shower. The PEX systems in the pods can take more pressure than some may believe, and it is very rare for a commercial hookup to supply more than a safe level. Surge suppressors are a little more useful, but my only goal in-camp is to monitor the voltage level to make sure it is between 108 and 132 (-/+ 10%), which I do with a Kill-A-Watt I keep plugged in where I see it every time I come in the door.
I will also verify the ground connection with a voltmeter when I get into camp. I discovered my 30 amp extension cord was NOT grounding the pod last year when I got a shock after my kids washed it and the ground was soaked. They were in bare feet and that could have been lethal for them.
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TriumphRider
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Joined: 06 May 2014 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 11:01am |
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Thanks, hadn't thought about extended warrenties. I read the thread about the pros and cons and would consider one on the fridge depending on the cost. The dealer didn't even mention them when we were setting up the deal, so maybe they don't offer them or else we will get the hard sell when we go for orientation and pick up.
Sounds like we will be getting the dual 12v batteries. Later down the road I can swap them out for 6v's if the need is there.
Getting excited (and nervous!) about picking it up on Monday! I have a Logbook/Journal ready to take notes in when we do the walk around and orientation. Hopefully it will eventually be filled with remembrances of all the fun trips we had in our new Pod!
 TriumphRider
ETA: We did end up getting a Good Sam membership since there is a Camper World so close to our home base. We picked up some things that I thought were necessary, i.e., chocks and leveling blocks, locks for the trailer hitch, etc. Does everyone agree that a surge supressor is needed? We didn't use one when we had our 23' Terry trailer many years ago, but then it didn't have any electronics to speak of at all! What else trailer related will we need to get right off the bat?
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NormanHill
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Joined: 30 Mar 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 49 |
Posted: 13 May 2014 at 12:04am |
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Discuss the extended warranty options, Good Sam, or whatever. Not much leverage on this once the check is in their hands.
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Newsguy12
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Joined: 30 Mar 2014 Location: Nathrop, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 54 |
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 6:26pm |
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Thanks Doug and Charlie. I knew the diagram showed two batteries in parallel--not in series. I've never considered two 6V batteries before...but will be looking at that possibility now. Thanks again.
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