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    Posted: 30 May 2015 at 4:43pm
Put a deposit on a 179 today and will be picking it up the end of next week (Coates RV in MN).  I'm looking for advice about:
1)  battery/ies i.e. standard group 24; 2 group 24s; group 27 or 29
2)  propane size i.e. one 20 lb; 2 20 lb; one 30 lb
3)  installation of a DC receptacle near the bed and/or kitchen area

I'd welcome anyone's thoughts on these matters before I pick up my r-pod.  Thanks!
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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2015 at 4:54pm
Welcome to the group and congrats on your 179!! We really like our!!
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2015 at 10:57pm
Welcome.  How often do you plan on boondocking and for how long each time?  That will be useful to answer 1 and 2.  Often you can tap into an existing 12 volt line to add an outlet.
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Thanks for the response!  I've installed DC outlets in boats and know that it's not a big deal as long as you have ready access to the DC wires.  I'm surprised that FR doesn't automatically include on or two outlets inside the camper.
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I don't have mine right here to double check, but my 179 had at least 4 outlets inside, 2 in the kitchen area, one behind the TV, of course, and one near the bed.  I would have prefered having the 2 in the kitchen be above the countertop, but that's how it goes.
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Thanks for the response.  I think you're talking about AC outlets, and I'm referring to DC outlets (like an old fashioned cigarette lighter outlet).
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You're right, it would be handy to have a couple of those inside, to charge the Garmin GPS or whatever.
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I just use one of these two socket chargers in the TV plug:
http://www.amazon.com/Rocketek%C2%AE-Charger-Splitter-Motorola-Computers/dp/B00HPM6E5Q/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1433092751&sr=8-18&keywords=cigarette+car+port+charger
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Are you saying that there is a DC outlet where the TV plugs in?  I haven't taken delivery on my unit yet, so can't check it out.  I also thought it would be easy to install a DC outlet on the side of the hassock where the motor for the slide out is located.
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Posts: 202 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2015 at 2:40pm
Originally posted by JCP

Are you saying that there is a DC outlet where the TV plugs in?  I haven't taken delivery on my unit yet, so can't check it out.  I also thought it would be easy to install a DC outlet on the side of the hassock where the motor for the slide out is located.


Looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/230438424840?lpid=82&chn=ps
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