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Grey51shadw 
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Joined: 28 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
 Topic: RP 178 NewbiePosted: 28 May 2016 at 2:43pm |
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Thanks Stu,
d I had just finished ordering a Tadi when I saw your post. I will keep it in mind incase. The link pointed to the mounting pad for the camera. I'm guessing you're using the 7" 4U wireless camera and monitor. Really like the tip on how you installed the camera. Happy trails backatya! Lynne |
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Stu
Newbie
Joined: 24 May 2016 Location: Albuquerque, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 28 May 2016 at 2:08pm |
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Hi Grey51, Here's the link to the 4U Cam camera that I bought from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069LPT0A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
It's a little more expensive than some, but I was concerned that the camera had sufficient power to reach wirelessly through the pod and tow vehicle without too much loss of signal. This one seems to fill the bill in that regard. Just got the running light spoiler recaulked and planning my first road trip/camping next weekend after the Memorial Day crowd. Let me know how it goes. Good luck and happy podding, Stu
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Grey51shadw
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Joined: 28 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 28 May 2016 at 12:38pm |
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I think you may have saved me a heap of time here. Stu which camera did you buy. I am picking up my 178 next week and want to install one.
Thanks
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 25 May 2016 at 2:34pm |
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Sounds like you are well on your way, Stu. Glad you got it set to your satisfaction. One suggestion: When you recaulk, consider leaving a slight space on the bottom uncaulked to let any moisture drain. The rest of the seal and the lights may/will leak in the future so let it drain.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Stu
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Joined: 24 May 2016 Location: Albuquerque, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 25 May 2016 at 2:06pm |
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Thanks for your help Charlie. I was able to get the camera wired to the running light wiring bundle under the spoiler this morning. Camera is on when parking or headlights are on, which is OK as far as I'm concerned. Now have to recaulk the spoiler (maybe this evening when it cools off a bit).
Next project will be a 150 watt solar charging system and small inverter. Thanks again.
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518 |
Posted: 25 May 2016 at 6:54am |
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Welcome to the group!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Posted: 25 May 2016 at 3:17am |
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Welcome to the forum! 
If you could give some more details on the DVD problem....does it not even turn on? Does it not load disks, etc? |
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deb L
Newbie
Joined: 24 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Posted: 25 May 2016 at 1:19am |
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Hello not sure if I am the the new area for question for my R-pod 178. I love it can not wait to start this yrs camping. But having trouble with the DVDs player I can not get it to work the tv is working just fine. Need help
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518 |
Posted: 24 May 2016 at 5:13pm |
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Welcome to the group!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 24 May 2016 at 4:57pm |
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I no longer have my RPOD and mine was a 172 so I can't be specific. I ran the wire through the microwave cabinet and over to the side wall near the top rear of the Pod, then horizontally through the sidewall, up to the top outside, and across the top of the roof to the center. I don't know where your power panel is so you might have to cross the slide or door. You're on your own
 . I prefer penetrating the sidewall because water can't puddle or run over the hole like on the roof. Probably the best would be going through the rear wall near a side wall, but under the spoiler, then run horizontally under the spoiler to the center and exit on the lower side of the spoiler. Nice, but you have to remove the spoiler and recaulk it. Other than that it doesn't make much difference how you get the wire there. Just make sure to seal the holes with silicone. If you run horizontally and outside for any length use a dab of silicone to keep the wire from flapping.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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