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techntrek 
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
 Topic: External AC outlet on left sidePosted: 19 Nov 2009 at 11:01am |
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The only outlet on the left (street) side is inside the fridge compartment, and due to regulations the 2nd outlet is blocked. Even if it were available nothing could be permanently plugged in w/o leaving the lower cover off. It would be nice to have an external outlet on that side.
In my case, if I arrive at my site after dark I like to plug in a few AC lights so I have good visibility during setup (if I don't have full hookups I have an inverter in the tow vechicle). I could run an extension cord around the side, but its an extra step I don't need when I first back in. I could use battery-powered or gas-powered spotlights or lanterns but I don't need them the rest of the time I camp so I'd rather not carry them. Also there can be camping situations where the street side is the best side to "set up camp". With AC lines already run on both sides of the 'pod it would be fairly easy to add an extra box and outlet to the design.
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 at 12:03pm |
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It shouldn't be to hard to add outside outlets. Ground fault ones with covers.
Terry |
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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yizit
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 663 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 at 4:32pm |
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That would be nice to have an outlet on that side. Is this something that could be ordered thru FR for someone who is about to buy an R-Pod?
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Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp
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Posted: 19 Nov 2009 at 4:53pm |
I'm sure they could. The question is would they? It can't hurt to ask. Terry |
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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Phil H
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Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Burlington, On Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 at 6:45pm |
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What about installing a 12V "porch" light on the the drivers side and front (like the one on the curb side) to aid in your set up in the dark?
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2010 R-pod 171
2007 Ford Escape |
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techntrek
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Posted: 24 Nov 2009 at 10:27pm |
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That's a good idea. Might be the answer.
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 3:49pm |
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It should be very easy to install a 120v outlet on the street side of your 171 - particularly if you mount it close to the converter, so that your wire runs are all inside the dinette seat.
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techntrek
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Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 6:12pm |
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It would be an easy mod - just remember that this is the "wish list" for Forest River to think about...
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External AC outlet on left side