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Topic: heat and ac on at same time

Posted By: peterqb
Subject: heat and ac on at same time
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2017 at 7:14pm

I have a new 177. I notice that when plugged into AC, my battery charges (I installed a trimetric battery monitor, totally cool!) but when plugged into my truck (running) I show no charging, any Ideas why my truck would not charge the trailer battery

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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2017 at 8:17pm

Your truck may not be sending 12V through the connector to your pod. Not all are wired to do that. Some are wired but the fuse may be removed or blown. Some folks add a switch or relay to prevent power from going to the RV when they don't want it. Lots of things to check.

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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2017 at 8:19pm

Check your owner's manual to see if there is a breaker or fuse that needs to be inserted or reset or replaced. I have read about some trucks needing to have that done before power would be supplied though the connector. You can check the Bargman (round) connector on your truck with a multimeter to see if power is getting to the connector. When looking at the connector, locate the notch for alignment. Going clockwise with that notch at 12:00, the 12V supply is at 1:00. You can either use the truck frame or the connector at 7:00 which is the ground. If it is supplying power, you should get a reading. If not, then the wiring problem is with your truck. If you have power, then the problem is with your R-Pod, and you should check with your dealer.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: peterqb
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2017 at 8:28pm

thanks, will look into that

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 7:36am

My Chevy Silverado, I had to add the fuse. Space was there as was a filler adapter, but no fuse, once fuse was added worked like a champ.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."