Generator, water heater, solar panels - ?
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Topic: Generator, water heater, solar panels - ?
Posted By: lwilsn628
Subject: Generator, water heater, solar panels - ?
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 5:16pm
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Hi New owner of not- quite new RPod 181G, which I tow w a Honda Ridgeline. So far so good. Question: I cannot for the life of me locate the hot water heater, to drain it for winter (not a huge deal yet as NM weather has not turned cold). I have opened every opening and cannot for the life of me find what I think the thing should look like. Can one of you more experienced folks point me to it? Also -- we are considering buying ourselves a generator as a Christmas present. I looked at local Cabelas and most are heavy (>100 lb) which is more than I want to be trying to manipulate into a tow vehicle. There is also a 2000 watt one at about half that weight. What is the experience of the group with generators -- size etc -- and suggestions for manufacturer? Lastly -- what about solar panels? Do any of you use them? If yes -- what size etc? Thanks! ------------- LWW |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 5:31pm
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Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 182!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:04pm
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Welcome and Congratulations! For the water heater, you will need to look for the hatch on the outside. It should be toward the front on the slide side. Look for a rectangular hatch with a turn-ring catch. ------------- 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: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:16pm
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I hAVE a set of folding aluminum ramps I bought for loading equipment onto the truck. I roll my 100 pound gen set up the ramps and it stays there for the trip.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: lwilsn628
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:44pm
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Hi and thanks for your response. Maybe I am just not recognizing the heater as I have been in that space. Hmmmm. Will have to open it up and look at it again. ------------- LWW |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:50pm
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The external hot water tank cover is usually a square metal cover. It normally will have a series of small round or square holes in it to exhaust the heat. Generator? I just bought two 2000 watt hondas to run in series. dont know yet how they will do, but, Honda is among the best, and it weighs only 46 pounds each. I have no solar experience or advise. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 7:12pm
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Search Google images or YouTube for rpod water heaters. There's a lot of good info there. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 7:48am
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On another thread a nice system was recommended for Solar. http://https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8L6EFA/ref=asc_df_B00B8L6EFA5294242/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00B8L6EFA&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198107824285&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3172157931545674147&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031721&hvtargid=pla-348805311526 - http://https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8L6EFA/ref=asc_df_B00B8L6EFA5294242/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00B8L6EFA&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198107824285&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3172157931545674147&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031721&hvtargid=pla-348805311526 It comes with complete to run directly to your battery. Also I'm looking into these generators: http://https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/73535i-2000-watt-inverter-generator/ - http://https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/73535i-2000-watt-inverter-generator/ Hearing good reviews so far. Quite and priced right.nThey have larger as well. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: dr2428
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 7:53am
You're looking for something like this, the water heater panel is poorly highlighted, and may be black.
 ------------- 2017 RPod 179 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 |
Posted By: lwilsn628
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2017 at 3:36pm
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Thanks to all responders -- Merry Christmas and best wishes! ------------- LWW |