Install a 12V outlet?
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Topic: Install a 12V outlet?
Posted By: Chuck
Subject: Install a 12V outlet?
Date Posted: 26 May 2011 at 7:18am
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I need to install a 12v (cigarette lighter) outlet to power my Cpap machine. Anyone done this? I know it's not hard but I seem to be challenged. ------------- Z-pod Chuck Janet & Bogie the dog '12 RP 177 1972 Shasta 1400 2005 Ford F-150 5.3L V8 |
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 26 May 2011 at 7:27am
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I've installed a couple in our RP-171 - I tied them into an empty slot on the converter. It was a fairly easy mod, actually. http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2439264090105331225ppwHoE">
 ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Chuck
Date Posted: 26 May 2011 at 7:37am
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OK. Know that I'm a tad dense. It's finding that empty slot in the converter that I'm having problems with. And I bet you're just the person that can tell me how. ------------- Z-pod Chuck Janet & Bogie the dog '12 RP 177 1972 Shasta 1400 2005 Ford F-150 5.3L V8 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 26 May 2011 at 9:42am
LOL, alright  Start by removing the front cover of the converter. Open the access door to the fuses/breakers and you'll find two screws in the upper-left and upper-right corners. Once they're unscrewed, the front cover will lift off. With the cover off, you should be able to see a couple of empty 12v slots at the bottom of the panel. You'll also see where the 12v (+) wires enter the converter from the rear. The 12v (-) tie ins are in the cabinet behind the converter. Just screw-in your wires and add a fuse and you'll be set. Of course, I recommend that you unplug your R-POD and disconnect the battery before you begin. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Chuck
Date Posted: 26 May 2011 at 1:29pm
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Thanks Craig. I had a feeling it might be that simple. Or was it that I am that simple? In either case I'll try to remember to unplug the power. ------------- Z-pod Chuck Janet & Bogie the dog '12 RP 177 1972 Shasta 1400 2005 Ford F-150 5.3L V8 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 27 May 2011 at 4:37am
If you don't remember, it might remind you! I have a CPAP also and have been thinking about this very thing.Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Chuck
Date Posted: 28 May 2011 at 11:38am
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Got it in. Slept great last night and so did everyone else without my snoring. My wife. 2 grandsons, and Bogie the dog. A full Z-Pod was quiet and tranquil thanks to ya'lls help. Now if I can just get 2 batteries to last 3 days we'll be good. ------------- Z-pod Chuck Janet & Bogie the dog '12 RP 177 1972 Shasta 1400 2005 Ford F-150 5.3L V8 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 28 May 2011 at 6:25pm
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Good to hear that everything's working! ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |