Several 12volt outlets
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Topic: Several 12volt outlets
Posted By: RPodWeGo
Subject: Several 12volt outlets
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2012 at 12:54am
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We need strategically placed 12volt outlets, kitchen area, eating area, sleeping area and a few more. Not everyone plugs into shore power or has a generator. THANKS!! ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2012 at 7:33am
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Easy to add.. I put one on the end of the dinette bench, and next to the bed.
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Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2012 at 12:29pm
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Don't forget to put fuses inline with the outlets...or tap off an unused 12VDC feed in the breaker box.
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2012 at 2:01pm
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I tied into the 12v TV amplifier for 12v operation of my CPAP machine. Worked great! 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: RPodWeGo
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 12:23am
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Thanks guys. I too added one at the end of the dinette bench as a result of I think FurPod's mod (177, split bench in half creating storage and enclosing wiring cabinet....added vent too). If putting 12volt by end of bed do you know which circuit/wire you tapped into? Enjoy the Pod! ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 9:17am
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In our 171 the first owner tapped into the supply for the shower light that runs under the bed for an outlet by the bed. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 10:22pm
Used the heater motor supply. ------------- |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 7:45am
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Hi, Can you tell me specifically how you set up the 12 volt outlet? My husband has a CPAP and we would like to not be limited to full hookup campsites Thanks ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 10:28am
===================== There are a number of locations to tie in a 12V receptacle, but not all of them are "hot" all the time. I use mine to monitor the battery level (with a small digital voltmeter) so I wanted it fairly close to the "source" (battery). As part of my front bench mod, where I put in a divider to gain back some storage, I connected the Red/Black wires of a "fused" 12V receptacle (Radio Shack ...$8) to the wires leading from to the propane alarm (because they were close AND they are always HOT. I recently decided to add a second 12V receptacle in the seat base on the other side of the dinnette ...and I used the same tiein location. For my CPAP, I plug in a coiled 12V extension cord (extends to around 6 feet). Then I plug a small inverter (Also Radio Shack) that has sufficient output to drive the little fan in the unit) into the inverter output ...and I drift off to sleep. Have camped several times for 2-3 days (withouth a power hook-up) and the Pod battery holds up fine. We now have a Honda generator so that I can top off my battery while we are making breakfast/dinner or as needed during the day. 'Slogger ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 10:39am
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Hi, Thanks for getting back to me so soon! I really appreciate it. We have yet to head out in the RPod as we live on a lake and it is too nice in the summer to leave it. So we are busy doing modifications. After owning several previous RV's, we know what we use and don't use when we go camping. Having the 12 volt, will help us go off the grid for a couple of days. Thanks again! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 11:01am
================== I should mention that the CPAP unit I use for camping/travelling is smaller and draws less power. It is made by ProBasics and called the "Zzz-PAP". I bought it on-line at CPAP.com. Here is the link to the site/unit. http://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/probasics-zzz-pap-silent-traveler-cpap-machine.html 'Slogger ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 12:55pm
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2nd battery is an easy mod on a new trailer.. and will instantly double your "off grid" capabilities..
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Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 1:23pm
============================= Was either going to go that route or a generator - - bit the bullet and got the generator. Our single Group 27 (Interstate Deep Cell) was already gettingg us through 3 days of camping and with the generator to top it off now and then I think we're set. Not sure what the second battery would do for us specifically. Plus the generator gives us more flexibility. Only downside is ...you've got to feed it gas !! 'Slogger ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 3:15pm
the second battery would allow you to go 6 days instead of three.. The generator allows you to go longer, as long as you have gas. With a second battery, you would literally use half as much gas in the genny over time, because you would store twice as much energy, while charging in the same amount of time.. (both batteries charge at the same time) ------------- |