Battery charge
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Topic: Battery charge
Posted By: Robwid
Subject: Battery charge
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 11:25am
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Hello all,
I'd like to charge up the batteries (two 6 volt) of my 177 while in storage but the nearest outlet is just a few feet short of being able to reach with the power cord. Can I use a 6 foot extension cord or will this cause problems? I won't be running anything but the on-board charger.
Thanks in advance as always,
Rob ------------- Rob 2012 HRE 177 2010 Toyota Tacoma |
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 11:46am
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I would make sure the connection between the pod cord and the extension cord is dry and protected. And make sure that the extension cord is rated for 30 amps.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 9:37pm
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You will be ok without a 30 amp camper extension cord (using a "hockey puck" adapter and a regular extension cord) for battery charging. I agree you should wrap the connection in plastic and raise it slightly to keep it dry.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Robwid
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2013 at 10:21pm
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The short extension cord worked fine and the batteries are nicely topped up. Now I just have to convince my wife that winter camping would be fun. Thanks for the advice! ------------- Rob 2012 HRE 177 2010 Toyota Tacoma |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2013 at 8:53am
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Just sitting here and "reading the mail" and wondering where in Oregon or Washington your headed for winter camping. Here in the Portland area we had a warm day at 47 up from low 30's. Would consider a winter camp but can't for the life of me think of any "warm" spots nearby. I would love to hear your plans. I see the east coast folks have a trip planned. Somewhat envious, however cold weather is not what I really enjoy. Possibly you can join us in August at Seaside for a Rpod Roundup. Till then, me thinks that the Rpod will have to wait till spring to be dewintered and restocked for the camping season. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2013 at 9:25am
Your more than welcome to come on out to the East Coast for the Camping weekend at French Creek State park here in Pennsylvania. 
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2013 at 10:45am
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If you could promise me an Italian Hoagie for dinner, I would certainly take it under advisement. A real Philly Steak sandwich would sweeten the offer. Thanks. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2013 at 12:33pm
I 'm with Bob, I don't think that the cover is coming off the camper till it hits 70 degrees out.  We have a fire pit out back but don't use it much in the winter as your front is warm and your backside is frozen stiff. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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