12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush
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Topic: 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush
Posted By: waterflaws
Subject: 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 11:11am
We just came home from Omaha with our new, 2013, 177. Overall, it's great! A few things we noticed right away were;
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 11:46am
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Yes, 12v outlets are handy.. and very easy to add. We have added two.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 1:36pm
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Welcome. The A/C noise is one of the biggest problems, I agree. ------------- 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: Sleepless
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 3:40pm
I think we all agree that the Coleman A/C units are much quieter than the Dometics. I wonder if when you order one, you could specify a Coleman. I have mentioned before that our 11K BTU Coleman is much quieter than the 13.5 BTU Dometic we had in our last TT. Or, can you order one that is A/C ready and have the dealer install a Coleman? Just asking.... Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 5:08pm
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I spent a night in a hotel last week (business trip) and the AC in that room was far louder than the one in our Pod. And I couldn't set it for constant fan.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 7:03pm
Maybe that's part of why it doesn't bother us much.. between the wife and I, we have 1000's of nights in hotels.. ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 7:37pm
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If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub. ------------- 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: Sleepless
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 8:12pm
I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 9:41pm
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We installed a 12v outlet in the entertainment center cabinet. Had to do some outlet plate trimming to fit it between the two existing plates, but it works fine. Seems to be on the same 30amp fuse as the taillights and a few other items. You can find the wire easily since the antenna amplifier is powered off it. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 7:54am
Most manufacturers prep all of their campers for A/C whether it is installed at the factory or not. This includes framing out the location, marking the corners so you know where to cut, and running wiring for the thermostat and electric. This would be a good question for FR! ------------- 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: Sleepless
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 10:05am
I agree. I did not think about the thermostat wiring since all my Coleman units in the past and present (excluding motor homes) have had the thermostat contained within the ceiling unit, and controlled by a rotary control next to the main function control. This being said, my experience only goes through 2010. Perhaps the newer trailer models are different. Regardless, pre-installed thermostat wiring is a great idea. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 8:04pm
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The only advantage of the loud AC is that we could not hear our pugs snoring! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 9:18pm
Same thing with our Bostons! Also drowns out the drunks down the way. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 8:44pm
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I thought the loud AC was to drown out the generator and the idling diesel big rigs when overnighting in the WalMart parking lot! Seriously though every RV I've ever owned has had a loud AC- I think it is just the nature of trying to move lots of air through relatively small outlets. I have pondered several oddities on the r-pod- the black tank flush being on the side opposite to where water is available in any standard RV dump station (that happens to have it, many don't) - well that has to win first prize for stupid design  |
Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 9:25pm
| The new 178's have the backwater flush on the correct side. |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 11:23pm
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my late '14 (built January 31st 2014) has the blackwater flush on the curb side of the camper. They moved that to the street side? I too wish I had that. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: waterflaws
Date Posted: 03 May 2014 at 12:33pm
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I forgot to open the outlet on the other side, when I turned on the water hose. The pressure ruptured the seal (or something), and now it sprays all over the place unless I hold the hose just right. I'm hoping I can fix it, somehow, or replace it. Should I have used the pressure-reducer? ------------- r-pod 2013 177 TV 2002 Sport Trac The Pod Couple |
Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 03 May 2014 at 3:36pm
Do you know your water pressure level, it should be in the 50-60 psi range. A pressure reduction valve is always a good idea. I know an RV park that is in a valley, the water tank is on a hill, their pressure is 125 psi. You never know what a campground/park will have. |
Posted By: ShazG
Date Posted: 23 May 2014 at 5:19pm
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I really would love a 12V outlet. How do you add one? ------------- ShazG |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 24 May 2014 at 6:06pm
Forgetting to open the outlet would not cause this- if the outlet was closed you'd just fill up the tank and eventually have water coming out the roof vent.. Have you checked to make sure the rubber washer is in the fitting? Same as in a garden hose female fitting. The hose to the tank also might have a kink if water is spraying out with a good rubber washer. ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 24 May 2014 at 6:33pm
There should be a washer with a screen present.
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: sammycamper
Date Posted: 25 May 2014 at 11:16am
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The fans in the furnace and a/c are both annoyingly loud; but, I think that's almost unavoidable in a small camper. In our homes, the fans are in another room and/or on another floor. In a small camper, they're only a few inches or feet away. I'm not sure how it is on other models; but on our 173, the black water and gray water have two separate drains. It is an absolute pain to have to hook up twice to dump, and it makes things a litte trickier to park the camper in just the right position to avoid having to move for the 2nd dump.Sam ------------- 2012 rPod 173 2008 Trailblazer 4WD V6 |
Posted By: rodroc
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 6:23am
I have always wanted to try one of these Coleman A/C units, but unfortunately I have never had the chance. I have seen them for sale and working on videos, but never had the pleasure to sleep with one on. How well do these actually work? Besides the noise, arethey really worth it? Regards Rod http://www.dpfdeletekits.com/ - DPF delete package
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Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 10:59pm
| When you mention water spewing every where, was it inside or outside? |