Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: newbie needs information

Print Page | Close Window

newbie needs information

Printed From: R-pod Owners Forum
Category: R-pod Discussion Forums
Forum Name: Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
Forum Discription: Ask maintenance questions, share your podmods (modifications) and helpful tips
URL: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6674
Printed Date: 19 Jun 2025 at 3:10am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 9.64 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: newbie needs information

Posted By: crackercrum
Subject: newbie needs information
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2015 at 9:55pm

new 179 owner need information for the following two projects

1. 12 Volt outlet where do I find wires to splice into

2. Where to mount progressive hardwired EMS If I mount it in pantry above power distribution panel

do I cut the bottom shelf out to get to power cable?

thanks

-------------
ESCAPE POD FOR 2

Replies:

Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2015 at 10:43pm

First, for full disclosure, I do not have a 179 so I can't speak from direct experience. However I did have a 172 and they're pretty similar. That said, the best way to add 12V outlets is to wire to one of the unused fuse positions in the power panel. If your power panel is below the pantry, from the FR floorplan I'd say you could run wires from the panel, under the bath, through the wardrobe, and under the bed. There should be a removable grill under the shower to allow access. Use #12AWG wire for both positive and negative (red and black preferred). Add a 15A fuse in one of the unused slots and wire the positive to it. Connect the negative to the DC ground bus behind the converter.

Can't help with the surge protector since that becomes very model specific. There may be room behind the converter. Maybe someone with a 179 will jump in here.

-------------
Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD