Thinking about installing this...
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Topic: Thinking about installing this...
Posted By: Don Halas
Subject: Thinking about installing this...
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 7:31pm
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Recently purchased a RP178 and am now in the 'customization' mode.
I wanted an inexpensive digital clock (yes, I know the microwave has a clock) and an outside thermometer. I found the following on Amazon for $15.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M6INHGI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3T95V05QKJ0CN This looks cool; time, outside temperature, inside temperature and voltage. 
Of course, my fears are wiring and running the temperature probe to the outside of the trailer. I am thinking two ways of doing this: 1. Mounting above the AC/Heat control. The power supply should be accessible and I might run the temperature probe through the same hole that the exterior speakers use. 2. Mounting above the dinette back wall. The battery wiring harness appears to run through the front storage area. I could wire at/near the battery and run the temperature probe through that harness and attach outside. The first method seems the best in terms of access to power and an exterior access point without drilling any new holes. The second has better viewing of the device, but the wall is curved so that may effect the visibility of the display. Also this seems to require more rigging. I'm thinking I should add an in-line fuse and perhaps even an on/off switch. I don't know what kind of power draw this may have and don't want it accelerating the battery drain too much. Anyway, thoughts or guidance is appreciated. Also, I hope you find this device as interesting as I do. Regards and Happy Camping, Don Halas |
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Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 8:10pm
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This is similar to what I use, and it's wireless: http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-WS-9029U-Wireless-Weather/dp/B000EM79VC/ref=sr_1_41?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1437696579&sr=1-41&keywords=thermometer ------------- 2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 9:02pm
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Yes, but I like the option of monitoring the battery voltage.
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Posted By: Q7-retired
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 7:39am
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Don, I think your choice is pretty neat. I've got the same model Pod, so please post pictures when you get it mounted.
------------- Best regards, Jim 2015-RP178 TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150 At home in "Our Pod" |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 3:18pm
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I ordered this through Amazon today. Looking at the Converter specs, I think I'll connect the power right with the battery input on the back of it. This will mean the voltage shown on the display will be the nominal battery voltage when under battery power, and the recharge voltage when hooked up to 110v ac. That works for me as I'll be able to monitor both the battery charge level or re-charge. The unit is mounted with double stick tape to the wall, I'll use velcro instead. There are two small wires; one for power and one for the external thermometer coming out of the unit. If I mount right above the AC/Heater thermostat I'm hoping I can just run the wires though the same hole. From there I'll run the external thermometer to the right external speaker and mount the sensor just below the speaker on the outside. I'm planning on running a low current fuse to be on the safe side, but not a switch. If I want to disconnect from the battery the cable easily detaches from the back of the unit and with velcro attachment it should be easy access. Also, I'll assume at some point this device will no longer work and there will probably not be a direct replacement. No big deal since its attached with velcro and there should be no hole drilling. I just ordered today so I'd expect to install next weekend or the following depending on how quickly it arrives. I'll post a follow-up with a photo once I've completed the install.
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Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 2:52pm
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Checking it out today, change in plans. Wiring through the external speakers will mean having to break a seal around the speaker casing.
Instead I'm going to mount above the kitchen. The slider offers an access to outside for the thermometer. There is access to the refrigerator from the outside and already a splice on the 12 volt side. So power should be a piece of cake. Just going to be cautious how the wiring is done since I don't want any problems when the slides in motion. |