New Pod Owner
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Topic: New Pod Owner
Posted By: clenaghen
Subject: New Pod Owner
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 12:13pm
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Hello! New owner of a '15 171 R-Pod here. Been looking for awhile for the perfect trailer that would tow behind my crossover SUV. Needed something light, but wanted all the conveniences of a bigger trailer, so ended up with the R-Pod (which I had my eye on anyways). Love it so far. Have some electrical issues the dealer needs to address (drained the car battery when I took it out the first time). Otherwise, had a great time on it's maiden camping voyage... Cheers and happy camping!  |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 12:33pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 171!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 9:01pm
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If the car (TV) battery drained with the engine off the problem is with the TV, not the camper. The TV should included a relay to disconnect the trailer when the engine is off. Check with your auto mechanic or shop. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 9:25pm
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Yup, its the TV. My Suburban doesn't disconnect the +12 line when it is off, I learned the hard way the first time I left it plugged in. So I will unplug the Bargeman. ------------- 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: clenaghen
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 10:39am
| No, the battery was drained in transit. Trailer was unplugged from TV as soon as we got to the destination. I am getting a low battery warning in the TV whenever I tow it for an extended period of time. Something is not right in the wiring somewhere. It will not charge the batteries when plugged in as well either. Have an appointment with the dealer in a couple weeks to take a look at it. Guessing it is probably something to do with the hitch wiring that was done by the dealer. Batteries on the trailer charge fine when plugged into power. |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 6:01pm
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Which battery was discharged in transit, the trailer (TT) or the car (TV). If you tow with the fridge on 12 volts it can discharge the TT battery, but the car should keep the TV battery charged.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |