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182g mods

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Topic: 182g mods

Posted By: ronhanson
Subject: 182g mods
Date Posted: 08 May 2016 at 11:03pm

Ive had my 2013 182g for a year now after downsizing from a 37ft class A. I like to tinker with things and have spent a considerable amount of time on the electrical/mechanical side of things. I wanted to post a link to some pictures here since i also benefited from looking at others work on this site.

http://www.flippedbit.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=295 -

http://www.flippedbit.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=295 - http://www.flippedbit.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=295

Modifications include

200W roof mount solar setup

inverter

dual 6v batteries

dual propane tanks

and some other goodies.

Replies:

Posted By: dr.becky
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 11:45am

We are setting up for dry camping. I think one thing we need to do is the inverters like you did for your apple TV. How do you do this? I have not idea how power works.

Posted By: ronhanson
Date Posted: 10 May 2016 at 10:56pm

There are many ways to install these. I choose to run seperate power runs to new outlets. You can do it very simple and just run extension cords if you wish.

Some ideas

http://www.doityourselfrv.com/rv-inverter-install-diy/

http://rpodmods.com/how-to-install-an-inverter-in-your-r-pod/

Posted By: Westgl
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 5:52pm

Hey Ronhanson,

How did you mount the solar panels to the roof?

I thought about mounting a bracket into side rails, and or trying to figure out a solid mount that I don't have to make any holes in the roof.

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2010 RAV4 V6
2017 RPOD 179 Hood River Edition
Dual 6 volt Batts
Dual propane Tanks
Batt Disconnect
Bed leg extension
Dinette modification
Renogy 100w solar
Motorcycles several currently

Posted By: ronhanson
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 8:55pm

I used 3M marine adhesive and screws, but you'd be fine with a weatherproof adhesive. It's just a pain to remove. Razor blades required.