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Topic: Power consumption of appliances
Posted By: Pod People
Subject: Power consumption of appliances
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 9:03pm


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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 9:05pm
I have seen and used a chart that some one made that showed the power consumption of the refrigerator, heater, fan,  etc for the RPod. I have searched and can't find it. Can someone please point me in the right direction

Thank you
Vann



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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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Posted By: pnwcamper
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 10:36am
Here you go

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&PID=14737&title=creating-an-instruction-maintanence-manual#14737



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2014 R-Pod 177
2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4.0 V6


Posted By: JandL
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 12:20pm
This is the measurements I have made on my trailer. Your results may vary do to different manufactures. My microwave/oven is from Sunbeam and the television is a NAXA

AC & Fan start/run 23/16 amps
AC Fan only Hi 3.5 amps
Microwave 18/9.5 amps
Grill 8.75 amps
Convection oven 13 amps
Water Heater 11 amps
Refrigerator 1.2 amps
Battery Charger (max) 7.9 amps
TV 1.8 amps

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JandL
2013 Honda Ridgeline
2012 177
2 Paynes in a Pod


Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 5:06pm
THANKS to both of you. that is very helpful.
Vann


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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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Posted By: Kantuckid
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 9:50am
The previous owners of our Model 177/2016 said the jensen entertainment center will drain your battery when trailers sitting idle. I have a battery disconnect that takes care of that issue but would be even better were there a way to easily kill it dead when campers not being used. 


Posted By: WillThrill
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 11:13pm
Originally posted by Kantuckid

The previous owners of our Model 177/2016 said the jensen entertainment center will drain your battery when trailers sitting idle. I have a battery disconnect that takes care of that issue but would be even better were there a way to easily kill it dead when campers not being used. 

Truth be told, you shouldn't be leaving your Pod's battery just sitting out anyway, regardless of whether it's connected or not.  Lead acid batteries self-discharge, and they should be kept on a quality smart charger 24/7 when not in use on the Pod or else left connected and your Pod left plugged in to a power source when not in use.  This will greatly lengthen the lifespan of your battery.


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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien

2014 Hood River 177
2005 GMC Envoy XL



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