Small inverter
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Topic: Small inverter
Posted By: techntrek
Subject: Small inverter
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2009 at 12:10pm
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Another item for Forest River on this wish list: As an option, add a small inverter (under 300 watts) with a dedicated AC outlet inside, or at the very least run the heavy-gauge wiring inside to screw terminals so its easy to add your own inverter. ------------- 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: TerryM
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2009 at 12:33pm
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That would be good. I plan on adding a second battery for boondocking and having the inverter available would be nice. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: VenturaTom
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2009 at 1:41am
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Rather than the inverter, which would be nice, it might have been cheaper to install a 12v cigarette style power jack somewhere in the Pod...then you could pick your own inverter to use with the 12v outlet. Another thought might be to have a "power" station with both the 12v outlet, and a USB type charging point in the same location. Lotta small electronics use 5v USB charging...
------------- Tom R-Pod 177 with Chevy S-10ext Cab V6 puller |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2009 at 9:33am
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Oh yes, we're always dealing with multiple chargers. Between our phones (which need USB plugs) and our laptops its often a spaghetti mess overnight. Providing a few USB outlets might help! ------------- 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: yizit
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2009 at 9:34am
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Has anyone installed a 12V? If so, could you please post it in the "mods" section for future reference. This would be something that would be on our to do list. Thanks.
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Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 8:30pm
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Here's a (future) solution for adding USB ports to a standard outlet: http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/ - http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/ ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 9:46pm
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Wow they are really neat! I just pre ordered 3 so I will get them shipped as soon as they are released. It was just what I was looking for. Not bad for $10.00 each http://store.fastmac.com/product_info.php?products_id=458 - http://store.fastmac.com/product_info.php?products_id=458 |
Posted By: cane2
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 7:07am
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I have installed a 300 watt inverter to run a bi-pap when on battery power . I have a picture of it but cannot post without starting a new post i think. ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 7:54am
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Sounds like a good idea for a new thread in the Podmods section. ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2010 at 12:24am
| Well these outlets are now due to ship second quarter of this year. Can't wait to see them and how they work. |
Posted By: Bigbit
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2010 at 3:36am
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I bought one of these at Home Depot: http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Electrical-Cords-Cord-Management/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xhcZbm9c/R-100668923/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 - http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Electrical-Cords-Cord-Management/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xhcZbm9c/R-100668923/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Very handy in that it gives you three 110V outlets, 2 USB charging ports and surge protection for $20. Plus it's portable so I can use it indoors or out.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2010 at 10:40pm
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I really like it. I need to stop at HD on Monday anyway, now I need to add this to my list.
------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2010 at 10:07am
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Wanted to pass on the name of a true sine wave inverter manufacturer that I've heard good things about (especially their XP series). http://exeltech.com/ - http://exeltech.com/
I plan on buying the 600 watt model in the near future, for backup of my 6kw inverter/UPS at home and also for use on the road. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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