R-pod Owners Forum : Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:04 +0000 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:36:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10990 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : Thanks to all responders -- Merry... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102904#102904 Author: lwilsn628
Subject: 10990
Posted: 13 Dec 2017 at 3:36pm

Thanks to all responders -- Merry Christmas and best wishes! ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:36:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102904#102904 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : You're looking for something... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102810#102810 Author: dr2428
Subject: 10990
Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 7:53am

You're looking for something like this, the water heater panel is poorly highlighted, and may be black.
]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2017 07:53:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102810#102810 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : On another thread a nice system... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102809#102809 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 10990
Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 7:48am

On another thread a nice system was recommended for Solar.

http://https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8L6EFA/ref=asc_df_B00B8L6EFA5294242/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00B8L6EFA&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198107824285&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3172157931545674147&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031721&hvtargid=pla-348805311526

It comes with complete to run directly to your battery.

Also I'm looking into these generators:

http://https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/73535i-2000-watt-inverter-generator/

Hearing good reviews so far. Quite and priced right.nThey have larger as well.




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Subject: 10990
Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 7:12pm

Search Google images or YouTube for rpod water heaters.  There's a lot of good info there.

TT
]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:12:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102803#102803 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : The external hot water tank... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102800#102800 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 10990
Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:50pm

The external hot water tank cover is usually a square metal cover.  It normally will have a series of small round or square holes in it to exhaust the heat. 
Generator? I just bought two  2000 watt hondas to run in series. dont know yet how they will do, but, Honda is among the best, and it weighs only 46 pounds each. 
I have no solar experience or advise.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:50:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102800#102800 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : Hi and thanks for your response.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102799#102799 Author: lwilsn628
Subject: 10990
Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:44pm

Hi and thanks for your response.  Maybe I am just not recognizing the heater as I have been in that space. Hmmmm.  Will have to open it up and look at it again. ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:44:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102799#102799 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : I hAVE a set of folding aluminum... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102798#102798 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 10990
Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:16pm

I hAVE a set of folding aluminum ramps I bought for  loading equipment onto the truck.  I roll my 100 pound gen set up the ramps and it stays there for the trip.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:16:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102798#102798 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : Welcome and Congratulations!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102794#102794 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10990
Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 6:04pm

Welcome and Congratulations!

For the water heater, you will need to look for the hatch on the outside. It should be toward the front on the slide side. Look for a rectangular hatch with a turn-ring catch.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:04:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102794#102794 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : Welcome to the group! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102792#102792 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10990
Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 5:31pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 182!! ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:31:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102792#102792 Generator, water heater, solar panels - ? : HiNew owner of not- quite new... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10990&PID=102791#102791 Author: lwilsn628
Subject: 10990
Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 5:16pm

Hi 
New owner of not- quite new RPod 181G, which I tow w a Honda Ridgeline.  So far so good. 
Question:  I cannot for the life of me locate the hot water heater, to drain it for winter (not a huge deal yet as NM weather has not turned cold).  I have opened every opening and cannot for the life of me find what I think the thing should look like.  Can one of you more experienced folks point me to it?
Also -- we are considering buying ourselves a generator as a Christmas present. I looked at local Cabelas and most are heavy (>100 lb) which is more than I want to be trying to manipulate into a tow vehicle.  There is also a 2000 watt one at about half that weight.  What is the experience of  the group with generators -- size etc -- and suggestions for manufacturer? 
Lastly -- what about solar panels?  Do any of you use them?  If yes -- what size etc?
Thanks!

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