R-pod Owners Forum : Power from TV to POD http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Power from TV to POD Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:49:17 +0000 Tue, 01 May 2018 15:48:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11493 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Power from TV to POD : Craneman did pretty much what... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108526#108526 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 3:48pm

Craneman did pretty much what I did to check. Hookup the Multi Meter and read 12+ volts and hook up to the truck (running) and check again. Jumped right up as I hoped and showed power to the batteries. ]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 15:48:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108526#108526 Power from TV to POD : To echo Stephen about enabling... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108509#108509 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 1:07pm

To echo Stephen about enabling power, my '11 Silverado came from the factory without the brake controller and power wire connected.  The wires were installed but were tucked away under the fuse box under the hood.  There's even a lug on the fuse/relay box to connect them.  Easy to do, just had to buy the fuses, if I recall.  ]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 13:07:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108509#108509 Power from TV to POD : Wow, thanks for all the responses... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108504#108504 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 11:53am

Wow, thanks for all the responses guys, I really appreciate it.]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 11:53:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108504#108504 Power from TV to POD : Some brake controllers have a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108499#108499 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 11:10am

Some brake controllers have a continuity mode that sends a small current to the brakes continuously -- obviously not enough to engage them -- and an indicator light, so I use that to make sure the brakes (and the plug in general) are connected.]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 11:10:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108499#108499 Power from TV to POD : Thanks, guys, I get it now. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108486#108486 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 9:23am

Thanks, guys, I get it now.]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 09:23:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108486#108486 Power from TV to POD : GlueGuy, many thanks, I get it.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108485#108485 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 9:22am

GlueGuy, many thanks, I get it. Like checking the alternator output for a car at the battery. That makes sense to me, again thanks.]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 09:22:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108485#108485 Power from TV to POD : You can check the voltage of the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108484#108484 Author: Craneman
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 9:08am

You can check the voltage of the battery with the truck not connected should read around 12 volts ,then connect and start the truck your battery should read around 13-14 volts. My ford 2011 f150 had a relay in the glove compartment I had to install in the fuse box under the hood
   Moe
]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 09:08:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108484#108484 Power from TV to POD : Our F-150 is tricky. It senses... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108483#108483 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 8:45am

Our F-150 is tricky. It senses the presence of the trailer, and won't power the 12V connector unless/until the trailer is there and the truck is running. So I can't check the 12V with the trailer disconnected.]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 08:45:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108483#108483 Power from TV to POD : On some tow vehicles, one needs... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108481#108481 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 8:38am

On some tow vehicles, one needs to enable power to the connector. You could check by using a voltmeter on the TV's connector. The 1:00 terminal is the 12V power connector and the 7:00 terminal is the ground. If you have voltage there, it should charge.
See the Trailer Wiring Diagrams on etrailer.com for pictures.
]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 08:38:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108481#108481 Power from TV to POD : Not necessarily. There are separate... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108479#108479 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 8:25am

Not necessarily. There are separate wires for power, lights, brakes, and so on. The lights are easy to check.

For the brakes you should do a standard trailer brake check. What I do is just squeeze the trailer brake controller without touching the TV brakes, and barely moving. If you're on level ground the trailer brakes should be sufficient to stop both the TV and the TT.

For the power, it is probably easiest to use a DVM to check the voltage on the trailer battery/ies when you connect the 7-pin. With the TV running, you should see a step up in the battery voltage. Certainly over 13 volts; maybe a bit higher depending on the battery state of charge.
]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 08:25:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108479#108479 Power from TV to POD : Can someone please tell me how... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108478#108478 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 11493
Posted: 01 May 2018 at 8:17am

Can someone please tell me how I can check that I have power going from my truck to the POD. I am guessing that if I have power at my trucks 7 pin connector that power is going to the POD to charge the batteries when I am driving. Is this assumption correct? My other guess is that if there is power to the trailer lights there is also power to charge the trailer battery. Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated.]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 08:17:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11493&PID=108478#108478