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R-pod Owners Forum : Add Inverter? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Add Inverter? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 05:41:55 +0000 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:06:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13296 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Add Inverter? : I have mounted two of those mirrors... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128383#128383 Author: JR
Subject: 13296
Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 8:06am

I have mounted two of those mirrors in the wet bath of a 179 with just command strips and have had no problems, their really light.]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:06:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128383#128383 Add Inverter? : I found an acrylic/Mylar mirror... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128374#128374 Author: Colt
Subject: 13296
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 5:38pm

I found an acrylic/Mylar mirror on Amazon that will work nicely and I figure the luan wall will hold the screws it needs, especially if I add some double sided tape. .

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:38:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128374#128374 Add Inverter? : The outside walls have 1 inch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128355#128355 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13296
Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 1:20pm

The outside walls have 1 inch aluminum box tubing, but not much of it. Take a look at this construction video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXNYA73rCNE

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:20:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128355#128355 Add Inverter? : Originally posted by lostagainThe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128354#128354 Author: Colt
Subject: 13296
Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 12:29pm

Originally posted by lostagain

The mounts usually state the load they will hold. Your bigger problem is how much weight will the point of attachment to the trailer hold. If you don't get a structural member as backing, you may want to add a base plate attached to structural parts.

Exactly. I have the OEM TV and mount. I have seen in some places the framing is wood and is aluminum in others. What is used for "studs" in the walls? I want to mount a mirror over the bathroom sink, too.]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:29:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128354#128354 Add Inverter? : Originally posted by lostagainWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128353#128353 Author: Colt
Subject: 13296
Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 12:25pm

Originally posted by lostagain

We installed one of these for our Pod and it really worked well for charging phones and such, and to run a small cigaret lighter plug in inverter to charge a laptop: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5MZ111/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just got an new one to put in the Sonoma.

So, there is 12v behind the fuse box, under the dinette? ]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:25:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128353#128353 Add Inverter? : The mounts usually state the load... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128346#128346 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13296
Posted: 24 Nov 2019 at 7:02pm

The mounts usually state the load they will hold. Your bigger problem is how much weight will the point of attachment to the trailer hold. If you don't get a structural member as backing, you may want to add a base plate attached to structural parts. ]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:02:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128346#128346 Add Inverter? : I have cables for connecting phone... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128340#128340 Author: Colt
Subject: 13296
Posted: 24 Nov 2019 at 4:37pm

I have cables for connecting phone or tablet and laptop to HDMI and audio from TV to "stereo" (and I thought Blose was bad...).

I did not know I could buy 110/12V TVs, but Amazon is rife with them. Anybody know what the load limit on the TV mount is?

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:37:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128340#128340 Add Inverter? : +2 on the 12V tv and USB ports.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128326#128326 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13296
Posted: 24 Nov 2019 at 12:36am

+2 on the 12V tv and USB ports.

Much more elegant than an inverter and more efficient. Get a dual voltage TV, they’re not expensive. By the time you recover a few bucks on Craigslist for the old TV I think you’re ahead cost wise vs an inverter.

As for watching stuff, get an Hdmi adapter for your smart device and you can either stream or play recorded video to the tv, while using Bluetooth to connect to the trailer audio system. ]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:36:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128326#128326 Add Inverter? : Originally posted by lostagainWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128321#128321 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13296
Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 12:37pm

I just got an new one to put in the Sonoma.

I'll vote for elegance! Thumbs Up

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:37:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128321#128321 Add Inverter? : We installed one of these for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128319#128319 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13296
Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 11:12am

We installed one of these for our Pod and it really worked well for charging phones and such, and to run a small cigaret lighter plug in inverter to charge a laptop: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5MZ111/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just got an new one to put in the Sonoma.

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2019 11:12:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128319#128319 Add Inverter? : Originally posted by ColtIs... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128313#128313 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13296
Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 9:32am

Originally posted by Colt

Is there an elegant way to add an inverter to my 180 so I can watch the TV and charge a phone from the 120V outlets off battery power? Maybe a converter that becomes an inverter when off shore power?

There are 12V TVs you could probably get for not a lot more than a decent inverter. That, and there are bunches of USB ports that can be run on 12V as well. How elegant is that?]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2019 09:32:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128313#128313 Add Inverter? : Originally posted by ColtIs... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128310#128310 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13296
Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 7:15am

Elegance is in the eye of the beholder. I mounted mine under the dinette since that's where I worked. The inverter ran the second monitor and re-charged the laptop. That's it..

Personally, I have found the tv not to be useful at all. Barely gets any stations and don't like size nor location of mount, I took mine out. I use my laptop for movies and such.

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2019 07:15:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128310#128310 Add Inverter? : Is there an elegant way to add... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128308#128308 Author: Colt
Subject: 13296
Posted: 22 Nov 2019 at 8:27pm

Is there an elegant way to add an inverter to my 180 so I can watch the TV and charge a phone from the 120V outlets off battery power? Maybe a converter that becomes an inverter when off shore power? ]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:27:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13296&PID=128308#128308