http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Campers Flea Market : For Sale 40W Zamp panel in a case Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 13:02:10 +0000 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:51:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14596 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=143212#143212 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 1:51pm

You should ask this as a new question, you'll get more specific answers that way.

You will not be able to run your fridge on 12v from your solar module, it takes way too much energy. Run it on propane while camping. Use the 12v option while in the road and you have your tow vehicle alternator running, switch over to propane as soon as you stop.

If you're camping for more than a day or two without hookups then you should consider getting dual batteries. I suggest two 6v golf cart batteries (case size GC2) in series. This will give you the most storage capacity that will fit in the battery rack. They are also the best deal per dollar. Do not add a new battery to a 6 year old one, the old one is at it or near end of life anyway. But be careful, your tongue weight will go up about 80 lbs. ]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:51:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=143212#143212 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=143204#143204 Author: Gualalapod
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Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 12:19pm

We just bought at Zamp 140w.  I am wondering if you have any advice on using the solar?  Does the refrigerator take too much battery to run on the solar?  We have one battery that came with the rpod, do we need to add another?  We have a 2015 179 rpod.  Thanks for any advice.  ]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:19:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=143204#143204 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=142443#142443 Author: thefuzzdaddy
Subject: 14596
Posted: 10 May 2021 at 5:59pm

I was wondering if the solar panel is still available. We have a 2016 R-Pod 172 so I think it will work. Thanks!
]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 17:59:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=142443#142443 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=142129#142129 Author: RPodFan775
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Posted: 28 Apr 2021 at 5:55pm

We no longer need our 40W Zamp Solar panel, so it is for sale for $150. We used it on our 2014 179, but we just upgraded to a 195 with rooftop solar. We loved our Zamp! It plugs in nicely to the R-Pod solar-ready port, and it kept our batteries topped up nicely. It sets up and packs up quickly. It comes in its own protective case. It is in very good condition. We bought it originally (in about 2017) for $300.  Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:55:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14596&PID=142129#142129