R-pod Owners Forum : 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 17:53:55 +0000 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:25:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15263 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : thank you! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148438#148438 Author: mylilypod
Subject: 15263
Posted: 09 Jun 2022 at 4:25pm

thank you!]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:25:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148438#148438 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : Since the two white wires and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148266#148266 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15263
Posted: 29 May 2022 at 6:06am

Since the two white wires and the two green/white wires are connected together you can think of them as if they are each one wire.

So, all you need to do is know which of those is positive and which is negative. In theory the white wire should be negative and the green/white wire positive but don't count on it.

That is where your voltmeter comes in. Put the meter on DC volts. Stick the probe connected to the + terminal of the meter into the bottom of the wire nut that connects the green/white wires. Stick the probe connected to the meter - terminal into the other wire nut.

If the meter reads in the range of 10-15V then you can connect the black wire from the detector to the two white wires and the red one to the two green/white wires.

If the meter reads -10 to -15V then you know the polarity is the opposite and you can connect the black wire to the two green/white wires and the red wire to the two white wires.

If you don't get a reading in the meter in either of those voltage ranges then be sure your probes are making contact with the bare ends of the wires in the wire nuts and that the battery is connected and properly charged.

When you connect up the wires you should only unscrew one wire nut at a time so you don't inadvertently short out the wires. You wont get a schock from a 12V circuit so you don't need to worry about that, but you do need to be sure no wire gets shorted to another wire or to any metal connected to the trailer frame.

Unscrew a wire nut then twist the bare end of the appropriate wire from the detector clockwise around the other two wires. Then screw the wire nut back on. Tug on all 3 wires to be sure they are well connected. Repeat for the others wire nut.

Done!



]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 06:06:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148266#148266 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : I want to be clear in understanding...... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148261#148261 Author: mylilypod
Subject: 15263
Posted: 28 May 2022 at 3:54pm

I want to be clear in understanding... there are 2 sets of wires in my photo and each with a yellow nut... one set to the alarm and another for "something else?" How will I know which of the sets goes to the red/black on alarm? 
thanks so much.


]]> Sat, 28 May 2022 15:54:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148261#148261 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : As Offgrid indicated you should... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148125#148125 Author: JR
Subject: 15263
Posted: 12 May 2022 at 7:51am

As Offgrid indicated you should verify the polarity of your system because the wiring may have been changed over the different owners and the verification is done with a voltmeter.  When you get your voltmeter, as SH indicated plug the red lead into the + side of the voltmeter and the black lead into the - or common side of the meter.  Set the scale to where 12 volts will be read and touch the green/white wire with the red lead and the white wire with the black lead.  You should be getting a 12 volt reading on the meter.  If you are getting a -12 volt reading that means that the positive wire is reversed (in other words the white wire is connected to the positive side of the battery).  Also when I am talking about touching the wires with the multimeter leads I am referring to touching the bare part of the wire (with the wire nuts removed).  While doing your testing don't touch the bare wires (green/white with the white) together by mistake (you will get a spark and might blow a fuse).  To answer your question yes that is how my wiring is connected up but that is after I checked the system for the polarity and read the wiring instruction that came with the analyzer.  Hope this helps.]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 07:51:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148125#148125 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : Hi Jay,If it isnt asking too much,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148121#148121 Author: mylilypod
Subject: 15263
Posted: 11 May 2022 at 11:34am

Hi Jay,
If it isnt asking too much, when convieient could you post a snap shot of your propane alarm configuration? Did you have two green wires to one red and two white to one black? I will check mine when the voltmeter arrives. 
Much appreciated. Smile 
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Subject: 15263
Posted: 11 May 2022 at 11:29am

Thank you...I have one on order. Thumbs Up]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 11:29:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148120#148120 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : Don't guess on which polarity... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148119#148119 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15263
Posted: 11 May 2022 at 4:48am

Don't guess on which polarity is which. There are two different wire color code standards in use in rpods so it's confusing, and might not even have been done correctly at the factory. As SH says, use a multimeter to check for proper polarity before connecting If you dont have a meter but one, they're not expensive, and keep it in your travel toolkit. It will be handy to have more than once, guaranteed.

I suggest getting a multimeter with a clamp that can measure DC current, that will be useful if/when you want to see how much load current a device is using it how much current a charger is producing. Be sure the meter specifically says it measures DC, not just AC current. Here is an example

meter]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 04:48:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148119#148119 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : +1 to SH Check the polarity of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148109#148109 Author: JR
Subject: 15263
Posted: 10 May 2022 at 7:14am

+1 to SH Check the polarity of the green/white wire and the white wire.  I just replaced my alarm and I believe that the green/white wire is the positive and yes you can remove the wire nuts (the yellow things) and wire your alarm into those connections.  If my memory serves me correctly the red lead on the alarm is the positive one.  The reason there is 2 wires at the wire nuts is that the 12v run goes onto power something else in the trailer.  Hope this helps]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 07:14:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148109#148109 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : PS/ should there be two white/... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148105#148105 Author: mylilypod
Subject: 15263
Posted: 09 May 2022 at 7:24pm

PS/ should there be two white/ two green per the one back / red?]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 19:24:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148105#148105 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : THANK YOU...I will do just that!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148104#148104 Author: mylilypod
Subject: 15263
Posted: 09 May 2022 at 7:21pm

THANK YOU...I will do just that! Wink]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 19:21:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148104#148104 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : Thank you...so appreciate the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148103#148103 Author: mylilypod
Subject: 15263
Posted: 09 May 2022 at 7:20pm

Thank you...so appreciate the forum and the folks!Smile

]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 19:20:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148103#148103 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : I believe the red wire is the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148100#148100 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15263
Posted: 09 May 2022 at 6:20pm

I believe the red wire is the positive connection and the black is negative on the detector. Verify by looking at the instructions and go by them.

The green and white wires are correct. To find the positive wire, use a voltmeter. If you get a positive reading, then you will have the polarity correct. If you get a negative number, reverse the test leads. If you get a positive number, then the one with the voltmeter's red lead is the positive. Connect the red lead from the CO/LP detector to that. Connect the black wire to the other lead.]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 18:20:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148100#148100 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : Welcome to the forum. You’ll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148099#148099 Author: Pod People
Subject: 15263
Posted: 09 May 2022 at 6:14pm

Welcome to the forum. You’ll find lots of good people and lots of good information here. To answer your question, the red and black wires are the correct ones for the propane monitor. Safe travels Vann]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 18:14:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148099#148099 2012 r-pod 177 "INTRODUCTION" : Forgive me for I am not quite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15263&PID=148097#148097 Author: mylilypod
Subject: 15263
Posted: 09 May 2022 at 5:34pm

Forgive me for I am not quite sure how to begin a post for "introduce yourself"
I am the new owner of a sweet 177 and glad I found this forum to learn by.

I do have my first question...
I am replacing the propane alarm that is located under the dining table. you can see where the red/black wires have been pulled through but uncertain if the somewhat obvious green/white wires are the appropriate attachemnt.  Does anyone else have this alarm/location/set-up?  Thank you for your comments/suggestions! 
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