R-pod Owners Forum : Batteries https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Batteries Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:58:56 +0000 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:32:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15793 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Batteries : So I just received my new solar... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153132#153132 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15793
Posted: 02 Dec 2023 at 1:32pm

So I just received my new solar panels. I bought 2 Bi-facial 220 watt panels, that should provide about 500 watts of power, in direct sunlight. I also am replacing my 10 amp PWM controller, with a 40 amp Mppt controller. That and the 2 new lifepo4 batteries will be awesome. I should be pretty much energy self sufficient, barring several cloudy days in a row. Even at that, if I shut off the DC fridge, i'd be fine. Can't wait till spring to get it all installed. I'll have 180 watts of solar for sale at that point. I am removing my pre exsisting panels so my system can work as efficiently as possible. I have to start researching an inverter now. I know nothing about it. I'm hoping to run the t.v. , maybe a nice fan, and a keurig coffee pot. I figure at least a thousand watt would be needed? Don't really know. If anyone has good inverter knowledge, I'd like to hear. ]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:32:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153132#153132 Batteries : The inverter is up in the air... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153050#153050 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15793
Posted: 11 Nov 2023 at 1:09pm

The inverter is up in the air right now. I can get by so far with my Jackery. I can make coffee, and watch T.V. for a 4 - 5 days without charging.  If I have any sun, I can go who knows how long. I might add another 1 or 2 hundred watts of solar panel so I can keep the Jackery charged up as well. ]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 13:09:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153050#153050 Batteries : Originally posted by mjlrpodI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153044#153044 Author: gpokluda
Subject: 15793
Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 4:04pm

Originally posted by mjlrpod

I just ordered two 100 ah lithium batts from renogy. Two 100ah batts with both bluetooth monitoring and self warming was 1,050ish,  1,126 with tax. This should be the end of my battery concerns for a while. As long as there is sun, I should be able to run pretty much indefinitely. According to the tech, I should be able to run the dc fridge for 30 hours + with no charging. I'm pretty excited. 


You're in for a treat. We have lithium in our trailer and it has been a game changer for us. Combined with solar, your electrical woes are gone and all you have to worry about is water and tank capacity. Will you be installing an inverter as well?
]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:04:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153044#153044 Batteries : I am not going to install... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153043#153043 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15793
Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 12:16pm

I am not going to install them until april ish, no need since I wont be using it. Not sure if i'm going to install them inside, or on the tongue. They are advertised as having a bolt down attachment. I'll have some time to think about it i guess





















]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:16:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153043#153043 Batteries : Congratulations! I'm looking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153042#153042 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15793
Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 11:19am

Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading about the results when you get a chance to use them.]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:19:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153042#153042 Batteries : I just ordered two 100 ah lithium... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153041#153041 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15793
Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 11:09am

I just ordered two 100 ah lithium batts from renogy. Two 100ah batts with both bluetooth monitoring and self warming was 1,050ish,  1,126 with tax. This should be the end of my battery concerns for a while. As long as there is sun, I should be able to run pretty much indefinitely. According to the tech, I should be able to run the dc fridge for 30 hours + with no charging. I'm pretty excited. ]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:09:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=153041#153041 Batteries : Given time and money, anything... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152414#152414 Author: gpokluda
Subject: 15793
Posted: 04 Aug 2023 at 2:00pm

Given time and money, anything is possible. If you have unlimited funds, you can do what this guy did. He is a legend on the Escape forum. The video is an hour long but what he has done is incredible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEmWZViNs3c

Or, you can put a soft start on your AC and splurge on an ultra quiet Honda EU2200i and be done with it.
]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:00:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152414#152414 Batteries : The refrigerator that we put... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152413#152413 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15793
Posted: 03 Aug 2023 at 8:59pm

The refrigerator that we put in the RPod was much smaller and thus, used much less energy than the large refrigerator in the Grey Wolf. I don't remember the figures but they are somewhere in my mods.

Edit: I went through and found the specific link.

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=143816&title=our-escapod-mods#143816

So, we have a larger refrigerator and are using the oxygen concentrator which has a significant draw. Don't take my experience as typical. The CPAP machine is another draw, but I keep the humidifier turned off which cuts the amount of energy required for it.

The oxygen concentrator uses 9 watts while in standby. It uses about 88-103 watts while running. That is a significant draw and is a great part of the power use overnight.
]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:59:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152413#152413 Batteries : I have a now 3 year old Trojan... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152412#152412 Author: jato
Subject: 15793
Posted: 03 Aug 2023 at 6:25pm

I have a now 3 year old Trojan T-1275 battery that puts out 165AH, pretty good for a 12v LA battery but also a heavy weight at 85 lbs.  Between that and our 12+ year old Interstate we go 7 days off grid when night temps are in the 40's with the furnace running a lot.  But you present a new challenge with running a fridge that is NOT propane.  Hopefully, by the time ours quits functioning there will be some good alternatives to the current Dometic 8501.
]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:25:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152412#152412 Batteries : Yes, yes, and yes. I'm not... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152410#152410 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15793
Posted: 03 Aug 2023 at 9:48am

Yes, yes, and yes. I'm not sure if I have 50 or 100 Watts of solar. Yes, the same rule applies about age of batteries. As for running AC, look at the Gone with the Winns blog on YouTube. It would take a lot more battery power and solar panels to make that feasible, and only then if you are in a place with lots of sunshine.]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:48:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152410#152410 Batteries : Ok, so I'm seeing that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152409#152409 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15793
Posted: 03 Aug 2023 at 8:56am

Ok, so I'm seeing that you use about 100ah per night, or per day? Is that a reasonable yard stick? How much solar do you have? Would adding more solar help? Or would you need to add more AH? I'm looking at a battery on amazon that has 230ah. It sounds as though that might be enough? Since the battery should get topped off in the morning as the sun comes out (if its sunny). I have 2 honda 2000 watt inv gennys, but I am looking for as close to a full solar solution as possible. You can never count on generator friendly parks. I would definitely consider buying 2 of those batteries, but i'm not sure if it would be needed. Maybe a second battery would be good for installing an inverter?  Maybe even run a/c? would that be possible? Thanks in advance
Oh, by the way, does the same rule of thumb apply to lithium batts, that you should add them at the same time, don't mix a year old with a new? So I know if I have to buy at the same time if I decide to go with 2. 


]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 08:56:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152409#152409 Batteries : I have a 200AH LiFePO4 battery.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152407#152407 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15793
Posted: 02 Aug 2023 at 8:40pm

I have a 200AH LiFePO4 battery. In addition to the refrigerator (larger, so more power use), I also need to run a CPAP machine and an oxygen concentrator. We usually stop around 6 or 7 pm. The next morning, I check and am down about 100 AH. I have solar, but I also have a generator. It is indeed challenging. The propane refrigerator does make boondocking easier. However, we have been able to make it so far.]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:40:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152407#152407 Batteries : So now that I have a DC fridge,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152404#152404 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15793
Posted: 02 Aug 2023 at 4:51pm

So now that I have a DC fridge, I have found that being off grid is a challenge. As there is no propane option, you really need to think about power. I have 2 6 volt GC2 batteries and 180 watts of solar. It's near impossible to get thru 24 hours off grid. In full sun, I can run with no problem. Overnight is the issue. The batteries are struggling to make it to sun up. I assume I'm either going to have to buy lithium batts. Anyone have a DC fridge, and lithium batts? What is your AH on yours? And how long can you go off grid running the DC fridge? ]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:51:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15793&PID=152404#152404