R-pod Owners Forum : Battery ,a/a http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Battery ,a/a Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:14:15 +0000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2345 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Battery ,a/a : 1. Yes, when towed your Pod's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=22242#22242 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2345
Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 9:51pm

1. Yes, when towed your Pod's battery and your TV's battery are paralleled.

2. It should, but you need to make sure your +12 line on the Bargeman connector is at least 10 gauge wire, and have it upgraded if it isn't.

3. You can, but some people argue otherwise.  It isn't illegal, and there aren't any warnings from manufacturers against it - but there are some tunnels where you need to turn your propane off.  Personally I always pre-cool at home on 120 volts, and use either propane or 12 volts going down the road.  If your answer to #2 above is "no", you should use propane until you get your wire upgraded.  If I'm going to a campground with no hookups I tend to use propane right from home, one less thing to remember to change in camp.  If I'll have hookups I usually use 12 volts until I get to camp and then switch back to 120.

4. The furnace isn't locked out but you should make sure it is off.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=22242#22242 Battery ,a/a : Originally posted by tpierce220The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=22239#22239 Author: Bill-GA
Subject: 2345
Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 6:30pm

Originally posted by tpierce220

The battery is going to power the 12v items, not anything that is wired for 120v.  You will find that the fridge will run on battery or propane, but not electric; the microwave will not turn on nor will anything that you plug into any of the standard outlets.  

Some basic questions from a newbie ...
 
What happens when the Rpod is being towed and plugged into the tow vehicle - e.g. being towed?
1. Is the behavior the SAME as on battery power?
2. Does the battery Charge when being towed?
3. Can I run the fridge on propane when towing ... Or is that a basic no no?
4. what happens with the furnace ... Is this disabled when towing?
]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=22239#22239 Battery ,a/a : Make sure you reconnect the battery... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21993#21993 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2345
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 8:15pm

Make sure you reconnect the battery and then charge it overnight by plugging in the Pod to your house, once a month, when it is warm out.  In the middle of winter you can get away with longer recharge times but where you are in Florida you'll need to charge it once a month year-round.]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:15:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21993#21993 Battery ,a/a : Thanks for the info,that makes... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21986#21986 Author: manrocker
Subject: 2345
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 9:27am

Thanks for the info,that makes me feel better,I installed a cutoff switch for the battery ,I thought I made some bobo somewhere but all is well.another question,is there a connection for my I- pod in the tv -radio system ,thanks m]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:27:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21986#21986 Battery ,a/a : The battery is going to power... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21985#21985 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 2345
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 8:45am

The battery is going to power the 12v items, not anything that is wired for 120v.  You will find that the fridge will run on battery or propane, but not electric; the microwave will not turn on nor will anything that you plug into any of the standard outlets.  ]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21985#21985 Battery ,a/a : That is how my 177 works too. ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21984#21984 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2345
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 8:36am

That is how my 177 works too.]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:36:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21984#21984 Battery ,a/a : My new 177 still sits next to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2345&PID=21983#21983 Author: manrocker
Subject: 2345
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 8:34am

My new 177 still sits next to my house,I have a questin,without the rig being pluged in,only  on battery
There is no power in the 120 outlet,thetv and the micro,is this normal.when I put  the 30 amp plug in every thing runs.I thank you very much m
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