R-pod Owners Forum : Delivery today http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Delivery today Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 22:36:29 +0000 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:50:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2642 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Delivery today : It definitely sounds like your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25086#25086 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2642
Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 9:50am

It definitely sounds like your converter isn't working - your AC appliances are all working and the 12 volt DC appliances are only working when hooked up to your TV.  You know you are getting AC into the camper, which is the first step.  Did you check the reverse polarity fuse, usually in the bottom position?
 
I believe I found the technical support number for the WFCO converters - 1 (877) 294-8997
]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:50:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25086#25086 Delivery today : OK... here is a little more info...... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25073#25073 Author: McLagman
Subject: 2642
Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 10:36pm

OK... here is a little more info... I messed with it some more today:

-- I left it hooked up to shore power overnight. When I checked it this morning, the batteries were dead as a doornail (no charge at all).

-- While hooked up to shore power AND with the dead batteries, the lights and furnace would not work. However, the television, air conditionaer, microwave and fridge would work fine.

-- I hooked up the TV, cranked it, and with it hooked up, the lights, furnace and pump worked fine.

-- I let the TV run for about an hour and it charged the batteries up to where the indicator said 2/3 full.

-- I disconnected the TV but left the shore power connected (with the 2/3 battery charge). Everything seemed to be working fine, but after an hour or so of using the bathroom fan and a couple of lights and television, the indicator said it was down to 1/3 battery left. Is that normal?

So I think the tow vehicle will charge the battery, the AC stuff will work on shore power, but the inverter or shore power is not charging the battery or putting out DC (for the lights, furnace, etc.).

Does anyone know what might cause this or how to fix it? I checked the fuse box and it didn't appear that any fuses were blown. 

Also, the dealer where I bought the R-Pod is in another state. My local deal sells Forest Rivers, but not the R-pod line. Will the local dealer make warranty repairs or do I have to re-tow it back where I got it?

(I'm going to post this in the repairs thread too.)

Thanks for any help!

- Davis
]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:36:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25073#25073 Delivery today : If the battery is too low the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25065#25065 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2642
Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 8:24pm

If the battery is too low the WFCO may not try to charge it.  I keep an older transformer-based battery charger around because it is dumb and won't shut down like my newer electronic battery charger will.  The electronic one is great for putting a proper charge on a battery, but the old dumb one is good for kickstarting the process if necessary.  An alternative is to start up your TV and hook up the pod battery to the TV battery with jumper cables for 15 minutes.  The high amp charge might get it back to a point where the WFCO will do its job.  But down the road the battery will die much sooner than later, my bet is very soon.  A complete discharge is just too hard on it.

Don't feel bad, I did the same thing this spring.  I charged my battery 2 months ago and then unplugged my pod.  Forgot to disconnect the battery... with the battery almost 3 years old it couldn't take the abuse.

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:24:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25065#25065 Delivery today : Originally posted by McLagmanOK,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25046#25046 Author: Guests
Subject: 2642
Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 6:31am

Originally posted by McLagman

OK, so I've made my first Podding mistake. I was messing with the fridge settings on Thursday and put it on "battery." I went out to check things today, and the batteries had drained down... nothing works.

So I have plugged in the 30 AMP power cord... how long will that take to recharge the batteries?

I noticed that even with it plugged in, the microwave works but none of the lights work. If I crank the TV and plug in the brake controller cord, all the lights work fine.

So, I guess the question is, when the power cord is connected and the battery is charging, shouldn't the lights work? Or do they get bumped down the priority list until the battery is recharged? Do I have to wait for the battery to charge before everything will work, even connected to the power cord?

Thanks for any help!


 
It's difficult to troubleshoot a problem, in person.  From several miles away, it's real difficult.
 
The lights and all things 12vdc should work when you are plugged into shore power - even with no battery connected!  So, the first thing I would try would be:
1. disconnct shore power (120vac) from your Pod.
2. disconnect the battery(s).  Insulate or make real sure that the bare ends do not touch each other or any "ground" - like the chassis of the Pod.
3. Plug the Pod back into shore power and see if the 12vdc stuff works. It should.
 
The WFCO converter/charger is rated at 55amps (if memory serves) and should have enough muscle to charge batteries and operate the other 12vdc stuff.  If everything does work, then the battery(s) could have been damaged by the severe discharge.  Most of the chain auto parts store (like AutoZone) will test a battery for you - for free.
 
The WFCO also has reverse polarity protection and will shut down if it senses this.  In the case of a really bad battery, it may have shut down.  So, if things still do not work, after doing steps 1,2,3 above, that would be a next step to look at.
 
Personally, I don't promote the use of 12vdc in regards to the fridge.  It consumes power - kind of like I consume Doritos Taco flavored chips - at an alarming rate! LOL  If I don't have 120vac available, I run on propane.
 
Let us know how it goes.
]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 06:31:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25046#25046 Delivery today : OK, so I've made my first... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25044#25044 Author: McLagman
Subject: 2642
Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 2:15am

OK, so I've made my first Podding mistake. I was messing with the fridge settings on Thursday and put it on "battery." I went out to check things today, and the batteries had drained down... nothing works.

So I have plugged in the 30 AMP power cord... how long will that take to recharge the batteries?

I noticed that even with it plugged in, the microwave works but none of the lights work. If I crank the TV and plug in the brake controller cord, all the lights work fine.

So, I guess the question is, when the power cord is connected and the battery is charging, shouldn't the lights work? Or do they get bumped down the priority list until the battery is recharged? Do I have to wait for the battery to charge before everything will work, even connected to the power cord?

Thanks for any help!


]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 02:15:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25044#25044 Delivery today : Welcome. Good luck and Safe Travels.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25008#25008 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 8:24pm

Welcome. Good luck and Safe Travels.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:24:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25008#25008 Delivery today : Welcome! I agree that they look... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25007#25007 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 7:12pm

Welcome!  I agree that they look good together.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:12:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25007#25007 Delivery today : WELCOME! HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25003#25003 Author: rex
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 6:55pm

WELCOME! HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU  rex pHp stuart fla]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:55:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25003#25003 Delivery today : Welcome! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25000#25000 Author: Guests
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 4:54pm

Welcome!  Smile]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:54:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=25000#25000 Delivery today : Great to have you on board the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24993#24993 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 4:18pm

Great to have you on board the R-Pod express with us. Hope to see you on the road- at 6' 4" you'd be hard to miss! ]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:18:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24993#24993 Delivery today : I can understand the excitement!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24985#24985 Author: 3DogPod
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 2:53pm


I can understand the excitement!  We are in the process of buying a 151...LOL
]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:53:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24985#24985 Delivery today : Originally posted by takeachanceCongrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24982#24982 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 1:11pm

Originally posted by takeachance

Congrats and welcome!  We picked out our 177 last month, love having a bed but that mattress had to go.  Enjoy!  Something I noticed on our 177 was the tire slanted every so slightly on the side with the slideout and noticed when pulling that the trailer leaned to that one side.  I am curious if you see the same thing, I just sent mine back to the dealer this morning for them to take a look at it.


Our 176 leans a bit on that side as well.  It looks more pronounced though because the fenders aren't even height between the sides.  The fender on the slideout side is mounted a bit lower because of the missing "gutter" on that side for the bug screen. 
]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:11:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24982#24982 Delivery today : Congrats and welcome! We picked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24977#24977 Author: takeachance
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 10:03am

Congrats and welcome!  We picked out our 177 last month, love having a bed but that mattress had to go.  Enjoy!  Something I noticed on our 177 was the tire slanted every so slightly on the side with the slideout and noticed when pulling that the trailer leaned to that one side.  I am curious if you see the same thing, I just sent mine back to the dealer this morning for them to take a look at it.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:03:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24977#24977 Delivery today : Originally posted by McLagmanHi,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24976#24976 Author: elko.mike
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 9:48am

Originally posted by McLagman

Hi, ...

I just picked up my new R-Pod 177 from Blue Dog RB in Idaho today. The Blue Dog people were nice. ...

...

Looking forward to lots of R-podding!

-davis


Welcome to the forum.  I'm a veteran podder, having now camped twice in mine.  We look forward to hearing about your podding adventures. 

]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:48:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24976#24976 Delivery today : Welcome and congratulations! I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24975#24975 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 8:57am

Welcome and congratulations!  I hope that you will have many wonderful adventures.

]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:57:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24975#24975 Delivery today : I hope you enjoy yur 177 as... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24974#24974 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 8:32am

I hope you enjoy yur 177 as much as we do ours!]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:32:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24974#24974 Delivery today : Congratulations and welcome!That... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24973#24973 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 7:38am

Congratulations and welcome!
 
 
That is a great match up you have there, TV and Pod lookin great!
]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:38:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24973#24973 Delivery today : Welcome to the forum! You will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24971#24971 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 7:00am

    Welcome to the forum! You will have a great time camping in the Rpod. Your FJ Cruiser and Rpod look very good together.   David]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:00:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24971#24971 Delivery today : Hi,I just wanted to introduce... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2642&PID=24970#24970 Author: McLagman
Subject: 2642
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 2:48am

Hi,

I just wanted to introduce myself. 

I just picked up my new R-Pod 177 from Blue Dog RB in Idaho today. The Blue Dog people were nice. I have been looking at R-Pods online for about two years, and finally decided to take the plunge I plan to use it to visit Yellowstone, Glacier, Cody, Jackson and some other places in the West this summer.

I actually got the R-Pod on an eBay auction Blue Dog had set up. The first time I stepped foot in it was today, and I have to say that I really like it. I am 6'4" and can stand up in it. I might have to sleep at an angle in the bed, but that's OK. 

Towing it with a 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. I towed it to Montana today from Idaho over the pass, and was able to do 55-60 uphill. Not too bad, but nothing like my old F-250.

Looking forward to lots of R-podding!

-davis
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