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Subject: 2778
Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 3:15pm

Originally posted by Footslogger03

  Not sure what the second battery would do for us specifically. Plus the generator gives us more flexibility. Only downside is    ...you've got to feed it gas !!

'Slogger


the second battery would allow you to go 6 days instead of three.. The generator allows you to go longer, as long as you have gas. With a second battery, you would literally use half as much gas in the genny over time, because you would store twice as much energy, while charging in the same amount of time.. (both batteries charge at the same time)
]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:15:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26750#26750 Several 12volt outlets : Originally posted by furpod2nd... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26749#26749 Author: Footslogger03
Subject: 2778
Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 1:23pm

Originally posted by furpod

2nd battery is an easy mod on a new trailer.. and will instantly double your "off grid" capabilities..


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Was either going to go that route or a generator - - bit the bullet and got the generator. Our single Group 27 (Interstate Deep Cell) was already gettingg us through 3 days of camping and with the generator to top it off now and then I think we're set. Not sure what the second battery would do for us specifically. Plus the generator gives us more flexibility. Only downside is    ...you've got to feed it gas !!

'Slogger]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:23:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26749#26749 Several 12volt outlets : 2nd battery is an easy mod on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26745#26745 Author: furpod
Subject: 2778
Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 12:55pm

2nd battery is an easy mod on a new trailer.. and will instantly double your "off grid" capabilities..]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:55:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26745#26745 Several 12volt outlets : Originally posted by PaigeHi,Thanks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26739#26739 Author: Footslogger03
Subject: 2778
Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 11:01am

Originally posted by Paige

Hi,Thanks for getting back to me so soon! I really appreciate it.  We have yet to head out in the RPod as we live on a lake and it is too nice in the summer to leave it.  So we are busy doing modifications.  After owning several previous RV's, we know what we use and don't use when we go camping.  Having the 12 volt, will help us go off the grid for a couple of days.  Thanks again!


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I should mention that the CPAP unit I use for camping/travelling is smaller and draws less power. It is made by ProBasics and called the "Zzz-PAP". I bought it on-line at CPAP.com. Here is the link to the site/unit.

http://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/probasics-zzz-pap-silent-traveler-cpap-machine.html

'Slogger
]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:01:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26739#26739 Several 12volt outlets : Hi,Thanks for getting back to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26738#26738 Author: Paige
Subject: 2778
Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 10:39am

Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me so soon! I really appreciate it.  We have yet to head out in the RPod as we live on a lake and it is too nice in the summer to leave it.  So we are busy doing modifications.  After owning several previous RV's, we know what we use and don't use when we go camping.  Having the 12 volt, will help us go off the grid for a couple of days.  Thanks again!
]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:39:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26738#26738 Several 12volt outlets : Originally posted by PaigeHi, Can... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26737#26737 Author: Footslogger03
Subject: 2778
Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 10:28am

Originally posted by Paige

Hi, 
Can you tell me specifically how you set up the 12 volt outlet? My husband has a CPAP and we would like to not be limited to full hookup campsites Thanks

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There are a number of locations to tie in a 12V receptacle, but not all of them are "hot" all the time. I use mine to monitor the battery level (with a small digital voltmeter) so I wanted it fairly close to the "source" (battery). As part of my front bench mod, where I put in a divider to gain back some storage, I connected the Red/Black wires of a "fused" 12V receptacle (Radio Shack ...$8) to the wires leading from to the propane alarm (because they were close AND they are always HOT. I recently decided to add a second 12V receptacle in the seat base on the other side of the dinnette    ...and I used the same tiein location.

For my CPAP, I plug in a coiled 12V extension cord (extends to around 6 feet). Then I plug a small inverter (Also Radio Shack) that has sufficient output to drive the little fan in the unit) into the inverter output     ...and I drift off to sleep. Have camped several times for 2-3 days (withouth a power hook-up) and the Pod battery holds up fine. We now have a Honda generator so that I can top off my battery while we are making breakfast/dinner or as needed during the day.

'Slogger]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:28:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26737#26737 Several 12volt outlets : Hi,Can you tell me specifically... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26730#26730 Author: Paige
Subject: 2778
Posted: 10 Aug 2012 at 7:45am

Hi, 
Can you tell me specifically how you set up the 12 volt outlet? My husband has a CPAP and we would like to not be limited to full hookup campsites Thanks
]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:45:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26730#26730 Several 12volt outlets : Originally posted by Little... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26644#26644 Author: furpod
Subject: 2778
Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 10:22pm

Originally posted by Little Sweet Pea Pod

Thanks guys. I too added one at the end of the dinette bench as a result of I think FurPod's mod (177, split bench in half creating storage and enclosing wiring cabinet....added vent too).  If putting 12volt by end of bed do you know which circuit/wire you tapped into?

Enjoy the Pod!
 
 
Used the heater motor supply.
]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:22:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26644#26644 Several 12volt outlets : In our 171 the first owner tapped... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26604#26604 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2778
Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 9:17am

In our 171 the first owner tapped into the supply for the shower light that runs under the bed for an outlet by the bed.]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:17:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26604#26604 Several 12volt outlets : Thanks guys. I too added one at... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26601#26601 Author: RPodWeGo
Subject: 2778
Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 12:23am

Thanks guys. I too added one at the end of the dinette bench as a result of I think FurPod's mod (177, split bench in half creating storage and enclosing wiring cabinet....added vent too).  If putting 12volt by end of bed do you know which circuit/wire you tapped into?

Enjoy the Pod!
]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:23:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26601#26601 Several 12volt outlets : I tied into the 12v TV amplifier... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26346#26346 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2778
Posted: 29 Jul 2012 at 2:01pm

I tied into the 12v TV amplifier for 12v operation of my CPAP machine.  Worked great!

Terry
]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:01:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26346#26346 Several 12volt outlets : Don't forget to put fuses... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26343#26343 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 2778
Posted: 29 Jul 2012 at 12:29pm

Don't forget to put fuses inline with the outlets...or tap off an unused 12VDC feed in the breaker box.]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:29:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26343#26343 Several 12volt outlets : Easy to add.. I put one on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26326#26326 Author: furpod
Subject: 2778
Posted: 27 Jul 2012 at 7:33am

Easy to add.. I put one on the end of the dinette bench, and next to the bed.]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 07:33:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26326#26326 Several 12volt outlets : We need strategically placed 12volt... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26323#26323 Author: RPodWeGo
Subject: 2778
Posted: 27 Jul 2012 at 12:54am

We need strategically placed 12volt outlets, kitchen area, eating area, sleeping area and a few more.  Not everyone plugs into shore power or has a generator. THANKS!!]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:54:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2778&PID=26323#26323