R-pod Owners Forum : 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Wish List : 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 13:43:56 +0000 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 22:59:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3984 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : When you mention water spewing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=48382#48382 Author: 3ofUs
Subject: 3984
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 10:59pm

When you mention water spewing every where, was it inside or outside?]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 22:59:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=48382#48382 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by Sleepless Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=47362#47362 Author: rodroc
Subject: 3984
Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 6:23am

Originally posted by Sleepless

Originally posted by techntrek

Welcome.  The A/C noise is one of the biggest problems, I agree.


I think we all agree that the Coleman A/C units are much quieter than the Dometics.  I wonder if when you order one, you could specify a Coleman.  I have mentioned before that our 11K BTU Coleman is much quieter than the 13.5 BTU Dometic we had in our last TT.  Or, can you order one that is A/C ready and have the dealer install a Coleman?  Just asking....

Bob


I have always wanted to try one of these Coleman A/C units, but unfortunately I have never had the chance.  I have seen them for sale and working on videos, but never had the pleasure to sleep with one on.  How well do these actually work?  Besides the noise, arethey really worth it?

Regards
Rod
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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2014 06:23:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=47362#47362 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : The fans in the furnace and a/c... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46373#46373 Author: sammycamper
Subject: 3984
Posted: 25 May 2014 at 11:16am

The fans in the furnace and a/c are both annoyingly loud; but, I think that's almost unavoidable in a small camper. In our homes, the fans are in another room and/or on another floor. In a small camper, they're only a few inches or feet away.

I'm not sure how it is on other models; but on our 173, the black water and gray water have two separate drains. It is an absolute pain to have to hook up twice to dump, and it makes things a litte trickier to park the camper in just the right position to avoid having to move for the 2nd dump.
Sam
]]> Sun, 25 May 2014 11:16:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46373#46373 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : There should be a washer with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46357#46357 Author: marwayne
Subject: 3984
Posted: 24 May 2014 at 6:33pm

There should be a washer with a screen present.



]]> Sat, 24 May 2014 18:33:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46357#46357 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by waterflawsI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46356#46356 Author: Budward
Subject: 3984
Posted: 24 May 2014 at 6:06pm

Originally posted by waterflaws

I forgot to open the outlet on the other side, when I turned on the water hose. The pressure ruptured the seal (or something), and now it sprays all over the place unless I hold the hose just  right.  I'm hoping I can fix it, somehow, or replace it.  Should I have used the pressure-reducer?


Forgetting to open the outlet would not cause this-  if the outlet was closed you'd just fill up the tank and eventually have water coming out the roof vent..
Have you checked to make sure the rubber washer is in the fitting?   Same as in a garden hose female fitting.
The hose to the tank also might have a kink if water is spraying out with a good rubber washer.


]]> Sat, 24 May 2014 18:06:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46356#46356 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : I really would love a 12V... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46324#46324 Author: ShazG
Subject: 3984
Posted: 23 May 2014 at 5:19pm

I really would love a 12V outlet. How do you add one?]]> Fri, 23 May 2014 17:19:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=46324#46324 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by waterflawsI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45488#45488 Author: Boomertype
Subject: 3984
Posted: 03 May 2014 at 3:36pm

Originally posted by waterflaws

I forgot to open the outlet on the other side, when I turned on the water hose. The pressure ruptured the seal (or something), and now it sprays all over the place unless I hold the hose just  right.  I'm hoping I can fix it, somehow, or replace it.  Should I have used the pressure-reducer?
Do you know your water pressure level, it should be in the 50-60 psi range.  A pressure reduction valve is always a good idea.  I know an RV park that is in a valley, the water tank is on a hill, their pressure is 125 psi.  You never know what a campground/park will have.

]]> Sat, 03 May 2014 15:36:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45488#45488 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : I forgot to open the outlet on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45484#45484 Author: waterflaws
Subject: 3984
Posted: 03 May 2014 at 12:33pm

I forgot to open the outlet on the other side, when I turned on the water hose. The pressure ruptured the seal (or something), and now it sprays all over the place unless I hold the hose just  right.  I'm hoping I can fix it, somehow, or replace it.  Should I have used the pressure-reducer?]]> Sat, 03 May 2014 12:33:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45484#45484 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : my late '14 (built January... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45475#45475 Author: Hairy Podders
Subject: 3984
Posted: 02 May 2014 at 11:23pm

my late '14 (built January 31st 2014) has the blackwater flush on the curb side of the camper. They moved that to the street side? I too wish I had that. ]]> Fri, 02 May 2014 23:23:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45475#45475 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : The new 178's have the backwater... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45473#45473 Author: Boomertype
Subject: 3984
Posted: 02 May 2014 at 9:25pm

The new 178's have the backwater flush on the correct side.  ]]> Fri, 02 May 2014 21:25:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45473#45473 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : I thought the loud AC was to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45472#45472 Author: Budward
Subject: 3984
Posted: 02 May 2014 at 8:44pm

I thought the loud AC was to drown out the generator and the idling diesel big rigs when overnighting in the WalMart parking lot!
Seriously though every RV I've ever owned has had a loud AC-  I think it is just the nature of trying to move lots of air through relatively small outlets.

I have pondered several oddities on the r-pod-   the black tank flush being on the side opposite to where water is available in any standard RV dump station (that happens to have it, many don't)  -  well that has to win first prize for stupid designConfused
]]> Fri, 02 May 2014 20:44:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=45472#45472 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by PaigeThe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38376#38376 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3984
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 9:18pm

Originally posted by Paige

The only advantage of the loud AC is that we could not hear our pugs snoring!


Same thing with our Bostons! Also drowns out the drunks down the way.]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:18:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38376#38376 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : The only advantage of the loud... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38368#38368 Author: Paige
Subject: 3984
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 8:04pm

The only advantage of the loud AC is that we could not hear our pugs snoring!]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:04:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38368#38368 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by techntrek Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38334#38334 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3984
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 10:05am

Originally posted by techntrek

Originally posted by Sleepless

Originally posted by techntrek

If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.

I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side.
Bob
 
Most manufacturers prep all of their campers for A/C whether it is installed at the factory or not.  This includes framing out the location, marking the corners so you know where to cut, and running wiring for the thermostat and electric.  This would be a good question for FR!


I agree.  I did not think about the thermostat wiring since all my Coleman units in the past and present (excluding motor homes) have had the thermostat contained within the ceiling unit, and controlled by a rotary control next to the main function control.  This being said, my experience only goes through 2010.  Perhaps the newer trailer models are different.  Regardless, pre-installed thermostat wiring is a great idea.

Bob
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:05:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38334#38334 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by Sleepless Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38328#38328 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3984
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 7:54am

Originally posted by Sleepless

Originally posted by techntrek

If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.

I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side.
Bob
 
Most manufacturers prep all of their campers for A/C whether it is installed at the factory or not.  This includes framing out the location, marking the corners so you know where to cut, and running wiring for the thermostat and electric.  This would be a good question for FR!
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 07:54:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38328#38328 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : We installed a 12v outlet in the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38315#38315 Author: shroomer
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 9:41pm

We installed a 12v outlet in the entertainment center cabinet. Had to do some outlet plate trimming to fit it between the two existing plates, but it works fine. Seems to be on the same 30amp fuse as the taillights and a few other items. You can find the wire easily since the antenna amplifier is powered off it.
]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:41:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38315#38315 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by techntrekIf... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38310#38310 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 8:12pm

Originally posted by techntrek

If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.



I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side.

Bob
]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:12:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38310#38310 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : If I ordered a new pod I would... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38305#38305 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 7:37pm

If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:37:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38305#38305 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by Keith-N-DarI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38301#38301 Author: furpod
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 7:03pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I spent a night in a hotel last week (business trip) and the AC in that room was far louder than the one in our Pod.  And I couldn't set it for constant fan.


Maybe that's part of why it doesn't bother us much.. between the wife and I, we have 1000's of nights in hotels..
]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:03:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38301#38301 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : I spent a night in a hotel last... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38294#38294 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 5:08pm

I spent a night in a hotel last week (business trip) and the AC in that room was far louder than the one in our Pod.  And I couldn't set it for constant fan.]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:08:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38294#38294 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Originally posted by techntrekWelcome.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38288#38288 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 3:40pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Welcome.  The A/C noise is one of the biggest problems, I agree.


I think we all agree that the Coleman A/C units are much quieter than the Dometics.  I wonder if when you order one, you could specify a Coleman.  I have mentioned before that our 11K BTU Coleman is much quieter than the 13.5 BTU Dometic we had in our last TT.  Or, can you order one that is A/C ready and have the dealer install a Coleman?  Just asking....

Bob

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:40:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38288#38288 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Welcome. The A/C noise is one... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38284#38284 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 1:36pm

Welcome.  The A/C noise is one of the biggest problems, I agree.]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:36:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38284#38284 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : Yes, 12v outlets are handy.. and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38282#38282 Author: furpod
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 11:46am

Yes, 12v outlets are handy.. and very easy to add. We have added two.]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:46:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38282#38282 12v outlets, quieter AC, move BW flush : We just came home from Omaha... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3984&PID=38278#38278 Author: waterflaws
Subject: 3984
Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 11:11am

We just came home from Omaha with our new, 2013, 177.  Overall, it's great!  A few things we noticed right away were;
  • It doesn't have any 12 volt outlets!  I think they should add 4 in the 177;
  •   by the bed
  •   in the kitchen
  •   by the dinette
  •   one, exterior type, outside near the other outlets

 

  • A quieter air conditioner!  The fan is loud, and so is the compressor!  We couldn't hear each other unless we were right next to each other.  Most of the noise seems to be inside the trailer - not much heard outside.
  • The black water flush inlet might be better on the same side as the outlet.  (I DID, however, want to rinse it again, when we got home, and, with the bw valve CLOSED, hooked up the hose and turned it on.  Water started spewing everywher, even after i ran around and opened the valve!  I am hoping I didn't damage anything!)
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