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Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 5:45am

I probably will install a cut off switch*, no dealer needed though as I have always done higher quality work on my RVs than any dealer and cheaper as my labor is freeSmile

I typically run Battery Tender brand maintainers when stored instead of depending on the WFCO convertor/chargers installed in the pod.
A couple of reasons for this-
 1st> the Battery Tender uses far less electricity running 24 hours a day than the WFCO.
2nd> the WFCO convertors have a very bad reputation for failing, already had that experience in another RV.  A failed WFCO can leave your expensive batteries in either a state of undercharge or worse, cook them from an overcharge when left long term. 
3rd> IF the Battery Tender was to fail it is small enough to not overcharge most batteries.   I run two Group 31 AGM batteries, so long life is important as that is almost $400 worth of batteries!


* I usually use a 50 amp commercial rated DC circuit breaker which is also used as the cutoff switch, rather than just a switch.
]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2014 05:45:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45121#45121 New 179 in SC! : Welcome Budward and happy R-pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45054#45054 Author: CasaJack
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Posted: 23 Apr 2014 at 9:43am

Welcome Budward and happy R-pod traveling.  I recommend you have the dealer install an on off battery switch next to the batteries so you don't have to disconnect the cables when you are not using the trailer.]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:43:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45054#45054 New 179 in SC! : Welcome to the group!!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45019#45019 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 22 Apr 2014 at 9:19pm

Welcome to the group!!!]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:19:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45019#45019 New 179 in SC! : Another sc'er! We pick up... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45013#45013 Author: Kermit
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Posted: 22 Apr 2014 at 8:01pm

Another sc'er! We pick up our 182g about a two months ago.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45013#45013 New 179 in SC! : Wonderful to hear about your pickup.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45011#45011 Author: kymooses
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Posted: 22 Apr 2014 at 7:16pm

Wonderful to hear about your pickup.  Congratulations on the 179.

Will be excited to see how you like it once you've had some time to get to know it, but welcome to the group and the community.  A lot of great fun to be had here amongst Podders!
]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:16:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45011#45011 New 179 in SC! : Picking up our new 179 tomorrow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4627&PID=45006#45006 Author: Budward
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Posted: 22 Apr 2014 at 6:25pm

Picking up our new 179 tomorrow in SC! 
Will be towing with a 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.  Currently tow an Aliner Ranger with it.

I'm getting very close to retirement and we plan to hit the road with the r-pod/FJ combo when I do finally pull the work plug.

Have used the 2012 Aliner only a few times although one of those times was a 19 day 6000 mile round trip from SC to the Rockies where we explored off road with the FJ.  Had a great time, it was my 4th or 5th trip out there.

Decided to upfit a little but still keep it light so as not to run the fuel bill too high, averaged about 15mpg on the road with the FJ towing the ALiner, figured it might do 12 with the r-pod.
We'll see.

Just the wife and I and two dogs 99%of the time, so we don't need or want a huge RV.  Many of the places I like to camp are more rustic and a larger unit just can't get in there.  




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