R-pod Owners Forum : First Trip Debrief http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : First Trip Debrief Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 15:27:32 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:33:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6086 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ First Trip Debrief : thank you for the info. Ron http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59115#59115 Author: fixitmr2
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 8:33pm

thank you for the info.
Ron]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:33:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59115#59115 First Trip Debrief : SCENTRALMT nailed it exactly on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59100#59100 Author: cosmo751
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 9:00am

SCENTRALMT nailed it exactly on the Solar wiring - The ZAMP connector on the trailer has the opposite polarity from the Renogy connector. I'm planning to fix mine the same way he (she?) did but took the temporary measure of reversing the connection at the charge controller.

  The E2 hitch I use doesn't have to be disconnected to back up - I believe the Equalizer brand and the new Husky Center Line do not require disconnection either. I consider this a big deal because removing load bars is a bit of an effort if you aren't the Incredible Hulk..

Cheers !

Ken
]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:00:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59100#59100 First Trip Debrief : Thanks for the info on the Renogy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59099#59099 Author: WIRpodder
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 8:53am

Thanks for the info on the Renogy kit! The Zamp setup looks nice and the plug and play connection to the Rpod seems convenient. However, I am struggling to pay about $200 more for an 80 watt Zamp than a Renogy 100 watt system, especially when the Renogy system gets good such good reviews. ]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 08:53:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59099#59099 First Trip Debrief : I just signed up so I can try... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59087#59087 Author: scentralmt
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Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 7:20pm

I just signed up so I can try to answer your question. I got a folding solar panel off of ebay. I also have a Battery Tender for keeping the batteries charged. I found that the Zamp plug is the same type that the Battery Tender uses. I bought an extension cord that the Battery Tender uses and used it to wire up the solar panel to plug into the Zamp plug. The polarity is reversed on my trailer so if I were to use the Battery Tender plugged into the Zamp plug it won't work due to the way they wire the Zamp plug. I pulled the paneling in the storage area and switched the wires so my solar panel and Battery Tender can both use the same plug and the wiring looks correct at the batteries.

I got my 177 last fall and got 3 days of use out of it for deer hunting. I like the width, easy to see behind out of my F150.
Plan to get a lot of use out of it!
]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:20:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59087#59087 First Trip Debrief : Cosmo751,Still waiting to get... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59078#59078 Author: Larry158
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Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 11:41am

Cosmo751,
Still waiting to get my new 178 out past the snow build up for a trial run. A couple of questions if you would not mind. 1) it appears that you have a weight distribution system on you rig. Do you have to take that off if you have to back up or do you just have to remove the anti-sway bar. 2) Re the Renogy 100 watt solar panel-A) did it charge the batteries B)could you please explain a little further-does it plug in directly to the Zamp outlet on the R Pod without out modification, and Watch the polarity on the new style connector going into the Zamp connection on the R Pod?? and lastly "you connect the wiring to the controller yourself? Still freezing in the Adirondack Mountains awaiting my maiden voyage.
Thanks in advance Larry158
]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:41:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59078#59078 First Trip Debrief : Direct from Renogy in Chino -... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59072#59072 Author: cosmo751
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Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 8:59am

Direct from Renogy in Chino - I live about 6 miles from their office. Gave me 15% off for coming in..

Ken
]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2015 08:59:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59072#59072 First Trip Debrief : Where did you find a good price... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59054#59054 Author: fixitmr2
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Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 1:08pm

Where did you find a good price for the Renology 100 ?
thank you
Ron]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:08:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59054#59054 First Trip Debrief : It works quite well and is less... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59052#59052 Author: cosmo751
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Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 12:35pm

It works quite well and is less than half the price of an 80 Watt Zamp. Fairly well made too -
Watch the polarity of the new style connector - it mates with the ZAMP socket but you connect the wiring to the charge controller yourself -

KN
]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:35:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59052#59052 First Trip Debrief : Looks good! How did you like the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59043#59043 Author: WIRpodder
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Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:11am

Looks good! How did you like the Renology 100 watt kit?]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:11:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59043#59043 First Trip Debrief : I keep a full set of keys that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59042#59042 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:02am

I keep a full set of keys that are labeled on a lanyard that I wear around my neck, while camping. When inside the trailer, I hook them on a Command hook by the door. Safe Travels.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:02:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59042#59042 First Trip Debrief : A suggestion, keep a spare set... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59005#59005 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 10:52am

A suggestion, keep a spare set of all of the camping-related keys in your glove box.  That has saved us several times.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:52:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=59005#59005 First Trip Debrief : First trip with my 177, "Phoebe"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6086&PID=58999#58999 Author: cosmo751
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Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 8:41am

First trip with my 177, "Phoebe" to Applewhite campground in Lytle Creek Ca. The night was spent comfortably, the dogs, Peaches and Sarah loved it. Lessons learned were:

1. Don't forget the generator key.
2. Don't forget the key for the lock on the solar panel. (100 Watt Renogy)
3. The heater is loud when cycling. It's okay - I always travel with earplugs.
4. The freezer is too small for most frozen foods. Burritos and small Ben & Jerry's are about it.

I'm doing at least one more overnighter before a long trip this summer. I can't wait!


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