R-pod Owners Forum : Pick Up On Wednesday http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Pick Up On Wednesday Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 15:30:32 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:36:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6104 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Pick Up On Wednesday : Mitch, if you are going to be... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59128#59128 Author: furpod
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Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 9:36am

Mitch, if you are going to be at altitude, the solar will keep you out for a long time if you go 100-150w system. You will have some heater usage at night, but no a/c needed.

If you are going to be in the central valley, or along the coast, a/c may be needed. Then you need a generator. If you are going south.. well you already know that's all desert down there.. 

I would do a trip or two before deciding and spending the money. If you get in a pinch 12v wise at first, just use jumper cables from your tow vehicle to top off the batteries. Won't hurt a thing, and actually will get you to a "mostly charged" status pretty quick.
]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:36:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59128#59128 Pick Up On Wednesday : Thanks to all for the warm welcome.I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59126#59126 Author: Mitch
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Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 9:01am

Thanks to all for the warm welcome.

I anticipate that most if not all are trips will be to NPS, BLM, or State Park campgrounds which will not have hookups. Probably for the most part the trips will be short in duration, 3 or 4 days, but then again this is only speculation on usage.

Mitch
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 8:33pm

Welcome.  How often do you plan on camping off-grid, and for how long?]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:33:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59116#59116 Pick Up On Wednesday : You should be OK for 2-3 days... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59108#59108 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 5:44pm

You should be OK for 2-3 days depending on furnace usage. If the new 171s don't have LED interior lights, change them. Be sure to run your fridge on propane, both camped and traveling. The fridge on 12V will pretty well prevent battery recharging from you TV. ]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 17:44:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59108#59108 Pick Up On Wednesday : Congrats! I signed the agreement... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59106#59106 Author: WIRpodder
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 5:30pm

Congrats! I signed the agreement yesterday and am picking up in two weeks a new 171. I too am debating the solar vs. generator question. Will be boondocking for a couple of weeks out west this summer, but for no more than 2-3 days in one place. So far I feel like solar is the way to go, but still weighing the pros and cons of each. I did opt for two 6 bolt Trojan batteries in lieu of the standard single 12 volt that the dealer was offering with the unit. 



]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 17:30:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59106#59106 Pick Up On Wednesday : Welcome to the group! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59104#59104 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 1:39pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179! We really like our!! We dont have the solar or generator ( usually use KOA's with full hook up, but there are numerous podders on the site that can walk you through both and all kinds of topics!]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:39:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59104#59104 Pick Up On Wednesday : First post and new to the website.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6104&PID=59101#59101 Author: Mitch
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Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 9:58am

First post and new to the website. Well after months of looking my wife (Karen) and I finally decided to purchase a new 179 which we will be picking up this Wednesday (4-22). I actually discovered this site about a month ago and have been sort of lurking about and finally registered yesterday.

Now decisions start, such as solar versus generator. One or both? If generator then what size? Since we are totally new to trailers I am sure there will be a bunch more questions as we get into traveling with the Rpod.
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