R-pod Owners Forum : New 179 member http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 179 member Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 17:43:57 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2015 18:24:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6332 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 179 member : I misunderstood, of course the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61073#61073 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 6:24pm

I misunderstood, of course the outlets inside the 179 are AC outlets, not DC.
At least one DC outlet would be handy.
]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 18:24:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61073#61073 New 179 member : Thank you, Charlie. That is very... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61072#61072 Author: JCP
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 6:14pm

Thank you, Charlie.  That is very helpful information!
John
]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 18:14:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61072#61072 New 179 member : Back to your original question,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61066#61066 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 4:06pm

Back to your original question, items 1 and 2. Unless you are never gong to camp without electricity hookup I recommend two Group 2 golf cart (GC2) six volt batteries in series. Batteries are a dealer supplied and installed item and usually they include a single Group 24 "Marine" battery in the deal. These GP24s are typically 85 ampere-hours, which doesn't go very far without a charger. Two GC2s will provide 225 AH at 12V and is superior to even two GP24s in parallel. Since you've already paid for the single GP24 in the deal, now is the time to apply that credit to the price of the GC2s. 

If you don't plan much cool/cold weather camping the single 20# gas bottle will suffice. However, you will have to check (weigh) the bottle before each trip and probably top it off each time for a fresh start. If you have access to a propane dealer that works fine. But if plan to just swap bottles at a neighborhood convenience store you will be wasting money when you have to swap a 1/4 full bottle for a full one at the beginning of the trip. The preferable solution is to go with two 20# bottles and an automatic switchover regulator. They are very common and inexpensive. This configuration allows you to run one bottle completely dry and allow the regulator to automatically switch to the full bottle with no interruption in flow. Then, depending on trip length and furnace usage, you can fill/swap the empty or wait until you're back home. Either way you're not paying for gas you never used and you always have a full bottle available.

There's not much advantage to going to 30# bottles. If you need that much gas it's easier and cheaper to carry a third 20# bottle somewhere in the TV. The 20# bottles are the best deal because so many are used for BBQs, heaters, etc., and they are most readily available for swap in an emergency.

BTW, don't plan on relying upon the inline dial type propane tank gauges. They will reliably tell yu when the tank is empty and nothing more. Due to the nature of liquid propane they tell you nothing between full and empty.
]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 16:06:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61066#61066 New 179 member : Originally posted by JCPAre... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61064#61064 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 2:40pm

Originally posted by JCP

Are you saying that there is a DC outlet where the TV plugs in?  I haven't taken delivery on my unit yet, so can't check it out.  I also thought it would be easy to install a DC outlet on the side of the hassock where the motor for the slide out is located.


Looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/230438424840?lpid=82&chn=ps

]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 14:40:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61064#61064 New 179 member : Are you saying that there is a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61062#61062 Author: JCP
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 1:56pm

Are you saying that there is a DC outlet where the TV plugs in?  I haven't taken delivery on my unit yet, so can't check it out.  I also thought it would be easy to install a DC outlet on the side of the hassock where the motor for the slide out is located.]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 13:56:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61062#61062 New 179 member : I just use one of these two... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61060#61060 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 1:20pm

I just use one of these two socket chargers in the TV plug:
http://www.amazon.com/Rocketek%C2%AE-Charger-Splitter-Motorola-Computers/dp/B00HPM6E5Q/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1433092751&sr=8-18&keywords=cigarette+car+port+charger
]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 13:20:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61060#61060 New 179 member : You're right, it would be... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61057#61057 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:45am

You're right, it would be handy to have a couple of those inside, to charge the Garmin GPS or whatever.]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 10:45:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61057#61057 New 179 member : Thanks for the response. I think... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61056#61056 Author: JCP
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:40am

Thanks for the response.  I think you're talking about AC outlets, and I'm referring to DC outlets (like an old fashioned cigarette lighter outlet).]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 10:40:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61056#61056 New 179 member : I don't have mine right here... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61045#61045 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 9:50am

I don't have mine right here to double check, but my 179 had at least 4 outlets inside, 2 in the kitchen area, one behind the TV, of course, and one near the bed.  I would have prefered having the 2 in the kitchen be above the countertop, but that's how it goes.
]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 09:50:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61045#61045 New 179 member : Thanks for the response! I've... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61044#61044 Author: JCP
Subject: 6332
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 9:41am

Thanks for the response!  I've installed DC outlets in boats and know that it's not a big deal as long as you have ready access to the DC wires.  I'm surprised that FR doesn't automatically include on or two outlets inside the camper.]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 09:41:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61044#61044 New 179 member : Welcome. How often do you plan... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61028#61028 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6332
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 10:57pm

Welcome.  How often do you plan on boondocking and for how long each time?  That will be useful to answer 1 and 2.  Often you can tap into an existing 12 volt line to add an outlet.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 22:57:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61028#61028 New 179 member : Welcome to the group and congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61004#61004 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6332
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 4:54pm

Welcome to the group and congrats on your 179!! We really like our!!]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 16:54:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61004#61004 New 179 member : Put a deposit on a 179 today and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6332&PID=61003#61003 Author: JCP
Subject: 6332
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 4:43pm

Put a deposit on a 179 today and will be picking it up the end of next week (Coates RV in MN).  I'm looking for advice about:
1)  battery/ies i.e. standard group 24; 2 group 24s; group 27 or 29
2)  propane size i.e. one 20 lb; 2 20 lb; one 30 lb
3)  installation of a DC receptacle near the bed and/or kitchen area

I'd welcome anyone's thoughts on these matters before I pick up my r-pod.  Thanks!
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