http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Introduction Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:29:55 +0000 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:35:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8104 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=77095#77095 Author: sgjunge
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Posted: 11 Jun 2016 at 10:35am

Thanks techntrek, I think I will research some options.]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:35:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=77095#77095 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=77069#77069 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 9:23pm

Welcome.  Adding a tranny cooler is never a bad call.  You can't cool a transmission enough for towing (although in very cold climates you may need to cover the cooler in winter to get the temperature up in the tranny before moving).]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:23:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=77069#77069 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=77056#77056 Author: sgjunge
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Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 8:29pm

Hello R-Pod Nation,  My wife and I just picked up our new RP179.  We live in Southern California and plant to camp mostly along the Central and Southern Coast.  We are taking our maiden trip this week and are excited to be at the beach.  We are interested in finding other R-Pod owners in SoCA to plan some annual events.  I also would like some advice on my tow vehicle.  I have a 2013 Ford Edge SEL with 3.5 Liter engine.  Should I consider adding a transmission cooler?  I have a 6 speed transmission and we had no problem brining our R-Pod home from the dealer (85 miles).  Thanks, Scott, Gina, and the 3 fur children.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:29:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=77056#77056 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76719#76719 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 12:32pm

bluecatjudy- welcome.

DaveC3 - are you disconnecting the battery from the pod between trips? The converter can't 'drain' the battery if the pod isn't unplugged from your house, but the fridge circuitry and the LP detector will (in about 2 weeks). If the converter was plugged in and is only reaching 11.6 volts, then I could see an issue since that is extremely low and would allow the battery to discharge.]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:32:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76719#76719 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76654#76654 Author: DaveC3
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Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 3:00pm

Danny Boy

We have a 2016 180 and have lost two converters and one battery (and maybe the second).  It is in the shop now.  No fuses or breakers blew, the converter just drained the battery.  I pulled the two fuses and tripped the breaker and after that the battery drain was minimal.  I kept the second battery charged with a battery charger.  But I think the converter may have hurt it because it will not charge past 11.6V.

This seems to be an isolated problem.  I was at a Pod rally last month and no one else had an issue with the electrical system.

Dave


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Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 12:15pm

Hi Welcome to the group!! the 179 is a really nice floor plan. We really like ours!]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:15:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76635#76635 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76629#76629 Author: bluecatjudy
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Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 10:56am

Hi, everyone.  I jut picked up my 1 year old HRE179 in south Floria last week.  I have been reading and learning a lot about FR and the Rpod.  We are so happy to get a trailer vs owning a motorhome.  It hurt to see that diesel motor sitting in the driveway.  We have a few more weeks and we plan to take off to the Grand Canyon and beyond for 2 months.  Again, thanks to everyone that has contributed to the forums.]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 10:56:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76629#76629 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76591#76591 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 7:24pm

The converter contains two 30 or 40 Amp fuses that protect against reverse battery connection. They are located slightly removed from the main set of 12V fuses. They will be blown if the battery was ever connected backwards, even for a second. If blown, the converter will not charge or run the 12V circuits. ]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 19:24:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76591#76591 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76589#76589 Author: Danny boy
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Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 7:07pm

I don't know if my last post went through but thank you for the reply, yes we checked out all breakers and fuses, no problem there. we could charge the battery with the truck hookup but the 110 hookup at the RV park would do nothing. We also found out that if the refer board as left on the truck would not charge the battery so I'm thinking there may be a problem with the fridge. The 180 is going in to the shop to get checked out tomorrow so hopefully the problem will get solved. Thanks again, Dan ]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 19:07:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76589#76589 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76581#76581 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 6:25pm

Welcome.  If the pod was plugged in at the RV park, the converter (not inverter) would run everything even if there wasn't a battery.  Did you check all of the circuit breakers on the converter?]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 18:25:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76581#76581 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76560#76560 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 1:15pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 180!]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 13:15:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76560#76560 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8104&PID=76553#76553 Author: Danny boy
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Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 12:06pm

Hello to all fellow R POD owners. My wife and I just picked up our new 2017 RP 180 a couple of weeks ago in Ohio. We were on a trip from California to Indiana to visit our daughter and had been thinking of purchasing a R POD and when we saw the prices were so great in Ohio we ended up purchasing one and bringing back to California. We do a lot of dry camping and this unit just seemed to fit the bill for us. We had a problem with our inverter and our battery went dead, that is fun being in an RV park and no lights or anything. Taking the unit in on Monday and having it all checked out. Really looking forward to camping this summer in it.
 Did have a question for someone out there, I want to hook up a solar kit and I was wondering where I can find the plug to fit the built in one on the R POD?

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