http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : solar power Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 15:27:32 +0000 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:42:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9188 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=9188&PID=87126#87126 Author: Pod People
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Posted: 22 Jan 2017 at 8:42am

the refrigerator runs best if you use propane.  the regular tank will last several weeks .  we use a 100 watt Renogy suitcase panel set for  our solar system.  It keeps our two 6 volt golf cart batteries well charged when boon docking
Vann
]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:42:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=87126#87126 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86933#86933 Author: Lisa Paul Jennings
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Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 9:34am

We debated getting solar but opted for a second battery instead - a lot less expensive.  We've camped in the Adirondacks in NY several times and last fall we went for seven days without a recharge thanks to the second battery. Many of the sites we use are wooded and so that puts a limitation on solar.  Also, I don't know the specs on the refrigerator but when it is running on propane, I don't think it takes much power at all.  We are only into our third year of podding so we are still learning!  ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:34:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86933#86933 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86931#86931 Author: Dori56
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Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 8:49am

Thank you...I was interested in how much solar power I would need to run the ref if boondoggle.  I have been searching the web and as with anything it varies.  I have a 2015 178rPod.  ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:49:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86931#86931 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86588#86588 Author: Pod People
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Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 8:24am

In the top right corner of the page is the "search" feature.  Put solar in that feature and search--you will find quite a few posts from forum members who have added solar systems to their pods.  These systems  are very useful in keeping your batteries charged while boondocking (not being plugged in to an electric  power supply).  solar can be a huge benefit.  Many of the newer pods have a prewired connection to the battery. some systems are made by Zamp. some by Renogy and several other manufacturers.  Most of your powerr needs can be met by using anywhere from 100-150 watts of generating capability.

Read the various posts and do some on-line research.  You will learn a lot and have enough knowledge to ask more specific question.  there are a lot of people on this forum who have solar systems and are glad to answer questions.

Vann
]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:24:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86588#86588 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86560#86560 Author: Podster
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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 6:34pm

What would you like to know about using solar power? ]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2017 18:34:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86560#86560 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86553#86553 Author: Dori56
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Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 12:26pm

trying to find information about using solar power.....sorry if it was already posted, as I couldn't find anything or its operator error on my part....thank you.   Oh and to add any info on using an inverter..]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2017 12:26:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9188&PID=86553#86553