R-pod Owners Forum : Intro and Questions http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Intro and Questions Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:53:55 +0000 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:22:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9759 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Intro and Questions : A little off subject but.. i just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91890#91890 Author: Danielw1
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 10:22pm

A little off subject but.. i just bought a 2015 178 used and I can't find a tv remote therefore can't do a channel scan. Anyone know where to get one? Also, I can see on the menu using the tv buttons that says channel scan but it won't let me click on it]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:22:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91890#91890 Intro and Questions : I enjoy watching movies on my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91867#91867 Author: henryv
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 5:33pm

I enjoy watching movies on my laptop. Or reading my Bible. Maybe I will tackle the project you mentioned in due time. I'm with you on the vast intellectual wasteland, maybe it's a "vast right wing conspiracy". And maybe the world is not really round. Thanks fellow Tarheel!]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:33:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91867#91867 Intro and Questions : Originally posted by henryvStephen,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91863#91863 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 4:45pm

Originally posted by henryv

Stephen, This looks like a little too much work..if you were here, I'd hire you to do it! looking for another option. Maybe I'll do like a friend. Kill the TV!

It actually sounds harder than it is. If I were there, you would see that it is actually quite simple. Killing the TV is not a bad option either. The vast intellectual wasteland is for the most part not worth expending the effort on. However, getting an updated weather report or watching a movie and being able to hear it when the weather is nasty is a good thing.
]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91863#91863 Intro and Questions : Stephen, This looks like a little... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91858#91858 Author: henryv
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 4:08pm

Stephen, This looks like a little too much work..if you were here, I'd hire you to do it! looking for another option. Maybe I'll do like a friend. Kill the TV! ]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:08:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91858#91858 Intro and Questions : Originally posted by jeannemorProud... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91848#91848 Author: Itinerate Pod
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 2:17pm

Originally posted by jeannemor

Proud new owner of a 2017 178.  It's been a long time since I traveled in a trailer.  Not to date myself, but you had to add filaments to your light fixtures........ pump for a faucet on the sink.  Needless to say I have some catching up to do!!  Lost my husband last year and setting new goals for myself.  One of these was to buy a trailer and head out.  As a photographer, I can't wait to tackle new places.  This forum has already answered quite a few questions I had.  Thank you for being here!  I plan to be an active member on this forum.  Thanks again!!Big smile

Welcome to the forum.  Goldendale seemed familiar, but I had to look it up.  Kathy and I had camped on the Columbia River at a private campground just past Maryhill State Park.  It was the summer of 2012 and I recall some fruit/veggie stands and some old buildings, lots of interesting photography subjects, plus stonehenge up the hill.
]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:17:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91848#91848 Intro and Questions : I used a headphone jack from the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91818#91818 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 8:49am

I used a headphone jack from the TV to the headphone jack on the stereo, set the mode to Aux.]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:49:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91818#91818 Intro and Questions : Thanks for correcting my explanation.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91808#91808 Author: TeeBrock
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 6:51am

Thanks for correcting my explanation.  I would go out to re-check, re-think my explanation if mine wasn't in the shop.....LOL]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 06:51:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91808#91808 Intro and Questions : Proud new owner of a 2017 178.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91800#91800 Author: jeannemor
Subject: 9759
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 1:11am

Proud new owner of a 2017 178.  It's been a long time since I traveled in a trailer.  Not to date myself, but you had to add filaments to your light fixtures........ pump for a faucet on the sink.  Needless to say I have some catching up to do!!  Lost my husband last year and setting new goals for myself.  One of these was to buy a trailer and head out.  As a photographer, I can't wait to tackle new places.  This forum has already answered quite a few questions I had.  Thank you for being here!  I plan to be an active member on this forum.  Thanks again!!Big smile]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 01:11:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91800#91800 Intro and Questions : Tee,The standard colors for a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91784#91784 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9759
Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 8:00pm

Tee,

The standard colors for a 3-conductor cable are Yellow = Video; Red = Right sound channel; White = Left sound channel. The only two conductors needed are Red and White. A 2-conductor stereo cable as I described above is perfectly adequate.
]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 20:00:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91784#91784 Intro and Questions : There should be a video/sound... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91765#91765 Author: TeeBrock
Subject: 9759
Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 4:52pm

There should be a video/sound cable that has white, yellow and red plug-ins. The yellow and white are necessary for the speakers. There should be the same on the back of the tv and by the antenna amplifier button. Does this help? I don't have the same model, but maybe this is the same.]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 16:52:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91765#91765 Intro and Questions : Hello Henry,To do that, you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91749#91749 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9759
Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 2:52pm

Hello Henry,

To do that, you will need to run a cable from the headphone jack on the TV to the auxiliary input on the Jensen unit. There are actually two auxiliary inputs. One is on the outside. The other is on the back side of the Jensen unit. That is the one that I used.

To do this, you will need a long cable with 1/8" stereo plug on one end and red and white RCA plugs on the other end.

1. Remove the Jensen unit from the wall by removing the 4 screws holding it at each corner of the faceplate.
2. Carefully remove the Jensen unit. Note where all wires are connected. You won't need to disconnect any if you trust the wires to hold the unit while you work.
3. Find a place either in the TV booster faceplate or the wall and drill a hole just large enough to pass the 1/8" stereo plug through. If you want to add a rubber grommet, make it large enough to hold the grommet and purchase a suitable sized one also.
3. Feed the plug through the wall or faceplate and make sure the grommet (if used) is in place.
4. Plug the 1/8" stereo plug into the headphone jack on the TV.
5. Plug the red and white RCA plugs into the Auxiliary input on the back of the Jensen unit.
6. Carefully insert the Jensen unit back into the hole, making sure the wires are still connected and tight.
7. Reinsert the 4 screws to secure the Jensen unit in place.
8. Use a couple of wire ties and fasten the stereo wire so that it will not hang down.

OR,

Run the wire from the TV's headphone jack to the connection on the front of the Jensen unit.

If you choose to use the back connection, select the Aux1 input for sound. If you use the front connector, choose the Aux2 input for sound.

Congratulations! You now have the stereo unit playing the sound for the TV instead of the totally inadequate built-in TV speakers.

See pictures of this in my mods.
]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 14:52:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91749#91749 Intro and Questions : Figured it out myself, still would... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91748#91748 Author: henryv
Subject: 9759
Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 2:26pm

Figured it out myself, still would like to know how to channel the sound from the tv to the camper speakers. ]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 14:26:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91748#91748 Intro and Questions : Can someone please tell me how... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91637#91637 Author: henryv
Subject: 9759
Posted: 22 Apr 2017 at 10:46am

Can someone please tell me how to scan channels? I went into menu but didn't see it.]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2017 10:46:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91637#91637 Intro and Questions : I went into Menu but couldn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91602#91602 Author: richardd
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 5:51pm

I went into Menu but couldn't see how to perform a chan scan... ]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:51:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91602#91602 Intro and Questions : Thanks everybody! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91591#91591 Author: richardd
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 1:30pm

Thanks everybody!]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91591#91591 Intro and Questions : A little cautionary note - Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91587#91587 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 11:37am

A little cautionary note - 

Originally posted by TheBum

For digital over-the-air TV, you need to make sure the antenna booster is on

... and remember to turn it 'off' when done. It's a slow but steady battery killer if the battery is not being charged.
]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:37:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91587#91587 Intro and Questions : There is a manual that has been... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91584#91584 Author: ParPod
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 11:18am

There is a manual that has been created on this forum.  Go forth and find a post by Techntrek.....you'll find the link in his signature.  Also, as you read through the forum you'll find far more information than you could ever hope to find in a generic manual.  Good hunting!

Also...congrats on the purchase and welcome to the group. 
]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:18:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91584#91584 Intro and Questions : I found the FR manual to be misleading... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91577#91577 Author: ArenaBlanca
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 10:31am

I found the FR manual to be misleading for the R-Pod.  We also have a LaCrosse  and the same manual came with it.  You will be better served in my opinion to look for manuals specific to your model on line or by asking on this forum.]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:31:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91577#91577 Intro and Questions : For digital over-the-air TV, you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91572#91572 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 10:10am

For digital over-the-air TV, you need to make sure the antenna booster is on (the button next to the cable outlet on the wall; an LED will glow when it's on), the TV is set to Air, and you perform a channel scan. The latter two require you to go into the TV menus; here's a link to the TV manual:

https://www.jensenrvdirect.com/downloads/dl/file/id/810/je1914_owners_manual.pdf]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:10:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91572#91572 Intro and Questions : 30 amp, not sure of the digital... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91568#91568 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 9:55am

30 amp, not sure of the digital tv and the Forest River owner's manual (if you get one) gives you just enough info to know what questions to ask and what research to do on this forum.  There is not a specific RPOD manual.  This link in the forum will give much more info!  
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&title=creating-an-instruction-maintenance-manual
]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:55:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91568#91568 Intro and Questions : Just became an R-pod owner. 171... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91563#91563 Author: henryv
Subject: 9759
Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 9:48am

Just became an R-pod owner. 171 model. Thanks for listening, I'm sure I will have much to share and ask about. Got something already. Mine was second hand, 2016, is there some way to get an owners manual? Somebody tell me how to get free digital tv. I think you have to scan, but I don't know how. One more question (for now) is it 30AMP or 50?]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:48:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9759&PID=91563#91563