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Jamie&Nicole
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Topic: **power question*** Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 2:35pm |
Sorry if this is in the wrong thread. Just a question hoping someone knows. We have Family who are going to stay a few nights in our rpod over Xmas. As we do every winter the batteries have been pulled and placed on trickle charger. Can we just plug the R pod in? Or do the batteries have to be hooked up?
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TEDDY
Groupie Joined: 22 Oct 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 94 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 2:40pm |
Plug your power cable into the house (shore) power and see if things work. I suspect they will.
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Teddy
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Jamie&Nicole
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 3:01pm |
We were going to try just plugging in. But then i thought i would ask here 1st to see if anyone knows.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 3:22pm |
The converter will supply 12V power. However, having at least a small 12V battery connected, such as a cheap 12V lawn tractor battery available at Walmart, will smooth out the power from the converter. It will also carry over if there should happen to be a brief power outage. However, don't expect it to last like the regular battery. If the regular batteries you mention are dual 6V, then this is a light weight way to install a battery that avoids having to manhandle the 6V batteries into place.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 6:01pm |
Personally I think the reason for having a battery is to maintain the break away brake capability. I think you can put shore power to Pod and use the Pod for overnight stays. Granted battery is a plus but for what you are trying to do, you'll be fine.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Jamie&Nicole
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 6:52pm |
Thanks all! For the helpful and timley reply’s! Happy Holidays 🎄 🎅 to everyone!
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 7:34pm |
A) make sure the battery connections are NOT touching or grounded.
B) plug in to shore power. C) use Pod as normal. Our Airstream has been plugged in with no battery for years. No issues. NOTE.. if you have the ability to plug in at home, you can just leave the Pod plugged in, and battery(ies) mounted and connected, all winter, no issues. The Pods 3 stage charger will keep them happy, and charged, just fine. |
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Jamie&Nicole
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 8:43pm |
Thanks!! We have had our rpod for two years but in the winter we have taken advantage of the free steerage offered from dealer... however that is up next year. Someone informed us that when keeping rpod at home they the winter we could leave plugged in and heater on low and not winterize. This person seemed to think this was a better option than paying to have winterized. I should mention we are in Montana so it’s pretty cold.. do you have any thoughts on this?
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Jamie&Nicole
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 8:44pm |
Lol. Please excuse my tothis form isn’t really “phone” friendly.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 17 Dec 2017 at 9:19pm |
I ABSOLUTELY DISAGREE WITH THAT ADVICE! The R-Pods are not 4-season campers. The tanks (water, gray, black) are neither insulated nor heated. The pick-up water line to the water pump is also not insulated. Neither are the gray and black water drains. If you were only talking about inside lines, that might be possible, but it would burn up a lot of propane or cost a small fortune in electricity to provide sufficient heat to keep interior lines from freezing in Montana weather. If the heat went out, you risk broken water lines and broken toilet and sink valves not to mention a broken water pump. Bottom line: Winterizing is absolutely necessary unless the whole R-Pod is stored in a heated building. If you were in the deep south where only occasional overnight freezing temperatures occur you might be able to skip winterizing. We were in Wyoming last December. It got really cold (low single digits) and stays below freezing for long periods. Go ahead and winterize. It does not take much time or effort to do so and it avoids the needs for expensive repairs. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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