Understanding R-pod power |
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howmanyds
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Murrieta, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 71 |
Topic: Understanding R-pod power Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 6:56pm |
Awesome, thanks!!
Techntrek, that's a great collection of info! Reading... |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 6:26pm |
"Any other electrical advice you can give me? "
See the link in my signature, then read the first item on the list that appears.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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jstrenn
Groupie Joined: 14 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 71 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 6:24pm |
Instead of buying an inverter and solar panels you may be better off with a 2000 watt inverter generator.
That will charge your batteries, run all the 120V AC in the pod except for the air conditioner. It will run your vitamix. Yamaha and Honda are the 2 popular brands, however I bought a Champion 3100 watt for almost half the cost, and I am happy with it so far. 1 season with it and no problems.
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 5:58pm |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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howmanyds
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Murrieta, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 71 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 5:18pm |
I've been reading up a bit here on the forum regarding the use of inverters, generators, the built-in battery, etc.
Can you all help me understand a little better what to expect once I get out there in the open with my trailer? (I've never trailer-camped, dry or otherwise) I have a dual battery in my Ford van, so if I leave that hooked up to the R-pod, will it keep that battery charging off the van batteries, without ignition? Are there both 110 and 12v connections in the trailer? Could I run my 1500W Vitamix off the 110 or would I need to add both a 3000w pure sine inverter and another battery? Without TV usage and moderate Bluetooth speaker usage, how long could I expect the battery to last with just the lights and fridge being used for a two day dry-camping trip? Or would I do better to switch the fridge to propane? If I were to get solar panels, would it be better to hook them up to my van or to the trailer using the solar charge port, or is that just a matter of preference? Any other electrical advice you can give me? Thanks!! |
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