20 Amp Home Service

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   I installed the hardwired this Progressive Industries unit four weeks ago.  Customer Service was phenonminal with questions.  The unit is easy to install and completely protects the pod.  They also make a model that is not hardwired as well.Thanks

https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-Hard-Wired-Electrical-Management/dp/B002UC6RSA/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1492024320&sr=1-1&keywords=Progressive+Industries+EMS-HW30C

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Wood River Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Wood River, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 153	Topic: 20 Amp Home Service Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 2:15pm
	I installed the hardwired this Progressive Industries unit four weeks ago. Customer Service was phenonminal with questions. The unit is easy to install and completely protects the pod. They also make a model that is not hardwired as well. Thanks https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-Hard-Wired-Electrical-Management/dp/B002UC6RSA/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1492024320&sr=1-1&keywords=Progressive+Industries+EMS-HW30C
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Dasein Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2017 Location: Cumberland Md Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 11:34am
	Thank you ALL! So, I need a surge protector. I'll install the cut off switch. The book sounds interesting. This forum is excellent.

rynosurf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Apr 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 9:42pm
	There is a shut off on the radio for the light, I figured it out but can't remember off the top of my head how to do it. The light was so bright it was driving me nuts.
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john in idaho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611	Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 9:03pm
	It sounds like you need a book from Amazon called "The 12 volt Bible for boats". You will learn about DC batteries and other useful things. $15.

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257	Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 8:46pm
	Also, in addition to the above run your refrigerator on propane always unless you are plugged in to shore power. That alone will drain your battery to 0% in less than 8 hours.
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cjscinta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Nov 2016 Location: Franklin, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 7:23pm
	I'm fairly new here myself but I think the battery disconnect is definitely worth it. I bought one and installed it myself. Took me about 30 min. Runs about 10 or 15 bucks on amazon. There are things on the pod that drain the battery. Propane detector, microwave etc. I have just a 15 amp breaker at home and have had no problems. Don't run the microwave and the Ac at the same time. Make sure you have a good quality surge protector and a dog bone to reduce to fit your outlet at home. Good luck.
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furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 7:10pm
	Yes a battery cut off would prevent this. Yes you can plug into a 20A service. And in fact if you do, you CAN run the a/c or microwave, just not at the same time. The charger/converter is only going to pull 8A when charging heavy.

Dasein Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2017 Location: Cumberland Md Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 6:38pm
	We just bought our 179 a few weeks ago. I went into it and found the battery drained, even though we have not been in the camper for two weeks. Nothing had been turned on inside the r-pod but the Radio had a glowing light that I was unable to shut off. I have two questions. Is a kill switch on the battery a worthwhile fix to prevent this? Secondly, can I plug the r-pod into my home 20 amp outlet as long as I don't ruin the microwave (13 amps) or the A/C (13 amps), both of which, along with the converter (8 amps) would exceed the 20 amp circuit. Let me say now that electricity, in my mind, is magic and dangerous. I don't want to destroy my new toys before I have a chance to use them. Thank you for any help Dasein