Running Lights Out - Others Okay

Thank you CharlieM. And Techntrek. You replies and posts are invaluable to those of us just starting out. I will run the fridge on LP forevermore!

Thank you!

Interesting about the wiring. Will I need to re-wire to install the double batteries I want?
Interesting suggestion to "Always us LP mode on the fridge..." I didn't think I could do that going down the road? I've been turning the propane tank off when travelling down the highway. I would love to be able to run the hot water heater and fridge on propane while rolling.
I am obviously a VERY newbie newbie. Can I do that?

You nailed it!

Yup - I blew fuses in the truck when I plugged the connector in crooked. I studied the fuse layout in my tow vehicle (TV?) owners manual and found there were circuits dedicated to the trailer connectors and two of those 30 amp fuses were, indeed, shot. I didn't even know there was a fuse box under the hood (near the battery) - I thought they were all under the dash. tip: Don't be shy about checking the owner's manual on our tow vehicle. I thought I could check the fuses without doing any homework - I was wrong about that.
Of course the fuses in my truck (2014 Toyota Tacoma) are smaller than the fuses in the R-Pod - so yet another trip to the auto parts supplier. They sell a handy little kit of fuses in at least two - sizes.
I bought a set earlier for the Pod. I highly recommend having those as part of R-Pod ownership - I would sell a set with every R-Pod sold if I were the dealer. Oddly, my dealer's part department didn't even have this kit in their store - only individual fuses.
In any event, I was able to repair the running lights on the trailer by replacing blown fuses in the TV - just in time for our first big trip - a huge relief! We had a great time!
My next project is to upgrade the stock battery with a better setup - probably two 6 volt deep discharge as I've seen posted elsewhere. I probably ruined the battery that came with it - but it might have been inadequate even before I killed it dead. After 8 hours of driving, with the fridge operating on battery to keep our food cool, the battery was dead. The discharge rate was higher than the recharge rate I suppose. In any event, I want to have maximum amps for dry camping, and of course I want the fridge to work during long drives without killing the battery.
Lovin' the new R-Pod!!

Good point! I didn't think of that, since all the lights on the truck are working fine. I will check that out - I hope you are right!!!

Yes, I had my headlights on. It became dark, and it was especially obvious my running lights were off - a danger on a dark road!