Dry Camping with a Little One - Heater? |
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Carla-Girl
Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Topic: Dry Camping with a Little One - Heater? Posted: 24 Jul 2018 at 2:12am |
my father is a hunter and that's why all our campings are combined with hunting. So there is often a problem not only with the choice of clothes but also with where to buy hunting gear. Some tips about dry camping I found here https://rvshare.com/blog/dry-camping-tips-every-beginner-know/
take a look, maybe it will useful for you
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630 |
Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 1:01pm |
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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goof2014
Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2018 Location: Springfield, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 11:46am |
So the advantages / dis advantages of
1) 2-12volt deep cycle batteries, with a battery switch to toggle usage from one to the other, having one with a trickle charger connection to keep it fully charged, the other will be charged via the TV just as if tit was the sole battery. vs/ 2) 2- 6volt batteries connected in the a series |
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rawest50
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:13pm |
I purchased 2 of the outlets you previously gave us. I have yet to install but this is a great way to get a 20 amp circuit separate of the pods 30 amp.
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2017.5 RPod 179
2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. |
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rawest50
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:10pm |
This is a oiled filled space heater. One we carry in cool weather. Cuts the use of propane. Electricity free. Propane not. The Pod heater is fine. The 30 amp of the Pod trips if I plug the oiled filled heater in one of the Pod outlets.
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2017.5 RPod 179
2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. |
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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 4:59pm |
Oh yes will it be! Especially with a young child. You mentioned having bought two 12v batteries. I see now your having them installed. This off topic, but have you truly bought the batteries yet? Do not mean to go off topic, and if you wish to PM instead, that's okay. I just need to mention I'm not a fan of 12v LA batteries. You get getter AH out of 6V for less/same costs.. More weight, but when going dual anyway... Just hope I caught you in time to debate the choice. As always, MHO
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 4:54pm |
You're right.
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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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Woody.1
Newbie Joined: 16 Feb 2018 Location: SW Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 4:36pm |
Thanks for the replies,
Being new to trailer camping I was trying to get a feel from the members on how long a battery would last. I’m having our pod installed with 2 batteries.
I don’t think we’d ever have to run the furnace all night. We have good sleeping bags and have slept in tents in the low teens so the r pod has to be a HUGE improvement I would think.
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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 4:00pm |
When it comes to a child, I side on caution.
If you're going to run 'all night', IMHO I'd use the units heater. No, and I do mean no, un-vented unit is completely safe. They must be vented by means of a opened window (or roof vent). Then you have to wonder if you've done enough. Sorry, but I just wouldn't use a portable heater, no matter what is said or claimed. Personally I have never used a heater 'all night'. Never saw the need. Good bags or blankets and we're fine. First one up, turns on the heater. Yes, we did camp late fall , in a tent when my daughter was 6 months old. She slept between us at night (not sure who was keeping whom warm..). Again, not offend anyone, MHO. Now, with us about to travel, extended, I have debated a portable heater. I have come down to I'll buy an electric for when we're on 'shore power'. When Boondocking, I'll use the units heater. I think the unit will heat the area quicker and since only on for a short duration.. Why buy another propane unit.. Hmm... |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 9:51am |
I installed a NOCO Genius AC Port Plug w/extension cord (Part# 329-GCP1) thru starboard wall. Comes out underneath reefer in my 178. Allows for an additional 110 circuit that does not go thru the TT power panel. I also had issues with tripping the GCFI CB when trying to run an additional ceramic heater. I did NOT lose the 30A CB as I recall. About 17 bucks at etrailer.
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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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