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    Posted: 09 Jun 2020 at 3:43pm
My phone is not an issue, my MacBook needs a 3 prong outlet.
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Why not charge your phone and computer in the truck when they need recharging?
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It fits perfect in the 190.
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Nice, big tv for a little trailer. You can also use that as a second monitor for your laptop. 
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I got a 32" 12 volt TV, and moved the one that came with the 190 to the bedroom:
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vbdomenico, what are you doing for your TV? I changed mine to a dual voltage one, very easy to do and efficient.  Either that or you'll need a small inverter for that. Or don't watch, that's always an option too. 
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My laptop runs and recharges on a USB-C. So that's an option as well.
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The 2020 R-pods fortunately have a dual USB installed, and I just ran a USB extension back to the bed and hooked it up to USB hub, so I'm good on USB power.  I will look into a 12V for my laptop.
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I agree 100% with Offgrid. Much better to heat water on the stove. An inverter of the size you're considering is a major PITA. Say adios to you batteries. For the laptop you can buy direct 12V power adapters for most models. They are more efficient than the small inverter approach since they involve only one DC to DC conversion. While you're at it pick up a USB adapter that plugs into that cigarette lighter socket to charge your cell phones etc.
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Thanks offgrid, probably will be better to just get a French press.  Regarding a hair dryer, I don't have much hair to dry, not my necessasity!  Probably just use the generator for when my wife needs that.

Only other thing I will need to power when boondocking is my laptop (this r-pod is unfortunately going to primarily used for work).  I did install a 12 volt outlet (cigarette lighter style), so I guess I could just get a low watt inverter and plug it in to that to charge my laptop.  
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