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flryder
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2020 Location: Bradenton, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Topic: A couple of questions Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 6:17pm |
I have a new 192 and a few questions. I have a 30A outlet so I keep the Rpod plugged in while it is in my backyard.
1 - Does having the Rpod plugged in charge the battery? 2 - I noticed there is a port on the front of the frame tied in with the propane line. It has a blue rubber cap on it and a valve. Is it for connecting to an external propane tank? Thanks, Dan |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 6:34pm |
I don't own a new Pod. Having the Pod on 30A connecter with converter CB on charges the battery. I think you do have an external port for propane. Nice addition for newer Pods.
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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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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 8:31pm |
I believe the port is not for connecting to an external propane tank, but is instead a port for connecting a grill. It is low pressure so you would need one meant for low-pressure propane. These don't have (or need) a regulator since the pressure has already been reduced by the RPod's regulator. Our 2016 RP179 does not have that. It would be handy and I have thought about trying to add one. I just have not figured out how yet. As for the battery, yes. The converter in the RPod charges your battery if low and maintain it at a float charge if it is fully charged. I added a 30A outlet to our house to be able to keep the RPod plugged in and also to be able to run the AC while we are home. Most of the time, I keep it at 80F because I don't want the interior to get too hot and I don't want the NC summertime humidity. In the winter, I can keep a small ceramic block heater going to keep the interior above freezing. That does not take the place of winterizing, but it keeps my LiFePO4 battery above freezing since it is inside.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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RoverPod
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2020 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 5:52am |
Yes. That propane quick connect is for attaching a grill or other propane accessory as noted by StephenH.
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ron_whitt
Senior Member Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Location: Chesterville On Online Status: Offline Posts: 261 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 6:51am |
Dan, I hate to be a downer here but.... If your dealer didn't explain what ALL things were and what they did... Don't expect to much help if you happen to need warranty work. I know its to late now, but ask around of other people who have bought tt from this dealer and how they are with warrenty work or anything... Good luck and enjoy your new life style.
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Ron & Shirley
2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
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podwerkz
Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 10:26am |
Right now the RVs are 'flying off the shelves' so to speak...the dealers dont have time to actually explain stuff, they are too busy taking peoples money.
On another forum I visit, someone just bought a brand new 2021 $150,000 class B, got the 'bum's rush' from the dealer and they don't know ANYTHING about it. Holy smokes. BTW that LP port on the frame is almost worthless. Forget it is there. Seriously. If you want to cook outdoors, just buy a tabletop or freestanding grill, screw in a bottle, (or attach a 20# tank) and go for it. If you want a small propane firepit or lantern, again, just provide it with it's own LP supply. If you use that frame mounted port you have to use a portable LP appliance that does NOT have its own regulator. Try finding those at a big box store. And if you do, you will be draining the supply on your trailer. Just....fo-get about it. My opinion and of course, there will be other opinions to follow. |
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2629 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 10:30am |
We leave our Rpod connected to a 20 amp outlet through an adapter. As long as we don't run the AC that works just fine.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 11:06am |
+1
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 11:26am |
+2, I use the 20A and adapter all winter to use converter to charge battery. No need for AC.
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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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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 11:29am |
My rpod a/c runs just fine on a 20A circuit, just turn off the other stuff in there while you're running it. You can leave the charger on as long as the batteries are already charged up so it's not pulling much current.
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