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2hotchilis
Newbie Joined: 29 Jan 2021 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Topic: Install an inverter? Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 2:16pm |
So, I thought we had an inverter in our pod but we don’t. 😟 so I want to be able to charge phones and tablets in the pod. Should i install an inverter or do some other work around? Constructive advice is most useful. Thank you,
By the way, I appreciate all the answers I have received and seeing people’s mods here in the forum. |
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Darla
2017 R-Pod 179 |
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 3:22pm |
You do not need an inverter to charge phones. On a 2017.5 I know for sure r-pods started coming with usb plugs to charge phones. Not sure if you have a 2017, or a 2017.5 model. Either way, you can add a 12v plug, not an inverter. An inverter is to make a/c from dc
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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Tars Tarkas
Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 6:06pm |
You could add a small inverter for the purposes you mention but as suggested, a 12v outlet and 12v usb chargers may be easier and less expensive. You can also use them in your tow vehicle. Based on your other thread, you really shouldn't think about getting an inverter to power the ac outlets. An inverter that large would be very expensive and pull the battery/batteries down very quickly if you tried to use a hair dryer, coffee maker, microwave, etc. You might also consider a generator. TT
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Colt
Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 8:48am |
Agree. If you want to power more then your TV, you need a generator. A decent 2000 watt inverter, that could power a hair dryer, costs $400 - $800 and could drain the standard battery in 15 minutes.
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John
'16 R-Pod 180 |
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Gualalapod
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2020 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 10:03am |
I have a 2015 179. No 12v plugs it seems. Wondering if anyone knows if some of the plugs are 12v? Also, would you install a 12v plug or usb? We just used our Rpod for the 2nd time with no shore power. Solar charged battery well. Our propane had a slight smell (outside) so we used the battery for the refrigerator which lasted fine during the day but by about midnight there was no more battery power for the fridge. I really would like to be able to charge devices during the day when the solar is strong or at least overnight with 12v. Any examples of someone adding this inside their pod?
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 10:22am |
I would seriously get that smell addressed. Is it just an exhaust smell? Or a propane smell. If it's gas, there is a fire danger. If it's just exhaust it should not smell much at all, unless you sit right in front of the exhaust port. Running the fridge on straight battery is a losing battle. I personally think installing usb ports is good enough for charging stuff, others might disagree. None of the plugs are 12v, they are a/c only, and require shore power, or a genny.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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Gualalapod
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2020 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 11:08am |
Thanks for the tips. We are checking on the propane smell. It is only right by the tank on the outside but needs addressing for sure before our next adventure.
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Gualalapod owner
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 610 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 2:44pm |
Remember -= propane is heavier than air and sinks to the ground. I had a burn patient one time that had an (old time) pickup camper like a lot of us used to have, and they all came with a built in oven. By the time they got the oven lit, all the propane on the floor lit off and blew the poor person out the back door. Propane leaks are very dangerous. Don't dally in getting it fixed.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 2:51pm |
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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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2hotchilis
Newbie Joined: 29 Jan 2021 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 10:55pm |
Thanks. I haven’t seen any USB plugs. I changed one of the 110 outlets to an outlet with USB.
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Darla
2017 R-Pod 179 |
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