Camping using the battery |
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KDHfan
Newbie Joined: 30 May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Topic: Camping using the battery Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 8:53am |
Hello guys! Getting ready to camp at Beaver Stadium to watch Penn State
take on Navy this weekend. I was just wondering about the battery that
came with my 182G. I will be going light on the power... i was hoping
someone could tell me if the battery would be able to handle a weekend
using the Refrigerator on LP and an occasional water pump?
Portable generators are not allowed... but... i might have access to one... about how long does it take to recharge if i just plug the power cord into generator? |
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Mark, Beth, Nolan & Madeline
2012 182G... "NoMad" TV - 2012 Nissan Armada SB/WDB |
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 9:09am |
Best way to recharge if you do not have access to a generator or power is to plug into your TV while ist is running and use the Alternator on your TV. I don't know how long you can go I have not tried it.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Podsible Dream
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571 |
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 9:19am |
Check my post on electric current draw last week for some real time numbers.
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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 10:05am |
You won't need to recharge for one weekend, especially with a new battery. Just make sure you plug in the pod overnight before you go, and pre-chill your fridge at the same time. Here is a link to Walt's post: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2898&title=electrical-current-draw
A link to this forum's "owner's manual": http://rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&PN=1&title=creating-an-instruction-maintanence-manual
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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this_is_nascar
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Location: NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 466 |
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 10:50am |
I'd suggest not using the on-board lights, in lieu of battery operated lighting.
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"Ray & Connie"
- 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
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KDHfan
Newbie Joined: 30 May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 12:05pm |
Great Links! Thanks guys. That helps a ton. I had the camper parked at my house, and plugged in, for the past 24hrs. I just unhooked at the stadium (i live close by) and left my TV plugged in until i pulled out, so i should be at full charge. I think this trip I'll go with a couple coolers and leave the fridge off... see how it goes and move on from there. I'm thinking I should invest in a second battery so i won't have to worry about it as much. Thanks again!
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Mark, Beth, Nolan & Madeline
2012 182G... "NoMad" TV - 2012 Nissan Armada SB/WDB |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 3:11pm |
The fridge in propane mode, while it does use some 12v to run the controller and status lights, uses VERY little power. Less than the porch light.
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Racer|X|
Senior Member Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237 |
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 8:18pm |
I tried using my fridge on battery only as a test....didn't last long at all. Use propane for fridge. Enjoy the game.
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dsmiths
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 8:47pm |
Good tips from all, I have nothing to add. fridge and water heater on propane you should get at least 3 days with out charging, but you can hook to the t.v. and run the engine and charge the battery.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 9:45pm |
If you need to recharge via the TV, it is best to turn the TV around and use jumper cables (larger cable). After the first 2-3 days if you do that every other day for 30-60 minutes it will get you up to 80% state-of-charge. That is as far as you want to try to charge off-grid. Leave the last 20% for when you get home.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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