Bought a 179, now what do I need to buy? |
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Ave8ter
Newbie Joined: 08 Nov 2016 Location: Plymouth, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Topic: Bought a 179, now what do I need to buy? Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 1:20pm |
So, after much debate and great advice from R-Podders, we went with the 179 (over the 180).
Going to pick it up this weekend and want to start looking for all of the stuff I need now. Not looking for the pots, pans and dishes, but all of the other stuff that is good to have and maybe the stuff not to waste money on. I have: Tow Vehicle - Mazda CX-9 AWD with trailer package. Class III hitch and electric brake controller. Assume I need a: cover (outside storage) got tips on forum Camco Rhinoflex kit (15' or 20'?) potable water hose What else???? Thanks. |
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Pod Hopper
Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 1:41pm |
Welcome and happy camping. You will get some great advice off of this forum. I too, just went through this same thing when we purchased our 180 (over the 179) and got some great advice from this forum and other areas. here are a few things to consider that I purchased:
Surge protector Voltage tester 50 amp to 30 amp power adapter Water pressure regulator Water filter Clear black-water 45 degree elbow for flushing black water tank Hose 'Y' adapter and two separate hoses (1 drinking and 1 utility) Wheel chocks Leveling blocks Stabilizer jack pads Small misc. tool kit These are just a few that come to mind. I don't have my list with me. |
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Ave8ter
Newbie Joined: 08 Nov 2016 Location: Plymouth, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 2:20pm |
Great, Guess I need to get the amazon prime all fired up.
Does these look about right. 50/30 = Is that a 30M/50F? About $15 from Camco 55185 PowerGrip 30M/50F AMP 18" Dogbone Electrical Adapter with Handles 3750W/125V \ Water Pressure regulator - Do I need adjustable with gauge or is something like this fine. Camco 40064 Brass Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge - Lead Free - |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 3:27pm |
The Camco water pressure regulator without the gauge is the one I use. It works just fine. I don't need to adjust the pressure, just limit it to 50 psi or lower.
The adapter you are looking at is not needed. That is a 30A male to 50A female adapter. The R-Pod is 30A. You might want to get a 15A male to 30A female adapter if you don't have a 30A, 120V outlet. |
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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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Pod Hopper
Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 3:53pm |
My apologies, StephenH is correct, it was the 15 to 30 amp dogbone adapter that I purchased so I could plug in at home. I also just use the standard Camco pressure regulator without the gauge. As far as the 'Y' adapter goes, I stayed away from the "cheap" plastic one and purchased a brass one with individual shutoffs. |
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ArenaBlanca
Senior Member Joined: 07 Sep 2016 Location: Alamogordo, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 158 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 12:19pm |
I think many of us carry two hoses --one dedicated for drinking water and the other for utility and flushing the black water tank. I also got an Anderson leveler which makes leveling very simple. You will need a level if you don't already have one. I recently got a pair of rubberized gloves from Harbor Freight that I use when draining the tanks.
My dealer had a "RV welcome kit" that came with the camper but maybe you didn't get one. Our kit contained the sewer hose and connections as well as the water hose and pressure regulator (this item is very important). There was and initial supply of holding tank chemicals. Some of these kits come in a 5 gallon bucket -- handy to have and can double as a trash can. If you plan on camping where there are full hook-ups, I would recommend a pair of large slip joint pliers as the covers on the sewers are sometimes misaligned and very hard to open. |
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sailor323
Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 3:23pm |
An adapter so you can plug into 50 amps (male on the 50 amp side and female on the 30 amp side)
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 5:20pm |
How often would that be needed? All the places I have been to since we purchased our R-Pod that have had power have had 20A and 30A plugs. If there was a 50A, the others were present also. |
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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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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 5:33pm |
+1
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Bama Pod
Groupie Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Location: Huntsville AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 89 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 6:29pm |
Consider a 90 degree water hose adapter to connect fresh water hose to pod. Prevents the hose just sticking straight out being a trip hazard. We also purchased a small electric space heater for about 20 dollars. Does not get hot enough to be a fire hazard but keeps the pod fairly warm in moderate temps without using LP gas. 50 to 30 adapter? Not considered that but I figure if I find I need one then I am probably at the wrong campground ($$$).
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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL 2017 Ford F250 2017 Airstream 26U |
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